Take Up My Cross Out July 28th 2026
Take Up My Cross is a genre-blending gospel pop album that brings together Country, Folk, Indie, Soul, and Rap in a powerful celebration of faith. Releasing July 28th, 2026, the album is a journey through scripture, testimony, and worship, with every song carrying a unique message inspired by God's Word.
Many tracks feature Bible verses woven directly into the lyrics, often delivered through rap, connecting timeless truths with modern sounds. From uplifting anthems to reflective ballads, Take Up My Cross explores themes of discipleship, redemption, perseverance, and the call to follow Christ wholeheartedly.
More than just an album, Take Up My Cross is an invitation to draw closer to God, embrace faith in everyday life, and discover the hope found in Jesus Christ.
About being grateful to God for what you do have
About allowing the Holy Spirit in
Inspired by a session at my Church, Chroma in Leicester
Born & raised in Leicester, England, God's Son, my real name is Kiran Basi, and I was raised with a Sikh mother, and Muslim dad, though did not know my dad until I was in my 20's. I started rapping at the age of 15, inspired by rappers like Eminem, Nas, 2pac & Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch to name a few. By my early 20's I gave it up to pursue a career in hospitality to support my daughter. When she was 3 I become single, and though I had a few relationships, I addiction to smoking weed stopped me doing anything, and while work was a success, the rest of my life was left to pass by.
I met a beautiful and amazing Christian woman and we started a releationship. Her heart was so pure she made want to be a better man, and so I quit smoking, and started working on my career more. After a few years I decided to learn more about Christianity and Jesus after being encouraged by a lady I worked with called Hannah. She took me to her church in Birmingham, Life Central (I cant tell you how amazing this church is in words, there aren't enough), and I started the Alpha Course. As I came to the end of it, I had an encounter with Jesus, which I talk about more in my testimony for my Baptism, (See Video Below).
This was the start of being able to start pursing a closer relationship with Jesus, and while I have been rebellious at times, he has shown me signs as why I needed to take it more seriously (Romans 12:11), and as I have learnt to have faith in his plan, read my bible (2 Timothy 3:16) I have learnt to accept loss, even when its not something I want, like breaking up my relationship after 7.5 years, to the woman I always believed I would marry, so she could become closer to God. How can I argue with that. But God has done this for a reason, and he has a plan for me.
2 years ago I started writing music again, and while several people said I should do gospel, I didn't want to, and continued the music I was doing. Then in May 2025, I was in Dubai visiting my Fiancé at the time, and while at her church, I started to pray if making the decision to quit my job to pursue music was what I should do. After the service, a lady approached me, and said "God sent me to say, what you gave when you were younger and are now chasing will bear fruit if you stay faithful to him." I took that to mean, make music, but after my partner ended our engagement, I had 2 choices. Write break up songs, in which I could be angry and express my pain. Or turn to God, and write Gospel Pop songs, that would allow me to let go, and also and most importantly, spread his gospel. I chose to write songs that would be relatable to those who struggle with things like addiction, lust, loss and more. If my music brings just 1 person to follow Jesus, and change their life for the better, then my work is done (well the start of it is anyway!).
Life Central Church, Birmingham, Dec 2021
All music is produced under Sinner To Pillar Productions
Im already working on the next album, and may drop an EP later this year, featuring some of the songs I wrote at that time that almost made the album.
The next album is yet to be titled, but Ill update soon, with further details like release date etc.
Thank you for taking the time to read my page,
May Godbless You
Praise Jesus