Skrip (rapper) explained

Skrip
Birth Name:	Adriel Cruz
Alias:	Skrip, SKRIP
Birth Date:	February 19, 1987
Birth Place:	Chicago, Illinois
Origin:	Chicago, Illinois
Instrument:	vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:	Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation:	Singer, songwriter, producer, rapper
Years Active:	1999–present
Label:	Infiltrate
Associated Acts:	Kidd, Thi'sl

Adriel Cruz (born February 19, 1987), who goes by the stage name Skrip stylized as SKRIP, is an American Christian hip hop musician and producer. He released two independent albums, 2011's The Und_rscore and Becoming All Things, which caught the attention of Infiltrate Music. They signed him, and his first release with the label was 2013's, The Und_rscore II, yet this failed to chart. His subsequent album, Renegades Never Die, was released in 2015 with Infiltrate Music. This was a Billboard chart breakthrough release.

Early life

Skrip was born Adriel Cruz on February 19, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois.^{[1] [2]}

Music career

His music career started in 1999,^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} yet his first release was The Und_rscore, which was released on June 9, 2011.^[6] He then quickly followed this up with another independently released album, Becoming All Things, on July 31, 2011.^[7] This caught the attention of Infiltrate Music, who signed him in 2012, and released, The Und_rscore II, on January 15, 2013 becoming his first studio album.^[8] The next album, Renegades Never Die, with Infiltrate Music was his second studio album, came out on February 24, 2015.^[9] The album received two reviews by Jesus Freak Hideout and a review from New Release Tuesday, Kevin Hoskins rated the album three stars,^[10] while Scott Fryberger rated the album two and a half for Jesus Freak Hideout.^[11] While Mark Ryan for New Release Tuesday rated the album three and a half stars.^[12] This album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts, at No. 24 on the Christian Albums, and at No. 19 on the Heatseekers Albums charts.^[13]

Personal life

Skrip is married to Vanessa Cruz, who is the director of church operations at World Renegade Church, where Skrip himself is the lead pastor.^{[1] [2]}

Discography

Independent albums

• The Und_rscore (June 9, 2011)^[6]
• Becoming All Things (July 31, 2011)^[7]

Studio albums

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Album details	Peak chart positions
US Chr	US Heat
The Und_rscore II	Released: January 15, 2013 CD, digital download	–	–
Renegades Never Die	Released: February 24, 2015 CD, digital download	24^[14]	19^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Adriel "SKRIP" Cruz. World Renegade Church. February 28, 2015.
2. Web site: Skrip. Infiltrate Music. February 28, 2015.
3. Web site: Skrip . Jesus Freak Hideout . February 28, 2015.
4. Web site: Skrip Artist Profile. Cross Rhythms. February 28, 2015.
5. Web site: Skrip Artist Profile . New Release Tuesday. February 28, 2015.
6. Web site: The Und_rscore by Skrip. New Release Tuesday. February 28, 2015. June 9, 2011.
7. Web site: Become All Things by Skrip. New Release Tuesday. February 28, 2015. July 31, 2011.
8. Web site: The Underscore II by Skrip. New Release Tuesday. February 28, 2015. January 15, 2013.
9. Web site: Renegades Never Die by Skrip. New Release Tuesday. February 28, 2015. February 24, 2015.
10. Web site: Skrip, "Renegades Never Die" Review. Jesus Freak Hideout. Kevin. Hoskins. February 28, 2015. February 23, 2015.
11. Web site: Skrip, "Renegades Never Die" Review: Second Staff Opinion . Jesus Freak Hideout. Scott. Fryberger. February 28, 2015. February 15, 2015.
12. Web site: Soundtrack for the Renegades. New Release Tuesday. Mark. Ryan. February 28, 2015. February 15, 2015.
13. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=ts_chart_artistname%3ASkrip&f1=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Skrip
14. Web site: Christian Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 6, 2015. March 14, 2015.
15. Web site: Heatseekers Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 6, 2015. March 14, 2015.