If you are searching for a Christian hip-hop artist in North Carolina, look no further than Vintage Retroman — also known as V.R. the Hope Dealer. Based in Greensboro, NC, Vintage Retroman is an independent Christian rapper, songwriter, and poet whose music is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and designed to encourage listeners through faith-based hip-hop.
Who Is Vintage Retroman?
Vintage Retroman grew up in NE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and emerged as an artist during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. While the world was in quarantine, he began hosting virtual Christian rap parties on Facebook and YouTube — becoming known as “Your Neighborhood Hope Dealer.” Now based in Greensboro, NC, he is a prolific Christian hip-hop artist with over 250 published posts, multiple albums, and a growing catalog of gospel rap music.
What Kind of Music Does He Make?
Vintage Retroman creates Christian hip-hop music that speaks to real-life issues including mental health struggles, marriage challenges, discouragement, financial hardship, and questions about faith — all answered through a biblical lens with original rap and poetry.
Latest Releases
- A Hope and a Future EP (2026) — faith-based encouragement for mental health struggles
- Intersections Album (2025) — exploring life’s crossroads through gospel hip-hop
- The Foundation, Pt. 2 (2024) — 17 tracks of scripture-driven Christian rap
Where to Stream
All music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Deezer. Visit the Listen Now page or view the full discography.
Book or Collaborate
Looking for a Christian hip-hop artist in North Carolina for your church, ministry event, podcast, or radio show? Vintage Retroman is available for live performances and collaborations. Contact him here.
Vintage Retroman — Christian Hip-Hop Artist | Greensboro, NC | V.R. the Hope Dealer
Vintage Retroman – Christian Hip-Hop Artist | Greensboro, NC 