Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Check out this hot track from Andy Mineo and Christon Gray. "Ex Nihilo" is Latin for "Out of Nothing." God made the world in 6 days... His creative power in the universe is awesome and second to none. Just something to think about... From the Heroes for Sale album, "Ex Nihilo." Enjoy.

Andy Mineo ft. Christon Gray - Ex Nihilo  

AB

Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Check out this hot video from S.O. Raw lyrics, fresh video and a hook from Andy Mineo. All in all, don't forget to spread the only gospel that can save man.

S.O. ft. Andy Mineo - "Tell Em All"  

Mark 16:15 - And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." 

AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out this new single from Mr. Mineo's newest album, Heroes For Sale... Like it?... I know you will. Enjoy.

Andy Mineo - You Will

Label: Reach Records
Quick Bio: Andy Mineo, also known by his former stage name C-Lite, is a Christian hip hop artist, producer, minister, actor, and TV and music video director from New York City. He is currently signed to Reach Records and in addition to his solo work is a member of that label's hip hop collective 116 Clique. Originally from Syracuse, Mineo worked as a producer in high school Upstate New York, and formed a hip hop group signed to Syracuse University's Marshall Street Records. After moving to New York City, he examined his spiritual condition and re-dedicated his life to Christ and closed down his production studio to restart his career.

Have a great weekend,
AB

Testimony Thursday

Hey folks,

Check out this testimony from hip-hop artist, Andy Mineo and how he was able to cope without a father as well as anger problems. Awesome piece. Enjoy.

 Andy Mineo

  

AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Here is a fresh track off of Andy Mineo's album, Heroes for Sale. He has many hot tracks to sample, but I believe that many should be able to identify with this song as we struggle with trying to live for ourselves rather than living for God. It's a real place, but we must realize what we're receiving in the long run. Enjoy.

Andy Mineo ft. Krizz Kaliko - Tug of War  

Romans 7:21-25 - I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. 

Have a great weekend,

AB

Andy Mineo - Misfit Performance

Hey folks,

Check out this video performance from Andy Mineo.. It touches on a lot of different topics. But after it's all set and done, we're called to be misfits... We're called to be different. Peculiar people, even. Anyway, enjoy the video.

Andy Mineo - Misfit
 

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

AB

Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Check out this track from KB's album, Weight and Glory. Definitely one of my favorites on his first release and can't wait for his next one.

KB ft. Andy Mineo and Tedashii - Go Off 

Label: Reach Records

Quick Bio: Raised middle class in St. Petersburg, Florida, divorce left KB and his mother in a poor economic situation, “I went from the suburbs to the hood in one day,” he recalls. Having been raised in Southern Illinois on a military base, drug dealers and criminals were a stark contrast to the safe haven he had become accustomed to. Fear of death and the unknown gripped his teenage years, leading him to depression and thoughts of suicide.

After trusting in Christ, KB was motivated and willing to honor God in all his ways. He took more pride in school, his grades began to reflect his intelligence, and he began pursuing the American Dream. He had retained the plans developed by his guidance counselors and ambitions for success, but suddenly, through scripture and prayer, the Lord implored him to abandon all his plans and go to Bible college. After abandoning "the dream," the fellowship of brothers that he was adopted into consisted of Christian rappers, which naturally spawned a personal interest in the genre. But it wasn't until after performing and winning a “Battle of the Bands” competition that he recognized the call on his life to use rap as ministry. KB and his friends formed HGA (His Glory Alone) and developed a following, which eventually included Lecrae, Ben Washer and DJ Offcial, who actually featured him on Entermission. Lecrae invited him along for the “Acquire the Fire” tour and, after months of building with him, KB was asked to join the Reach Records team.

 AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Andy Mineo's first single for his new album, Heroes for Sale is finally here. If you were a fan of "Young", you're gonna love this joint. Not only is the video hot, but he has once again made skateboarding cool in the hood. “I penned the song as an invitation,” says Mineo. “Calling people to come and see what we are all about. I talk about the things I love: skateboarding, my 116 family, my city, my faith, etc. It’s all piled into one high energy record and video.” Enjoy.

Andy Mineo - Ayo

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Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out this brand new joint from Skrip featuring Andy Mineo. As Believers, we should have something to say about things when it comes to defending our faith.

Skrip ft. Andy Mineo - Say

1 Peter 3:15-16 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

AB

Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Check out Trip Lee, KB and Andy Mineo as they brag on our Lord. All they have is one "sixteen"

Trip Lee ft. KB and Andy Mineo - One Sixteen

Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out this banger from Lecrae off his new album, Gravity. Enjoy.

Lecrae ft. Sho Baraka, Andy Mineo and Derek Minor -
Power Trip
 

AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out the newly released Young video featuring KB. Off of his "Formerly Known" mixtape and one of my personal favorites from Mineo. Enjoy.

Andy Mineo ft. KB - Young

Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

AB

Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Check out Andy Mineo's final episode of Saturday Morning Car-Tunez as he remixes Puff Daddy's "All About The Benjamins" with Rich Perez, Izzy and produced by TyShane Thompson (produced Mineo's Young and Lecrae's Black Rose). Awesome track and a great ending to the collection. Enjoy and have a great Memorial Day!

Andy Mineo ft. Rich Perez and Izzy - Benajmin's

AB

Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out Episode 3 of Andy Mineo's Saturday Morning Car-Tunez. This week, he linked up with Sheena Lee as he puts a flip on Dr. Dre's "Next Episode". Very hot track! Even something the ladies can feel. Check it out.

Saturday Morning Car-Tunez Ep. 3 - Next Expisode

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Fresh Friday

Hey folks,

Check out Andy Mineo's the 2nd installment of Saturday Morning Car-Tunes. The sample should be a real familiar one for many. Enjoy!

Andy Mineo - Satuday Morning Car-Tunez (Ep. 2)
Shut Em Down

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Mixtape Monday

Hey folks,

Andy Mineo debuted a hot new web series this weekend called "Saturday Morning Car-Tunez" Join Andy as he and Courtland of Humble Beast Records uses an old (but quite familiar) beat and breathe new life into it. Enjoy.

Andy Mineo - Episode 1
(Hands High)

For more webisodes, check out Andy Mineo at http://AndyMineo.com.

AB

AB's Top Songs in 2011

Whaddup folks,

It's New Year's Eve, so we wrapping up the year right! Here are my top songs for this year.

1. Lecrae - Just Like You

2. Wit and Dre Murray - Switch Me Up



3. Andy Mineo - Young

4. Bizzle - Delivered


5. Eshon Burgundy - Close Your Eyes

As a bonus, I wanted to toss out some hot albums that I enjoyed this year as well.

Top Independent Albums

Titus Glenn - The Worshipper's Corner


Ryan Brockington - R.O.C.K.

 Wit and Dre Murray - Hell's Paradise

Have a happy New Year!

Until 2012,
AB

D.Will's Top Artist in 2011

D.Will's Top 5

Christian Hip-Hop Artists In 2011!!

This year has been a remarkable year in terms of Christian Hip-Hop! From the excellence of production, to the improvement of quality lyrics, and actual ministry outside the booth. We've seen some of our brothers and sisters that took a fall have nice bounce backs in their ministries, and younger artists take the bar set before them raise it even higher. I eagerly await whats going to be handed to us in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are my Top 5 Artists That Stood Out in 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Lecrae

This has been a very big year for Lecrae not just in terms of album sales (which dominated at time on itunes), but also the advancement of ministry. His appearance on the 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards marked a first for Christian Hip-Hop. Now with a running commercial for IAMSECOND, he continues to extend the reach of his ministry and all those affiliated with Christian Hip-Hop.



2. Andy Mineo

I liken his rise in Christian to that of a Drake in secular rap, not b/c they sound the same, but b/c he has introduced a new sound to the genre, and is quickly changing approach for every emcee. His mixtape "Formerly Known" is making major noise in every music circle. Previously known as C-Lite, and for features on albums of other artists like Shai Linne, Lecrae, and Pro, his transition to individual artistry is beyond amazing.

3. Canon

Much like that of Andy Mineo, Canon has uprooted what we have come to know as Christian Hip-Hop and has begun to introduce a new avenue of artistry and delivery to this industry. For some he is too brash and borders on that line of "I don't know" but his impact on this generation cannot be ignored. From his features on albums from Lecrae, Brothatone, Pro to name a few to his monster mixtape "Blind World" (which has gained notary recognition in many secular arenas) Canon has proved that his artistry is deserving of this ranking.

4. Pro

I'm probably going to get slammed for having him this low, but Pro has had a very busy year. From the release of his cd "Dying to Live" (which reaked havoc on itunes), his mixtape

PSA Vol2, and the launching of his new record label Reflection Music Group. Pro continues to make quantum leaps as an artist, even paving the way for artist like Canon, Brothatone, and my favorite Chad Jones aka Conviction.

5. The Breax

Where do I begin w/ this group. They dropped 3 mixtapes!!!! that's right 3!!!!! and two albums, the first "Parting Gift" and the second "Never Arrive". The continue to show that ministry has no boundaries, and that artistry are as individual as gifts and callings. This group not only displays a knack for addressing topics and thoughts that ppl encounter on a daily basis, but in a very candid way. So that alone merits their rank.

2011 showcased so much talent and ministries that it was impossible to rank everyone in my top 5, but here are some honorable mentions. I look forward to whats ahead in 2012.

6. Swoope - Spring Fling

7. Pastor AD3 - No Pain No Love

8. Flame - Captured

9. Da'Truth - Alive

10. Ambassador - Stop the Funeral

~D.Will

Vic B. Top Artist In 2011!!

Vic B's Top 5

Christian Hip-Hop Artists In 2011!!

2011 was no doubt one of the most productive years in christian hip-hop. 2011 shined for many reasons,but two of the main reasons are: The rise in quality of production & The rise in quality lyrical content. We're no longer just saying "Jesus Jesus Jesus"over a hot beat; Christian hip-hop has finally reached a point of true ministry and I for one am thrilled!!

Here are a few Artists that were standouts in 2011!!!

1. Lecrae

From his album Overdose (a sequel to Rehab) being released early this year to his appearance on BET's cypher, to his features in the Iamsecond commercials; Lecrae is this year's top artist because of the impact He's made on the entire genre of christian hip hop.

2.PRo

PRo came out the gates on fire! His mix-tape PSA Vol 2. was crazy!Couple that with with first album with Reach Records: Dying to Live and the founding of his own label Reflection Music Group and PRo comes in at a strong #2.

3.Andy Mineo

Andy Mineo (Formerly C-lite) is by no means a newcomer, but this year people finally realized how dope of an artist He really is. His free album "Formerly Known" is was of the most well put together musical projects I've ever heard. Lyrics and production on point. His features on 116's Man Up Album,Flame's Captured,and PRo's PSA Vol. 2. are bananas and help land him at #3.

4.Pastor AD3

If you enjoy skillful anointed singing, then Pastor AD3's No Pain No Love is your cup of tea! Pastor AD3 vocal talents as well as his songwriting shined on this 2011 release.Quality vocal arrangements and musical production take the cake. AD3 proved this year that he was more than just a "Hook singer", but that he can hold his own as the main featured artist.

5.Canon

Canon was definitely a breath of fresh air to christian hip-hop this year.His rapid flow delivery coupled with his creativity on the mic made every track he was featured on go to the next level.From his work on Blow your High off Lecrae's Overdose to his own mix-tape Blind World,Canon has an energy about him that swallows an entire track.Its that energy that's landed him in the #5 spot.

It has been a long year and there were many other artists that didn't make this list, but still contributed quality projects to the genre. Here are a few honorable mentions:

Swoope-Spring Fling

This'l- Beautiful Monster

Flame- Captured

S.O.-So It Begins

Tedashii-Black Light

2012

-Vic B.