Andy Mineo

For some reason, we have completely separated Christians who are rappers, and we have separated, I guess, regular rappers. I feel that we should be able to mingle, enjoy each other's company, and trade ideas.

There is very little room for humor and personality in hip-hop.

I really think there are two genres of music: good music and bad music. And I'm just trying to be on the side of making good music.

I think 'Never Land' is, like, my first really strong attempt to create music... that can encourage people who share my faith but also challenge and intrigue people who don't.

I was wondering if any of my faith was real at all, and I started to let go of a lot of things that I had learned and say, 'Maybe I just need to start over entirely with what I have learned about my faith.' And that's what I did.

I think there are more religious overtones in music because these artists want to be connected to greatness. What is greater or higher than God himself?

If someone announces me as a 'Christian rapper,' there's still an 'Eh, no thanks.' But perceptions are starting to change.

I think when I show my vulnerability, people relate with that because they know deep down inside that they have vulnerable moments, and they can really connect and identify with me on those things.

Technology has opened up the music business 100-fold and provided space for all kinds of new faces.

I've never been about just trying to do what works. I've been about trying to authentically express how I feel.