In a time where America appears to be divided more than ever, it would sometimes seem as if the people as a whole have absolutely nothing in common. But the one thing that all creeds and colors can relate to is hardship. All cultures and social economic groups can feel a kinship in the reality that there is no escaping tribulation. While some focus solely on the trial, Nomis offers us an alternative. A reminder that its always darkest before the dawn. A mantra professing that our past choices a
When the L.A. Sentinel first introduced our readership to rapper, David Augustine aka Dee-1, the New Orleans native was making headlines for turning down a record deal with Lil Wayne’s imprint, Young Money. While many artists would have compromised their beliefs in order to be an “overnight success,” Dee-1 has continued to run his race at his own pace and his star is continuing to rise.
In 2016, Dee-1 broke the Internet with his song, “Sallie Mae Back,” where the former math teacher boasts abou
Indie Christian Rapper Dusty Marshall releases his new album, Beauty in the Struggle, yesterday.
He shares, "Since coming to the Lord in 2010, I've had to face the toughest struggles of my life: overcoming a 15 year drug addiction, being locked up in a mental institution, having a daughter born with life threatening disabilities, and facing the suicide and overdose of two close friends. Out of these struggles God has demonstrated His faithfulness by being present with me in the eye of the stor
Dusty Marshall releases the single titled "My God" from his forthcoming full length album, Beauty in the Struggle. This song is a high-energy banger, which features HOG MOB and ITW Ministries CHH heavyweight Illuminate, hot off the release of his recent solo album Authenticity.
"My God" sets high expectations of what's to come from Dusty Marshall's new album, Beauty in the Struggle, which will be available for pre-order on January 20th at iTunes & DustyMarshall.com. Beauty in the Struggle wil
Konata Small of Rhema Soul has a new single, "Numbers", to share ahead of his upcoming solo release titled Est. 1997.
In "Numbers", Konata describes all the numbers that surrounded him as he grew up in NYC. These numbers are unique to him and describe his personal experiences. He raps about how his father left him and his family at the age of 3 and how his mother worked 2 jobs to provide for them. He also shares the heartbreaking story of being robbed on Christmas eve and having no presents at
“The track includes haunting changes in cadence throughout the course of its runtime, alliteration redolent of the likes of Eminem, Logic, and Kendrick Lamar, and a haunting, hypnotic visual in the background to coincide with the rollercoaster ride the bombardment of words can cause.” -- RESPECT.
“Fighters” Video
Canon takes his art seriously. The Reflection Music Group rapper and producer explains his mode of operation for success as an emcee on his new self-produced single “Fighters,”
Beyond Borders Documentary
Watch "Beyond Borders", a documentary that share's the experience of RMM's time in South Africa.
For more information on these artists to be involved in future mission trips, please visit www.expectrenaissance.org.
For more information regarding performances and speaking engagements, please visit www.rmmusic.tv
Watch the documentary:
Video Credits:
Edited By: Will Thomas
Filmed By: Jonathan Slayton
Safe House Project
Safe House Project is a gospel hip hop album that will use
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Rapper Trip Lee has a catchy name and rhymes to match, but nothing about him is conventional.
As a hip hop artist, pastor, author and speaker, the Dallas native has built a huge following and topped Billboard charts, never once shying away from his faith.
The rapper stepped into #TheGrioLive to talk with Gerren Keith Gaynor and Natasha Alford about how he got into music and why he’s not fitting into any “Christian rap” label.
“I like to turn up but I also like stuff th
2016 marks a decade that Trip Lee has been in the music industry since the release of his debut album, If They Only Knew, in 2006. As an original member of Reach Records and the 116 Clique, the Dallas native has seen the independent label grow and the movement morph accordingly.
Lee’s last LP, 2014’s Rise, came after he had debated retiring from the rap game as he balanced his roles as a family man and pastor. Two years have passed since then and Lee says in an exclusive phone inte
Trip Lee releases a new project, a 10 song mixtape called The Waiting Room. This is the first taste of new music from Trip Lee since his fifth LP Rise (2014), which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Rap chart and #16 on the Billboard 200.
It’s true that life can often feel like a balancing act, a constant juggling of family
On his new song “All Lives Matter,” the talented MC passionately decries systemic racism, recounts his own experiences with racial discrimination from police, and plainly explains the point of Black Lives Matter. -- Okayplayer.com
Tennessee rapper Tony Tillman explains the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement in his new song “All Lives Matter” on Reflection Music Group.
On the song, Tillman discusses the conflict between the African American community and police, arguing that
Hampton Roads, Virginia-based record label Renaissance Movement Music plans fund a safe house in South Africa with sales from an upcoming Christian hip-hop album.
This decision was inspired by a trip to Pretoria, South Africa, which interested donors can experience through RMM’s Will Thomas-edited documentary “Beyond Borders” below.
From RMM’s Kickstarter:
Safe House Project is a gospel hip hop album that will use 100 percent of its proceeds to build a place to protect elementary aged children
Derek Minor releases the video for “Look at Me Now” with a digital premiere on BET.com. “Look at Me Now” is the latest video from his hit album, Reflection, which debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart. His current hit single “Change the World (feat. Hollyn)," also continues to impact radio, rising up the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart to #18.
In the new Will Thomas-directed video for “Look at Me Now,” Minor recalls his days as a teenager, aspiring rapper and producer. “I remember bein
Canon and Derek Minor's “Over Do It” Video Inspired by Richard Pryor’s “Brewster's Million” Movie Premieres on Radio One / Interactive One Canon's Loose Canon Vol. 3 Debuts at #15 on Billboard Rap Albums Chart |
(Atlanta, GA) Canon and Derek Minor put a hip-hop spin on Richard Pryor’s 1985 comedy Brewster’s Million for their video for “Over Do It” from Canon’s Loose Canon Vol. 3 album on Reflection Music Group that debuted at #15 on Billboard’s Rap Albums chart.
The music video premier
GERRY SKRILLZ ANNOUNCES THE TITLE & RELEASE DATE OF HIS NEW EP ALONG WITH A VISUAL
Gerry Skrillz new EP is available for pre-order, and is his best work yet. This will be the first project the San Diego native will release since joining The Die Daily Team.
Skrillz announced that he will release his EP titled In Good Time on November 18th 2016. The EP features guest appearances by Th3 Saga, Ki'shon Furlow, and Joey Jewish; along with top notch production.
Accompanying details of the release is a
Lecrae has announced that he will be performing again on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The scheduled taping of the NBC television show will feature guests Whoopi Goldberg, Zoe Lister-Jones, and will end with Lecrae as the musical guest,
