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May
2012
The Canadian Hip Hop Label Spreads its Influence with a New Digital Distributor
Role Model Records shares its message of hope and redemption internationally as it partners with Syntax Distribution. Role Model Records CEO Sola Ogunbitan says, "We are so excited to be working with Syntax. It's like a dream come true to be
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19
May
2012
S.O.U.LMAG continues to grow with 18 issues under it's belt. As the longest running Christian Hip-Hop Magazine in print - it now has expanded to also offer
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19
May
2012
The Washington Projects, comprised of brother/sister duo Jekob and Rachael Washington, is set to release their new studio remix albumSpace, Time, Continuum on
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16
May
2012
In what is truly devastating news to hear, Cornerstone Festival, which takes place annually in Illinois, has announced that 2012's festival this July will be the final year for the legendary festival. Read the announcement below from festival directors Genesis Winter & Scott Stahnke...
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May
2012
The Red Ink Movement is excited to announce the forthcoming release of Channel’s fourth studio album 'Sounds of a Dreamer' on June 12th, 2012. This album is aggressively Jesus. This project is fuel for the missional. It’s a potent collection of songs aimed at inspiring and re-igniting your passion to press toward your dreams in faith through the lens of scripture. The project is reminiscent of his first breakout album 'Dare 2 Be Great' that was highly regarded by artists such as Lecrae and Trip Lee. It includes production from Halo of Airtight Productions (KB, Dillon Chase), Tony Stone (Lecrae, Trip Lee), DeeOnTheTrack (Json), Marv4MoBeats (R-Swift, Pro, Canton Jones), Prayer Life Media, and up and comer ChrysBeats.
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May
2012
The tracklisting for Lil Prophet's 3rd album 'The Revolution' set to release June 26, 2012 on Real Word Records.
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26
Apr
2012
Jahmen Music Group announces the signing of R&B singer Ron Kenoly Jr. to a record deal. You may have heard of him from previous Kenoly Brother releases or his multi Gold selling, Dove award winning father Ron Kenoly.
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25
Apr
2012
Christian Artist and Nonprofit Team Up for a Twitter Chat April 25th
One in four girls will be sexually abused before she turns 18, and most never tell. It is for this reason that Christian artist JSon has joined the movement to end child sexual abuse.
Together in a Twitter chat, @JSon116 and @Darkness2Light will
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17
Apr
2012
“Bass Ain’t Dead.” At least that’s the message you get when you talk to Thrill Da Playa. As a member of the multi-platinum secular group 69 Boyz, Thrill helped pen and release Florida bass records like “Tootsee Roll,” “Come On Ride It (The Train),” and even the Grammy-nominated “Space Jam” movie theme.
Now, as a rededicated Christian who is making music for the mainstream market, he’s hoping to revitalize the fun, party-atmosphere his style of hip hop always hoped to foster – just now with a clean, positive edge.
That comes in the form of his recently released Bass Ain’t Dead mixtape and the new single “El Shaddai.”
The track features hip hop worship artist Rawsrvnt using both his pop and regional sensibilities to create one of the most interesting Christian rap songs you’re bound to ever hear.
“I believe ‘El Shaddai’ is gonna have some people worshipping God in a real Florida way,” Eddy “Rawsrvnt” Puyol said.
The two initially connected after Thrill invited Rawsrvnt to come out to his User Friendly album release party and support the positive direction he was moving toward with his new music.
“He came down and we just bonded and clicked automatically,” Thrill said. “He’s been able to help me navigate some things without even preaching or saying it. I just watch his walk and lifestyle and that’s helped me a lot.”
While “El Shaddai” is intended for listeners who are already believers to use in vertical worship of God the Father, Thrill’s other music, like the songs heard on Bass Ain’t Dead, are designed to simply offer a positive form of expression for a mainstream audience.
Thrill said that after his rededication to follow Jesus he was tempted to only create and release for the Christian market.
“I’m thankful for some things I went through because it became very clear to me, almost like His voice was in the room with me, that God was saying ‘If you go over there then who is going to be here [in the secular market]?’”
He said that listening to mainstream radio revealed to him how little programming is dedicated to offering a positive message. By his count it’s less than 30 minutes in a 24 hour day – a number he desperately wants to change and with a method that has the full support of Rawsrvnt.
“I love what Thrill’s doing,” Rawsrvnt said.
Rawsrvnt said that Thrill is uniquely sharing the love of God to the mainstream world the only way he knows how to – by simply being real and staying true to his background and talent base in the world of fun, dance style hip hop.
“I’m not only a fan, but also a friend, and I tell him all the time how important his role is in the Kingdom,” Rawsrvnt said.
“That’s what we’re both in this for – to love God and love people. And our song ‘El Shaddai’ is a way of thanking our Lord for the ways He’s worked in both of our lives.”
“El Shaddai” is available on iTunes as a joint release from both Thrill Da Playa’s Responsible Recordings and Rawsrvnt’s Soul Deep Records.
Hear the song here.
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15
Apr
2012
Viktory Announces the Miami Nights Tour: 5 Days in the M.I.A
5 concerts in 5 nights
Viktory will be touring the wonderful city of Miami, FL during the release week of April 17th, the release date of his latest album R4 (Relentless 4Ever). Florida, one of the most popular
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