"John 11:38-44 (Lazarus)" shows Séhkou turning struggle into spiritual rebirth

Séhkou's new rap anthem, "John 11:38-44 (Lazarus)," is packed with scripture and the truth of real struggle. This release blends hip-hop, rap, and Christian rap, using the story of Lazarus to explore what it's like to go through seasons that seem over, only to realize change is still possible. 

The song is anchored by a straightforward but effective line about perseverance. Séhkou broadens the theme of Lazarus from death in the flesh to loss of identity, obscurity, struggle, spiritual formation, and the ambiguity that may attend personal growth. The song is a meditation on providence and on the courage to keep going when you can't yet see where you're headed.

Jamila Thompson's vocals add a layer of soulful emotion to the record. The latter brings another level of warmth and depth to Séhkou's more grounded rap delivery, a meaningful balance of grit and openness. "John 11:38-44 (Lazarus)" feels like coming out of a never-ending chapter. Séhkou transforms scripture into a personal meditation on survival, rebirth, and creative growth, leaving you with a sense that hard seasons can be part of a larger journey toward renewal.

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