Mustard Seed Faith: DJ Mustard’s Spiritual Journey

In anticipation of his forthcoming album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, which cleverly integrates his name into a spiritual principle, Mustard opens the track with, “First, give an honor to God/To Ms. Carol who had first brought me and my moms/To the church where I know I ain’t been in so long/I just pray that when I call, they still pick up the phone.” The phrase “faith of a mustard seed” refers to a biblical teaching by Jesus to His disciples, where He states, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20). “Incorporating Christian themes into music and visuals is a common practice among mainstream lyricists and producers,” says Terri LaRue, part of the music editorial team at EEW Magazine Online. “From hardcore rappers to renowned R&B artists, religion and spirituality are integral parts of their lives and often influence their public expressions.” Mustard is proof. “I pray to God that God direct my steps on this path I’m going,” he raps—his first time doing so. “Gimme peace of mind, so that I stay focused.”...