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DJ Wade-O and Oppose Release Free Mixtape
DJ Wade-O, of The Wade Radio Show, recently collaborated with Christian Rap artist Oppose to introduce his Powerhouse Mixtape Series via the release of a FREE download of some of Oppose’s hott...
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“Holy South Supremacy” Drops June 3
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The RAP-Ture Conference
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Grits New Album "Reiterate" Streets this July 29th
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Zee Giving Away Albums for Free
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Manafest to Release New Album June 24 2008 "Citizens Activ"
Written by Philip Rood   
Thursday, 15 May 2008

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Manafest will drop a new album entitled "Citizens Actic" with BEC Recordings on June 24 2008. Manafest told us in Nashville during the GMA's that this album will have more Hip Hop then the previous releases and of course some Hard Rock that the Japanese love him for.

 
Sinbad has Christian Hip Hop in his iPod
Written by Philip Rood   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008

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The Arizona Republic interviewed Sinbad and take a look at this Q&A:

Q: What would fans be surprised to find on your iPod?
A: I've got three of them, and it runs the gamut. There's always some funk, some jazz fusion, some jazz-funk, some rockers that can really throw down. There's a lot of hip-hop Christian rap on there, too. I don't know if that would surprise people. What would surprise people?

 
Rhema Soul to be featured on Japanase compilation
Written by Philip Rood   
Monday, 12 May 2008
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Rhema Soul will be featured on a compilation album being released by Goon Trax (Japan). The album is slated for an October release in Japan.  The name of the track is "I Been" featuring Nicole Amina and produced by  Soulutions from the Netherlands. Look for more news and info on this soon!
 
Lecrae back from UK
Written by Philip Rood   
Monday, 12 May 2008

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Lecrae was in the United Kingdom and it was "CRAAAAZY! I couldn't really capture it in words. Spiritually there was a strong sincerity and desire to know and love Jesus," says Lecrae. He also adds on his myspace blog "Musically the believers there are incredibly talented. Don't sleep America!" If anyone finds any footage on Youtube, or if you were there be sure to leave a comment about it!

 
Dwayne Tryumf Drops New EP "The Mark of the Peace"
Written by Philip Rood   
Thursday, 08 May 2008
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Dwayne Tryumf is a rapper in London, UK. He has just released his new EP "The Mark of the Peace." You can buy it at www.tryumf.co.uk.
 
116 Clique Unashamed 2008 Tour Dates
Written by Philip Rood   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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This summer, the 116 Clique (Lecrae, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka, and Tedashii) is traveling from city to city, not just to put on a concert, but to call believers to live UNASHAMED of the GOSPEL! Are you ready to live that way? Or will you allow the world to keep you from being souled out for Christ?

Check out the official tour dates!
 
The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2008 - Wrap Up
Written by Philip Rood   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
We were there at The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2008 in Nashville TN during the GMA week. Watch this great video recap. Shout out to Syntax records doing big things!

 
Flame Music Video for "Joyful Noise" is in the Works
Written by Philip Rood   
Monday, 05 May 2008
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Flame is doing a music video for the single "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae. The video is being directed by Tripp Crosby, who also did the music videos for "Jesus Muzik" by Lecrae and "Who Am I?" by Da' T.R.U.T.H.
 
Comments don't Bite
Written by Philip Rood   
Friday, 02 May 2008
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In the Press: Holy Hip-Hop - Hostile Gospel
Written by Philip Rood   
Thursday, 01 May 2008
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AllHipHop.com has an article about Christian Hip Hop/Rap.

Holy Hip-Hop – it is not just for the deeply religious and positive thinking. Today, rappers from the mainstream are moving away from the secular and reconnecting with a Christian faith that was once just a hush-hush topic in Hip-Hop circles. With a Rap community that is filled with misogyny, drug and alcohol abuse, and endless violence, Hip-Hop's need for a balance has turned many listeners and artists back to their faith in order to reconcile a society's turmoil.

Click here to read more
 
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