Zachariah Erickson, best known by his stage name Zauntee, is an AmericanChristianrap/hip-hop artist[1] from Tampa, Florida.[2] He first began writing music at age 10, and began producing at age 14.[1] In 2021, at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards, his album 3:34 was a nominee for Rap/Hip-hop Album of the Year.[3] In 2024, at the 55th GMA Dove Awards, his album We Already Won received the same nomination. Also at the 55th GMA Dove Awards, his song "Hard Work God First" was nominated for Rap/Hip-hop Recorded Song of the Year.[4] His song "God Had Other Plans" reached #1 on The Hot Chart Christian Hip Hop radio chart.[5]
History
On March 17, 2018, Zauntee released his debut extended play, titled Perspective, Part 1.[6] It was followed on March 23 by Perspective, Part 2,[7] both on Fair Trade. Later in 2018, he released two singles, "God Taught Me"[8] and "No. 34".[9] In 2019, he toured with the RIAA-multi-platinum certified band Casting Crowns on their "Only Jesus Tour". He also joined the Winter Jam 2020 tour.[10] On September 4, 2020, he released a third extended play, Twenty Four Seven.[11] On November 13, 2020, he released 3:34, his first full-length album.[12] He released his second album, The Stonebrook Project, on BEC Recordings, on October 28, 2022.[13] On February 23, 2024, he released his third album, We Already Won, on BEC.[14] In late March 2024, he announced via Twitter that he had signed with Atlantic Records.