Album Review: Lecrae – Reconstruction

SB Rating: 4.5/5

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Lecrae tears down walls and rebuilds with truth on his latest album.

For nearly two decades, Lecrae has been the voice of Christian hip-hop. He bridges faith and culture with a rare mix of lyrical grit and spiritual depth. With his tenth studio album, Reconstruction (Reach Records, Aug. 22, 2025), he doesn’t just revisit old foundations—he tears them down and rebuilds them stronger, brick by brick. The result is a 19-track journey that feels both deeply personal. It is also culturally urgent. This album cements Lecrae’s role as a pioneer who refuses to coast on legacy.

Sound & Themes

Reconstruction is Lecrae at his most unfiltered. The opening title track sets the tone with raw, bass-heavy production and bars that confront broken systems—social, spiritual, and personal. From there, the album unfolds like a testimony in motion: moments of lament, resilience, and triumphant praise.

Tracks like “Bless You” (feat. Torey D’Shaun) and “Still Here” showcase Lecrae’s ability to weave vulnerability into anthems of perseverance, while “Headphones” (feat. Killer Mike & T.I.) delivers a heartfelt tribute to loved ones lost, proving Lecrae can collaborate across worlds without losing his spiritual center 1 2.

The Standout Single

According to Spotify and multiple music outlets, the fan-favorite standout is “Tell No Lie” (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) 3 2. It’s also the album’s lead single, and for good reason. The track is built on a clever flip of Jerry Rivera’s Amores Como el Nuestro. This melody is famous from Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie.” The track is a bold confrontation of falsehoods in both hip-hop culture and everyday life. Lecrae and Jackie Hill Perry trade razor-sharp verses. They cut through the noise of social media posturing and spiritual hypocrisy. They remind listeners that while “men lie, women lie… God never lies.” It’s a mission statement wrapped in a banger—equal parts mirror and megaphone.

Other Highlights

• “Brick for Brick” (feat. MEEZO!) – A gritty anthem about stacking blessings with relentless grind.
• “Holidaze” (feat. Jon Bellion) – A soaring, genre-blending cut that leans into Lecrae’s pop sensibilities.
• “Better Sober” (feat. Madison Ryann Ward) – A nostalgic, 80s-tinged groove that balances joy with reflection.

Final Thoughts

Reconstruction isn’t just an album—it’s Lecrae’s manifesto for a new era. It’s about tearing down façades, confronting lies, and rebuilding faith on unshakable truth. This project mixes hard-hitting beats, soulful features, and spiritually charged lyricism. It proves Lecrae is still evolving. He is still relevant and unafraid to challenge both the church and the culture.

Verdict: Reconstruction is Lecrae’s most thorough work since Anomaly—a bold, unflinching record that resonates with longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Scottie G.

A&R Team