BEAST MODE TOUR NYC - NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Shai Linne >>> JSON >>> Theory Hazit >>> Co Campbell >>> Stephen The Levite >>> Beautiful Eulogy >>> All in one stage in NYC November 27, 2012!

Buy you tickets here >>> BEAST MODE TOUR NYC

Im on Google+, lots of news, lots of stuff coming, many releases...

I like how the function works there, I will try to update the blog, but it won't be as consistent as in the past.



Most of my posting is happening on Google+ now. Here's my page, hit me up if you want an invitation to Google+.

But in the meantime, for some recent happenings, Follow the hotlinks, check out:

RapFest is this coming weekend.

Man Up Tour by Reach Records, 116 Clique.

Man Up Official Movie Trailer from ReachLife Ministries on Vimeo.

Andy Mineo FKA C-Lite is now a Reach Records Artist.

If you have a daughter, or know any young girls Flame has an artist signed to his ClearSight label named V.Rose, who is dropping an album next week.

PRo has an album coming out in a few weeks.
8/23/11
This is a single from "Dying to Live" named "Mission to Mars"


This is just a few of the noteworthy mentions, there is a lot more, but right now I want to redirect you to my Google+, I will post more frequent and current there!! C'ya

New BenJah & Dillavou "Lov'd Ones" New Bizzle "The Messenger 3" Mixtape and New Lecrae "Rehab: The Overdose" Already Dropped!

Bizzle "The Messenger 3: Truth Music" Mixtape



First, I am posting Bizzle's "The Messenger 3" Mixtape

Download Link Here >>> The Messenger 3

BenJah & Dillavou "Lov'd Ones" Album

Benjah & Dillavou dropped a joint effort, I personally love this project, Smooth Caribbean Sounds, Reggae and Hip Hop, really nice project, solid too!

Check the video for their single "Come Follow"



Cop it Link HERE!!!

Lecrae "Rehab: The Overdose"

And now lastly, go cop Lecrae's latest the follow thru to Rehab: The Overdose!

You can cop it at iTunes or Amazon.com.



Thats it for now!!! C'Ya Soon!

Projects That Have Dropped & Will Be Dropping soon! ~Flame & LeCrae...

FLAME - CAPTURED




Flame dropped an Album the last week in 2010, the name of the Album is "Captured". Its a tight project, listen to this joint here here!


You can cop it on Amazon, iTunes, & ClearSightMusic.com.

Here's another track from "Captured" called "Nonsense"


This is the Promo Vid for "Captured"


LECRAE - REHAB: The OVERDOSE

Now, for an upcoming project, well as you may already know, Lecrae dropped an Album last September named "Rehab", well on January 11, 2011 "Rehab: The OverDose" is dropping. Im excited about this one, I love "Rehab" but this project is gonna go HARD!!

This is the Promo Vid:


Here's the single, you can cop it at iTunes, this one is called "OverDose"


You can cop both these projects on Amazon, iTunes, and their individual sites, however keep in mind that "Rehab: The Overdose" isn't dropping till the 11th!

C'ya soon!

B3AR FRUIT Clothing & The Forerunner by Stephen the Levite

STEPHEN THE LEVITE

Stephen the Levite's sophomore project "The Forerunner" will be coming out real soon, if you like theologically sound Christian Hip Hop then this project is definite cop!!! Preorder the EP here! They have a really good deal on a CD/T-Shirt bundle.


Matter of fact you purchase the EP NOW!!!

Peep this EPK video for Stephen the Levite!!!




B3AR FRUIT

I want to mention this new Novelty T-Shirt Line, I have the priviledge to have been blessed by a brother that will go un-named, he blessed me with one of these Tee's, very simple design and to the point, the name of the label is B3AR FRUIT! The idea behind the name is simple, Believers should be bearing fruit! This is a verse form the Bible pulled from their BLOG, "For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its fruit."

They only have two designs right now, but they are tight! This one is their second design, these shirts are limited editions:


This is the one I got, the one that set it off! Thank you brother, you know who you are, I really appreciate the gift!


C'Ya & remember "Bear Fruit." Pun intended!

Pae

BackGround By Lecrae feat. C-Lite - Official Video

Awesome song and video from Lecrae's latest album REHAB. Go Cop it, it's FIRE!!!



Thats all for now folks... C'Ya

Lecrae's REHAB Dropped Last Tuesday, Dope Album!!!

Lecrae's Album REHAB released on Tuesday of this week, the album is pretty tight. Diverse and topic wise it is just increble!! You can purchase the album at ReachRecords.com, Amazon.com (Digital MP3 or Physical CD), iTunes, and HolyCultureDownload.com.

Here's a video of my kids dancing (more like jumping hysterically) to one of the songs off of REHAB, this one is called "Use To Do It Too" featuring KB of HGA, who is now a Reach Records artist. See the article HERE, this is exciting news!! Enjoy and join the REHAB!!!



Tracklisting & Production Credits
1) Check In
Produced by PK for PKALLDay.com
Written by Lecrae Moore, Brian Taylor, Marlon Montgomery and Warren Harris

2) Killa
Produced by CheeseBeats aka “Tha Kracken” for LateBloom Productions
Vocal Arrangement CheeseBeats aka "Tha Kracken"
Additional Vocals by Natalie Sims
Written by Lecrae Moore, Natalie Sims and John Williams

3) Divine Intervention featuring J.R.
Produced by J.R. for So Hot Productions
Written by Lecrae Moore and Courtney Peebles

4) Just Like You featuring J. Paul
Produced by J.R. for So Hot Productions
Written by Lecrae Moore, J. Paul, Jacob "Biz" Morris, Jared Foster and Courtney Peebles

5) Gotta Know feat. Benjah
Produced by Benjah and Sky
Written by Lecrae Moore, Benjamin LeRoy Thom and Justin Boller
Additional Vocals by Haley Hunt

6) Used to Do it Too featuring KB
Produced by PK for PKALLDay.com
Written by Lecrae Moore, Kevin Elijah Burgess, Brian Taylor, Marlon Montgomery and Warren Harris
Additional Vocals by PK

7) Children of the Light featuring Sonny Sandoval and Dillavou
Produced by Benjah
Written by Lecrae Moore, Sonny Sandoval, Justin Dillavou and Benjamin LeRoy Thom
Additional Vocals by Benjah

8) High featuring Sho Baraka and Suzy Rock
Produced by CheeseBeats aka “Tha Kracken” for LateBloom Productions
Written by Lecrae Moore, Amisho Lewis, and John Williams

9) New Shalom featuring PRo
Produced by Street Symphony
Written by Lecrae Moore, Derek Johnson and Torrance Esmond

10) 40 Deep featuring Trip Lee and Tedashii
Produced by CheeseBeats aka “Tha Kracken” for LateBloom Productions
Written by Lecrae Moore, William Barefield, Tedashii Anderson and John Williams

11) Walking on Water
Produced by PK for PKALLDay.com
Written by Lecrae Moore, Tina Fears, Brian Taylor, Marlon Montgomery and Warren Harris
Additional Vocals by Tina Fears

12) God Is Enough featuring Jai, Flame
Produced by Kajmir Royale
Written by Lecrae Moore, Jai Williams, Marcus Gray and Abraham Gaskin

13) Boasting featuring Anthony Evans
Produced by CheeseBeats aka “Tha Kracken” for LateBloom Productions
Written by Lecrae Moore, Chris Lee Cobbins and John Williams

14) Background featuring C-Lite
Produced by Alex Medina, G.Roc for Beat Mekanicz Productions, LLC and Joseph Prielozny
Written by Lecrae Moore, Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, George Ramirez and Joseph Prielozny

15) New Reality featuring Chinua Hawk
Produced by G.P. For Dvine Muzic/New D ENT/Preacher Boy Music
Written by Lecrae Moore and Steven Abramsamadu

16) Release Date featuring Chris Lee
Produced by CheeseBeats aka “Tha Kracken” for LateBloom Productions
Additional Vocal Arrangement CheeseBeats aka "Tha Kracken"
Written by Lecrae Moore, Chris Lee Cobbins and John Williams

17) BONUS TRACK: I Love You featuring Chris Lee
Produced by Kajmir Royale
Written by Lecrae Moore, Chris Lee Cobbins and Abraham Gaskin

C'Ya Soon!

Today, Im on a RANT...I been pretty good lately, however...

Lately, my lastest postings have been about Music, artists and more music...

Today, Im gonna segway a bit, check it, to "some" I been really good lately, staying away from judgmental and critical postings, that isn't really me folks! I believe that as Christians we are called to judge each other in love, that is if you are and call yourself a Christian. See I have lost a lot of friends to this thinking, which by the way is a Biblically sound TRUTH, I will reference the verse a lil later, just keep reading. Allow me to continue, see when you love someone and they are error, you correct them, that is if you truly love that person, this is the same principle God applies to us as his chosen and elected ones!



Last night I saw this "so called Christian" movie named "To Save a Life." This movie is/was so wishy washy it is soooo sad to watch, granted there were valid and "real" situations in the movie, the liberty the writers/producers took to portray Christians and Christianity was and is extremely poor, terrible and absurd. Listen, what upsets me most is that I know Churches that operate in this manner, really. The Christian leadership portrayed in the movie was absolutely ridiculous, weak and comprimisers. Im not gonna get into details concerning the plot, I personally hate spoilers.

I will say the following, NO WHERE IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE WAS THE GOSPEL EVER PRESENTED, NO WHERE!! Yes, Im shouting!!! This stuff frustrates me, see the changing power of GOD is in the Gospel, besides God Himself intervening, However the Word, the Bible is His Word, and ultimate authority. GOD WILL NEVER, step out his word and contradict Himself for the sake of saving people. NEVER, the Bible says that God is no liar, and therefore He will NEVER defy His WORD!! PERIOD, no ifs, ands or buts! Secondly, the name of Jesus was only mentioned ONCE! Uno, 1! Mind you, this is supposedly a Christian film, yet they did comprimise with other nonsense, I will not mention them, watch the movie and you will see what Im talking about.

I think that this movie can teach us something, that is those of us who are seriously serious about this walk. Being good isn't the way to God, we respond to God in obedience, not because we do good deeds, or the "right thing" that we will inherit eternal life, no that is a wrong motive for doing the right thing. You ought to do the right thing because it honors God and pleases Him! You see we aren't saved by works, your deeds don't make you a better person, or more "Saved." Your deeds don't even bring you closer to God, OBEDIENCE does! Honoring Him Does! Praying does! But these things don't keep us "Saved." There is nothing we can do to "keep" salvation or stay "Saved." NOTHING, NADA, NADA, NADA! Eternal life is a Gift from God, he Chooses us, His Amazing Grace is what is being demonstrated here, not because we "deserve" it. NOOOO, sorry, According to Scripture if it wasn't for God taking the first step towards us, we would never turn to HIM!!! NEVER!! We would never trust Him with our lives! We don't have that ability naturally, God has to initiate this within us, then we can turn to Him and Trust Him!

As the ESV Study Bible states in the notes for

John 6:44, No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.

No one can come to me means “no one is able to come to me” (Greek. dynamai means “to be able”). This implies that no human being in the world, on his own, has the moral and spiritual ability to come to Christ unless God the Father draws him, that is, gives him the desire and inclination to come and the ability to place trust in Christ!

I know this isn't easy for all to grasp, but this is Scripture, and I'm only pointing out one of the many verses that insinuate this concept, therefore TRUTH!

My point in all this? Trust that the Bible is sufficient and that people truly are saved when they place their trust in God, because He has begun a good thing in them. Not because of your wonderful presentation of what Christianity is about, or lack there of the Gospel, remember relentlessly Preach Christ and Him Crucified, for this is the Crux of our message, Preach the full Gospel, not just your testimony. Preach the full counsel of GOD!! Don't rely on yourself, if you do, then you might as well quit, cause you aren't winning people to you, you aren't making people "your" disciples, But Christ's Disciples! I was there, I once relied on my efforts to "win" some, don't get me wrong God is sovereign, he does as he pleases, and His GRACE abounds, but it sucks to rely on yourself, truthfully there really isn't any genuine fruit in it! False converts is what that creates, Rely on the MASTER, rely on the one who calls, and changes hearts, and brings people back from the DEAD!!

I was once dead, but thanks be to God, I am no longer on that path, Giod is hHis ultimate GRACE was merciful to me!

For those of you who say things such as "only God can judge me," here's that verse I mantioned that I was going to give you, here it goes:

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.”
(1 Corinthians 5:12-13 ESV)

Thats the Word of God, not my words, what do you think? I will get back to you soon, maybe in the next few days!

So for now, go check out that garbage of a movie, and learn what not to do!

C'Ya
Pae

Coming soon: Are we to judge those in the Church? Or is it true that God can only judge me?

Dope Video by Rhema Soul, Young Josh drops today, Go COP!!

RHEMA SOUL "Fly Away"

Very vice video, great song...

Rhema Soul - Fly Away from Good City Music on Vimeo.

YOUNG JOSH

Thinking Out Loud Drops Today Go Cop @ CrossMovement.com or iTunes.



Lecrae REHAB coming soon!

C'ya.

Im Excited, Young Josh Dropping next Tuesday, I have 2 NEW SINGLES, 1 from Lecrae & some oldies...

Young Josh

As I hear some of the tracks from Young Josh's New Album, I realize that this is going to be a solid project. I always liked Young Josh, but he has never really caught my attention to the point where I am looking forward to a full project from him. However, this is changing, as I heard the singles off the upcoming release "Thinking Out Loud" next Tuesday, September 7th, 2010, I am eagerly anticipating it. Check out the singles right here:

This one is Old Me!


This one is called HomeComing!


Here is Young Josh's Promo Video, hot stuff! "OLD ME"


You can pre-order or wait till Tuesday, but nonetheless, you can cop it at iTunes or www.CrossMovement.com.

LECRAE

Okay, Now for some more exclusives. LECRAE dropped another single "Children of the Light" as you know, if you been following my blog, His project drops September 28, 2020. REHAB will available on iTunes, Reachrecords.com, and many other sites.

Here is the New Single "Children of the Light" feat Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) and Dillavou (who appeared on BenJah's "Filtered" Album)


BENJAH feat. DILLAVOU

I suggest ya check out BenJah's Album Filtered, this came out month's ago, but it's a solid project, with soulfull reggae-ish sounds.

Here is the single off that project, featuring Dillavou it's called "FLY AWAY"


EASTCOAST THROWBACKS!!!

Ok, now for some off topic yet music talk, I was digging in the crates, I still have so much more to go thru, and I found so many oldies. I will be posting 2-3 songs per posting. Today (I got 4) I will posting some Corey Red, Street Disciple & ADF songs.

First up is a song exclusively for Frankie Cutlass Mixtape I, I think it was called Born Again, I dont remember the name of the song but it featured Corey Red and Street Disciple (who died from a heart attack early 2000's, he was nice) I hope you like it. (***Waiver: Whatever doctrine may be endorsed by the following songs aren't specifically my views, these were songs that I hold dear, for it was a very crucial time in my walk, I was just learning to walk, feeding on milk!***)

COREY RED & STREET DISCIPLE



ADF

Next we got 3 songs from ADF, the first 2 was on Underground Counsel II, A Todd Bangz (Tre-Z) Production, this one is entitled STRIKE BACK, listen:


Also off of UCII, this one is called RENEWED:


Now, this one was a remix to a popular secular song from Fat Joe, original is entitled "Lean Back" but ADF remade it and called it "HE's BACK! It was pretty hot!


I hope ya enjoyed these Throw-Backs, I know I did!!
I have so much more, I will be posting some old Corey Red/Precise exclusives, with the oddest features on songs. Stay Tuned!

Until Next time, Cya! Cop that Young Josh and Lecrae!!

Listen to Lecrae's New Single "Just Like You" from REHAB, dropping 9-28-2010

"JUST LIKE YOU" Lecrae featuring J.Paul you can purchase it @ iTunes. Hot song, really heartfelt, inspires me to be a better dad, which is challenging more often than not. Thank you Lecrae.



Hey, if you haven't seen my last post yet, check it out, but very briefly Lecrae's album dropping September 28, 2010, it's entitled "REHAB". You can preorder HERE! There are two singles available now, and some promo videos and so forth, just check my last posting all the details are there! If you want to see the promo video click the title for this post!

C'Ya soon!

Lecrae's REHAB Dropping REAL SOON!!!

Aight, REHAB is Lecrae's upcoming project, Dropping September 28, 2010, I got to hear the single today,It's entitled "HIGH" and I love it, the guest appearances on this song alone are banging, Sho Baraka and Suzy Rock!! You can listen to the song later in this posting, but right now check this video Promo for REHAB!!!



Besides the appearances already mentioned you also have Tedashii, Trip Lee, Sonny Sandoval from P.O.D., Gospel Singer Anthony Evans, New Yorks own C-Lite (SinisWack.com), J.R., BenJah, J. Paul, KB from HGA, Dillavou, FLAME, Jai, Chris Lee, & Chinua Hawk. Wow, thats a mouth full of guests, I personally believe that this is going to be an amazing Project!!

Here's the single "HIGH", check it out!! Press play, the triangle okay!


That joint is tight Right! So go support REACH RECORDS, GO COP REHAB on September 28, 2010, or Preorder HERE!!! In the meantime go cop Trip Lee's "Between Two Worlds" on iTunes HERE!!! That joint is a banger too!!

Here's a Trip Lee song for your listening pleasure, it's called
"No Worries"...


C'Ya Soon!!

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Legacy Conference 2010 Recap! I really hoped to have been there, too bad, maybe next year!!

This video right here really puts a nice recap on Legacy Conference 2010 "Solus Christus".

Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, Json, Shai Linne, Phanatik, Steven the Levite, PRo, K-Drama and many, many more. Wow, I know this conference must have been a blessing. Oh Well...



You name it, they were there!

Remember, Lecrae's album REHAB dropping September 28, 2010. It's gonna be FIRE!!

C'Ya!

Lecrae's Album "Rehab" Coming September 28, 2010!!!

I aint gonna say much today, just this...




















C' ya soon!

Homosexual Adoption, Who should raise a Child???

I'm posting a research paper, from a brother who I share my views with, this essay is serious business. However, I will first post a video that will surely tug your heart!! Enjoy!



Children are Priority

The Defense of Marriage Act is a good law in that the federal government of the United States legally upheld the sacredness of traditional marriage which is the foundation for family life. Traditional marriage has been historically proven to be the most successful system for proper child development. While same-sex marriage is the primary focus for the legal war that is being waged between gay rights activists and proponents of traditional marriage, an arguably more significant bi-product of this conflict is the implications towards the legality of same-sex adoption. Though the conflict over the future of gay marriage is significant enough as an isolated issue, the struggle is exponentially more significant than just consensual adults seeking legal recognition. The future of same-sex marriage will be the catalyst for the future of same-sex adoption. Where legislation regarding same-sex marriage must carefully consider the rights and social ambitions of the couple, legislation that would also govern adoption should always be tailored towards the best interest of the child and not the interests of prospective parents. There is a higher likelihood that children adopted by same-sex couples will suffer parental death. There is a higher likelihood that children adopted by same-sex couples will face developmental challenges as a result of being fatherless or motherless. Certainly children adopted by same-sex couples are the subject of a hasty cultural experimentation. Because of these reasons, same-sex adoption is not an adequate solution for natural and healthy child development. Without The Defense of Marriage Act, there would be no ability for individual states to restrict same-sex adoption.

According to a collaborative study put out by the International Journal of Epidemiology, the life expectancy of a homosexual man ranges from 34.0 years to 46.3 years, a full 20 years less than the life expectancy of a heterosexual man. (p. 657-62). One possible cause for such a discrepancy between the life expectancy of homosexual and heterosexual men is the high rate of HIV infection among homosexuals. According to the US Center for Disease Control, “approximately 56,300 people were newly infected with HIV in 2006...; [fifty-three percent] of these new infections occurred in gay and bisexual men (CDC).” In 2008, at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's (NGLTF) national conference, a well-known gay rights activist named Matt Foreman gave a speech in which he stated, “With 70 percent of the people in this country living with HIV being gay or bi (sexual), we cannot deny that HIV is a gay disease." (par. 30). According to a study conducted by Dr. Paul Cameron, homosexual women, similar to their male counterparts, die young with the median age of death being 44 years old. (par. 10). Because of the drastically high mortality rate of middle-aged homosexuals, children who are adopted by homosexual parents are placed at a much higher risk of losing a parent to death. No child should be given to a couple of whom one will likely die before their child reaches adulthood.

Though many homosexual individuals would make loving care-takers, as a family unit, same-sex couples cannot provide a complete and natural nucleus for children. Children adopted by same-sex couples are by default either fatherless or motherless. Nature has designed families to consist of a child being raised by a biological mother and father. In an article of a Washington Times’ publication, author and professor of social and political ethics, Jean Bethke Elshtain explains the importance of traditional parenting:
There are big conceptual and historical issues here. There are also simple, humble truths. The humble truth is that every child needs and deserves the love and provision of caring adults in a relationship that perdures. The committed, two-married-parent family is the best environment we know anything about in which to rear children. (par. 10)
As Elshtain explains, a stable, two-parent upbringing fosters healthy children. Same-sex couples cannot offer a child both a father and mother. Adopted families should reflect the most basic natural needs of a child. Countless studies have shown that children who are either without a father or without a mother are strikingly more prone to psychological disorder, criminal activity and many other sociological problems.

Records of human civilization date back thousands of years. These surviving records detail how many past societies have reached progressive levels of social and scientific development. It is known that many ancient societies achieved advanced scientific understanding, impressive mathematical and astronomical precision, sincere piety and religious practice, enlightened philosophy that laid the foundation for modern thinking habits, and intricate social structure. Many aspects of modern culture were built upon these ancient ways of life. Despite all the information that has been gathered about these past societies, there has not been any evidence discovered that would indicate the existence of same-sex marriage, same-sex parenting or any form of same-sex family structure. Historically, no society has ever developed, much less sanctioned the concept same-sex marriage or same-sex adoption and parenting. The summary of The Defense of Marriage Act accurately states, “What has been understood under federal law for over [two-hundred] years: that a marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife.” (par. 4). The United States’ historical understanding of marriage simply reflects how marriage was defined throughout all of world history, both recent and ancient alike. It is only within the past quarter of a century that same-sex marriage and same-sex parenting have become widespread concepts. The idea of same-sex parenting is not only revolutionary to near modern society; it is revolutionary to all known aspects of all known social structures to ever exist. Elshtain says, “All societies have a stake in the creation and sustaining of norms surrounding sexuality, child rearing, and other vital human activities.” (par. 9). Same-sex parenting is a first of this kind of social undertaking that places children, society’s future, as the subjects experimentation. The rights and desires of homosexual couples must take a back seat to the needs and well-being of the children. For it is the well-being of the children that will translate into the well-being of the civilization.

Some who favor same-sex adoption may argue that it is better for an orphaned child to be adopted by gay parents than to never be adopted. Why then are there restrictions in place for who can and who cannot adopt? Why would not that same reason apply to other sub-par homes for the orphaned children? Traditional couples who are older and closer to death are typically not eligible to adopt. Paul Cameron says, “Adoption agencies will seldom permit a couple in their late 40s or 50s to adopt a child because of the risk of parental death.” (par. 10). Just as older, higher risk heterosexual couples are rightly restricted from adopting, so should the high risk of homosexual life restrict same-sex couples from adopting because of the probability of parental death for the adopted child. It is often determinative for adoption agencies to deny adoption to a fatherless or motherless family; it should be equally determinative against fatherless or motherless same-sex homes. Despite the reduced number of eligible families who can adopt, the standard must be determined based on the well-being and development of a child, not based on convenience. Standards for child safety must trump personal desires of the prospective parents, even same -sex couples.

With marriage and family as an anchor for the development of individuals, the society of humankind has grown and thrived for thousand of generations. Throughout history, traditional marriage has remained the root of family success and children the fruit. A system that fosters social stability, procreates offspring, and was given to man by nature should not be anxiously uprooted, redesigned or redefined in the name of cultural acceptance. Though the protection of society and the advocacy for the well-being of children may be misunderstood as bigotry, the American culture must not yield to special interests or personal desires over what is morally and socially best. The Marriage Defense Act served to protect the sanctity of marriage, and esteem marriage as a uniquely defined sacred system on which society is built. This is why the Act is and good. Society must continue to thrive for thousands more generations.

written by Phil Barry



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Wow, it's been a minute... Trip Lee, Lampmode, Flame news...

Sometimes, I come to my Blog and get ready to post, however, I then proceed to lose interest. This is the general feeling I been having lately, with almost everything I do. I call these times seasons of calamity, or depression. Whatever you prefer, it really doesn't matter to me, I have struggled with this for the majority of my life. As a Christian, Jesus has helped me through His Word, to set my mind on things from above, and the Scriptures have honestly helped me when I struggle. But never the less, I continue to struggle. I have accepted this as a thorn, I have read about many men of the faith, that I respect, such as Charles Spurgeon to name one, that had deep bouts with depression.

Depression is difficult to understand especially if you don't struggle with it. It's roots are stem from historical events, and of course sin. I can honestly say that my depression for the most part deals with a great portion of pride and selfishness. I fall into this pity party, though I don't communicate this, I know this. Hopelessness overtakes me, and I tend not to see the great things of this life and the wonderful splendor of my LORD. I forget about the blessings and gifts He has graced upon me, such as my salvation, my wife, my children, my family, and everything else.

I have heard many say that if I struggle with depression, how is it that I can be saved. That to me is such an ignorant comment or ideology. I know many Christians who have diseases, hardships, struggles and difficulties, what makes depression different than these ailments? It's not different, it's just different, if that makes any sense. I don't blame anyone, not even the Devil, though I know his plans are to destroy me, I look at this struggle as something the Lord has allowed for a purpose, and the fact is that I may struggle with this for the rest of my life, and thats ok. The reason I say it's ok, it's simple, God is God, He is Sovereign, all powerful, and who He is is not contingent on who I am or struggle with, I am a mere man, and in essence His creation, therefore, inferior. I have no issues with that, I have been graced with the opportunity to live and die, and ultimately reside with Him forever.

This is my life.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.



Now for some music updates
2 Projects I'm excited about about here they go:

Trip Lee's album "Between 2 Worlds" Dropping June 22, 2010

Here is one of the 2 singles:



Here's the tracklist:
01. Real Life Music (DJ Official)
02. Snitch (JR)
03. Invade ft. J. Paul (DJ Official and Joseph Preilozny)
04. Prognosis (DJ Official and Jospeh Preilozny)
05. No Worries (G-Styles, Co-Produced by Alex Medina)
06. Covenant Eyes ft. PRo (Tony Stone)
07. Life 101 ft. Chris Lee (Cheese)
08. I Love Music ft. Sho Baraka (DJ Official and Joseph Preilozny)
09. Limitations ft. Leah Smith (Joseph Preilozny)
10. Yours To Own ft. Jimmy Needham (G-Rock)
11. Apathy (Interlude)
12. Twisted ft. Lecrae, PRo, Thi'sl (Cheese)
13. Bear With You ft. Tedashii (G-Styles)
14. Show's Over ft. Mitch Parks (Joseph Preilozny)
15. The Invasion (Hero) ft. Jai (Big Juice and Alex Medina)
16. My Lord (Bonus Track) (DJ Official)

Pre-Order HERE!

Here are some videos for it:
Part 1

Trip Lee "Between Two Worlds" REFLECTIONS (Pt. 1) from Rapzilla.com on Vimeo.

Part 2

Trip Lee "Between Two Worlds" REFLECTIONS (Pt. 2) from Rapzilla.com on Vimeo.

Second project I'm excited about is "The Church" by Lampmode Records Dropping june 8, 2010.

Here's a single from Flame called Leadership!!



This project is a compilation with many features, check the video:

The Church // Promo 1 from The Lamp Lounge on Vimeo.

There's so much more to come, and a lot more updates, but these two are the most prevalent to me at least. I will be posting more soon.

Pray for me as I pray for you!

C'ya!

HERESY Dope Song by Jovan... Also, Lions & Liars dropped day before yesterday, HOT!!!

Go cop Lions & Liars HERE <<< Best Price<<< HERE or HERE

A re-post just to remind you who Sho Baraka is!



HERESY Dope Song by Jovan Mackenzy! Talk about dropping names!!



C'ya Soon!

DEBUT!!! "WE CAN BE MORE" by Sho Baraka OFFICIAL VIDEO DEBUT!!!

Don't forget, March 30, 2010!!!! Go Cop that Lions & Liars by Sho Baraka, here's the Video for his hot single "We Can Be More"!!



Nuff Said!!

C'Ya!

A lil bit of Cruz and Lampmode Conference coming soon in April!

First I wanted to post this video Cruz Cordero made, lyrically this joint is just Crazy!! This video came up in a conversation concerning Da Truth, Ambassador and Timothy Brindle (my all time favorite Emcee!!). The link for the conversation is right HERE, go read it, it's a good dialogue.

This video is right here:



Now, in April LampMode is hosting a Conference called "Frequency Conference" it will be held at Epiphany Fellowship in Philly, Feature Speakers: Matt Chandler, Eric Mason and Miguel Davilla. And Musical artist are: Stephen the Levite and Hazakim. Im pretty sure this is gonna be a blessed time, I saw Matt Chandler at Epiphany last year, and it was a blessing!
Here's the video Promo:



Aight see ya soon!