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SFC's CHRIS COOPER / SUPER C (Sup the Chemist)
#1 Christian Rapper of All-Time
(Rapzilla)
If we’re all standing on the shoulders of giants, we are most definitely standing on the shoulders of Sup The Chemist of SFC (Soldiers For Christ). In addition to his own artistic contributions, of beats and rhymes, his blazing of trails helped to build an infrastructure and economy that all who are involved today continue to benefit from. He also continually introduced listeners to other artists, such as the Tunnel Rats and Gospel Gangstaz to name a few.
If Christian hip-hop were to attempt to pinpoint a founder, it may as well be Sup the Chemist. His unrivaled influence isn’t why he’s on the list, though. He is the whole package and was ahead of his time artistically.
WHAT OTHER ARE SAYING ABOUT PHASE 3
The record Phase III from 1992 is considered one of the best early nineties holy hip-hop albums, because of the creative use of reggae, jazz and R&B samples.
via Holy Hip-Hop Database
RRCD2031 S.F.C. - Phase III 300 CD 732131698527
- Originally released 1992, BAI/Broken Records
- S.F.C. stands for Soldiers For Christ
- Remastered by Rob Colwell
- Part of the elite Retroactive Records Legends Remastered Series
- Limited pressing of just 300 CDs
- 20 amazing tracks!
- 12-page booklet with lyrics, jewel case
- Long out-of-print, impossible to find CD
- SFC sold over 100,000 albums in the 1990's
- Scratches by DJ Dove
- Bass and BGV's by Todd Stevens (aka XL from XL & DBD)
- "Kill the Spirit" features guest raps by Alliance of Light who would later change their name to the iconic Gospel Gangstas/Gangstaz
- Revered classic in Christian rap & hip-hop scene
- Pioneering role helping introduce hip-hop to the Christian scene in the
pre-DC Talk days when it was not granted much of a hearing - Gene Eugene (Adam Again/Lost Dogs) Mixed
- Executive production by Ojo Taylor (Undercover) / Gene Eugene (Adam Again)
- Christian Rap Godfather, Chris Cooper (Super C) later known as Sup the Chemist
- Super C (Chris Cooper/Sup the Chemist) #1 on the Top 20 Christian Rappers of All-Time (Rapzilla)
- Cooper told CCM his mission was to “reach drug sellers, club hoppers,
and other people you wouldn’t find sitting down and listening
to a church choir.” - For fans of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Sup the Chemist, E.T.W., Ice Cube
ABOUT THE ALBUM
SFC – Phase III (Legends Remastered Series)
If Christian hip-hop had a Mount Rushmore, Sup the Chemist (Chris Cooper) would be front and center. Named the #1 Christian Rapper of All-Time by Rapzilla, his pioneering work with SFC (Soldiers For Christ) not only set the foundation for an entire genre but also built an infrastructure that continues to support artists today. With razor-sharp lyricism, hard-hitting beats, and a mission to reach those outside the church walls, Sup helped elevate faith-based hip-hop from an underground movement to a force that demanded attention.
Originally released in 1992 on BAI/Broken Records, Phase III stands as one of the most important hip-hop albums of its time. It seamlessly blends reggae, jazz, and R&B influences into its production, pushing creative boundaries long before genre-blending was commonplace. This long out-of-print classic was mixed by Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs) and executive-produced by Ojo Taylor (Undercover), further proving its deep roots in the alternative Christian music scene.
Musically and lyrically, Phase III pulls no punches. Tracks like "Kill the Spirit" feature guest raps from Alliance of Light, who would later become the legendary Gospel Gangstaz. DJ Dove lays down scratches throughout the album, while Todd Stevens (XL from XL & DBD) provides bass and background vocals, adding to the album’s rich sonic depth. Sup’s verses cut through with conviction, speaking directly to the streets with the same energy and authenticity as Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and N.W.A. This was Christian rap with no compromises—bold, unfiltered, and unapologetic.
Now, for the first time ever, Phase III returns as part of the Legends Remastered Series on Retroactive Records in a limited-edition pressing of just 300 CDs. Fully remastered by Rob Colwell, this deluxe edition features a 12-page booklet with lyrics housed in a classic jewel case. This is a must-have for collectors, a historic group that sold over 100,000 copies in the ‘90s, with this album having been impossible to find for decades.
Sup once told CCM Magazine that his mission was to “reach drug sellers, club hoppers, and other people you wouldn’t find sitting down and listening to a church choir.” More than 30 years later, that mission still resonates. Whether you’re rediscovering Phase III or hearing it for the first time, this is hip-hop history—preserved, restored, and ready to be heard again.
Don’t sleep on this one. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
For fans of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Gospel Gangstas, Sup the Chemist, E.T.W., Ice Cube.
TRACKS
Intro
Hoods Of Good
Glory Halagroovin
Terror On Tape
Freedom In Captivity
One
What We Need
Music Is My Life
Phase III
Unity
The Setting
Kill The Spirit
In The House
Swingin
Another One
Skanewpid
D.J. Dove (The Minister Of Music)
113.3
Victory
More Skanewpid Stuff
Intro / Hoods Of Good / Glory Halagroovin / Terror On Tape / Freedom In Captivity / One / What We Need / Music Is My Life / Phase III / Unity / The Setting / Kill The Spirit / In The House / Swingin / Another One / Skanewpid / D.J. Dove (The Minister Of Music) / 113.3 / Victory / More Skanewpid Stuff
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