I'm always excited to let you know about new Christian Rap. Music my six year old and I can jam out to...
Lecrae’s highly anticipated fourth album REHAB is now available for pre-order! The album features Tedashii, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka, Sonny Sandoval, Anthony Evans & more. REHAB hits stores and will be available on iTunes on September 28. Place your order today and be among the first to receive your copy and also qualify for a chance to win an exclusive pair of REHAB Nike Dunks! Pre-order here.
The new Trip Lee album just dropped yesterday. I scraped my Itunes pennies together and purchased it last night. Very excited to get some new music from him. Enjoy.
I have been hearing R Swift as a guest rapper on some of my other CD's and finally had the chance to showcase him. Another example of exceptional talent. Enjoy.
I picked this album up on Tuesday and have been listening to it nonstop. Please pray for the entire Reach Records organization and continue to support Christian rap.
Official Press Release
Thats right Sho Baraka's Lions & Liars is available in stores now! Featuring Lecrae, JAMM, Trip Lee, Tedashii and many more. Pick it up your copy at Walmart w/bonus tracks for only $9.99
Also available at: Family Christian, LifeWay, Berean, and Mardel Christian stores
Deluxe versions are available here. There are five versions to choose from.
For more information on Sho Baraka visit http://reachrecords.com/news/10320
For promos and snippets go here
Here's the first video from the album.
And just because I haven't put up any music in a while, here is D.J. Official featuring J.A.Z & Magellan.
This is the first single off of the EnterMission album by DJ Official. You can order the album here off of the Reach Records website.
video credit: by 116boi
UPDATE!! UPDATE!! (Effective December 26th)
Entermission the debut album from DJ Official available in stores now!.
After producing for over 10 years and serving as traveling deejay, Official finally has the opportunity to reveal the dynamic of his skill-set on one project. The album is purposed to influence Christians to think about the Great Commission (Matt 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Luke 10:27) on a local level. As Christians we have a personal mission field, which consist of those that God has placed in our sphere of influence. With a missional mindset we can affect the people around us with the Gospel message by the way we live and conduct ourselves in our everyday walk. This is a message that needs to be heard and with everything from Reggae, Downsouth, East Coast, Commercial, Underground, Electro, and Rock/Hipster featured on the album there is something for everyone!
EnterMission features over 20 artists such as Lecrae, Flame, Sho Baraka, JR, Tedashii, Trip Lee, R-Swift, Thi'sl, Jahaziel, and more! Every single track on EnterMission is produced by DJ Official.
Reach Records artists Lecrae, Sho Baraka, and Tedashii are teaming up with a couple of groups that are new to me(After Edmund and Mikeschair) for a fall concert tour.
They have several dates in my home state of Texas and I look forward to seeing the show. And since I am not familiar with After Edmund and Mikeschair, I put up a video for each of them for you to check out.
The name is pronounced like whistle, but with a "th". His new album is titled "Chronicles of an X-Hustler". I have the entire album. It is extremely intense but it gives a true depiction of how God can save you from a life in the streets. It is definately worth checking out.
Phanatik is one of the founding members of The Cross Movement rap group. The Cross Movement ministry and rap group are widely credited with starting and promoting the Christian Rap movement.
Who are you guys listening to? Let me know (even if it's not Christian rap). I might post a video of them.
I like these brothers. They are a little more hardcore than some of the other rappers that I have put out. But listen to the words and judge for yourself. I call it another example of diversity in the Kingdom. Enjoy.
Timothy Brindle started out as a battle rapper before receiving Jesus Christ. He talent and intensity are equally stunning. Don't know if he has any new music out since 2005.
Album Credits:
The Great Awakening (2003)
Killing Sin (2005)
I heard of Curtis "Voice" Allen because he performed this song at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN back in 2006. I really liked "Unstoppable"; but until today I had not had any luck locating any new music from him. He has released a few albums: Progression (featuring the song, "Unstoppable"), The Crucible, and A Theist(Just recently released). Check him out on iTunes. The lyrics are spiritually solid and the beats are strong.
Video credit to tuckdragon
Album Credits:
The Crucible (2005)
The Progression (2006)?
A "Theist" (2009)
This is the concert I've been talking about for the past couple of weeks. Definately a great show to experience. All five of the artists performed and testified throughout the night. Don't hesitate if you get a chance to see them in person. And if rap music is not your thing, then pray for them that they continue to do a great work for the Lord.
Da T.R.U.T.H. is an acronym for "To Reach U Through Him".
Check out the Lyrics:Man Up Lyrics
I want to let you know the reason why I am pushing Christian Rap so much lately. I grew up on rap music. My favorite rap artists from the past were NWA,Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Ghetto Boys, 2 Pac, and Dr. Dre(the Chronic). I still have some of those artists on my IPOD. But when I listen to the lyrics to those old rappers, I think about the things I was going through during those years of my life when those songs were popular. And I realize how dark those days were for me. I tried really hard to get into contemporary gospel music. Although a majority of the contemporary gospel music is spiritually correct; it just doesn't do it for me. Christian rap has allowed me to feed my spiritual man with positive lyrics while still being able to feel the beat and nod my head. So now I listen to Christian Rap Artists like Eric Cross, Da T.R.U.T.H., The Cross Movement, Lecrae, Tripp Lee, Sho Baraka, Tedashii, Flame, and many other very talented artists. That's why I listen to Christian Rap. And I'm not slamming contemporary Christian music. I think that it is very good for worship service and for casual listening. But I don't want to sing Amazing Grace in the car while I'm driving to work. Just like I don't want to listen to jazz, or R&B while driving. It makes me fall asleep. It's great music; but it's just not what I want to hear at the time. Country music(as another example) is full of extremely talented musicians. But you will never hear it playing on my radio. It's my personal taste. I just wanted to say that.
Peace and Love,
Rev. Mike
Updated 10/14/09: There are a lot of ministers and churches that are either pro-christian rap or anti-christian rap. As I have read through the blogs I have seen many strong opinions for both sides. I advise you to use this litmus test to determine whether something is truly of God:
1. Does the music that you listen to or the T.V. show that you watch bring glory to God?
2. Do the artists seek to exhalt and edify God or themselves?
3. Do you feel that God would be pleased in the fact that you expose your spiritual man (or woman) to these platforms of expression?
I'm really excited about this concert coming to San Antonio. These brothers are exceptionally talented Christian Rappers. Check out tour dates for your city at this link: reachrecords.com
Here is one of the members of the tour, Trip Lee. This is the video with lyrics for "Inexhaustable".
video credit to Pantaziu
Album Credts:
If They Only Knew (2006)
20/20 (2008)
Album Credits with the 116 Clique:
The Compilation Album (2005)
The Compilation Album: Chopped & Screwed (2006)
13 Letters (2007)
Amped (2007)
According to an article I found on Wikipedia, Sho Baraka was born in Canada,lived a few years in California, and now resides in Texas. Great lyrics and very easy to understand. Enjoy,
Album Credits:
Turn My Life Up (2007)
Barakaology- The Mixtape (2009)
Album Credits with 116 Clique:
116 Clique: The Compilation Album (2005)
116 Clique: The Compilation Album: Special Edition : Chopped & Screwed By DJ Primo (2006)
13 Letters (2007)
Amped (2007)
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