Beyond the Chart-Toppers: The Raw Honesty of Andrew Ripp’s “I’d Do It Again”

If you’ve turned on a radio lately, you’ve likely heard the soulful, gravelly powerhouse that is Andrew Ripp. After back-to-back #1 hits with “Jericho” and “Fill My Cup,” it would have been easy for Ripp to play it safe. Instead, he’s leaned further into his Nashville roots and his personal faith with his latest album, The Designer.

The standout track currently climbing the charts, “I’d Do It Again,” feels less like a polished radio single and more like a private conversation.

A Different Kind of Songwriting

Most songs about the cross focus on our perspective—our gratitude, our redemption, our awe. But while sitting down with close friends and collaborators Ethan Hulse and Hank Bentley, Ripp decided to flip the script.

They started wondering: What would Jesus say if someone asked Him if the sacrifice was worth it? Written from the perspective of Christ looking back at the resurrection, “I’d Do It Again” is a staggering look at unconditional love. It’s a song that reminds us that even knowing the cost, the choice was always us.

Why Andrew Ripp Doesn’t Fit in a Box

Living and creating in Nashville, Ripp has always been a bit of a musical chameleon. He doesn’t just stick to the “Christian Artist” tropes. Instead, he blends high-energy pop production with a deep, soulful grit that feels lived-in and honest.

It’s that exact versatility that has landed his music on everything from Grey’s Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries to American Idol. Whether he’s opening for Sara Bareilles and Andy Grammer or co-writing Grammy-nominated hits like “Rescue Story” for Zach Williams, Ripp’s DNA is all over the modern music scene.

The Takeaway

With The Designer, Ripp proves he’s not just riding a hot streak—he’s finding his stride. “I’d Do It Again” is the heartbeat of this new project. It’s catchy enough for a summer drive but deep enough to sit with you in the quiet moments.

It’s a rare thing to find a “pop” song that carries this much weight. But then again, Andrew Ripp has never been one to follow the standard industry blueprint.

“I’d Do It Again” is out now. Give it a listen and see why this Nashville local is becoming one of the most essential voices in music.