Archive for category: Music Reviews

/ January 31, 2013 11:59 pm

February Music Pick of the Month:Ken Ken

Entertainment/Music Review: Love It or Hate It, He’s Living It By Kischa Pena 02/01/2013   Just two years ago Christian Hip Hop Artist Ken Ken was on the sidelines with a knee injury that would change the game. He had been playing basketball since the age of 5. Through hard work and support from his mother, Brenda Turner, he made it [...]

/ December 14, 2012 11:59 pm

B.L.O.G. December Music Selection

The Faith-Fueled Sound of Pearl By Keshia Smith 12/15/2012   The weather outside might be frightful, but the sound of Pearl’s music floating through the room would make for a delightful winter evening. Pearl says her musical style, which she describes as soul-folk, takes influence from artist such as Corinne Bailey Rae, and Colbie Caillat. The one thing that sets [...]

/ November 30, 2012 11:59 pm

December Music Pick of the Month: Moriah Peters

A Journey of Faith and His Chosen Grace By Mariah Morton 12/1/2012 Moriah Peters is a budding Christian recording artist. She began to get recognized after her very short journey on American Idol. Her faith and her stance on purity caused her to be sent home during the initial audition session. But she didn’t let it stop her. Despite the [...]

/ September 1, 2012 6:45 pm

Music Pick of the Month: 737

Christian Hip-Hop Artist Releases Song That Tugs Your Heart By Katrina Smith 9/1/2012 A couple of weeks ago, my home church held a back-to-school extravaganza in our community. Due to the recession, rate of unemployment and under-employment we gave away free food, free hair-cuts for children, unemployed adults and held a free concert. As I was timing the children in [...]

/ August 20, 2012 7:37 pm

Music Pick Of The Month: ApologetiX

Using music to reach the lost and teach the rest By Sonja Mitchell 8/20/2012 Recently I had the privilege of sitting down with J. Jackson, the lead singer for the Christian band, ApologetiX. Taking its name from the word “apologetics,” meaning the defense of the Christian faith, the band has a simple mission – to reach the lost and teach [...]

/ August 9, 2012 11:59 pm

Music Pick of the Month: Chris Mack

Holy Hip-Hop Rapper Chris Mack Wants His Music to Reflect His Faith By Keshia Smith 8/10/2012 The beats, rhymes, and “danceability” are typically what draw people into hip-hop music, as well as the flashy, extravagant lifestyle the music often portrays. Because of some of the stereotypes surrounding hip-hop, some Christians haven’t always felt that hip-hop music was appropriate. An article [...]

/ June 30, 2012 11:59 pm

Music Pick of the Month – Joy Ike

 An Interview with an Independent Artist on How Faith Meets Art By Keshia Smith 7/1/2012 The goal of many artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians is simply to tell the truth… about life, love, trials and triumphs, and even faith. With Ukulele in hand, Joy Ike is an artist striving to do just that, without labels or expectations. Currently based out of [...]

/ May 31, 2012 11:59 pm

Music Pick of the Month: ViceRoy

Making an Impact Beyond the Music   By Jessica S. Tolbert 6/1/2012   Darius “ViceRoy” Brown is an urban, inspirational hip-hop artist. He is also the founder of the up-and-coming record label, ViceRoy Champ Music Team, established in January 2010. ViceRoy is more than just a rapper; he is a winner with a calling to write uplifting and truthful songs [...]

/ April 30, 2012 11:59 pm

Music Pick of the Month – Ruth La’Ontra Jones

God’s Gift to the World of Music: A Purpose-Filled Life By Kischa Pena 5/1/2012   Did you know that we serve an awesome God? He is the creator of all and all that He creates is perfect and on purpose? Well, it took me awhile to figure this out and accept it in my heart. And yet, He still amazes [...]

/ March 31, 2012 11:01 pm

Music Pick of the Month – V. Rose

Just Your Average, Not So Average Interview   By Kischa Peña March 15, 2012   In today’s world, positive role models are hard to come by outside of your community and especially in entertainment. However, in one of my random YouTube searches for uplifting music, I came across this “average, not so average” girl. Her name is V. Rose. Listening [...]