ICONIC November 2015 | Page 49

Born in Texas, Lyrik grew up in Terrell, near Dallas. After receiving a Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Texas Woman’s University, Lyrik moved back to her home town to make a difference in her community. She worked for several years as a psychometrist at the psychiatric hospital in Terrell before becoming a teacher and athletic coach at the middle school where she has been serving for the past six years. While sharing the gospel with her students, she began to minister to them using raps in 2012. Many artist struggle to find their musical identity but her heart for God and unique way with words led her straight to Christian rap. Since she began rapping in 2012, Lyrik has left her mark in places such as all over the Dallas Fort Worth Metro Plex, Tyler, Killeen, Austin, Oklahoma, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Brooklyn, NY. Lyrik is a new artist breaking through the Christian rap scene. Her new album, Get In The Game is a captivating and moving debut that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant talent. She is due to release her sophomore album entitled “Real Love” at the beginning of 2016. Lyrik has an unique gift that sets her apart from other Christian rap artists. She is one whose music feels familiar in the best pose, yet striking out on it’s own territory.