The music. The testimony. The mission. Enter the world of Christian J. — The Street’s Apostle. Independent Christian hip-hop rooted in Southwest Detroit, carrying the unfiltered Gospel of Jesus Christ from the streets to the world.
The monumental next chapter after Still Here: The Assignment. Christian J. carries the testimony forward with an unyielding message of calling, endurance, and taking the Gospel beyond familiar walls. Produced in Detroit with Nate "OG Detroit" Oglesby.
From Southwest Detroit to a life of apostolic ministry, the testimony is deeply personal.
Christian J. is the Christian hip-hop identity of Ricky J. Phillips: an independent recording artist, preacher, author, father, and founder of Street’s Apostle Music. Raised in Southwest Detroit along Vernor Highway, he brings the language and lived experience of his community into music centered on Jesus Christ.
A U.S. Army infantry veteran who served with the 1st Infantry Division’s "Blue Spaders," Phillips carries the perspective of service and endurance into his work. His testimony also includes surviving stage IV colorectal cancer, a stroke, and multiple heart attacks — giving every verse an undeniable urgency.
"God didn’t preserve me just to survive. He preserved me because the assignment wasn’t finished."— Christian J. (Ricky J. Phillips)
An independent catalog spanning 26 releases. Raw street-level storytelling meets repentance, holiness, and eternal purpose.
Break down the timeline from the concrete corridors of Southwest Detroit through combat infantry, near-death medical trials, and apostolic ordination.
Shot on location across Southwest Detroit. Produced by Nate "OG Detroit" Oglesby.
UNDER G-SOLDIERZ ENTERTAINMENT
A kingdom-first music label dedicated to producing uncompromised, Christ-centered hip-hop that reaches the broken and unchurched.
We do not soften the reality of the streets, nor do we dilute the power of the Gospel. Our sound speaks directly to those carrying scars, confronting addiction, or searching for redemption.
Rooted in Oneness Apostolic biblical doctrine. Under the ecclesiastical leadership of Presiding Apostle Dr. Ricky J. Phillips, ministry is never a marketing angle — it is the heartbeat of every record.
Taking music beyond auditoriums into Detroit neighborhoods, youth correctional centers, veteran rehabilitation groups, and community street outreaches.
Available for concerts, church revivals, youth conferences, community outreaches, and veteran events nationwide. Bring authentic ministry and uncompromising Christian hip-hop to your city.
The journey of Ricky J. Phillips — known in Christian hip-hop as Christian J. (The Street’s Apostle) and in church leadership as The Most Reverend Dr. Ricky J. Phillips.
Christian J. was born and raised in the grit and rhythm of Southwest Detroit. Growing up along the Vernor Highway corridor, he absorbed both the harsh realities of urban struggle and the vibrant community resilience that defines Detroit. Street corners, neighborhood bonds, and early brushes with street culture forged an authentic vernacular that he never abandoned.
Unlike artists who adopt an urban persona for commercial aesthetic, Ricky Phillips lived it. The Detroit sound — heavy, punchy, unhurried, and raw — is woven into his DNA.
Answering the call to service, Phillips enlisted in the United States Army as an infantryman. He was assigned to the legendary 1st Infantry Division’s 26th Infantry Regiment, known throughout military history as the "Blue Spaders."
The infantry instilled in him an uncompromising standard of discipline, tactical brotherhood, mental resilience under fire, and physical endurance. Those military principles remain central to his creative workflow: producing dozens of complete, cohesive musical projects with unmatched speed and rigor.
Phillips' faith was tested not merely in theological debate, but in the physical valley of the shadow of death. He was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer — a life-threatening medical crisis that was further compounded by a debilitating stroke and multiple cardiac arrests.
Where physicians saw terminal statistics, prayer and divine intervention shifted the atmosphere. He survived, learned to speak and walk again, and emerged with a supernatural clarity of mission.
"God didn’t preserve me just to survive. He preserved me because the assignment wasn’t finished."— Christian J.
That miraculous recovery forms the backbone of his landmark albums After The Fire: The Testimony Remains and Still Here: The Assignment.
In ecclesiastical leadership, he is addressed as The Most Reverend Dr. Ricky J. Phillips. He serves as Presiding Archbishop-Designate, Presiding Prelate, and Presiding Apostle of United Apostolic Church International.
Holding firmly to Oneness Apostolic doctrine, repentance, and holy living, his pastoral work is never disconnected from his music. The pulpit and the recording booth are two halves of the same altar. When Christian J. rhymes, it is an extension of his apostolic mandate to make disciples.
Recognizing that mainstream Christian music often sanitizes the testimony of those from the streets, Phillips founded Street’s Apostle Music under the banner of G-Soldierz Entertainment.
In close collaboration with Detroit super-producer Nate "OG Detroit" Oglesby, the label has built an enormous catalog of 26 projects — establishing a permanent home for Christians who love hip-hop and demand uncompromising theological truth.
Explore the official Christian J. collection. Over 26 full-length albums, EPs, and singles produced by Nate "OG Detroit" Oglesby and Ricky Phillips under Street’s Apostle Music.
Official music videos, in-studio sessions with OG Detroit, testimony documentaries, and apostolic keynote messages.
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Visit Official YouTube Channel ↗Street’s Apostle Music operates under G-Soldierz Entertainment not as an entertainment vanity project, but as an active outreach ministry dedicated to the saving of souls.
Grounding every lyric in solid biblical scripture. We preach Christ crucified, buried, and resurrected, calling all believers to true repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and holy consecration.
Partnering with Detroit community leaders, feeding programs, and neighborhood block associations along Vernor Highway and throughout Metro Detroit to provide tangible aid alongside the Gospel.
Sending Christian J.’s CDs, literature, and ministry resources directly into correctional facilities. Offering hope, guidance, and spiritual mentorship to returning citizens building new lives in Christ.
Does your church, youth group, or community outreach need music, testimony, or ministerial support? Connect with our ministry directors.
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Advanced into the group finals of the prestigious Timbaland x Orbiiit international search, highlighting Detroit Christian hip-hop on a premier worldwide industry platform.
International FinalistCelebrated for enduring impact in urban gospel and Christian hip-hop, testifying to Christ's power after surviving Stage IV cancer and stroke.
Awards RecognitionProduced in tandem with Nate "OG Detroit" Oglesby, Street’s Apostle Music cements one of the most prolific independent discographies in Midwest CHH history.
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