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My sudden love for Hip Hop

I was talking to my sister a while back and she found it hard to believe that I was into hip hop. I mean I am more of an R&B kind of guy but I guess people change. People have come out and gone Hip Hop is of the devil an all but have you listened to good Christian hip hop? Seriously? Those guys go harder than most people who know how to cast stones. Hip hop is more than music, it is kind of like poetry. It is for the intelligent as you most times have to read between the lines. it is not beans to drop sixteen bars and make complete sense... I love hip hop .. .and most especially, I love hip hop that gives God all the glory.

Here are some of the hip hop artists I am feeling and yes, they are all Christian but remember what I said earlier, i love hip hop that gives God all the glory.

This is Sho Baraka... His album Turn My Life Up is a blessing in my life... I cannot wait for the sequel...

DJ Maj is awesome... I love his mixtapes....

Everyone Knows I love Group 1 Crew... This particular album rocks!!!

Even though he is on sabbatical.. his music is VERY deep... Miss you Da' truth

I never really like Lecrae but after he dropped Rebel...man, I had to love him...

They never disappoint and the new album dropping this year is gonna be off da chain!! WP for life!

OK... First he is my boss... second, his music is very deep and to think he is a youth pastor...

Applejaxx song's are very upbeat (which I like) and they always have a scriptural message attached

So those are few of the guys I like and I am gonna drop my own mixtape soon too

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Anyways, keep it locked on and have an amazing week... I love you but God loves you more

Trotcha!!!

Hip Hop for Haiti

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Lecrae Presents "The Altered Minds Tour"

You remember I put an ad up for the Don't Waste Your Life Tour featuring Lecrae, Flame, Trip Lee, Tedashii and Sho Baraka. Well, that tour has ended and a new one is about to start. It is called The Altered Minds Tour. Here's the info I got of the Reach Records site.

Starting October 1st is a two month fall tour covering 30 cities across the country! The Altered Minds tour will feature a diverse set of artistic styles with Lecrae, After Edmund, Sho Baraka (Nov), Tedashii (Oct), and Mike's Chair.

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2a

As a culture we need our minds completely altered. Day after day we are bombarded with messages contrary to God's heart. "Live for yourself" is the constant pressure we feel and sometimes unscriptural messages even work their way in to our churches. Starting on the stage, a mixture of cultures but a unified voice will come together to call the nation to alter it's mind. It's time for renewal in how we view the world, how we view ourselves, how we view each other and most importantly, how we view Jesus. Only through Him will our hearts and minds truly be renewed.

Where do you stand? Does your heart need renewal? Do you have a friend you want to introduce to the Gospel? Come join us this fall in a city near you

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Don't Waste Your Life Tour ft Lecrae, FLAME, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka, and Tedashii

How can we live so we don't waste our life?

This summer Reach is coming to your area to present the message of "Don't Waste Your Life". Over 25 cities from the east coast to the west coast. Check out the info below for the concert near you, grab your friends, and we will see you there!

MAY 29 - MEMPHIS, TN MAY 30 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN JUNE 5 - MANCHESTER, NH JUNE 6 - WOODBRIDGE, VA JUNE 11 - LIMA, OH JUNE 12 - GLENDALE, NY JUNE 13 - DETROIT, MI JUNE 19 - MIAMI, FL JUNE 20 - ORLANDO, FL JUNE 23 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA JUNE 25 - MT UNION, PA JUNE 27 - BIRMINGHAM, AL JUNE 28 - BATON ROUGE, LA JULY 8 - San Antonio JULY 9 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK JULY 10 - HOUSTON, TX JULY 11 - DALLAS, TX JULY 12 - ODESSA, TX JULY 13 - ALBUQUERQUE, NM JULY 15 - PHOENIX, AZ JULY 16 - SAN BERNARDINO, CA JULY 18 - SAN DIEGO, CA JULY 19 - SAN LEANDRO, CA JULY 23 - GEORGE, WA JULY 24 - SEATTLE, WA AUGUST 29 - ATLANTA, GA

MINISTRY LEADERS: At each city a ReachLife leader will hold a special meeting for you called "Don't Waste Your Ministry". Details will be announced at each concert.

THE 2009 DOVE AWARDS WINNERS

Hey guys. Trust me to always update you with the right things. I have the list of the winners if this year 2009 Dove Awards and let us see if the people I wanted to win...won.

1. Artist of the Year: Steven Curtis Chapman (Well, I am happy he got it. Can’t believe Chris or Casting Crowns did not bag the award...and I voted)

2. New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North (Another prediction that went wrong. I voted for FRANCESCA!)

3. Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram (Another wrong prediction. What happened to Mighty to Save?)

4. Male Vocalist of the Year: Brandon Heath (Another wrong prediction. I guess Brandon deserves it more than Jeremy or Chris)

5. Female Vocalist of the Year: Natalie Grant (My first right prediction. Hallelujah!)

6. Group of the Year: Casting Crowns (Another correct prediction. Go Mark and Melanie!)

7. Producer of the Year: Bernie Herms (Wrong again. Wait what happened to Jason?)

8. Rock Recorded Song of the Year: "Lost" by Red (Wrong prediction again... What happened
to Stellar Kart or Fireflight?)

9. Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: "Washed By The Water" by NeedToBreathe (Wrong again. Sorry Group 1 Crew. I wanted you guys 2)

10. Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "Get Up" by MaryMary (Thank God. I got this one right. Go Erica! Go Tina!)

11. Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: "Do Yo Thang" by KJ-52 (Another correct prediction. Thank God! I won’t have minded Joyful Noise or Beautiful Morning)

12. Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath
(Another wrong prediction. This Give Me Your Eyes song sef. I must hear it oh! I can’t believe Cinderella or I Will Not Be Moved didn’t win)

13. Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: "A New Hallelujah" by Michael W. Smith (I got this one right 2. Yippee!)

14. Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "Reason Enough" by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (No clue what this is)

15. Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: "They're Holding Up The Ladder" by Jeff & Sheri Easter (Same as above)

16. Country Recorded Song of the Year: "I Wish" by Point of Grace (I got this one 2. The video to this song is amazing and Cindy Morgan wrote it again. I am really feeling Cindy)

17. Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year: Ordinary Dreamers, Group 1 Crew (Another correct prediction. Go Group 1 Crew!)

18. Rock Album of the Year: Satisfied, DecembeRadio (Missed this one. I wanted Kutless or SKILLET!)

19. Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: Never Going Back to Okay, The Afters (Why are my rock music predictions going wrong. Stellar Kart or Fireflight did not make it)

20. Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Revelation, Third Day (At least I got this one from Third Day. Thank God)

21. Inspirational Album of the Year: Great God Who Saves, Laura Story (Missed this one. Sorry Women of Faith)

22. Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Lovin' Life, Gaither Vocal Band (I got this one to)

23. Bluegrass Album of the Year: We Are Family, Jeff & Sheri Easter (Honestly? Seriously?)

24. Country Album of the Year: Around the Bend, Randy Travis (What happened to Bart Millard. Got this one wrong too)

25. Urban Album of the Year: The Fight of My Life, Kirk Franklin (I got it! I got it! I really really got it!)

26. Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: Down in New Orleans, The Blind Boys of Alabama (I didn’t have anyone in mind for this category but I am happy they won)

27. Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Change the World, Martha Munizzi (Missed this one. At least its Martha Munizzi)

28. Instrumental Album of the Year: Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Various (I didn’t pick anyone here)

29. Children's Music Album of the Year: Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 4, Various (I was wrong here. I wanted Hillsong Kids. They are amazing)

30. Spanish Language Album of the Year: 7th Day Slumber, Rescantame (No one here)

31. Special Event Album of the Year: Passion: God of This City, Various (I got this one)

32. Christmas Album of the Year: Peace on Earth by Casting Crowns (I got this one 2. Love this album)

33. Praise & Worship Album of the Year: Hello Love by Chris Tomlin (I got this one. It Go Chris!)

34. International Award: Aline Barros, Integrity Music Latin artist (Did not know about this)

35. Musical of the Year: God Bless the USA by Sue C. Smith, Brentwood/Benson (I did not predict this)

36. Youth/Children's Musical of the Year: An Island Christmas by Wayne Haun, Shelby Haun, Joel Lindsey, Lillenas Publishing (Same as above)

37. Choral Collection of the Year: I'll Say Yes by Carol Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle Music (Same here)

38. Recorded Music Packaging of the Year: Revelation (Third Day) by Tim Parker, Becka Blackburn, David McLister, R.W. Sims, Essential Records (Same here)

39. Short Form Music Video of the Year: Slow Fade, Casting Crowns, Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures (Got this one)

40. Long Form Music Video of the Year: "Alive & Transported," tobyMac, Eric Welch, Tameron Hedge (I got this one 2... Go toby!)

So, as you can see there were 40 categories. I decided to predict the winners in 29 categories. OK. Maybe I hoped that in 29 categories at least maybe 2 people that I know and like will win in every of those categories. Anyways, out of 29 categories I got 15 right. That’s something aint it?

I am happy for everyone who won though. I am always excited that when the Dove Awards are around. Congratulations to Brandon Heath, MaryMary, Casting Crown, Chris Tomlin, Group 1 Crew, Point of Grace, Kirk Franklin and everyone else. Keep repping God’s kingdom.

Trotcha!

Message In The Music- Identity by Lecrae

There are times in our lives that we get consumed by this world. We focus on material things and we try to get the approval. This song blessed me and it taught me that no matter what anybody says or feels. My identity is found in Jesus Christ and that is all that matters. I urge you to meditate on the lyrics to the song and you will be richly blessed.

\The song is on the 'Rebel' album by Lecrae
Lyrics to Identity :
(feat. Da' T.R.U.T.H. & J.R.)

Hair, check!
Shoes, check!
A brand new fit, lookin' cool, check!
I'm lookin' in the mirror like oooh, yes!
A cover for an insecure dude, check!

But she won't feel me and they won't like me
If I ain't in them J's and them brand new nikes
Let's think deep from aside the sikey
When it's all said and done even I don't like me

He live in the gym and his hair stay faded
Late model cars so they think he made it
He's Christian, gave his life
But he still ain't satisfied, and is saved in Christ
Still finds his identity in looks and cars
If he only knew that he ain't have to look so hard
If he looked in God
It may seem odd
But he be so satisfied, it'll leave you in awe

[Chorus:]
I'm not the shoes I wear
I'm not the clothes I buy
I'm not the house I live in
I'm not the car I drive, no
I'm not the job I work
You can't define my word
We're livin' on God's reverse
Identity in found in Christ, found in Christ

Hey, how do I gain success
What do I say I'm blessed
Is it the car that I drive
Or the place that I rest
Or the way that I dress, now, now
Is it the cars in the driveway
The stage and the set
Or my face in the press
It's the applause that dies
Or the praise that's stressed
Then my face is depressed, now
It's cause my value in the work
I produce in the booth it's
[ Identity Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]

FLAME, Lecrae, John Reilly, and Da Truth Receive Dove Nods

The highly celebrated song “Joyful Noise’ from the Grammy Nominated album Our World Redeemed by FLAME is nominated for a 2009 GMA Dove Award. Alongside Lecrae, John Reilly, and Da TRUTH, FLAME shares the nomination for “Joyful Noise” in the “Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song” category.

Written by FLAME and labelmate Da TRUTH, “Joyful Noise,” which was produced by St Louis based producer Chike, expresses the 95th Psalm which invites us to worship God. Infusing echoing snaps, sharp synthesizers, and a wrenching rock laced electric guitar, the unforgettable single gleams with an appearance by Reach Records artist Lecrae and Christian Rock artist John Reilly of the Reilly Band. Veteran music video director Tripp Crosby filmed the chart-topping music video in Atlanta at Andy Stanley’s North Point Church. The song is available on FLAME’s album OUR WORLD REDEEMED and both the song and music video is available at www.myspace.com/FLAME314

Christian music’s biggest night of the year, the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on April 23, 2009, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., with artists from every style of gospel and Christian music coming together for a special night of music and celebration. The award show will be broadcast live nationwide that night on the Gospel Music Channel from 8-10 p.m. EST/PST.

FLAME’s GRAMMY and Stellar Award-nominated Our World Redeemed is the sequel to his album Our World Fallen, which released in April 2007 to rave reviews, hitting #7 on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart. The two-part album series captures the story of FLAME befriending a non-believer and pointing him to the cross of Christ, while examining the fallen condition of the world. One of the youngest members of the Cross Movement Records artist roster, FLAME is currently studying Biblical Counseling at Boyce College in Louisville, Ky. The 2008 Holy Hip Hop Award honoree has been ministering for over 10 years in music and speaking engagements.

FLAME’s Our World Redeemed is available on Cross Movement Records and are distributed in the CBA market by Provident-Integrity Distribution and by Sony/BMG in the general market.

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