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 Derek Minor - The Trap  

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The Trap sees Minor at his most vulnerable and honest as he critiques the unchecked systems of power and abuse that have disproportionately affected minorities, specifically African-Americans, and perhaps most tragically, the church's own failure to address these issues. Though he raps on the titular opening track "This record might be the end of me," he nonetheless remains rooted in his convictions and says, "This what the Lord been giving me / Someone to re-envisio

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The Trap sees Minor at his most vulnerable and honest as he critiques the unchecked systems of power and abuse that have disproportionately affected minorities, specifically African-Americans, and perhaps most tragically, the church's own failure to address these issues. Though he raps on the titular opening track "This record might be the end of me," he nonetheless remains rooted in his convictions and says, "This what the Lord been giving me / Someone to re-envision our history." Thus, Minor

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If you’re one of those who have been paying attention, and you know how great Braille is, you’re still not ready for this album.

The album opens with the dense production of “Get Well Soon.” Hard hitting drums combine with lo-fi (in a good way) looped guitars and a Hammond B3 organ to create a wall of sound. This gives the track a weight that fits well with Braille’s flow, and the lyrical depiction of a society begging for God to be the Great Physician to a generation that needs healing. In

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Montell Jordan - The Masterpeace

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Over ten years ago, Montell Jordan walked away from the music industry to follow a life rooted in the church and now the "This Is How We Do It" crooner has returned to share his very first album since then with The Masterpeace. On it, Jordan checks in with 10 total tracks recruiting Lecrae, Tedashii and others for an assist. Read More Here

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This will be Montell Jordan‘s first album release, since 2008‘s “Let It Rain.”

“‘Masterpeace’ is the sou

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Eshon Burgundy - THE PASSOVER 

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Philadelphia native Eshon Burgundy has released his highly anticipated third album, The Passover (May 27, 2016). Following 2015’s Billboard charting The Fear of God, Burgundy’s new album, a 10 song set, showcases an energized and renewed Eshon, masterfully fusing incisive and reverent lyrics with dynamic production. The theme of this album, Eshon explains:
 
…is loosely inspired by "The Passover" of Exodus. The story is a powerful one about God delivering H
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Track List:
 
 
01 - Badlandz
02 - Rollin' Stoner (feat. Tra'mayne Williams)
03 - Maranatha (feat. Elder DJ Ward)
04 - As I Walk (feat. Jeremiah Bligen)
05 - Came to Win
06 - Bar Mitzvah_ Shnayim
07 - Fal$e Profit$ (feat. Read B Verses)
08 - Blood of the Prophets
 
 
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Philadelphia native Eshon Burgundy has released his highly anticipated third album, The Passover (May 27, 2016). Following 2015’s Billboard charting The Fear of God, Burgundy’s new album, a 10 song set, showcases an energized and renewed Eshon, masterfully fusing incisive and reverent lyrics with dynamic production. The theme of this album, Eshon explains:
 
…is loosely inspired by "The Passover" of Exodus. The story is a powerful one about God delivering His chosen people, held captive by
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Propaganda & Derek Minor - Nothing But A Word

Propaganda x Derek Minor collab EP coverPropaganda and Derek dropped a collab EP called ‘Nothing But A Word’. Peep It here and let me know what you think

 Tracklist:

  1. Dope (ft. John Givez)
  2. Comments
  3. Contradiction (ft. Aaron Cole)
  4. Impose
  5. Overjoyed
  6. Change (ft. Daniella Mason)
  7. Fallen (ft. Tobe Nwigwe & Liz Vice)

Kanye West - Jesus Is King

Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)
Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)

After a longer-than-expected delay, Kanye West’s new album Jesus Is King is finally out now. Lis

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Kanye West - Jesus Is King

Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)
Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)

After a longer-than-expected delay, Kanye West’s new album Jesus Is King is finally out now. Listen below. Check out the credits here

West’s follow-up to 2018’s ye was initially teased back in August, when Kim Kardashian West hinted at its release by tweeting a photo of a handwritten tracklist and the date September 27. On the night of the 27th, Kim announced that the album would arrive two days later. It did

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Producer G-Styles, Kadence, k-Drama, Joseph Prielozny. Sixth Sense Music Productions, Dion Burroughs, Teddy P, Bobby Taylor, So Hot Productions (J.R. and NAB), Lecrae

Release Date: September 30, 2008

 

Record Label: Reach Records

 

Track Listing

1. Rebel Intro

2. Don't Waste Your Life ft. Cam, Dwayne Tryumf

3. Go Hard ft. Tedashii

4. Identity ft. Da' T.R.U.T.H., JR

5. Indwelling Sin

6. Breathin' To Death

7. Truth

8. Desperate ft. Cam

9. Change

10. Fall Back ft. Trip Lee

11. Live Free ft. Sho

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Back in July, hip hop veterans Krum and Theory Hazit announced that they would be joining forces on an album. They began to campaign and promote this album with a series called “Muddy Mondays,” and on every Monday either songs from the project, unreleased tracks, or announcements would be dropped on their Instagram accounts. They have already given the fans some treats with a 9 track mini project made up of songs that didn’t make the album titled ‘SPAT.‘ This project was released as a cassette

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Back in July, hip hop veterans Krum and Theory Hazit announced that they would be joining forces on an album. They began to campaign and promote this album with a series called “Muddy Mondays,” and on every Monday either songs from the project, unreleased tracks, or announcements would be dropped on their Instagram accounts. They have already given the fans some treats with a 9 track mini project made up of songs that didn’t make the album titled ‘SPAT.‘ This project was released as a cassette

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Track Listing:
1. Beautiful Music
2. Let it Knock feat. PRo
3. The First 48
4. Beautiful Monster feat. Skrip and Swoope
5. Beautiful Mind feat. Pastor Ad3
6. Hope Road feat. Jai
7. No Walls feat. Alcam
8. My Radio On Drugs
9. Money Produced by
10. Hey Momma feat. Fitzgerald
11. It’s Not About Me feat. Pettidee
12. Signed Up To Die
13. I’m So Gone feat. Kenny Deshields
14. Hold On feat. Fitzgerald
15. I Need You feat. Michelle Bonilla

 Thi’sl shows real progression with 15 new bangin’ tracks

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Kanye West - Jesus Is King

Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)
Kanye West, October 2019 (Robert Kamau/GC Images)

After a longer-than-expected delay, Kanye West’s new album Jesus Is King is finally out now. Listen below. Check out the credits here

West’s follow-up to 2018’s ye was initially teased back in August, when Kim Kardashian West hinted at its release by tweeting a photo of a handwritten tracklist and the date September 27. On the night of the 27th, Kim announced that the album would arrive two days later. It did

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Sugar Water - "Mahogany Jones"

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This album is like no other! Between the beats, metaphors; entwined with strings and horns this album is off the charts! With track such as Gold that will remind you of worth and Home which reminds us that we will never truly fit I to a place that was not made for us! These are just a few of the eye openers that touched me and broaden my mindset! Mahogany Jones is known for battle rap style on 106 and Park. Which by the way she wo

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Shakura Reed

This album is like no other! Between the beats, metaphors; entwined with strings and horns this album is off the charts! With track such as Gold that will remind you of worth and Home which reminds us that we will never truly fit I to a place that was not made for us! These are just a few of the eye openers that touched me and broaden my mindset! Mahogany Jones is known for battle rap style on 106 and Park. Which by the way she won not one but 4 times. The only f

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The Voice ‘Worship Sessions’

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Phil “The Voice” Roberts dropped his five song EP entitled “Worship Sessions” in 2012. The EP includes remixes of popular contemporary Christian artists such as Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, Jesus Culture, Delirious?

“I always rap in the car to my favorite worship songs. So, I decided to record it and give it away. This project doesn’t have any hip-hop beats! I’ve wanted to do this forever. ” –Phil “The Voice” Roberts

Tracklist:
1. Majesty (Remix)
2. Oh

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Album:  Thank You Lord We Made It Safe
Release Date: 2019-10-04
Track List:
01 Made It Safe (feat. Aaron Cole)
02 Ever Sense
03 God Way (feat. Marc Stevens)
04 Amen
05 Fallen (feat. Chazz)
06 Not a Day Late
07 One Shot (feat. Andrew Music Williams)
08 Highway (feat. Sean Dodson)
09 I Made It
10 Easy  Cut Ties (feat. K.Agee)
11 Washed
12 No Where (feat. V.Rose & Blake Milton)
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Tunnel Rats ‘The Tunnel Rats’

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