When the Holy Spirit teams up with hip hop, it makes for a dynamic collaboration of Gospel Rap; a process RIFICA refers to as “the Holy Spirit downloading the lyrics to his brain.” This partnership in music attracts all ages of believers and non-believers the same. RIFICA showcases this spiritual encounter in each of his albums: Motivation, The Standard, and The Death of Me mix tape. His unique style of artistry is both versatile and nonconforming. Known for his interactive “line dance” tracks, RIFICA creates a high energy atmosphere that would make anyone get up and join. Gospel Step, Gospel Wobble, and The Righteous Shuffle, are major hits in the Christian community and embrace the concept that you can have fun in the Lord, a great time in church, and that it’s exciting to be in Christ. These words RIFICA tells his supporters as he travels throughout Texas and other shows spanning across Denver, CO, Baton Rouge, LA, St. Croix VI, and Nassau Bahamas.

Prior to recording his first album, RIFICA would feature on various artist songs, with his first being with Mic D and Disciples of Prophecy on the DOP 2k3 album. Later, the successful relationship would serve as a positive force of change. After hearing from Mic D, and the industry response to his original name, MastaBalla, it was suggested he choose a different alias. In that moment God brought the name to remembrance and it’s meaning to the acronym RIFICA (Righteous In Faith InCrease Abundantly). This modification would eventually develop RIFICA’s brand and shape him into the artist he is today. Since then Rif, is proud to have worked with artists such as Educator, Immortal, Poetic Prophet, and Mike Dixon.

When you hear the sounds in his albums, everything from the beat to the lyrics, expect to hear real life applications. From discussing his childhood life of joint custody while growing up on both sides of the track in Houston, TX; RIFICA’s parents divorced when he was 5 years old. Consequently, he experienced a somewhat unbalanced childhood…..Or it could be described as the perfect balance for what God planned to do in and through his life. These pastimes from his childhood including recaptures of “the college life” in The Motivation album are like stages of fragmented pieces of clay molded by the hands of the Potter.

When looking back RIFICA knows he has come a long way from his very first demo, which involved a recording of himself rapping to a homemade beat made with a karaoke machine, tuba, keyboard, and drum machine recorded on a cassette tape. He makes sure his supporters know that it wasn’t his own doing as he always says “All Glory Go to God None to me”. RIFICA is currently working on his second mixtape Death of Me Volume II which is a sequel to the first Death of Me mix tape. His supporters should expect to receive some fresh artistry in Volume II including a new hot collaboration featuring BSloan. RIFICA is truly a young entertainer after God’s own heart, striving to be the standard of righteousness to a generation without a God Consciousness. .

RIFICA wants us to always remember the righteous in faith increase abundantly and every Christian is RIFICA because every Christian should be righteous in Faith increasing abundantly …

It’s not about me

O-Line Records was founded in April of 2003 by T.M. Tha' Messenger. The name O-Line is short for "The Offensive Line". As young Christians separate and submitted to God's will we represent God's offense in the battle for souls. O-Line Records was birthed out of a vision given by God. The vision was to create a powerhouse capable of producing strong Spirit-filled music to combat Satan's stronghold on our youth and young adults. We believe that God will position the record label to provide support and resources to those who would use their God-given talents for His purposes. The music that leaves our studio is tried and held up against the scripture. As ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ it is our obligation to teach nothing but the scripture.

We recognize the need to associate with those we are teaching; therefore, we use the art of rap. Rap gives us a unique opportunity to impart Christian doctrine and values to our youth and young adults. O-Line Records is comprised of rappers, singers, producers, engineers, ministers and other professionals. We strive to glorify God in everything that we do and our goal is to see others glorify Him too. So we gladly undertake the task put before us by our Savior Jesus Christ: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"(Matt. 28:19).

O-Line Record's artists spend time ministering throughout the community. What good does it do the Body of Christ if we are not following up with those we touch? The reality is it does the Body no good at all. Our ministry consists of many different facets and programs; including, the record label and our team of ministers and teachers. It is O-Line's goal to be used to stimulate Spiritual growth within the Body of Christ. Our songs are bridges to a dying world and once across we must spread life. We achieve this goal by planting seeds which God can then give increase to according to His will. We plant these seeds through our music and by training young people to use their talents to glorify God. O-Line Records attempts to be as active in the church community as possible by participating in and facilitating many church events including, conferences and workshops. In conclusion, we are in the business of making disciples and providing resources for the "Church (Body of Christ)" and we will continue until our Savior returns.


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