Prince Malachi The First's Posts (11692)

Sort by

Obama Supporters on Twitter Go In On Actress Stacey Dash For Endorsing Romney as the 'Only Choice for Your Future'

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 9, 2012 at 1:12am
 
stacey_dash.jpg
Actress Stacey Dash, who has starred in everything from the 90′s hit Clueless to CSI, prompted a firestorm on Twitter after publicly endorsing Republican nominee Mitt Romney, and then standing by her opinion.

"Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future. @mittromney @teamromney #mittromney #VOTE #voteromney," Dash wrote on her official Twitter page, accompanied by a photo of herself with an American flag.
Not long after, presumed Obama supporters began insulting Dash for her opinion, saying she isn't "black" enough, several even asking if the actress would just "kill herself."
Click here to read more.
SOURCE: The Blaze
Erica Ritz
Read more…

First Lady Says She Rarely Offers Advice to the President on Policy

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 9, 2012 at 1:05am

cbcA.jpg

Michelle Obama says she rarely ventures into the West Wing to dispense policy advice to her husband -- and sometimes holds back from talking shop when the president has finished work for the day.

 
 
In an ABC "Nightline" interview airing in part Monday night, the first lady said her attention is focused on her own projects. She has taken the lead on issues such as reducing childhood obesity and supporting military families.
"I rarely step foot in the West Wing," Obama told "Nightline" anchor Cynthia McFadden. "In fact, people are shocked when they see me there. I rarely walk in that office because the truth is, he's got so many wonderful advisers. He's got a phenomenal cabinet. He's got people who are in the trenches on these issues every single day, and I'm kind of stepping in and out, and I've got my own set of issues. So I don't even have the kind of expertise and the time in to be able to provide the kind of advice and guidance that he's already getting."
Though she stays out of the West Wing, Obama has been utilized widely on the campaign trail. A Bloomberg analysis last month showed she had raised at least $17.5 million over 56 fundraisers, and that number has increased since.
And while the first lady holds degrees from both Princeton and Harvard Law School, she said she sometimes holds back from peppering her husband with criticism or concerns in the residence.
"In a job like this, the last thing the president of the United States needs when he walks in the door to come home is someone drilling him and questioning him about the decisions and choices that he's made," she said. "There are definitely times when I may feel something, but I'll hold back because I know he'll either get to that on his own or it's just not time."
Click here to read more.
SOURCE: The Hill
Read more…

The Ambassador responds to XXL’s article “New God Flow”

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 9, 2012 at 12:51am

the-ambassador-xxl

The label of “Christian rap” can disappear, but if too much of the presence of Christ and His gospel remains, the mainstream will still shun you.  So actually, more than the label has to go, but also the emphasis on Jesus, His glory, and His mindset has to go as well. We can be as relevant and creative as we want, but if our ideas and allegiance can be traced to Christ, we will ultimately be seen as a Christian who’s rapping “Christian stuff.”

XIST MUSIC ARTIST THE AMBASSADOR WRITES AN OPEN LETTER RESPONSE  TO XXL’S ARTICLE “NEW GOD FLOW: RELIGOUS MC’S SHED TITLE OF ‘CHRISTIAN RAPPERS’ TO ATTRAC MAINSTREAM FANS”

A Preface for my Christ Family

Recently, I had the chance to read an article in XXL Magazine, which had the potential to excite me because it focused on Christian rap, but in the end somewhat disappointed and even grieved me.  Internally, I was restless until finally deeming it necessary to respond for the sake of the glory of Christ, the benefit of His people, and the benefit of the mission to reach hip hop with the gospel.  This is in no way meant to be adversarial or contentious, even though it may be kind of controversial. In light of my own flaws and inadequacies, and the tender nature of the subject matter, I have been hesitant to publicize my thoughts, but at the end of the day I concluded that this is what I do.  Using hip hop artistry as a ministry, I proclaim the gospel, explain the gospel, and contend for the gospel even at my own peril. I confess, like pastor John Piper, “Some controversy is crucial for the sake of life giving truth. Running from it is a sign of cowardice.  But enjoying it is usually a sign of pride.”  He goes on to say, “Humility loves Christ exultation more than Christ-defending confrontation…” (Piper, Contending for Our All). I say, “yes and amen!”  So I am not trying to “win” an argument, but rather seize a teachable moment. Leveraging this moment at this time makes good sense, especially since the issue at hand has a lot of buzz among “fans” of hip hop and Christian hip hop.

I intentionally wanted this dialogue to play out publicly because I see and sense a shift happening among those who are long time participants and supporters of what is known as Christian rap.  I see the impact of some questionable thinking and acting that is affecting so many people that similar to Paul in Galatians 2, I find it beneficial to publicly draw attention to some of these matters.

Latest News

Read more…

Infiltrate Music signs Skrip as first artist to roster

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 9, 2012 at 12:40am

skrip3

Infiltrate Music is ecstatic to announce Chicago native, Skrip as their first signing! As one of Rapzilla.com’s 12 Freshman of 2012, Skrip displayed a high level of maturity, talent, and promise with his two 2011 offerings, ‘The Underscore’ and ‘Becoming All Things.’ Skrip’s musical offering is well rounded and not without reason. Over the years Skrip honed his skills as a beat boxer, producer, had his fare share in emcee battles, and time spent as a full time b-boy. Skrip offered his free album and his debut album in 2011 and was received by the public with open arms. His albums have displayed his roots reminiscent of golden era boom bap, pop, catchy hooks, vivid story telling, and melodies. 

Source : Dasouth.com

Read more…

'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta' Star Erica Dixon says She Is Leaning on her Faith While Fiance Lil Scrappy Is In Jail

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 4, 2012 at 10:30pm
4798Erica Dixon, "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" star who is engaged to rapper Lil' Scrappy, has been leaning on God and the Bible to help her get through his recent incarceration.
 
Erica Dixon shows off engagement ring
 

Scrappy was arrested in Georgia on Monday after reportedly failing to check in with his probation officer stemming from a 2008 marijuana possession case. While TMZ reported that sources from the rapper's camp are calling the entire ordeal a misunderstanding that should not have led to his arrest, he was released from jail on Wednesday.
While Dixon admitted that the entire incident was troubling for her, she also glorified God throughout the entire experience.
"My feelings are so hurt," Dixon tweeted after Scrappy announced that he was incarcerated on his own Twitter account. "Keep me and my fam in your prayers."
Still, Dixon tweeted Bible verses on the days that her daughter's father was behind bars.
"Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God," Dixon tweeted from 1 John before sharing a verse from Acts 2 on the following day. "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Source: Christian Post | Christine Thomasos 
Read more…

Oprah May Not Lead List of Highest Paid Celebs For Long

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 4, 2012 at 4:42pm

Oprah Winfrey may be ranked #1 on the list of highest paid celebs again this year, but her reign may soon come to an end.  Winfrey, who earned $165 million this year, is expected to see a steep decline in her annual earnings starting very soon.

Winfrey isn’t taking a salary from The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which has been struggling since its inception.  She’s also on the cover of every issue of O Magazine, which is working to stay afloat in a declining magazine industry.  Winfrey has made some strides with OWN, interviewing one major celebrity after another, and she is doing three shows on OWN herself.  But some wonder if this is going to be enough to keep her income at the top of the pile.

Read Original Article At Techyville

Read more…

Fact Check from Tonight’s Debate: Who Was Telling the Truth?

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 3, 2012 at 10:10pm

 

We heard the comments from both candidates and both of them swear that they’re telling the truth, but as we also know, politicians don’t necessarily value the truth as much as they value votes.  So, who was telling more of the truth, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama?  Huffington Post discusses the matter up close, so maybe this will help all of us to make sense of what we just saw on TV:

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate, not necessarily bogus, but not the whole truth.

Here’s a look at some of their claims and how they stack up with the facts:

ROMNEY on cutting the deficit: “Obamacare’s on my list. … I’m going to stop the subsidy to PBS. … I’ll make government more efficient.”

THE FACTS: Romney has promised to balance the budget in eight years to 10 years, but he hasn’t offered a complete plan. Instead, he’s promised a set of principles, some of which – like increasing Pentagon spending and restoring more than $700 billion in cuts that Democrats made in Medicare over the coming decade – work against his goal. He also has said he will not consider tax increases.

He pledges to shrink the government to 20 percent of the size of the economy, as opposed to more than 23 percent of gross domestic product now, by the end of his first term. The Romney campaign estimates that would require cuts of $500 billion from the 2016 budget alone. He also has pledged to cut tax rates by 20 percent, paying for them by eliminating tax breaks for the wealthiest and through economic growth.

READ MORE

Read more…

Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Exclusive Partnership with Tyler Perry

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 1, 2012 at 10:31pm

Today, it was announced that Oprah Winfrey will form an exclusive partnership with her good friend Tyler perry. The award winning actor and producer and the queen of media have made an agreement in which OWN will become his only destination for any new series and projects going forward. Already in the pipelines, Perry is working on two new scripted series for OWN that are expected to premiere in mid 2013. Both series will have Perry as their writer and executive producer and he will also direct them.

After a very challenging and uphill climb since its debut, OWN is now seeing steady growth and momentum. The network has seen double-digit increases in ratings for the last three quarters across both primetime and daytime and even tripled its ratings growth in September.

Perry has also been enjoying much success with three different television series, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” “Meet the Browns” and the new “For Better or Worse” . All three of the Tyler Perry comedies have enjoyed record-breaking ratings.

Winfrey, who is the CEO of OWN said,

“I have been looking forward to the day when we would be in the position to enter the world of scripted television. That day has come. We are all energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Tyler who has a proven track record for producing highly successful cable series. He has an incredible ability to illuminate life stories and characters in his unique voice and inspires and encourages people all over the world.”

Perry is just as pleased to partner with his friend, Oprah, saying ,

“It’s a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN. She has accomplished so much with the network and I’m excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.”

David Zaslav, president and CEO of Discovery Communications, also threw in a few words saying,

“Bringing Tyler Perry exclusively to OWN is a major coup. Today’s announcement demonstrates the power of the Oprah brand to attract some of the biggest names in television and film to OWN. OWN’s growth over the past nine months has been nothing short of phenomenal and, with the continued support of our advertising and affiliate partners, this bold move into scripted entertainment positions OWN to continue that momentum going forward.”

Attachment:
Oprah-n-Tyler-150x150.jpg
Read more…

Propaganda's New Album, "Excellent", Out Now And It's a Beast!

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on September 27, 2012 at 11:08am

7936051096?profile=original

Humble Beast Records is proud to announce today's release of "Excellent," the new album from Propaganda. Distributed by Syntax, "Excellent" is available at all major digital retailers including iTunes and Amazon.
Highly anticipated by fans of Christian, Gospel and Hip-Hop alike, "Excellent" immediately jumped into the Top 5 on iTunes's Hip-Hop chart and Amazon's Christian & Gospel and Rap & Hip-Hop charts. HumbleBeast.com reported over 7,000 album downloads within the first 12 hours of release on their website alone.
"Excellent" features multiple collaborations, including appearances by label mates Beautiful Eulogy and Hi Society (and former Reach Records) artist Sho Baraka on the album's first single, "I Ain't Got An Answer." Three music videos are planned to follow up the hit video "G.O.S.P.E.L.," which has received over 1 million views on YouTube.
"This is the first time where I feel like everything clicked from the content, the concept, the sound and the design," says Propaganda. "This album is the result of effective teamwork and I'm very thankful for everyone who played a role in making it happen. My hope is that the Lord is glorified and that the success of this record acts as a spotlight on the movement of creative artists who are using their talents to engage the culture and make much of Jesus."
With an uncompromising message intertwined with a relevant sound, the Los Angeles-based artist reaches across the spectrum of youth and pop culture. Bringing with him years of classroom teaching and community service experience, he is eloquently bold in the message of each song and never shies away from a strong poetic element in his music.
No stranger to the stage, Propaganda will hit the road again this fall, hosting and performing on the highly anticipated Unashamed Tour (www.unashamedtour.com) alongside KB, Tedashii, Lecrae, Trip Lee, Pro, Andy Mineo and Thi'sl. He'll follow that with a tour of historic black colleges with Lecrae in early 2013. Propaganda has performed worldwide including tours in South Africa, Canada, United Kingdom and the USA, sharing the stage with such artists as Flyleaf, Skillet, POD, Newsboys, Third Day, Kirk Franklin, KJ-52, Rev Run and many more. Ever in demand, he has also been featured at high profile events such as the Catalyst Conference, DCLA, Legacy Conference and more.
SOURCE: Nashville PR
Read more…

Kirk Franklin Is Gospel Music's "Richest" Man

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on September 27, 2012 at 11:00am

 

Singer Kirk Franklin performs onstage at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)
When we hear about Forbes lists, citing the richest and highest paid among us, typically Christian artists, pastors, and leaders of the faith community are absent from such lists.
Measuring Christians' cash flow isn't exactly a regular hot topic. But EUR Web reports that Kirk Franklin is gospel's "richest" man with a net worth of $8.5 million.
Franklin, arguably the genre's most recognizable name and face, has been in the music business since the 90s.  His catalog of hits, tour de force performances in venues across the nation, high-profile television appearances, and work with other greats within the industry, have kept the pint-size ball of energy very active in ministry all these years later.
Though Franklin's estimated net worth released by richest.com will become water cooler chat for many, Christians know money isn't the focal point of our existence.
1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV) warns, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."
Click here to read more.
 
SOURCE: EEW Magazine
Alesha Davis
Read more…