Big Boi of Outkast joins Birmingham Pastor Mike Jr. on new album
Pastor Mike McClure Jr. of Birmingham released a new album today, “I Got Away,” featuring a collaboration with Atlanta rapper Big Boi of Outkast.
The two take turns rapping inspirational lyrics professing their faith in God. McClure, who performs under the stage name Pastor Mike Jr., is pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham.
“Snap your fingers and dance, I know in the end you win,” Pastor Mike Jr. sings. “Let me tell you how my God came through, if he did it for me, he’ll do it for you.”
Big Boi raps the opening lines of the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father, who art in heaven,” and adds, “That’s how I address Him.”
In a video announcement, McClure said he will be doing an “I Got Away” tour across the country, sponsored by McDonald’s, so tickets will be free. Ticket reservations are required.
The tour starts with a concert in Nashville on April 26, then goes to Memphis on April 27 and comes to Birmingham on April 28.
Joining Pastor Mike Jr. on the tour will be Bri Babineaux, Anthony Brown and Deitrick Haddon. The 30-city McDonald’s Inspiration Gospel Tour, including stops in Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City and St. Louis, will conclude on June 29 in Atlanta.
McClure has won 19 Stellar Awards for gospel music.