Mahogany Jones is an activist, an educator, and an artist. A former four-time 106 & Park Freestyle Fridays champion Mahogany Jones puts lyrics first, A Detroit resident, Jones’ music is consistent with the Motor City sound – soulful, thought-provoking, and unapologetic.
in the summer of 2018 she released her critically acclaimed album, Sugar Water. The 13-track album displays Mahogany Jones’ versatility and growth as an artist and a lyricist. Sugar Water was produced by Mozaic, iRonicLee, and D
I’m going to be 100 percent real with you. This album is not for every Christian. This is next level Hip Hop that will challenge your mind. It’s like reading a book. If you like swagged out trap music you will be disappointed. I’m just being honest. Talented 10th is Sho Baraka’s first full album since he left Reach Records and became an independent artist and I really feel it’s his best work yet!
Let me give you some background. The phrase "talented tenth" was first used in 1896 by Norther
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In 2015 Eshon Burgundy unleashed The Fear of God. The record explores what it means to fear God, and the ways in which our sin shows that we don’t fear God as much as we should. I recently got to ask Eshon about the record, and also what the fear of God means to him.
SAM: Eshon, can you briefly share how you came to know Christ?
ESHON: I came to know Christ at a very young age. My mother shared the gospel with me and taught me to pray when I was probably 3 years old, although it wasn’t until I
Admit it: Christian hip-hop has not always had the finest reputation. Clumsy vocal delivery, cliched lyrics, and the cheap production are just a few common problems. The latter in particular can be a serious obstacle for groups who cannot afford the royalties that can come with sampling other artists. That means a fledgling act can either assemble a live band (which can be costly) or program its own beats and hooks (which can sound contrived).
Sackcloth Fashion does a little of both, and the
Prior to the release of his album, Mike REAL discussed the concept with Rapzilla.
“I got the idea early last year,” he said. “One of my friends had told me ‘Man, do you realize that most of your metaphors have to do with a movie or a TV show?’”
Mike hadn’t intended for his lyrics to come out in such a way, but it was this realization that became the base for the year-long journey that would turn into Mind of Hollis.
He further explained that the album is based
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Before Mike REAL ever rapped on Clear Sight Music’s Jesus or Nothing project, he used to wrap burritos.At the West Florissant Taco Bell in Ferguson, MO, REAL regularly rubbed shoulders with two of the most respected and well-known artists in the CHH movement.
“When FLAME and Thi’sl were grinding in the studio, they used to come into Taco Bell every day,” REAL said.
At that point in his life, REAL would have never guessed that a song that he co-created, Sanctuary, would be featured on FLAME’s R
“I want people to feel proud about what they have. If you have little or much, there is hope. The comparison game tears down houses. If there’s anywhere you belong, it’s home.’”— Canon
Sev & Dust consists of Sev Statik and DJ Dust. Hence, Sev & Dust. Sev Statik is an emcee best known for his solo work (on such albums as Speak Life and Slow Burn) as well as his contributions to hip-hop collectives Deepspace5 and The Tunnel Rats. DJ Dust is the Producer/DJ for Mars Ill, known for generating some of the finest hip-hop out of Atlanta for over five years now.
Musically, Dust is all over the place on Back To Dust. Instrumentation on the beats is diverse and extremely strong - from
Best Song On The Record:The hip hop of today is multi-faceted, with many different artists and a
variety of styles.
Mars Ill is a group that captures hip hop in its purest form: honest lyrics, dope beats with guitar, horn and eerie samples together with two turntables.
After establishing themselves independently, and amassing a dedicated fan base, Backbreakanomics is the national release for the duo, and another hip hop gem in the arsenal of Gotee Records. It’s sure to make waves not only in the underground and c
IN. SECURE-FAVORITE BAR:” SO I PUSH YOU AWAY, CANT HAVE YOU TOO CLOSE/ BUT THEN I WANT YOU BACK YO I BE DOING THE MOST” I love how Taelor has this confrontational conversation with his insecurities. Swoope does a great job with the production and actually makes the track sound as though this track is actually happening within Gray’s head. I love the struggle of the break up with Taelor and his insecurities. The uniqueness of this track makes it a REPEAT OFFENDER!
SCAPEGOATS-FAVORITE BAR:” M
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The album cover for NF's third studio album, Perception, shows the Christian rapper locked in a prison cell. It's an image that effectively—and jarringly—expresses NF's dual message here: the desire to free oneself from self-constructed mental and emotional prisons, contrasted with the admission that freedom can sometimes be difficult to secure.
As has been true on NF's previous efforts, Perception is laced with brutal honesty, depth of emotion, graphic metaphors and copious introspe
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Over 20 artists from around the globe collaborated with Official to give us a look at what it means to follow God as a people on mission to reflect His love to the world. featuring Lecrae, Flame, Sho Baraka, JR, Tedashii, Trip Lee, R-Swift, Thi’sl, Jahaziel, and more!
Label: Reach Records
Release Date: December 26, 2009
DJ Official is one of Holy Hip Hop’s most notable producers. Widely known for being The Cross Movements DJ in the late 90″s, he has been wracking up production credits fo
