Producer, songwriter, and artist Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins just revealed his Christian Hop-Hop label Alienz Alive. The label was founded in 2022 and includes artists Jon Keith, GAWVI, IMRSQD, Alex Jean, and TJ Carroll.
The label takes its name from Romans 12:2:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
By not conforming to the world, that makes us “not of this world” or in other words, alien. Christians are aliens alive in this world.
Darkchild had this to say on Instagram:
“When I first thought about launching a new company, I knew I had to do something that reflected my faith. What’s crazy, and people might not know this; I was rapping in church as a kid. I was also featured on Kirk Franklin’s Revolution so this is a full circle moment for me because now I’m doing something revolutionary by launching this label. Alienz Alive is a collaborative community of creatives that are Christ-centered where artist development is key. We encourage our artists to use their gifts to uplift and inspire. Sonically speaking the influences are Hip Hop, R&B, and Indie Rock. As long as it glorifies God and it’s dope, all are welcome.“
