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“I Haven’t Had a Record Touch Me like That in So Long”: Jelly Roll Talks “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” Worship, and Being “Hurt by the Church”
Faith has played a central role in Jelly Roll’s rise to country music stardom. His industry debut, Whitsitt Chapel, delved into themes of spirituality, sin, and redemption. So it makes sense that the Antioch, Tennessee-raised artist (born Jason DeFord) would choose Brandon Lake for his latest collaboration. Lake is currently tearing up the contemporary Christian charts with “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” And when Jelly Roll heard the song, it stirred up something within him that he knew he had to lean into.
Jelly Roll Gets Candid About His Struggles With the Church
Part of Jelly Roll’s appeal lies in his steadfast commitment to honesty, especially when it comes to his past. He doesn’t gloss over his past battles with incarceration and substance abuse. In a recent conversation with collaborator Brandon Lake, the “Need a Favor” singer revealed that his walk with God hasn’t always been a straight line.
“I carry my faith with me, but I’m also struggling, and very honest and open about that,” he said. “I’ve been so bitter and hurt by the church and their dogma that I created my own.”
However, Jelly also firmly believes that “music meets us where we are.” That’s what “Hard Fought Hallelujah” did for him, and what he hopes to do by teaming up with Lake.
“I haven’t had a record touch me like that in so long,” Jelly told Lake. “It’s been years since I worshipped the way that I worshipped to that song.”
He continued, “I needed that record when I heard it, but then to double back and be like, ‘Yo, there’s a chance you could work on this record with this guy.’ And I’m like, ‘Whoa, God sends me this record, and not only does He want me to listen to it and worship, He wants me to live with it and learn it.”
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” Drops Feb. 7
Released in November, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” marks Brandon Lake’s sixth No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. The song’s crossover appeal also gave the Charleston, South Carolina-based pastor his first-ever entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
In a recent post to his Instagram stories, Lake shared his excitement for the upcoming Jelly Roll version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
“It’s been so cool. I cannot wait for this to come out,” he said. “I cannot wait for y’all to hear the back story and how we’ve become friends.”
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Jelly Roll, the Nashville-based rapper and singer, recently opened up about his latest album, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and how it has been a deeply personal and spiritual journey for him.
In a candid interview, Jelly Roll spoke about how the album has touched him in a way that he hasn’t experienced in a long time. He described the process of creating the album as cathartic and emotional, with each song delving into his struggles, triumphs, and faith.
One of the standout tracks on the album is the title track, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” which Jelly Roll describes as a raw and emotional confession of his experiences with religion and spirituality. He opens up about feeling “hurt by the church” and the struggles he has faced in reconciling his faith with his own personal beliefs.
Despite these challenges, Jelly Roll’s music remains deeply rooted in his spirituality. He speaks about the therapeutic power of music and how it has helped him navigate his own struggles and find peace within himself.
As Jelly Roll continues to grow and evolve as an artist, his music remains a testament to his resilience and perseverance. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” is a powerful and moving reflection of his journey, and a reminder of the healing power of music.
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