Engaging the Culture Biblically – Flame

To get a bit of a background to this topic, please listen to Flame’s song #1 spot

Flame then goes onto the Wade-) radio show where he discusses the following:

- (1:23) – His experience at SXSW 2013
- (2:02) – Workshops he enjoyed at SXSW
- (2:25) – Attending the Kendrick Lamar interview at SXSW
- (3:07) – Flame’s expectations for “#1 Spot” prior to releasing it
- (4:18) – Has Flame had an opportunity to have conversations with those who dislike the song
- (5:00) – Who Flame was talking about on “#1 Spot”
- (7:22) – The History of CHH and the ministry philosophy discussion
- (8:31) – His concern for the direction that many new artists are taking with their music
- (10:16) – The status of his relationship with Lecrae
- (12:37) – Has he dialogued with Sho Baraka and J.R. about these topics
- (14:30) – The importance of having a public forum to dialogue these issues
- (17:00) – The importance Christian Hip Hop Artists preaching the gospel in their music
- (18:15) – His challenge in sharing the gospel when he is doing mainstream media
- (20:30) – How he has seen sharing the gospel in interviews modeled
- (23:20) – Young Noah’s status with Clearsight Music
- (25:07) – The Blackout Circuit Tour

Then to cap everything off, Flame tries to put everything into context about engaging the culture biblically

What do you think? Has the pendulum gone to far the other end when trying to reach out to the lost or have we got the balance just right?

“Lecrae” Speed Drawing – This Is Crazy

If we were made in God’s image, that would mean that we have some of his creative attributes. If that is true, what is man able to create? Watch the amazing video below to find out. It is truly out of this world.

As a side note to my atheist friends, do you think it is possible that this could ever happen by chance?

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Gyamma feat. RAM1 ‘Sin Bad’ Official Video

This is the new music video from my good friend Gyamma. Take a listen and you can see more information about him and download his mixtape free (YES FREE) here

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17:9)

Tedashii – ‘Blacklight’ available for pre-order

Tedashii’s third release “Blacklight” is now available for pre-order. Place your order today and get a free instant download of Tedashii’s first single “Riot”! Featuring Lecrae, C-Lite, Shane & Shane, PRo, KB,  and many more.  Available in stores May 31st.  Pre-order the CD, CD Deluxe, Vinyl, Blacklight Package Deal, or the Blacklight Deluxe Package Deal. Click HERE to pre-order.

Check out this promo video for the single “Riot” 

To find out more about Blacklight check the video “The Message”

Live with the end in mind 5.31.11

The ‘Broken’ life of Jahaziel

Just in case you didnt know, Jahaziel is one of my favorite Christian rappers here in the UK and he has a free mixtape coming out on 2 May called Still Livin’ which can be downloaded from Forerunnaz.com

However, he has released an official leaked song called Broken which can be downloaded free by clicking here . (Note: this will not be on the mixtape). Not many people are this transparent to their friends but Jahaziel has exposed himself in this song explaining the past problems that he has had in his marriage and by putting ministry before his family. As per UK Gospel:

Jahaziel considers his new song ‘Broken’ as a statement and heartfelt repentance to the Lord, his family, friends and followers of his ministry.

This is an honest and transparent account of what Jahaziel has been going through as a minister, the real battle with sin off stage.

Jahaziel exposes his sin in the song and speaks of God’s healing and restoration of his marriage and his life.

An example from the lyric: ‘I’m gonna talk about stuff, I don’t wanna talk about, even though it’s in the past and it’s sorted out. If I ain’t gonna share my experience then what’s it all about? My heart’s broke, let me pour it out’

Take a listen.

Jahaziel, I salute you

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Tim & Flo Interview

In October of 2005, Timothy Brindle released his second album, Killing Sin. One month later, he stopped rapping.

What happened?

Find out in this exclusive forty minute interview, hosted by Lamp Mode’s own deejay essence.

Justin Taylor Interview: Lecrae Moore and Trip Lee

If you look at my music category, you will see quite a few posts from artists on Reach Records. The reason for this is because I love the theology packed lyrical content in their music. Two artists on this label are Lecrae and Trip Lee. Below is a video where they talk frankly about their ministry.

00:00—3:35 // Trip’s testimony
3:35—9:00 // Lecrae’s testimony
9:00—12:35 // Trip’s path from conversion to today
12:35—16:20 // Lecrae’s path from conversion to today
16:20—17:45 // Lecrae on Reach Records and Reach Life as soundtrack and resources for the movement
17:45—21:35 // Trip on hip-hop as an in-your-face content-heavy art form
21:35—25:11 // Lecrae gives an example of content-packing from “Don’t Waste Your Life”
25:11—27:15 // Lecrae on the origins of Christian rap
27:15—28:57 // Lecrae on the poetical elements of the genre
28:57—30:00 // Trip gives an example from his songs
30:00—32:50 // Lecrae on Reformed theology and race relations
32:50—33:55 // Trip on the diversity of their audience
33:55—36:40 // Lecrae and Trip on being an indigenous missionaries to the urban culture and Reformed theology
36:40—38:00 // Trip on what’s next for him in the next five years
38:00—41:55 // Lecrae on what’s next for him and the opportunities ahead in the cities
41:55—46:20 // Trip and Lecrae on the need to deflect adulation from fans
46:20—47:15 // Trip on Christian hip-hop as one stream of the Reformed resurgence
47:15—49:05 // Lecrae on how folks can be praying for them

For those interested, Lecrae’s new album, The Overdose, is now available . And here’s a blog post from Trip explaining that he’s taking a break from music to become an intern at Capitol Hill Baptist Church.

REHAB:THE OVERDOSE 1.11.11‏

Around every corner is the lure to consume. A desire to be satisfied. Unfortunately no human being has found anything under the sun that brings satisfaction. So we consume more, and more, and more.  Eventually, we overdose. However, there is hope–if Christianity is our Rehab. In Jesus, satisfaction can be found. Grace, love, peace and hope can be found…and there is always more. Consume more of Jesus. Overdose. 

Rehab: The Overdose officially hits stores and online outlets 1.11.11.

Check out the promo video below.

Also, place your order today so you can be among the first to get an extra dose! 

To pre-order Rehab: The Overdose album go here.

To pre-order Rehab: The Overdose combo packages go here.

To pre-order the new The Overdose Tshirt go here.

Get ready for The Overdose on 1.11.11!

Level 3:16 – Tell Em (Internal Conflict) Music Video

Following my two challenges here and here, below is a video from Level 3:16 which simply encourges us to ‘Tell Em’ and as we approach the Christmas season, let’s grab the opportunity to do just that.

You can download this song free here

Coming for Me feat Armor, Guvna B, E Tizz, New Direction Crew, McGladius, Jahaziel and S.O.

Please check this tune out!!!! Many Christians are being killed for their beliefs. Buy this track and it will go to “open doors” a charity that supports persecuted Christians.

Please remember our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers.

Click here to buy this song

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