Christian Rapper Sho Baraka has done it again

Christian Rapper Sho Baraka has done it again

His new project is another banger. Reach Records recording artist Sho Baraka has released his sophomore album "Lions and Liars" to rave reviews and chart-topping sales. When I first saw the project cover, I was like man this cover is blazin. I couldn’t wait to hear the tracks. As always, I was blessed.

Lion and Liars debuted at No.3 on the iTunes Hip Hop chart and No.14 overall, while reaching No.3 on the Billboard Gospel chart. This is his second LP. Sho Baraka is challenging believers to be "lions" in this culture and master their domain for the glory of God; negating the lies that popular culture bombards us with. The album features label mates Lecrae, Tedashii, and Trip Lee; also, JAMM, Erica Cumbo, and many others. With production from Dj Official, Cheese Williams, Alex Medina, and G-Rocc, "Lions and Liars" promises to be a sonically diverse journey.

At Gospel Elevations, we believe that everyone who exalts Jesus Christ in their rap ministry should be heard. You or someone you know may not be nationally known like Sho is, however people still need to hear how God is using his people. To hear other Christian rappers, visit Gospel Elevations.

On "Lions and Liars," Sho takes on faith, manhood, and selflessness, but not at the expense of good quality music. Tracks like "Me, Myself and I," "Liars Anthem," "Revolutionary Died," and "4ever is 2morrow" reflect a biblical worldview, yet still have crossover appeal. And "Lion's Anthem," "Famous," "Shut Us Down," and "I.T.W.N.O.I." are surefire Christian anthems that fans will be gushing over. Not to mention the album's first single, "We Can Be More ft J.R.," which introduces a new dimension to Christian music, even more so to Gospel Rap: a love song. The single offers a pure perspective on love and relationships, and challenges men to respect and uphold true love.

No topic is off limits on "Lions and Liars" as Sho weaves his own story into the album, offers his perspective on mainstream culture and even challenges the widely held Christian view that in order to truly impact society you need to be in full-time ministry. Sho inspires listeners to affect change wherever they are, whatever their vocation.

The Bible instructs us to be a light where ever we are. That’s a full time ministry. We have to be ready. You don’t know when the opportunity to share the Word of God will present itself. You don’t have to hold a title in the local church to minister. Oh yeah, we all have a title it’s called an Ambassador for Christ.

"Lions and Liars" is a testament to a redeemed, yet still culturally relevant artist, whose unique approach gives the album the ability to change the perceptions about hip-hop, revolutionizing the genre and its supporters. And while Sho’s style is untraditional, his biblical convictions are strong; there's no mistaking his motivation as he raps, "Now my only job is to make [Christ] famous."

Sho Barack is not member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day they will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://wwww.gospelelevations.net.

Spring Arbor Christian Rapper Wont Shut Up

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Spring Arbor University student and rapper will share songs from her CD at Friday show
Bill Chapin
Jackson Patriot

The album that Spring Arbor University senior Dominique Rhodes has been recording for the last year won't be finished until fall, but the rapper is ready to share what she has completed with her peers and the public.

Dominique doesn't believe in keeping her thoughts bottled up. She even has a song titled "You Can't Shut Me Up.""

Don't quiet yourself down for the sake of others. Be proud of what you believe in," said Rhodes, who performs as 'Nique LoveRhodes. "I'm not going to stifle ... how I feel when it comes to my faith."The ability to openly express her Christian faith was a major factor in the Detroit native's decision to attend the evangelical college.

At Gospel Elevations we believe that every Christian rapper should be heard. We offer free exposure to Christian rapperand gospel rappers. Nique is not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, however she does represent the Kingdom. Her music lifts up the name of Jesus.

Rhodes has been driving to a Royal Oak recording studio on weekends to work on "Against All Odds: The Epic," a vast, personal opus of inspirational hip hop.She performed 110 minutes worth of the album in the university's White Auditorium, backed by a live band. It marked the first time that Spring Arbor university has featured a concert by a hip-hop artist. That’s exciting! Look at God move on behalf of the saints. Rhodes saw a gospel rap group perform at a church event when she was 12 and has been writing poetry and rhymes ever since. She compared her delivery style to such rappers as Lupe Fiasco, favoring a deliberate, clear message over flashy, fast rhymes.

A self-described perfectionist, Rhodes will be graduating with a degree in urban ministry around the same time she expects to complete the album. Rather than overwhelm herself trying to organize a release concert at that time, she decided to present the bulk of the songs now.She has worked with three different producers on the album, including Dove Award-nominated producer Dion Burroughs a.k.a. D Free of Flint.

She described it as a concept album about overcoming adversity and fighting the status quo. For example, she said, the society she grew up in told her that "black kids from Detroit don't go to college." Her rhymes challenge that notion.

Many youth today feel that the church is not relevant to the things going on in their lives. The Christian rappers featured on Gospel Elevations minister from a place of which today’s youth can relate. Christ rap is a awesome medium that God is using to reach the masses who wont got to church.

It’s good that God is using Nique to help people hear the gospel through her music.Nique feel that this project has a really socially conscious message.The albums' 18 tracks are divided into three sections, starting with a hard, bass-heavy sound, transitioning to a middle act full of soul samples, and giving way to an uplifting finale full of synthesizers and syncopation.

Not all of the songs address her faith as directly as "You Can't Shut Me Up." Rhodes said she admires groups like U2, which writes spiritual songs that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of background.

At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.

To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.

A Christian Web Designer's Change of Heart.

Christian Hip Hop Artist Want to Make Money Too!

When I first designing web sites years ago, I thought it was all about making flashy, pretty web sites. I would get a job and I would spend hours trying to create the freshest looking web site. There is nothing wrong with a nice looking web site. Who wants to tell their friends or colleagues to look their ugly site?

You see, I had to learn that my job is not to make beautiful websites - my job is to make websites that make money for my clients. Like I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with a web site that is appealing, however they don't need to be award-winning, works of art. Unless your site is about imagery and things like that, then don’t make that the focus.

Now my focus with every, single website I build is for it to be a lead generating, sales making, conversion machine. During the past year or so I can honestly say I’ve spent enough hours to have a degree in Internet Marketing.

Here's a test for you... When someone comes to your site do you know how long he or she visits? Do you know what pages they visit the most? Yeah you can assume that they are going to your music page. How are people finding you on the Internet? If they never typed in your name would they ever find you? I bet there is a good chance that they will not. What do you have on your web site that makes visitor become repeat visitors?

I have an effective strategy that will help you and your business/ministry improve it’s number of viewers and increase your exposure. Even if you have a web site already, I can still help you move to the next level.

We have effective ways of making you show up on the first page of Google? Give Superior Interactive the opportunity to help you. We understand how to use web analystics to help your web site serve you better. You'll know when someone comes to your site how long he or she visits. That's important to know because it let you know if you are offering what people want. Your site should be "sticky". People should hang around and come back. We can help you know what pages are visited the most? You need to know where to focus your efforts. You’ll be able to discover how people are finding you on the Internet? We have strategies to help you get repeat visitors. Go to http://www.flint-webdesign.com and fill out our contact form so that we can set up a consultation with you.

Mention that you found out about Superior Interactive through Gospel Elevations and receive a discount. Don’t settle for only having a web site on the Internet. Do what is needed to increase your exposure. The Father takes pleasure in the prosperity of his people.

Flint-Web Design A Great Resource For New Gospel Rap Artist

Discover How Not To Spend All Your Money Getting For a Web Site:
Superior Interactive Has Low Prices

We live in a tough economic climate. In other words, money is tight. I just got my income taxes back and it was spent before I could blink. No I didn't waste on frivolus things. I'm responsible with my finances. I had to pay off some things. I surely wanted to buy some pleasure items. I want to please God. He wants us to be good stewards over our finances.

I wanted to be a blessing to the Gospel Rappers and Christian Rap genre. So I thought I would share this awesome web design resource. You can get nice work done at a low price.

Having a web site that promotes your ministry is crucial if you want to get more exposure. At Gospel Elevations we are all about promoting Gospel and Christian Rap. A great company to help you create a web site at a low price is Superior Interactive. You can find them at http://www.flint-webdesign.com. Superior Interactive is a Christian owned company. So if you want to sow into good Kingdom ground, then you should check them out.

This is what they have to offer.
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1 MP3 Player 3 songs
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Just go to the pricing page to see the other costs for their numerous services. The Web Starter Kit in most cases can have you up on the Internet in less 24 hours.

Superior Interactive is a Flint Michigan based, web branding and web design company specializing in custom web site design and Internet Marketing for individuals and small business. They provide strategic and creative design and development services for businesses and individuals seeking to launch, grow or reinvent themselves.

They’ve been in the web design business since 1997. They're building their reputation by providing large agency impact and sophistication, with a personal level of attention that can only be provided by a smaller agency. Superior Interactive considers themselves to be information architects. They build web solutions that are visually arresting, intuitive, sustainable and globally applicable. We strive to achieve one goal for our clients: To remain contemporarily relevant. All of their web sites are customed design. No templates.

Go check out Superior Interactive right away. You will be glad you did.

Praise Café Has Spiritual Meat

Christians love to be able to have a safe place outside of church where they can meet with like-minded believers and have a great time. For those living in Delaware, there is a place that will be perfect for you. I have a few Gospel Elevations visitors from that area. I don’t think that there are any rappers on the site from Delaware. However, if you know of any who would like to join the Gospel Elevations family send them to the site.

Global 2 Ministries, in partnership with the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of The Arts, has developed a venue in which the Christian community can congregate for entertainment. Frank W. Gibbs II has founded Praise Café, which is located at the theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Gibbs travels extensively around the world giving words of inspiration, encouragement and empowerment. He is passionate about ministry and understands ministry should be multifaceted, not one-dimensional.

Frank Gibbs really sees the importance of having a venue for the Christian community. He believes that fellowship should not be limited to the four walls of the church. Many of the unchurched don’t feel comfortable in a church setting. The Praise Café is a great place to introduce an unbeliever to the things of God.
Gibbs states that “true ministry is extending beyond the four walls of our churches and launching out into uncharted territories to advance the kingdom of God. “This is why we initiated Praise Café; it is merely an extension of ministry.”

The Praise Café features the best and brightest in local talent, with entertainment that ranges anywhere from gospel rap to Southern gospel. “We have something for everybody,” Gibbs said. Praise Café celebrates the food, culture and gospel music that encompass the real diversity that gospel has to offer.

Visit Gospel Elevations to find out what events, ministries, and venues are available for Christians. At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.

Christian Rapper JayMay Brings the Heat with Winter Classics

It’s been two years since the Christian rap community has heard from JayMay. Those who follow this gospel rapper, know that prior to this new release, his last project was a feature on the Holy Hip Hop Volume 5 and the praise worthy album release “We Live Praise”. JayMay is “switching lanes’ as he returns from a two year hiatus heating up the speakers with “The Winter Classics EP”.

JayMayis not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.

The Winter Classics is a six song recording that captivates energy and passion that demand the attention of listeners. With a variety of topics that include dealing with talkative people on “Switch Lanes” to maintaining values and morals on “Family Guy” the diversity compels you to stay engaged as the songs flow with consistency.

For you D-Maub supporters, then you wanna cop this project. JayMay gets assistance from One Route Entertainment’s lyricist D-Maub on “P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happen)”, along with Detroit’s on Snapp, they make this collaboration a multiplex treat for listening ears.

This EP will help reintroduce JayMay to the bulging Christian Rap community and give a preview to his upcoming 3rd studio album “For His Glory” currently scheduled for fall debut. JayMay’s background plays a vital role in the creation of his music. He was born and raised on Detroit’s Westside graduating from Henry Ford High School. He joined the Army in 1994 and has been stationed in five different locations including a deployment to Iraq.

Music is just a small portion of his life; he is still serving in U.S. Army currently stationed in Michigan as a recruiter, and he serves in his local church and the community. He aims to not only reach those around him with the Gospel but also teach them. JayMay is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and has earned certification in Biblical Studies.

He has shared the stage with some of music’s well known artist such as Canton Jones, tobyMac, Da T.R.U.T.H., Jeremy Camp, Lecrae, KJ-52, Tripp Lee, Tedashii, K-Drama, Kurtis Blow, BB-Jay, S.O.C.O.M., Da Clay and many more. He’s ministered and performed at numerous events across the globe from the United States, Italy, Germany and Iraq. For booking and more information visit www.jaymayonline.com The EP will be available at doubleswordrecords.com, jaymayonline.com, iTunes, Rhapsody and all other online locations.

At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.

Miami's Truth Cafe Give Gospel Rappers Exposure

Often, Minister Chris Everett had heard some of his young Christian friends lament over the fact that, aside from church, there was no place for them to fellowship or showcase their Christian talents.
``I prayed,'' he said, ``about how God's people can stay focused and not compromise their salvation, like going to secular nightclubs. Then, the idea came to me to start the Truth Cafe.''

Everett describes the Truth Cafe as a place ``. . . where only Christian music is being played and pauses every now and then for entertainers to sing, do poetry or gospel rap, then this is the place to be.''

The cafe opened Aug. 28, and every second and fourth Saturday of the month, Christians, young and old, are invited to the cafe at 16400 NW 15th Ave. in Miami Gardens, for live gospel entertainment, socializing, business networking, ``delicious food'' and fellowship, he said.

``So far, it's been going quite well. We've had some big names to come in such as the recording gospel group King and Willing, another gospel group.''

Admission into the Truth Café is $10 per person and doors open at 8 p.m. If you want to share your Christian talent, contact Everett at 786-262-3181.

At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.