Dove Award nominee and Cross Movement Records gospel hip-hop artist FLAME has been climbing the charts following the debut of his fourth album, Our World Redeemed, which released on March 4th. The critically acclaimed album jumped an amazing 41 chart positions in one week to hit the #1 position in its second week on the CMTA R&B/Hip Hop Chart. The project also debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart.

Our World Redeemed is the second installment in FLAME’s two-part audio novel and is the sequel to his album Our World Fallen, which released April 17th, 2007, to rave reviews. The two-part album series captures the story of FLAME befriending a non-believer and pointing him to the cross of Christ, while examining the fallen condition of the world.

Picking up where the Our World: Fallen cliffhanger ending left off, Our World Redeemed digs deeper into the plot concerning FLAME’s fictional non-believer friend, whose life is now surrendered to Jesus Christ in this second chapter. FLAME paints a vivid picture of his many efforts to disciple and to exhort his friend in all areas of the Christian life, from ethical values to Biblical principles. Based on FLAME’s example, his friend then begins to disciple others, leading many to Christ. The plot thickens as tragedy turns to triumph, when the untimely passing of the fictional character’s relative becomes the inspiration to carry on the legacy of the Gospel.

With production by Tony Stone, DJ Official and J.R., Our World: Redeemed is comprised of 16 tracks and features collaborations with Trip Lee, Json, Iz-Real (Everyday Process), Future and shai linne, plus the work of beat masters Chike, k-Drama, Speedy and Alex Medina. The album runs the gamut from aggressive to lighter fare. Its most aggressive tracks include “Who Can Pluck Us”, an extreme head banger laced with arranged strings and strong snares, and the crunk-styled “Hold On”. On the lighter side, there’s the soul-stirring “It’s You”, the prayerful worship medley “See More Him” and the authentic hip-hop worship ballad “Power In Your Name”, featuring Dawn Dia from the duo Cho’zyn.

Born in the inner city streets of St. Louis, FLAME accepted Christ at the age of 16 and was heavily influenced by the hip-hop culture. He was particularly drawn to the work of The Cross Movement, who later signed the young rapper to their own label. One of the youngest members of the Cross Movement Records artist roster, FLAME is currently studying Biblical counseling at Boyce College in Louisville, Ky. The Dove Award nominee and 2008 Holy Hip Hop Award honouree has been ministering for over 10 years in music and speaking engagements. His last album, Our World: Fallen peaked at #7 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.

FLAME’s Our World Redeemed is available at Canadian Christian retailers today. For more information on FLAME and his new album, visit his YMZ artist page.