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It was just announced that young rapper Aaron Cole is taking his talents to Gotee Records, the label co-founded by DC Talk frontman and CCM legend TobyMac. 

Speaking of Toby, he is featured on Cole's new single and music for “Right On Time,” which also just dropped. 
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5 Powerful Life Lessons From A Hilarious Christian Rap Video

 

Viktory release a music video for the second single off of the new album “Tomorrow Came” called “We Won’t Stop”. Instead of following the mode, Viktory elected to create a hilariously entertaining abstract satire spoof of two old men tired of the younger generation playing loud music, so they take matters into their own hands. As wild and wacky as the video appears, There are some really true and meaningful themes on friendship,

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Sometimes you don't recognize what you've become until remember who you were. From time to time, I have to remind myself to never lose the Love, the honesty, the purity. Back to the drawing board. 

Produced by Wes Pendleton. 

Twitter: @taelor_gray @wespen_215 
Instagram: @taelor_gray @wes_pendleton

Free Download: Taelor Gray "FreshMent" (prod. Wes Pendleton)

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New single from The Battery's new album "The Change Up" out now on ILLECT Recordings. Beat production by Peace 586. Rhymes by Jurny Big, Christon Gray, & Taelor Gray. 

The Battery "Lazy Susan (feat Christon Gray & Taelor Gray)"

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Andy Mineo spent four days in the studio working on his new album in Los Angeles this week, according to his team's social media accounts. 

Reach Records producers Alex Medina, Gawvi and Joseph Prielozny appeared in several tweeted photographs. Medina and Prielozny playedlarge roles on Mineo's debut album Heroes for Sale — producing a total of six tracks — while Gawvi produced the third single of the project, "You Will."

Wordsplayed and Natalie Lauren also made appearances. Wordsplayed co
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I was 21 years old when I first heard the gospel message of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done. Prior to that, virtually everything I knew about religion in general and Christianity in particular I learned from hip-hop culture. 

Hip hop’s music, movies and books communicated diverse views on religion with some explicitly endorsing a particular religion (such as Ice Cube’s album Death Certificate), others choosing pieces from several religions (such as Common on “G.O.D.”) and others rejectin
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Role Model Records & Dru Bex set out to reach new heights with Imperfect Messenger

Since releasing the bold label single, "NOW", boasting the entire artist roster, Role Model Records follows up with its first project offering, "Imperfect Messenger" from the label's newest signee, Dru Bex.

His debut with the budding inspirational hip hop label, Dru clearly set out to prove a point. From the concept to the sonic execution, Dru strikes a resonating chord with listeners of all backgrounds. He states,

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Sareem Poems (founding member of L.A. Symphony) has teamed up with Lansing Michigan based producer Ess Be for a new release.Beautiful Noise is releasing Tuesday March 31 via Illect Recordings. Album artwork by Agnes & Lupus (UK).

The full release on Beautiful Noise is up for streaming on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/illect/sets/sareem-poems-ess-be-beautiful-noise



iTunes: Sareem Poems & Ess Be "Beautiful Noise"
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beautiful-noise/id964619555
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Sareem Poems (founding member of L.A. Symphony) has teamed up with Lansing Michigan based producer Ess Be for a new release.Beautiful Noise is scheduled for a March 31 street date via Illect Recordings. Album artwork by Agnes & Lupus (UK).

Sareem Poems & Ess Be "We"

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Murk is set to release the "P31" EP on March 31st, 2015 via Dedicated Music Group. Each album track features production by Mr. Del.

She covers several topics familiar to young women including: self esteem, forgiveness/grace, inner and outer beauty, finding one's worth in Jesus alone among others. A Spring tour with Mr. Del and other artists is planned.

Murk "P31" track list
1. So Beautiful
2. All I Ever Wanted
3. True Story
4. Royalty excerpt
5. Royalty
6. P31 

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NEWS: Dee-1’s 3’s Up Tour Kicks Off In Chicago with Lupe Fiasco as Surprise Opening Act

New Orleans, LA – (March 4, 2015) – On March 2nd, RCA recording artist Dee-1kicked off his first headlining tour in Chicago. Fans from all parts of the midwest came to support Dee-1 as he performed notable songs from his series of mixtapes as well as his major label debut project, the 3’s Up EP. Opening acts included Super Fresh Bros., SolarFive, and friend, legendary Chicago emcee Lupe Fiasco. In November of 2013, Dee-1 performed as an opening act at the House of Blues in Chicago on Lupe F

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When I was kid I loved reading comic books. The issues I enjoyed the most were the ones that told a heroes origin story. This album is my "origin story". While I'm no hero, I do have a story to tell and my story was shaped by four events that all happened...in 1993.:

* Death of my mother.
* Falling in love with music.
* Viewing pornographic material for the first time.  
* Giving my life to Christ.

Each song on the album will be told through the lens of these four events and give listeners a pea

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