Protek Illasheva – Cat.a.lyst [Album]

By DJ Henrylight November 5th, 2025

Protek Illasheva’s project, Cat.a.lyst, is not just a collection of tracks; it is a conceptual masterclass designed to spark transformation and action in the listener. Living up to its name, a “catalyst” is something that causes a reaction, and this album is musically engineered to be an aggressive agent for spiritual change.

The album deftly balances Protek’s core Christian Hip-Hop identity with diverse features and sounds, creating a vibrant, yet cohesive, listening experience. Tracks like “Emergency” and “He’s Coming Back” deliver the high-octane urgency expected of a top-tier rapper, while the globally reaching “Lord I Love You” (ft. Soweto Gospel Choir & Psalmos) and the identity declaration of “Zoe” (ft. Henri) show the album’s thematic depth and genre fusion.

From the introspective “Put A Finger Down Challenge” to the anthemic “Winning Souls,” Cat.a.lyst is a continuous challenge to complacency. It positions Protek as a leading voice in Afro-Gospel, proving that faith-based music can possess sharp lyrical content, heavy-hitting production, and broad cultural relevance. This album doesn’t preach softly; it demands attention. If you need a spiritual push, Cat.a.lyst is the perfect ignition. #ProtekIllasheva #CatalystAlbum #ChristianHipHop #AfroGospel #AlbumReview #NewGospelMusic #Protek

Protek Illasheva – Cat.a.lyst (2025)

Album Credits

Artist: Protek Illasheva (Primary Artist/Lyricist)
Album Title: Cat.a.lyst
Release Year: 2025
Genre: Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) / Afro-Gospel
Executive Producer: Protek Illasheva
Featured Artists: Soweto Gospel Choir, Psalmos, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Henri
Producers (Key Contributors): Password, Egar Boi, Protek Illasheva (Self-Production/Co-Production)