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 [...]
Putting Christ Back in Christmas Music By Brittney McCook 12/1/2012 The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”–which means, “God with us.” – Matt 1:13 (NIV) There is a crispness in the air that causes us to bundle up in our scarves, boots and big jackets. If you are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Music Interview With Christian Group, T:B:O By Kischa Loree Peña February 29, 2012 “I got God, I got WHO?! I got God, I got WHO?! I got GOD! GOD! GOD! GOD! Turn it up momma,” my eight year old says. Looking in the rearview at my son bopping his head and mouthing the lyrics, I gladly reach for the volume button [...]
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