With over (96,670 Downloads) and more than (86,530 Song plays), Raptillion has defiantly got the attention of many underground Holy Hip Hop heads. Christian Rap artist Russell J. Hickman a.k.a Raptillion of Georgetown, DE has been spreading the gospel message with his poetic, East coast flow for over 19 years and counting. Raptillion was given his unique name from his father-in-law/former pastor. Unlike most music ministers, he was not reared in church or encouraged to attend every Sunday. It wasn’t until he was in his teenage years that he began attending church regularly with his Uncle Ike and Aunt Lil, who he looked up to as his positive role models. Like many of today’s Christian Rappers you can hear his message of how his positive role models encouraged him to establish a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In many of his songs, you will hear him express the importance of reading the bible and praying daily.

Raptillion, became a Christian in 1991 and made the decision to yield his gift of rap back to the Lord. In 1993 He won an award for being best rap artist at Sails Wind Parks talent competition. By 1998, he was signed to his first record label, M.O.M.R.I. RECORDS of Beltsville, MD where he released his first album entitled, “TO GOD BE THE GLORY” with the group “ETERNAL CREW” that he founded. One of the songs featured on his album, “STILL GOIN’ STRONG”, won most requested song on Altared Lives Holy Hip Hop & Urban Gospel Radio. He released his second album in 2004 entitled “HOLY WARZ” with the group “DAMACUS CLICK” which was also founded by him. His music ministry has led him to minister at Youth Detention Centers, Adult Prisons, Christian Coffee Houses, Christian Schools and many Youth Conferences. He has shared the stage with Margaret Becker, Kelli Risen, Dana Key, and Levi Grovey. Dennis The Christian Rapper and National Christian Rap Recording Artists D.O.C (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST).

In 2005, he was signed to F.I.S.N.O. RECORDS and featured on its compilation, Destination Heaven. Raptillion's song, "You're The Reason” hit the #1 spot on the Spiritual charts on Audiostreet Radio as well as his collaboration song featuring a West coast rapper, Loc Saint, entitled “1 Way 2 Heaven” which placed #2 on the Christian rap charts. Phazon Music Group also recognized Raptillion as artist of the month for January 2006.

Raptillion's songs can be heard on many compilations such as
1. DJ Lace - Positive Mixtape Series Vol. 3
2. DJ Bruce O' Brien Spiritual Gas Mixtape Vol.10
3. DJ I Rock Jesus Mixtapes
4. Bigg Moose Productions – “The Battle Is Already Won” Compilation
5. C.H.A.N.G.E.S. Record's Compilation - ”Making Changes For Jesus”
6. F.I.S.N.O. Records – Holy Warz, Destination Heaven, Tru Soldierz Vol.1
7. L.B.F. Records – Genesis 08’ Holy Hip Hop Compilation Vol.2
8. Missle Record's Compilations


Recently Raptillion signed a National Digital Distrubution
deal with Songcast.com. His music can be purchased online at Itunes, Amazonmp3, Rhapsody, Napster, Emusic, Yahoo Music Unlimited, Zune, Best Buy Digital Music Store, Soundclick.com and many more online music sites.

Raptillion has just released his fourth solo album entitled “Da Good Life” in the summer of 2011.