Naphiel Crofton’s musical journey started with a secondhand Casio keyboard, a church choir director who insisted he “sing with his soul,” and a deep-rooted belief that loving like Jesus doesn’t mean being boring. Inspired by the classic LDS primary song, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus,” Naphiel takes the message of Christ-like love, charity, and kindness and gives it an R&B groove so smooth you’d think the angels harmonized on backup vocals.

Raised on gospel, Motown, and a heavy dose of “mind your manners” from his grandma, Naphiel’s faith has always been the driving force behind his music. But don’t expect the usual. This track isn’t a Sunday School singalong—it’s a soul-stirring, foot-tapping reminder that walking in Jesus’s footsteps is about more than just memorizing scripture. It’s about choosing love when it’s easier to judge, showing kindness when the world says to look away, and knowing that the Savior’s rhythm is always worth following.

With “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus,” Naphiel blends his testimony with the timeless message of the gospel, proving that faith and funk can—and should—go hand in hand.