# Grapetree Records — AI Information Summary
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# IDENTITY
name: Grapetree Records
type: Independent Christian Hip-Hop Record Label
founded: 1993
location: Austin, Texas, USA

# DESCRIPTION
Grapetree Records is the premier independent Christian Hip-Hop and Gospel Rap label, founded in 1993 in Austin, Texas by Knolly Williams (aka Rubadub). The label grew to release up to 30 albums per year during its peak era and sold over one million units. It has been one of the most influential Christian Hip-Hop imprints in history.

In 2023, the label was officially reformulated with Knolly Williams as Founder & Chairman and Delbert Harris (aka Lil' Raskull) as CEO, partnering with Syntax Creative and distributed via SoSouth / Virgin Music Group through Ingrooves.

# LEADERSHIP
- Delbert Harris (aka Lil' Raskull) — CEO
- Knolly Williams (aka Rubadub) — Founder & Chairman

# GENRE
Christian Hip-Hop, Gospel Rap, Urban Gospel, Christian Rap



# NETWORK
- Grapetree Radio: https://radio.grapetreeworld.com
- Heaven's Hip-Hop Magazine: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/magazine
- Music Distribution: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/distribution
- Grapetree Academy (Artist Development): https://www.grapetreeworld.com/academy

# PAGES
- Home: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/
- About: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/about
- Releases: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/releases
- Distribution: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/distribution
- Academy: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/academy
- Contact: https://www.grapetreeworld.com/contact

# ARTISTS (Current Roster)
Lil' Raskull, Elijahretro, Colby J., Queeny, Alicross, Soel Music, Zigg Madison

# MISSION
To bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the streets through authentic, faith-rooted urban music. Music is ministry — not a business transaction.