Well if you haven't by now heard of B.Reith then your missing out. B.Reith has amazing talent and his new album is just that. This guy can both sing and rap and if you like those combinations than your going to like his new album. Join the party with B.Reith for his online cd release "live chat" as he celebrates the release of his upcoming album, "How The Story Ends" available on 11/1/11. "How The Story Ends" featuring guest appearances from Lecrae, PJ Morton, Dave Barnes, and Lisa Gungor. You can learn more at his website: http://www.breith.com Check out this mini documentary video.
Pastor Warren H. Stewart also known by his artist name BIGWO and his wife Chrystal, captivated the audience as well as the judges at the Misfit Phoenix Search Contest. They were the winners of the contest and
got to open up for the Misfit Tour that was held at Chandler Center For Arts Arena. Above is a picture of them backstage after they sang their hearts out and gave God the glory! The two are a talented couple and we look forward to hearing great things from them in the future. You can catch pastor Warren at Church Of the Remnant. His passion is for all people to understand their IDENTITY IN CHRIST and become Transformed by the Truth of God's Word by teaching lifestyle discipleship. He strongly believes in teaching BELIEVERS to rekindle home ministry prescribed in Deuteronomy chapter 6 and Acts chapter 2; causing the world to see that "IT'S NOT THE BUILDING THAT MAKES THE CHURCH, BUT THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THE CHURCH." Check out: "So Much Love" Video by BIGWO feat L.U.X
Lecrae sits down and tells it all in this I am second episode. What is I am second? I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.
Ok people today is the first day of Flavor Fest! If you know about this then you're probably already there and if you don't, then here is a little history on this Christ centered urban hip hop event with conferences and concerts with artists and speakers you don't want to miss. And if you did , its ok there is always next year.
The first Flavor Fest was launched in November of 2000. Our mission statement is "To train, network and resource emerging leaders to impact hip-hop culture for Christ." The conference targets pastors, youth pastors, church planters, youth and church leaders, and artists. Fla.vor Fest has become one of the largest, well known events in the Christian Hip-Hop Community. Over 10,000 people have been a part of the event over the years. Several TV stations, newspapers, websites and magazines have done exclusive reports about the Fest. The INSP (Inspiration) Network sent their Steelroots crew to capture live footage for their TV Shows. Jaq Thomas, who does marketing for Steelroots, was quoted by The Tampa Tribune saying, "Tommy is a true pioneer in every sense of the word. He has set a standard, pushed it out there, and now the world is paying attention. Last year the show's producers spent $35,000 to film Flavor Fest. We're willing to spend that kind of money because it is an awesome conference. A lot of people are being changed by this ministry."
Steelroots also partnered with Crossover to produce two double disc DVD sets (vol. 1 & 2) along with a compilation CD to accompany it. All three of these projects were nationally distributed and sold thousands of copies each. Urban D. also hosted the TV Show "Fla.vor Fest Hip-Hop Series" on INSP and I-Life that ran for several seasons.
Crossover Church's purpose statement is to reach the Tampa Bay community and to also provide training, resources and guidance for other ministries reaching out to those influenced by Hip-Hop culture. Flavor Fest is a major launching pad for fulfilling the second part of our ministry's purpose.
We continue to hear incredible reports from ministries who have attended the conference and implemented things they've learned at the Fest. The diversity of these places ranges from New York City to Kentucky to Indian Reservations to overseas. It's been exciting to watch the movement grow as several churches around the country have now been planted with a similar focus as Crossover. Each year the conference has grown in numbers, organization, sponsorship, and solid training.
I came up between the middle class & the hood, which is common for many urban people. I struggled with low self esteem, depression, and some serious family issues. I always believed in Yah(GOD) but my heart was filled with doubt. I was very disenfranchised with the judgemental, hypocritical, self righteous, & close minded attitudes I often perceived in churches & mainstream society. I always believed, but struggled with doubt.
I never had very many friends until I started hanging with gang members, small time drug dealers, & tennis shoe pimps. Although I was very shy, I realized that I could pull off being "cool" pretty well. I always liked to read & I was interested in writing. I was completely in love with Hip-Hop. It was the "hood" type of kids that encouraged me to rap when I was first playing with recording on tapes in the bathroom for acoustics. I admire the overcoming spirit of people who can make a lot from a little. I always wanted to rap about what was real & I felt the call to make a difference in an oppressive world. I teamed up with two other brothers who didn't shy from deeper subject matter, & BRUTHAZ GRIMM was formed. We started as a socially conscious/revolutionary group. I knew CREATOR had bigger plans. Eventually I made the transition into writing strictly Inspirational (but still revolutionary) lyrics. Miraculously the other two members of Bruthaz Grimm decided to accept salvation. We signed to the nationwide label GRAPETREE from 1998-2000, released 3 projects ,reached many in the streets, The label sunk, BRUTHAZ GRIMM disbanded, & now here I am today.(short version)
I always considered myself to be a Reality Rapper, if you got to put a title to it. There's nothing more real than The Most high, so that's what I rap about. When I write songs, I just try to write what needs to be said. I write to encourage people that are in despair to have hope. I don't worry about impressing stuffy church people, or the schizophrenic music industry. I want to speak truth into peoples lives who are suffocating in lies. I am a warrior, words are my weapon, fighting for peace.
I cover many topics dealing mostly with the emotional & spiritual issues in our real life struggles as children of light in a world shrouded in darkness. My main theme is a call to action to actually be the change that we want to see in this world today. We all have a miraculous divine purpose if we choose to accept it. In order to accomplish this we must first overcome our greatest adversary...the man or woman in the mirror. I believe that most of us live far beneath our calling & purpose in life. Fear is what suppresses most people.
You can download: Who is he by Brotha War - for free at our music page or go to www.bruthawar.com
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