Roc Raw’s music doesn’t just echo—it resonates. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, his story began in a place many hip-hop artists cut their teeth: the mall battle rap scene. From there, he leveled up—trading punchlines for verses, battling for the booth, and carving a path marked by growth, introspection, and a raw devotion to craft. Now fully immersed in songwriting and production, Roc Raw moves like an artist with something to say and the tools to make you listen.
His latest single, “God Looks Like Angie Stone,” remixed by the brilliant Akai Phifer, is not just a song—it’s a spiritual transmission. This remix version becomes a powerful collision of soul, gospel, and hip-hop, merging eras and emotions in a way that feels both revolutionary and familiar. The track features none other than gospel icon CeCe Winans, whose voice brings a celestial weight to the message. But what really sets the record apart is its philosophical center—the reimagining of divinity through the lens of Black womanhood, embodied by the title’s invocation of Angie Stone.
There’s something divine about how this track plays out. Akai Phifer’s remix work delivers a Dilla-esque, warm-cracked-vinyl feel, wrapping Winans’ voice and Roc Raw’s verses in layers of nostalgia and spiritual reflection. It’s not about preaching—it’s about honoring. The beat doesn’t bang, it breathes. The verses don’t just rhyme, they reverberate. Roc Raw uses his pen like a paintbrush, painting scenes that draw from the sacred, the soulful, and the streets, delivering each line with clarity and care.
“God Looks Like Angie Stone” isn’t just a song you play—it’s one you absorb. As a standout from his album Carte Blanche: The Akai Phifer Mixes project, this remix reveals how Roc Raw is continuing to evolve without losing sight of his roots. His voice cuts through with purpose, pushing past boundaries while keeping hip-hop’s heart beating. Roc Raw isn’t following trends; he’s shaping what authenticity sounds like in a genre constantly redefining itself.
This track is proof that Roc Raw knows exactly where he’s going—and he’s bringing the spirit with him.
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