Houston native Lecrae is back with his first track since June 2019’s “California Dreamin.” The rapper’s new single, “Set Me Free,” marks his first collaboration with Florida singer and rapper YK Osiris.
It’s produced by Lecrae’s frequent collaborator and Reach Records labelmate, GAWVI, and samples contemporary-gospel duo Mary Mary’s 1999 hit, “Shackles (Praise You).” The intro of “Set Me Free” samples the chorus of “Shackles (Praise You),” when Mary Mary sings: Mary Mary originally released “Set Me Free” as their debut single in December 1999.
After signing to Columbia Records, the label re-packaged it as the lead single for their debut album, Thankful. The track became a crossover hit, peaking at No.