Today's Song - Barz by GS ft. Dre Murray

I love CHH and now and then I just find a song that's on repeat for days on end. "Barz" is such a song. Not only is GS so consistent in delivering killer lines, Dre Murray serves as an additional push that takes a sick beat into what should actually get radio time. 

As the song promises, here are some "barz":

(GS)

...I'm crazy I'm crazy but they didn't tell you I was born in the 80s?

This luxury living he made me brand new I roll like a Mercedes

They ask why that I wait? I'm back-spazzing like Tracy McGrady

Jesus He love me, He love me the way the way He treat me you would think we're related...

(Dre Murray)

Sucka put them fans down - who cares you makin it rain?

My God He made rain!

Yeah and it's for free. Do yourself a favor. Stream and download it free here. 

Best,

Felix

Today's Song - Heart of a Hustler by Tragic Hero (Prod by Dilemma x JoeLogic)

Tragic Hero kills this song produced by Dilemma x Joe Logic. Behind a chill/eerie street based beat, Tragic Hero lays out the story of a situation of a hustler fighting the streets, his culture, and the fight against drugs and addiction. I see the song being a metaphor for the intrinsic nature of mankind - relapsing to failures and faults. As always, his flow is on point and his signature voice makes him one of the most recognizable sounds in CHH today. Check some of the lyrics:

...A diamond for the earlobe

and heroine for heroes

He's keepin it a hundred

Why not bring him back to zero?...

This is only better for my story

I'm just counting every day a blessing in my inventory...

(Bridge)

Another day a wall I'm breaking through and falling in

Lost the sight of my own heart, learn it's all a game

You can stream and download the song for free right here.

Best,

Felix

Today's Song - Heart Beats by Young Joshua

Grace and Peace Records just released their second single off their album, Glimpses of Grace, entitled "Heart Beats" by Young Joshua. Along with the banger comes a fresh music video. Peep some of the lyrics from the song:

Yo it ain't nothing perfect here

He is my perfection, no glory here

I'm fighting thoughts and a wicked heart

Yo my flesh is attached

Tryna run laps, praying i don't relapse

If His Word is attached then I got nothing to worry for

In due time He'll save you, nothing to hurry for

All in His timing, this mountain we climbing, gets smaller, through substance of things hoped for

Without further adieu, Young Joshua:

Get this song and many more from a host of CHH artists here on iTunes. The album includes original tracks from Eshon Burgundy, Braille, Stephen the Levite, Sivion and more!

Best,

Felix

Today's Song - Take Me Back by Roy Tosh ft. Benjah

Roy Tosh is a newer face to CHH but he has a very talented first album available for free download right now that has been catching some steam steadily. The addition of Benjah on the hook of "Take Me Back" makes for a nice single with a really powerful message.
Here's some of the lyrics:

(Chorus)

Why do you love me?

I'm so unfaithful!

I never keep my word, no

You still take me back

Why do you love me?

Why do you want me?

Why do you show grace?

I fall down on my knees

(Verse)

...My God never changed

Even when I'm down, He is faithful to remain

When I'm feeling pain

Confident now in His love

So secure, crying out for more

Lord I'm letting go

I'm giving You control

You're calling me to grow!...

You can stream and download it here free.
Here's the rest of his album available for free download.

Best,
Felix

Today's Song - Now Or Neva by C.R.O.W.N. Movement

The C.R.O.W.N. Movement (Christ Rising Over Worldly Nature) is a rap group out of Australia and Canada...which doesn't mean this isn't of national importance. Their song "Now Or Neva" is a jam relating to the concept relating to not knowing when the return of Christ will be and iterating the importance of preparing for His coming (see Matthew 24:36-44).
Peep some of the lyrics:

(Chorus)

Nobody knows what tomorrow holds - it's now or never 

(I know if I procrastinate today 

tomorrow's not promised

so I might pass away)

It's now or ever

(I know if I procrastinate today 

tomorrow's not promised

so I might pass away)...

...The call goes out

it's now or never...

the blood of the lamb flowing like a river

the sacrifice of God the giver of all givers

given for all sinners, even the worst killers...

never wait for the weather to change

when the Son comes back it's too late

don't hesitate...

You can stream this and download it free right here.

Best,

Felix

Today's Song - Man Up Anthem by 116 Clique ft. Lecrae, KB, Trip Lee, Tedashii, PRo (aka Derek Minor), Andy Mineo, and Sho Baraka

In honor of it being 1/16, I thought a throwback Thursday was appropriate and who better to serve this day then the 116 Clique. For those of you not altogether familiar with Christian Hip Hop, 116 Clique (many might argue) was the revival of Christian Hip Hop - sure you had Cross Movement (see a throwback review of them here) and G.R.I.T.S. (throwback review here) and even older, from the Ambassador to TobyMac to John Reuben and more, but a group consisting of now some nationwide names entitled 116 Clique brought a new face to the genre. With the new face, came a higher, modern level of quality that rivaled mainstream rap and really reached out to the masses. The name originated from Romans 1:16, a verse now pretty well known among CHH fans, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..."Being unashamed meant it was a lifestyle and it was to be broadcasted loudly for everyone to hear.

"Man Up Anthem" is one of the most well known songs produced by the 116 Clique (Lecrae, KB, Trip Lee, Tedashii, PRo (aka Derek Minor), Andy Mineo, and Sho Baraka) and I've posted the video for you all to enjoy. While alas, a free download is not available, it's a classic and worth the purchase.

Here's one of the fire lines KB spits in this song:

Right after Adam

every atom 

in our anatomy

had to make adamant

after what Adonai is against 

Here's another fire one from Andy Mineo:

Being a man got nothing to do with age

You can be a boy till the day you lay in your grave

None of us behave

like the image of who we're made

cause we've fallen away

it's better known as depraved

Without further adieu, the "Man Up Anthem:"

Best,
Felix

Today's Song - U N I V E R S E by SPZRKT (prod. by Sango)

So, if Jekob made Redeeming Rap history yesterday as the first to have two songs featured off the same album, I guess SPZRKT continues that trend. His free album Lucid Dreams is one of the most inspired albums I have ever come across, free or not. I would venture to say that he's one of the most talented Hip Hop/R&B artists in CHH today with one of the best and distinct singing voices. You take his mission and his message with that and you have an iPod on repeat.

Dig in:

There is nothing like You x2

I am longing for Your presence

I long for Your presence

Your love x3

is everything 

You are x3

You're all I need

The simplicity mixed with the soothing beat by Sango makes for a time of peace.

Here's where you can stream the song (you can't download it there) but here's where you can stream and download this and the rest of his whole album free.

Want more Spazzy? Check out our review of his song "BC" here and him featured in Wildchild's "Change Gone Come" here.

Best,

Felix