On Clear the Heir, his latest full-length offering, Gray drives forward the autobiographical narrative he began on his earlier releases with a frothy fusion of hip hop, rap, dramatic recitations, and even symphonic strings. Clear the Heir also contains some of Gray’s most radio-friendly work to date.

The album’s provocative lyrics catch listeners up on the dramatic episodes in Gray’s life following The Glory Album and the overwhelming response to “Stop Me.” Right after this heady time, Gray went through a divorce and ended his relationship with Fo Yo Soul / RCA Inspiration (he and the label have since reconciled).

Not surprisingly, Gray sounds as if he has fallen through the floor on “Seekrets” and “Together Forever” (one of the album’s radio-friendly tracks). One can almost hear the air exiting the balloon in his rueful vocals.  “Grow Up,” another ready-for-radio track, depicts the daredevil development of youthful ego and ambition, the brick wall of reality that the ego inevitably hits, and the maturity that results. Read More Here

The Making of Clear The Heir by Christon Gray // Episode 1: Clear The Area