Blacq Prodigal on “Made A Way” with Adverage Joe feat. The Unit
Blacq Prodigal is a multifaceted musical tsunami, effortlessly weaving his talents as a songwriter, producer, and singer into a mosaic of unforgettable sonic vibrations. His projects seamlessly blend gospel harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and rap rhythms, drawing inspiration from his profound experiences both within the church and on the streets. With a mission to create a welcoming and relatable journey for newcomers to the church community, he strives to produce music that remains uncensored and free from the constraints of record labels. This freedom allows him to authentically express his positive relationship with God, defining success as the ability to share his truth through his art.
“Made A Way” transcends the traditional boundaries of gospel rap, delivering a powerful lyrical narrative of transformation from despair to the light of faith. Through raw and unfiltered confessions, the song deeply resonates with Blacq Prodigal’s journey, including his time incarcerated, as he navigates life’s complexities and rediscovers his faith amidst the hardships of the streets. Each verse serves as a beacon of hope, assuring listeners that even in their darkest moments, a path forward exists.
This track stands as a relatable and comforting anthem for anyone enduring hardships, reminding them that despite challenges, faith can illuminate the road to redemption. Featuring his wildly talented, long-time childhood friend Average Joe, along with Blacq Prodigal’s sister and niece from their group, The Unit, this song is a testament to the power of community and unwavering belief.
In this powerful cinematic music video, Blacq Prodigal guides a young man from the hardships of street life to the uplifting embrace of the church. Through their journey, Blacq Prodigal and Adverage Joe unveil the profound blessings that faith can bring, emphasizing that life offers much more than the pursuit of money. The song serves as a heartfelt tribute to Blacq Prodigal’s own younger self, once lost and now found, mirroring the transformation depicted in the video.
Of course, we got Blacq Prodigal to weigh in on the new song and video!
How did your background and experiences shape the message behind this song?
My background and music started in the church. My father was the pastor of our church where I was a musician. As I got older I felt I needed more, and just like the story of the Prodigal Son, I ventured out on my own and eventually into the streets, where I got into trouble which eventually landed me in prison. This is where I came up with the song the song Made A Way.
Are there specific moments or experiences that have significantly influenced your artistic growth?
Being a musician and songwriter for the church there was always pressure to come up with new material because He used music as a way to tell stories. So he made sure he had the best of everything to do it. My father’s drive for excellence when it came to music and performing is influential, some will pick up a book and get the message but music is universally relatable.
The music video for “Made a Way” incorporates powerful storytelling. Can you discuss the symbolism behind some of the key visuals?
The music video depicts a young man as he goes through some of the hardships and struggles of someone who is in the streets, such as myself at the time, and who wants more but just doesn’t necessarily see another way out until he’s introduced into the Faith and made to understand that there is more to life.
Were there any specific challenges you faced during the production of “Made a Way,” either musically or conceptually?
Surprisingly, not at all I’ve had the song and concept for many years so everything just flowed, and working with Marquis Dawsey’s team at Black Lemonade Productions is always an absolute pleasure and all-around great Experience.
How do you stay true to your artistic vision while navigating the music industry?
Navigating the music industry is new and somewhat difficult but as far as the vision, I feel that God gave it to me so that hasn’t changed.
Who are some of your musical inspirations or role models, and how have they influenced your style and approach to music?
My Father was definitely my role model playing and writing for our church we traveled a lot so we would listen to the Mass choirs with James Cleveland and Andre Crouch. Growing up in the church, I wasn’t able to listen to much R&B, but when I did begin to listen to it, Babyface Evans was one of the ones who influenced me to write more in the R&B genre. So, what I would do is blend them both.
How do you measure success in your career, beyond commercial achievements?
My success is measured by the moments when I have the opportunity to witness how my music ministers to a person’s heart and the effects it has on people. Especially when someone is brought to tears telling me that they needed to hear those words “Hold on, everything going to be alright everything’s going to be okay”.
How important is collaboration in your creative process, and how do you choose your collaborators?
Collaboration plays a key role in my creativity, especially for the coming album which is titled Blacq Prodigal Feat. The voices of praise. There’s so much talent in the world so the choices are endless, but when I’m writing or creating a song I usually listen for clarity, control, and range even though I usually already know or can hear the type of voice and sound I’m looking for depending on the record.
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