Christian Hip-Hop Legend DPB Returns with Unifying Anthem “American Strong”
David Paul Brooks, the Grammy-nominated artist better known as DPB, has returned with a thunderous new single just in time for America’s summer of remembrance. “American Strong” builds on the success of his #1 radio hit “Peer Pressure”, delivering a faith-driven call for national unity over pulsing beats and an anthemic chorus.
The track arrives as both a spiritual wake-up call and a musical milestone. From its opening moments, where layered vocals swell beneath DPB’s commanding delivery, to its shout-along hook (“We wrote this song just to become as one / ‘Cause we’re American strong”), every element reinforces the message: true strength comes through unity under God.
What sets this apart from typical patriotic songs is its raw authenticity. DPB, a pioneer who’s shaped Christian hip-hop for over three decades, doesn’t shy from hard truths. “Yes, we are one color / Black, white, red, brown, yes my brother,” he declares, threading scripture through verses that feel ripped from today’s headlines. The bridge drives it home: “One nation under God / That’s how it’s always been / When we stand together / That’s when the healing begins.”
Musically, the track showcases DPB’s evolution. The production blends hip-hop urgency with worshipful grandeur, creating a sound as fitting for protest marches as Sunday services. Background vocals elevate key moments without overpowering the lyrical urgency, while the beat’s military-style cadence nods to the sacrifices honored during this Memorial Day season.
Having co-founded the legendary group D.O.C. and launched community programs like Party in the Park, DPB has spent his career bridging divides. “American Strong” might be his most potent weapon yet, weaponizing melody to combat division. As the chorus echoes (“We are, we are American strong”), listeners are left with a choice: Will we sing along—and live out—this prayer for unity?
“American Strong” is now available on all platforms:open.spotify.com/track/17Al
