[Atlanta, GA] Singer-songwriter and producer Derek Minor has signed a distribution and label services deal with Entertainment One for his upcoming album… Empire. The new music will be the first released by the popular rapper since he left Reach Records earlier this year. Minor’s most recent project Minorville, reached the top of Billboard’s Gospel Music Charts and also earned Stellar and Dove Award nominations for the CD and single, “Dear Mr. Christian”.
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To borrow some popular lingo, Christian rapper Lecrae is blowing up.
His latest album, Anomaly, topped iTunes on the day it was released and took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 200—a first for a Gospel act.
On Thursday, Lecrae will become the first from the resurgent ranks of Reformed rappers to appear on a late-night network show when he sits in with The Roots, the house band for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He is expected to perform his single, “All I Need is You.
A Christian radio personality has again challenged hip-hop artist Lecrae, suggesting that his shift to a "humanist approach" in his music disqualifies him for the role model the Church has bestowed upon him.
In January, Meeke Addison – director of communications for faith-based Urban Family Communications in Mississippi – argued that some business decisions the popular rapper had made indicated he was placing success on the "world stage" above his stated desire to spread the message of the
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Christian rapper Lecrae will appearing on national television with a spot on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon'.
Lecrae being on his show is huge for Christian music, especially hip-hop. The rapper caught the eye of NBC as fans began to hashtag #lecraeonfallon. He will now appear on the program on Thursday 9/18 at 11:35 p.m. EST. Other guests on the show will be Billy Crystal and Rose Byrne.
His new album Anomaly reached No. 1 on albums sold and he made sure to get in on
According Rapzilla.com, Reach Records and Lecrae revealed via a handwritten note, that he will be releasing his new album 'Anomaly' this August. What are your thoughts?
Derek Minor, formerly PRo, has come a long way since his debut album "Black Out" in 2008. Starting with strong rhymes, he's now grown to combine his lyrical skills with dope beats and a message that encourages and challenges listeners. Along the way, Derek, with the help of business partner Doc Watson, started Reflection Music Group (RMG), signed with the Reach Records team, completed three mixtapes, released two albums, and charted multiple times on Billboard's Gospel, Christian and Top 200
It’s been a while and I feel that I need to be redeemed for the delay. Life and circumstances have a tendency to grab one’s time. A little background before we get into the meat of the article, I am a PRo fan. My first exposure to PRo was hisJackin’ For Hits album. I bought Black Out. I have both PSA mixtapes heavy in my mp3 player’s rotation.
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 On May 4, 2011 christian rapper Jovan Mackenzy took to his blog and posted an open letter to Lecrae andReach Records titled "The Erosion of the Reformed Rapper! Part 1" (you can view the letter in it's entirety below). In the letter Jovan expressed to Lecrae that he believes he has strayed from his bold and unashamed "116" stance as it pertains to music and ministry. Needless to say, the letter sparked much controversy, debate and dialogue. Are Jovan's concerns valid? Was making matters |
DOWNLOAD PSA VOL 2 HEREPSA: Volume 2 serves as part two to the first installation of PSA. While PSA: Volume 1 was purposed to remind us of our commitment and dedication to God, Volume 2 serves as a collage of ranging ideas including attainable transformation, daily conquerable temptations, and God’s unfailing grace. With insertions of realistic eve |
The Former Syntax Recording Artist Builds an Army of Future Hip-Hop Stars
San Diego, CA – After a brief hiatus from the hip-hop spotlight, Man of War returns with his own label, War Records. He spent the last few years touring, recording and finding new talent that’s ready to impact urban listenership.
“They are humble, God-fearing artists,” Man of War says. “It’s unrestricted Christian music with a rugged line. God is woven into the lyrics.”
As an artist on the San Diego-based label Syntax Rec
