Shane Kidd Set to Release debut album “Student of Life”

Philippians 4:9 “What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me–practice these things and the God of peace will be with you.” We have been given the philosophy of live and learn but how can you truly live until you have learned?

With the album Student of Life, Shane Kidd desires to convey the need of Jesus Christ in our daily lives and practices. We are to have Him be the role model of how our life looks—not just in what know about Him, but actually living out the gospel and having our lives give Him glory.

The concept album is based upon how our lives relate to school. We are all students learning in this life from someone the world, our friends, the people we admire, and ourselves. With each lesson of life we either accept the teaching and use for our good or reject it and face the consequences.

The title track, Student of Life, conveys the story of shifting from the world’s ideals to learning the abundant life. Shane Kidd rhymes on the track “Now you gotta new fire desiring something finer/ choosing the abundant life now ya major is ya minor/”. What used to be important has now taken a lesser role compared to knowing God but not only in terms of head knowledge but living for Him.

The lead single Hallway Journeys is a track featuring k-Drama that displays the world as the hallways we travel through, and how we must be involved with the people there while not getting consumed by the journey. “Our learning for God is our classroom time are time the world is just a transition and useful to let other know what we’re learning class” says Shane.

“People use school to form the person they are in high school and college. I’ve seen many become different people to feel a heavy need for acceptance amongst their peers.” The song Introspective calls forth people to see our identity in Christ and appreciating it for all it’s worth.

Learn to Live is the theme of the project, know Christ and have Him affect your life from your friendships, witness, relationships, and struggles. John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

The album features Dillon Chase, k-Drama, Sho Baraka and others. The album includes production from Tony Stone, Shaun Sorrells, Teddy P and more.

For more info on Shane Kidd go to www.shanekidd918.com

Student of Life due to drop in April 13, 2010

DMX aka #P639005

DMX was forced to change his name earlier this week to #P639005 – his booking number at the Maricopa County Jail in Arizona.

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Deepspace5 releases Free Mixtape “The Blueprint 3 Outtakes” Deepspace5 Version

Deepspace5 is the future. 10 members strong. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop.

On Thursday, September 17th, just over a week ago, a couple of the DS5 emcees ran across a guerilla style free release by a very talented up and coming producer named Alex Goose. You can learn more about Alex and his work at his website: alexgoose.com. You can download his release by visiting theblueprint3outtakes.com.

With a fierce work ethic and a very small amount of time on their hands, 5 members of Deepspace5 decided to record and release, free to the world, their interpretations, their rhymes over these tracks. The views and concepts in this free mixtape release do not reflect the views of Alex Goose.

If you like what you hear, Deepspace5 has two albums available through itunes.com as well as their entire catalog through BandCamp.com. The crew also has a third studio full length album recorded and mixed, and are poised to make their next move.

We hope you enjoy what we’ve done with these tracks for this mixtape. We’re sure that other artists will release similar mixtapes to this one in the weeks to come. But this, party people, is the Blueprint 3 Outtakes…Deepspace5 Version.

40 South Florida Artists drop “Haiti Revive” as Free Album, Please Donate

In the midst of the immense tragedy which has occurred in Haiti, 40 South Florida artists have joined forces with The 2819 Group (LMOI) & World Vision to bring you Haiti: Revive. A corporate effort done in hopes of providing aid to the hurting country. 27 records fused with Hip Hop, R&B, Neo Soul, Latin, Reggae, and even a tradition Haitian Kompa. The compilation is great music for a great cause. “We might not have a lot of money, but we do have God given talents that we will use to provide some type of help to those hurting” – Cheno Lyfe (Miami Artist) The album will be available for download at online sites with a donation of which 100% will go to relief efforts in Haiti.

Along with the album, a hand full of the artists will embark on a 7 city Tour in the State of Florida. Each event with the identical purpose of raising funds and non-perishables for the country of Haiti. The artists will take the road pro-bono and offer their talents for the hurting country. Artists Include: Dj Morph, Eddie Nigma, Rhema Soul, G-Notes, Joe Justiz, Cheno Lyfe. (not all Artists will be at all stops) Stops include: Miami, Lake Worth, Orlando, Gainesville, Ocala, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville.

Dates Cities For Information

Sat. March 20, 2010
Feat. D-King / Predestined / Rhema Soul / Joe Justiz / Prophecy

Ignite Life Center
(Centro de Vida Ignite)
404 NW 14th AVE
Gainesville, FL 32601
info@ignitelifecenter.org

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Fri.  March 26, 2010
Feat. Cheno Lyfe / Rhema Soul / Joe Justiz / Rey King

The Plaza Theatre
425 North Bumby Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
Box Office: (407) 228-1220
http://www.theplazatheatre.com/

Sat. March 27, 2010
Feat. Eddie Nigma / Joe Justiz / Rhema Soul / 2-Edge / Cheno Lyfe / G-Notes

JC Heaven & Earth Cafe
1711 Worthington Rd. Bldg. 200 Suite 203
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

Sat. April 24, 2010
Feat. Dunamis / Cheno Lyfe / Rhema Soul / Joe Justiz / Dj Morph

Alpha Omega Church
7800 SW 56 Street.
Miami, Florida 33155
www.alpha-omega.org

Fri.  April 30, 2010
Feat. Rhema Soul / Dunamis / Cheno Lyfe / Joe Justiz / G-Notes

Club Pentigon
1957 Cassat Ave
Jacksonville Florida, 32205

Sat. May 1, 2010
Feat. Rhema Soul / Dunamis / Cheno Lyfe / Joe Justiz / G-Notes

Pescado’s
2809 Sharer Rd.
Tallahassee Fl. 32312

Sat. May 8, 2010
Feat. Rey Real / Joivan Jimenez / Dunamis / Cheno Lyfe / Rhema Soul

New Horizon
484 Emerald Rd.
Ocala, Fl. 34472
2819group@gmail.com

Tracklisting:
1. King – So Good
2. Kristine Alicia Feat. Papa San – Philistine
3. La Familia – I Give It To You
4. Mr. E Feat. Marc Lee – Party Music
5. Probly Pablo Feat. Rey Cruz – Libre
6. Rey King – Fantasy Kompa
7. G-Notes Feat. K-Nuff – American Dream
8. Dre Marshall – Look Up
9. Dj Morph Feat. Break Bread – When The Night Falls
10. Breyon Isaac – Explode
11. Genesik Feat. Mozel G-Notes – Good Life
12. Lavie Feat. Dre Marshall – Better
13. LOS – Let It Go
14. Bless’Ed – Jesus I Love You
15. Dream Hodges Feat. Dunamis – Rain on Me
16. Eddie Nigma – King Kong
17. Rey Real Feat. Lady Kree – Try Jesus
18. 2 Edge Feat. Break Bread – Grace and Mercy
19. Rhema Soul – Blow Your Whistle
20. Cheno Lyfe Feat Rey King – Gotta Be Me
21. AD Feat. Dunamis – Neva Going Back
22. Prophecy – Brighter Day
23. Frankie D. Adams – Just for Me
24. Joe Justiz Feat. Naysia – Runnin’
25. UnMasked – Mask of Me
26. Nigel Lewis – Keep The Faith
27. Rawsrvnt Feat. Lisa McClendon – Breathe

Slingshot Cypher featuring Yaves, KamBINO, J.Flue, Priest, and Trev Eaz

While behind the scenes at Yaves video shoot for his new single “Alphameric Kicks” the Sling Shot Clique decided to do a a highly requested cypher. Check out the movement in rare form, as Hitman goes in on the beat box! Shouts out to KamBINO, Priest, J.Flue, Trev-Eaz and frontrunner Yaves as they give honor to God through their lyrics.

“It’s Pronounced Yah-Ves” a mixed audio diary will release March 16! The concept mixtape is highly anticipated and is said to be some of his best work to date!

For additional info visit: www.whoisstreet.com and www.slingshotmovement.com

Additional Performers for SXSW 2010’s DaSouth.com presents The Life in Hip Hop Christian Rap Stage Announced

Houston, TX – March 9, 2010 – The list of outstanding performers at the DaSouth.com Presents The Life in Hip Hop stage at this year’s 2010 SXSW Music Festival continues to grow.

In addition to the names announced in February, the list of Christian rap ministers now includes:

• Fedel
• Ras aka Lil Raskull
• 007 (formerly of the 5th Ward Boyz)
• Zeeda
• CY
• Peculiar Image
• Xtra Large
• Corey Paul
• Sean C. Johnson
• Eric Merino
• Adalid

Taking place Saturday, March 20 at Austin’s George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, DaSouth.com presents The Life in Hip Hop will showcase performances from some of gospel hip hop’s most polished performers.

Admission to all parts of this distinctive stage will be free of charge and open to the community. Tre9 and DJ D-Lite will co-host with DJ Primo manning the wheels of steel in between sets.

Unfortunately, previously promoted performers FLAME, JR, and D-Maub are now unable to attend. Still, headliners like Tedashii, k-Drama, Dre’ Murray, and many others promise to make this an official SXSW showcase you do not want to miss.

For more information visit: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver/ or www.dasouth.com/sxsw2010.

XROSS releases “Tell’em tha Truth” Mixtape

XROSS takes the hottest secular musical tracks from top hip hop superstars such as Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Chris Brown and many more and flips their songs to gospel hip hop. The mixtape is hosted by Atlanta’s well known DJ Sean Blu the $ix Million dollar man with guest appearances by NBA Basketball Player Troy Hudson.

Artist, writer, and emcee, XROSS features this MIXTAPE along with his protege’ son KJ who is 15, one who has been on the scene and ministering since he was age 9. The Tell’em tha Truth MIXTAPE is a serious ministry tool. We have offered the 18 song CD for free and have asked those who are blessed by the mixtape to “DUB” or copy it and give it to others as an outreach ministry tool. The goal of the mixtape is to reach the lost, the unsaved, the unchurched and in general, persons who need to hear the Truth and the Life offered by walking with Christ. For those of you, brothers and sisters, who are saved, get ready this is a head banger and a serious soul stirrer. The Tell’em tha Truth MIXTAPE offers listeners a variety of relevant (lyrical content) over familiar tunes (chart topping tracks) that will encourage and enhance your walk with Christ.

Join us in our plight to get this MIXTAPE to the masses, as it promises to deliver on several things and penetrate several areas:

1. There is a strong ministry that lies within hip hop

2. There is a market for Holy Hip Hop music and this MIXTAPE is one instrument to speak loudly to the gatekeepers; that the music, the lyric, the genre of Holy Hip Hop has the power to reach the masses.

3. Tell’em tha Truth MIXTAPE allows those who are fans of secular music to lend a friendly ear and gather a taste of Holy Hip Hop

XROSS Tell’em tha Truth mixtape is the follow up to Tell’em tha Truth CD, which is in Christian Bookstores such as Family, Lifeway, Berean, Central South & Northwestern Books.

D-MAUB to release “Your Feature Presentation”

One Route Entertainment is set to release a new compilation of some of D-MAUB’s best and favorite collaborations titled “Your Feature Presentation.” No release date yet, but rumors are Anonymous will be one of the featured artists, no… I’m just joking.

In meantime Visit www.OneRouteEntertainment.com for additional info. Hit up Holy Culture Download for D-MAUB latest projects including “The Follow Up” EP and the Crazytones ringtones.

Rap Fest Radio – Episode #009 – Comedian Chris

OMG. LOL. ROTFL. and all that… Comedian Chris on Rap Fest Radio was soooo funny. Check out this interview as we speak to Chris regarding his craft, his ministry and even any challenges he might face as a Christian comedian.

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Urban D. launches brand New Website

Tommy Kyllonen aka Urban D. – the lead pastor @ Crossover Church just launched a newly designed website – www.urband.org. It includes a new music player, videos, twitter feed, store, pics, Growth Tour dates, a blog area and much more. It also reveals his new album cover for his upcoming release “Un.heard” coming out this year. Check out the fresh design put together by iamspec.com

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