Lecrae reveals in his new book, Unashamed that rappers Tupac and Ice Cube were his idols when he was craving acceptance and being led astray by a gang-banging uncle. The Reach Records founder and Academy Award winner took to Facebook Sunday to share an excerpt from the book, which is set to release on Tuesday. “I was […]
“I’m what happens when Outkast meets the writings of Moses.” This line, penned by Lecrae in his single “Cosign,” reflects the redemptive collision between hip-hop culture and Christianity. From the early days of Kool Herc to the celebrated days of N.W.A and the Wu Tang Clan to more recent stars such as Outkast and Kanye […]
Photo Credit: GETTY Article By Stacy Parish:: EEW Magazine Entertainment News Gospel turned secular recording artist Mali Music—real name Kortney Jamaal Pollard—has fans in high places. GRAMMY® winner Jennifer Hudson, 33, who is currently making her rounds promoting her new R&B album, JHUD, gushed about the “Beautiful” singer during a New York radio interview. “My […]
Christian music is often viewed on a lower scale than mainstream music, but every once in awhile a Christian band cuts through the “label” and makes an impact on radio and in secular music markets. The following five bands did just that. P.O.D. (Photo : Facebook: P.O.D.) P.O.D. (Payable on Death), has represented Jesus […]
Christian recording artist TobyMac’s blend of rap, hip-hop, rock and soul raced up the charts last year and shattered many stereotypes along the way. “Toby blows everybody’s perception of what Christian or gospel music is because Toby makes Jesus look cool,” Billboard Magazine’s Deborah Evans Price told the PBS program “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” TobyMac’s […]
