Hi...It's Me: Exclusive Release + Meet the Artist Behind Boise's Boldest Faith-Rap Anthem
- Clippet
- Nov 5
- 5 min read
Boise's own Liam shares the divine inspiration and story behind his powerful debut rap video
Watch the official music video above
Sometimes the most powerful messages come from the most unexpected places. What started as a "silly braggadocious verse" between friends transformed into something much deeper, a raw, authentic anthem about active faith that's shaking up Boise's music scene.
Meet Liam, the artist behind "Hi...It's Me," who recently won our faith-based music video contest and just dropped what might be the boldest faith-rap track you'll hear this year. After spending over six hours on set capturing his vision, we sat down to dive into the story behind the song, his journey of faith, and why he believes God's been preparing him for this moment his entire life.
The Unexpected Genesis of "Hi...It's Me"
The birth of "Hi...It's Me" reads like something out of a movie script. Liam was collaborating with his friend Compromise on a track called “Wakizashi,” planning to lay down what he describes as a typical braggadocious verse. But then something extraordinary happened.
"The beat turned right before my spot," Liam recalls. "I started shaking, goosebumps raised, and 'Hi...It's Me' poured out, longer than the original track."
What emerged wasn't the flex-heavy verse they'd planned. Instead, it was something entirely different, a raw, Spirit-led flow that left both artists stunned. His friend immediately recognized what had happened, muting the original vocals and building an entirely new beat around what Liam had just delivered.
"It started silly and turned into God putting something on my heart to share," Liam explains. This divine interruption became the foundation for a song that challenges everything people think they know about faith-based rap.
Beyond "Emotional Porn": A New Kind of Faith Rap
What sets "Hi...It's Me" apart in the crowded field of Christian rap isn't just its sound, it's its message. Liam isn't interested in what he calls "emotional porn," the overly sentimental approach that dominates much of mainstream religious rap.
"A lot of mainstream religious rap is emotional porn, it has its place, but people need to see the gritty of it," he says. "What's popular right now is violence and gang-banging. People need to know God's harder than any person could be."
His approach is refreshingly direct:
• Active Faith Over Passive Christianity: The song challenges listeners to move beyond seeing their relationship with God as "just a little side thing" • Power Recognition: Emphasizing the "consequences and implications" of having the Almighty on your side • Real-World Application: Showing how faith translates into daily action and decision-making
The track's central theme revolves around recognizing the power that dwells within believers and refusing to "passively walk through life." It's a call to action wrapped in hard-hitting beats and uncompromising lyrics.
The Personal Journey: From Calling to Creation
Liam's path to this breakthrough moment has been years in the making. "I've known my calling for a decade; only the last year have I been releasing music," he shares. But knowing your calling and walking in it are two different things, a lesson he learned through some hard experiences.
Right before writing "Hi...It's Me," Liam faced what he describes as "consequences to my actions, life seemingly sucking." It was in this low point that he sat down to write, and God spoke both through him and to him:
"You have all the tools, the faith, the gifts. You know where they come from. So run."
This divine conversation became the backbone of the song's message. The track serves as both testimony and challenge, a reminder that hesitation in the face of God's calling is the only thing standing between believers and their destiny.
First-Time Music Video Magic
Despite never having done a music video before, Liam's collaboration with Bowermaster Productions resulted in something far beyond his expectations. Initially anticipating a "really static" shoot with "three camera angles," he was amazed by the dynamic, organic process that unfolded.
"We pulled up to the shoot, did a bunch of different takes, moved it around, and it just felt organic," he explains. "I'm thankful for that too. It wouldn't have felt right for a faithful song if it wasn't organic."
The six-and-a-half-hour shoot took them through various locations and setups, with Liam learning the intricate process of translating audio into visual storytelling. The result? A music video that captures both the energy of the track and the authenticity of its message.
The Mixtape's Opening Statement
"Hi...It's Me" isn't just a standalone single, it's the opening track from Liam's upcoming mixtape, setting the tone for everything that follows. As the first song listeners will hear, it serves as both introduction and mission statement.
The choice to lead with this particular track is strategic. It immediately establishes Liam's approach to faith-based music: uncompromising, powerful, and rooted in real-world application rather than abstract spirituality.
The Message That Matters Most
When asked what he hopes listeners take away from "Hi...It's Me," Liam's response is characteristically direct:
"You are capable of anything, but if you just sit there like moss on a log, nothing will happen. Put yourself in a position to succeed, to be used as a tool."
His philosophy centers on three key principles:
• Position Yourself: Take active steps toward your calling • Use Your Gifts: Discover and develop what God has given you • Trust the Process: Once you're doing what you're meant to do, "nothing can stop you"
"No man can curse what God has blessed," he emphasizes. "Use your gifts. If you don't know what they are, find them. The rest is false."
A Modern Psalmist's Mission
The song positions Liam as what he calls a "Modern Psalmist martial artist", a unique identity that captures both the worship aspect of his music and the spiritual warfare element of his message. Like David with his harp, Liam sees his voice as both instrument of praise and weapon against darkness.
This isn't accidental imagery. The biblical parallels run deep throughout both the song and Liam's approach to ministry through music. He's not just entertaining; he's engaging in spiritual battle through every verse and every performance.
What's Next for Boise's Bold New Voice
With "Hi...It's Me" now released and the full mixtape on the horizon, Liam represents a new wave of faith-based artists who refuse to compromise their message for mainstream appeal. His approach, direct, uncompromising, and rooted in active faith, suggests a bright future for authentic Christian rap.
The success of this first music video project also opens doors for future visual storytelling. Having experienced the power of translating audio into visual narrative, Liam is already thinking about how to expand his reach and impact through continued video production.
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