We’ve seen what we do become a cultural bridge for people. We’ve seen heads turn to the fact that there’s different expressions of the gospel beyond the perceptions of typical church culture—I think the combination of hip hop and the gospel is a really interesting thing. In the least, we know the music benefits by getting people’s attention, and then just maybe that would inspire someone to get involved in the fight for justice, supporting a cause, or just doing what God told them to do—even if it has nothing to do with human trafficking, for example. Maybe someone will say, “Well, if rappers can do that, I’m sure I can.” I just want unique dynamic of it all to impact people to believe, “I can do anything through Christ.” That’s what I’m hoping.

CCM: All of the proceeds of the Safe House album that releases today go toward the building and maintaining of the safe house in Pretoria. In addition to getting several copies of the album, how can anyone reading help this cause further?
Legin: Immediately, there’s three ways: 1) Yes, please buy the album and help to build the safe house, 2) Raise awareness of the global epidemic of human trafficking in your own communities and circles, and 3) Do something, or encourage someone to also do something. Do what God tells you to do.

As far as the safe house ministry in Africa goes, right now, we’re still in the very early stages of things. People have said to us, “Hey man, I’m gonna give, but how do I get hands-on?” We don’t have a complete answer for that just yet. I’m leaving in two weeks to go back to Africa, and this will only be my second-ever trip. Pray for us. An immediate entry-point for someone who wants to get involved in the issue on a broader level right away would be through Kerus Global—they’ve been hosting trips on the ground in Africa for years.

CCM: With the album releasing today, we also saw it mentioned that there might be a tour in the works?
Legin: This would be an excellent way for people here to understand the enormity of the human trafficking issue on a global scale—as well as a method of advocacy for the Safe House Project—all wrapped up in a night of live hip hop. There’s not a formal tour on the books just yet, but if anyone reading were interested, they can go to SafeHouseProject.org or contact Kristi Wells at [email protected].

Renaissance Movement Music features hip hop artists Legin, Sinai, and Focus, and their new philanthropic project Safe House releases today, June 9, 2017, and features Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Eshon Burgundy, Jered Sanders, GRAMMY-winning producer KJ Scriven, and produced by Spec for Team Spechouse. For more on the Safe House Project and Kerus Global, please watch the video below:

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