who is numbrs?
Emerging as a fresh voice in the Christian R&B scene, numbrs crafts a sound that blends soulful minimalism with ethereal production, offering a modern yet deeply intimate take on worship music. With his breakout single, Prayer of Guilt, numbrs introduced listeners to his signature style: soft, reverb-heavy instrumentals layered with introspective lyrics that explore themes of faith, vulnerability, and redemption. The track quickly gained attention for its cinematic quality and emotional depth, setting the tone for his subsequent releases.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Bryson Tiller, Ginuwine, and Michael Jackson, numbrs creates music that feels like a quiet conversation with God, marked by blurred vocal harmonies, atmospheric beats, and heartfelt storytelling. His music transcends traditional boundaries, bridging the gap between R&B’s sultry tones and the raw honesty of worship. With every song, numbrs invites listeners into a contemplative space where spirituality and modern artistry collide.
what created “numbrs”?
“I grew up in the church, but never really "followed" Christ. At first, I made music to resonate with, impress, and connect with my distant father. I would play him secular songs, but as I pushed deeper into the R&B scene, I found myself struggling to progress. This frustration caused me to ignore the moral code I had set in my heart. I made a song with cursing and other secular aspects for the first time. That same day there was a robbery in my house and I got shot, miraculously I survived the incident and encountered the Holy Spirit. I no longer found myself comfortable making music, so I gave it up for months to grow with God. I went to Holy Smoke Fest with my church and God answered so many forgotten prayers, and encouraged me to create. So I did. It was difficult, but so worth it. I’m excited to be the voice of the “dirty Christian”, though I may not fully understand the burden; I’m happy to work though it.”
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“One day, I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a video of a little kid explaining the prophecy of Jesus and how God is revealed in every book of the Torah. He got to "Numbers" and described Him as a "cloud by day, pillar of fire by night." That duality resonated with me. Oh and I took the E out cause’ it was cooler.”
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“I was so shocked that nobody knew what "dark r&b" was. It was never about a heart posture; A lot of people assume 'dark' means evil, but it really just refers to the sonics—deep bass, airy synths, distant pads. There's a big difference from an artist like H.E.R. and maybe PartyNXTDoor; that's RnB vs Dark R&b.
A lot of my music is reminiscent of Job and the Psalms; it speaks to the redemption of the Christian, the fall off, the heartbreak, the reality that things get harder and easier at the same time when you commit to Christ. Though many didn't like it, many people deeply appreciate it, and have sent very encouraging messages that help me realize I'm filling a gap in many Christians struggle for righteousness.”
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“I pray so, but it’s like Jesus said when the disciples asked about people who “left the faith”, “They were never truly of us.” Ultimately I can only pray that I truly have accepted Jesus as my Savior, but more “Importantly” my Lord. That’s an interesting question”
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“I make all my own music, I play multiple instruments; but if you mean spiritually; I try to pray before I get into the studio, but I honestly forget sometimes because I’m there so much. It’s like praying every time before I walked into the house. One thing I do that most secular artists wouldn’t do; when I get stuck lyrically, I open the Bible and take inspiration from scripture.