MJ meets CHH

Ever since Mike Jack passed, music fans and DJs have mourned by putting his music in constant rotation.

A few interested Christian Hip Hop mixes have also emerged.

1st: DJ Heir mashed up FLAME's "Call Him" with "Rock With You."

Listen and/or download here.

2nd: DJ Rhino hit me with this MJ + CHH mix after I helped him track down the Peace 586 track that originally sampled "Can't Help It" from the Off the Wall album.

Listen and/or download here to hear a sweet package that rightfully puts the King of Kings above the King of Pop while still taking pleasure in the music.

Syntax suspends promotion of RedCloud

It is with deep sorrow that I inform you that “Syntax Records has decided to indefinitely suspend all promotion, support, and endorsement of RedCloud due to what we consider 'substance abuse.'”

The label made the formal announcement via their website on Thursday, July 2. In it, they break down the Biblical steps they took before coming to this point.

As we did recently with Ambassador and Cross Movement Records, I ask that you continue to lift up all parties involved and guard your heart against the temptation to elevate any man above the grace He has been given through Christ’s sacrifice.

Christian Hip Hop Hits U.S. Congress?

On Friday, June 26 hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow, his group the Trinity (including my man Ricky B) and others met with Congresswoman Diane Watson near Capitol Hill.

As part of the Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus, their purpose was to educate Ms. Watson and others about the genre of Christian hip hop and ask for the government’s assistance and support of this life-changing cultural force.

Here’s a clip of the trip:



While I applaud anyone willing to help publicize this music (and the one for whom it stands) I have to wonder if getting the federal government involved is the best plan of action.

Obviously there will be “separation of church and state” arguments from the opposition. Then again, the government does seem to financially support other artistic expressions for all matter of viewpoints and faith.

What’s your take on the matter? Do you think Congress should actively and financially support Christian hip hop?

Tre9's Hip Hop Hope Tuesdays in 5th Ward

Tre9's Hip Hop Hope Tuesdays is now up and running at the Prince Complex in Houston's infamous 5th Ward neighborhood.

Tre got the vision for this backyard mission field when he partnered with the complex (owned by J. Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records fame) for an Easter weekend community service/outreach.

Early reports are inspiring, with 8 people making a decision to become followers of Christ last week. Keep up with all the haps and see videos from the events on Tre9's Hip Hop Missionary blog.

Please also keep this effort in prayer.

As a bonus, "Street Flava," Houston's local mainstream rap TV show has taken interest in the affair and will be on location this Tuesday, July 14 to film footage for an upcoming episode.

Free DL: DJ Primo's Ridin' Slow

What can I say?

Y'all already know DJ Primo is the "King of Christian Chopped and Screwed." Dude is giving y'all a fully plate of the slow funk with a quality blend here.

All for NADA.

Download this joker here right now and then act like This'l and blast it from your slab with the "Windows Down."

Syntax signs Odd Thomas & Propaganda / GodChaserz Entertainment gets C-Straight

Two of Christian hip hop’s most-catalogued labels announced additions to their rosters last week.

San Diego-based Syntax Records confirmed earlier Rapzilla rumors that both Odd Thomas and Tunnel Rat MC Propaganda have joined their crew.

Syntax Records has long relationships with both artists that date back to the year 2000. Odd Thomas worked on the Fashion Expo and Night Owls compilations in addition to making beats like RedCloud’s “Tapatio.” Prop’s also known the Trudeau brothers for years and toured with Cloud in 08.

Read the full statement here.



Also, Florida’s GodChaserz Entertainment announced new artist C-Straight. He’s debuting on the Interwebs with a “D.O.A.” remake. “Death of Apathay” also features GCE member ReadyWriter calling shotgun.

Listen here.

Reel Talk TV needs your videos

As I’ve said before, within the last year Christian hip hop has stepped its music video game up considerably. Problem is, most of these golden nuggets seem relegated to the Internet. My man Von Won in H-town wants to change that.

He’s got a half hour Reel Talk video show that runs on Saturday nights on an over-the-air station here in Houston. It’s got a good time slot for its target audience of unbelievers and is well produced. Problem is – he needs your flicks.

If you’ve got a hot clip you want to get some play in the nation’s 4th largest city, send your .MOV, QuickTime, or DVD to reeltalkworldwide@gmail.com.