Forward

2015 release, the eighth studio recording by the Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award nominated artist. Showcasing a variety of Hip-Hop styles from bass heavy to contemplative tracks, highlights of Forward include "1st Freedom," "Know the Times," "Positively Eternal," "Believe That" and "We Gon' Reign." The collection also features appearances by Dove-nominated Gospel artist Melinda Watts on "Let It Shine," and Mike Real on "Had Me Flexin.'" A leader in the Christian Rap/Hip-Hop scene for more than a decade, Flame's 2013 recording, Royal Flush, debuted at #11 on Billboard's Rap Albums chart while reaching #3 on iTunes' Hip-Hop/Rap Top Albums chart. Garnering a Dove Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year, Royal Flush included the hit single "Start Over," which received airplay on contemporary urban stations while the video is approaching 2 million YouTube views. FLAME's Our World: Redeemed was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Rap or Rock Gospel Album. He has also received three Stellar Award nominations and seven GMA Dove Award nominations. His first book, All In, was published earlier this year.