I started rapping and singing about 6 years ago as a way to cope with hatred and pain. It felt so good to let go of what I had held inside for so long. I was told I was annoying, couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket and to quit wasting my time because music wasn’t my calling. I was told that I would never “make it” but I wasn’t making music for their approval. Music was a way to vent, it was soothing and allowed me to express emotions that I had buried deep within. 

Drug addiction and abandonment dominated my childhood into my early 30’s. I was engulfed in the flames of Hell, saturated with demons and evil spirits when I began to search for this Jesus that I had heard about when I was a kid. My grandma and grandpa never stopped being there for me though I betrayed their trust time and time again. The Lord revealed Himself to me in a way I could never explain, and I dedicated my life Him. I still fall short, I still struggle with sin, I still deal with behaviors and emotions that aren’t Christlike. The only difference is now I know I can’t fix or save myself and that I need a Savior. 

Repent and believe in Jesus Christ.

Ex gang member sharing the Gospel through music for Jesus Christ

Christian Hip-Hop Artist 
#MoveTheWord Ministry 

Derek Johnson aka D-Rock is a Palm Bay, Florida-born Christian hip-hop solo artist who now resides in Macomb, Illinois. Easing into the mic with a flow that is packed with intent and so much love for his creator, you sense a reinvigorated artist that is showing the world that it is indeed possible to turn the picture around if you want it enough! 
“7 years ago I was addicted, fresh out of lockup, completely lost and didn’t know what to do with my life. I tried everything except for trusting Jesus! I prayed and asked God to show me that He was real and that if He did I would follow His plan because my plans were only making things worse! Fast forward to present time, The Lord has blessed me beyond measure, beautiful family, great career, and the opportunity to do what I love while glorifying God at the same time! I went from Messed Up to Blessed Up‼️ In Jesus mighty name” 💯

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