Mannie Fresh is the hit man responsible for “Back that Azz Up”—one of the greatest anthems in hip-hop history—among other classics. He started out in New Orleans as a DJ, like his father, then ...

With the release of a new “half holiness, half ‘hood” gospel rap record, a Consuming Fire throwdown, gospel radio Pastor of the Week and celebration of a rebuilt church that burned down, it’s a busy ...