Hulvey, True | Music Lifts

In the sixth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Christian rapper, singer, and songwriter Hulvey performing, “True.”

Welcome to Music Lifts , a column highlighting songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs exuding fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.  Featured songs aren’t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights!  So, for the sixth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we highlight “True” as performed by Christian rapper, singer, and songwriter Hulvey.

“The truth is you matter so much to me / You never let me go, You stayed close to me.” Amen, Hulvey (Christopher Hulvey)! The Christian rapper, singer, and songwriter brings ample truth to his single “True” from his 2024 album, CRY. Hulvey made the song about his love for his wife, Rachael, as well as God. In its ‘true’ first verse, Hulvey adds, “Walk in this world full of death with a pep in your step / The foundation is solid, yeah.” Yes sir! Hulvey wrote “True” alongside Marlon “Motown” Montgomery, Joel McNeill, Alexandria Dollar and producers Ace Harris, Carvello, and Enzo Gran. “True” features smooth musical accompaniment led by a warm guitar. Soon enough, rhythmic drums add more of a driving sound (think dance groove).

Hulvey delivers beautiful and sincere singing and melodic rapping. The messaging is inspiring and prudent. “Your heart is pure, this water so brand-new, brand-new / Ain’t gotta fake or front, I’ll fight the truth with You,” he sings in the second verse, capping things off with “I get up too high, you call out my pride / You see me the same, yeah.” Hulvey confirms her perfection in the pre-chorus, asking in awe during the chorus, “Can it be true? / You love me how You do?” The chorus, particularly, speaks to God’s love for him despite his flaws and imperfections.  A great addition to the Christian music catalog, even if you’re not the most religious being, you’ll be inspired nonetheless on the authentic “True”.

Hulvey // CRY // Reach // 2024

Hulvey, True: Music Lifts No. 6 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reach; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]