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Music
This is America: A Video Review (PTM 204)
It’s time to Pass the Remote! Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about Donald Glover’s provocative viral music video, “This is America”. The conversation gets…interesting. Listen in as we discuss:…
Artist Spotlight: Swoope Talks “Sonshine,” Depression, and Hip-Hop
“How did you get here? What made you keep going?”…
Four Reasons Why The Black Panther Album is Dope
The recruitment of African artists is one of the aspects that makes this album remarkable.…
Greenleaf and Gospel Music
At its best, gospel music is a soundtrack of hope despite life’s trials and tribulations.…
Same Rebel, New Level: Lecrae’s Departure from Evangelicalism
Lecrae Devaugh Moore is not a stranger to the evangelical Christian world. In September 2008 he released an album entitled “Rebel.” It became the soundtrack to the lives of many evangelical Christians…
Pass The Mic: Hamilton
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Tyler and Beau discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking Broadway Musical: Hamilton, its cultural impact, hip-hop roots, and the controversial nature of this h…
Lecrae Freestyles Good News for Black Lives
Anyone who has been following Lecrae on Twitter since the Ferguson riots, will notice that he has increasingly spotlighted racial injustice, particularly, in regards to the police shootings of African…
Hype, Hope, and Hip Hop
“Chance the Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Is a Gospel Rap Masterpiece” reads the headline for a recent article from Rolling Stone Magazine. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, Rolling Stone is sprinkling com…
Pass The Mic: Sho Baraka
Jemar and Tyler are joined by Sho Baraka to discuss both his music and his ministry. Subscribe – iTunes – Satchel – RSS Social – @_PassTheMic – Facebook…
Let Them Stir Up Christ’s Affection in Us
My mind went again to an event that set off a firestorm on social media not too long ago. Even the White House tweeted about Kendrick Lamar’s passionate Grammy performance in mid-February. The unapolo…
His Name Is David Banner: Godbox Lecture Series
Tevin Brown shares his thoughts on rapper David Banner’s lecture series titled the Godbox. The lectures aimed to promote his album and Banner’s new wave of black consciousness or “aw…
Pass The Mic: Trip Lee
Jemar was able to meet up with recording artist Trip Lee at this year’s TGC 2015. Together they discuss his ministry, as well as his recent single: Coulda Been Me Podcast: Play in new window | Downloa…
Centered By Doxa
In this article, contributor Cyril Chavis offers a music review of the debut album from Epiphany Fellowship’s worship team, Doxa.…
Lyrical Exposition: “Abny” by W.L.A.K.
As Christians, we are already “raised with Christ” (Col. 3:1), but we have not yet received our new bodies that will be given at the final resurrection (1 Cor. 15:35-54). We are already citizens of he…
Lyrical Exposition: “Bitter” by Andy Mineo, PT 3
Last week we considered four principles for battling bitterness. Let’s continue reflecting on the Biblical principles evident in this track by Andy Mineo. 5. HAVE THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE Mineo cha…
Lyrical Exposition: “Bitter” by Andy Mineo, Pt 2
How Can We Fight Bitterness? Last week we defined bitterness and outlined what the Bible says about it. Moving forward, we look at how we can fight bitterness. Having a bitter attitude does not brin…
The Maturation of Hip-Hop
“30′s the new 20, I’m so hot still.” – Jay Z (30-Something) As Jigga declared that age and maturity were to be embraced by hip hop and it’s listeners, many people followed suit. No longer is an …
An Interview with Kevin Burgess aka KB
Jemar & Phillip sit down with recording artist Kevin Burgess AKA KB to discuss his ministry, Reach Records and his latest EP “100”.…
Lyrical Exposition: “Bitter” by Andy Mineo, Pt 1
Notable Lyrics: “So don’t just scoop the dust, remove the rug, if I’ve got unforgiveness in my heart, then there really ain’t no room for love” “I’ve been so forgiven, that if I hold…