The Perfect Summer Playlist

Paul Martinez
3 Jul 2013
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The summer season is upon us and in the words of Will Smith’s classic “Summer Time” record, it is “time to sit back and unwind.” During South Florida’s summer, many people enjoy the beach, play sports and cook on the grill. Make sure that your summer soundtrack is on point as well with a few great songs that constitute “The Perfect Summer Playlist.” 1. Frank Sinatra – “That’s Life” Singing-sensation Frank Sinatra made his listeners feel his music. He is one of the most transparent musicians the industry has ever had the pleasure of listening to. Sinatra is a certified […]

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Fal$e Teacher$:

Paul Martinez
5 Jun 2013
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To say that Christian rapper Shai Linne has upset some people with new song “Fal$e Teacher$” from his album Lyrical Theology Part 1: Theology would be an understatement. The Lamp Mode Recording artist made some strong claims on his recent project Lyrical Theology Part 1: Theology that have caused intense debate within the faith based urban community. On one of his singles, “Fal$e Teacher$,” Linne accuses Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Paula White, Fred Price, Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Eddie Long, Juanita Bynum and Paul Crouch of teaching heresy. He calls each one out by […]

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10 New Albums Worth Checking Out

Paul Martinez
5 Apr 2013
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We know everyone’s always looking for great new music, so we’ve compiled a list of 10 albums that are worth the download this spring. Enjoy! 1. Francesca Battistelli: Hundred More Years (Deluxe Edition) – Christian Soul/Pop Francesca Battistelli has already left a mark on the music industry since stepping onto the scene in 2008. She has been nominated for a Grammy (Best Gospel Performance) and has won six Dove Awards as well. Battistelli has two #1 Billboard Christian albums and has sold over 700,000 records. Her latest project Hundred More Years (Deluxe Edition) recently came out and includes five new […]

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Authentik: South Florida’s Hip-Hop Collective

Paul Martinez
4 Mar 2013
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Christian Hip-Hop has come a long way from its 1985 debut retail single, “Bible Break” by Stephen Wiley. On February 10, 2013, artist Lecrae of Reach Records made history. He became the first Christian rapper to win a Grammy award in the Best Gospel Album category for his groundbreaking project Gravity. Other Christian hip-hop artists –such as Da T.R.U.T.H., Cross Movement, FLAME, T-Bone and GRITS – have been nominated for Grammy awards, but Lecrae is the first to actually take home one of the trophies. It was truly a milestone for the genre. The influence that gospel hip-hop has on […]

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Propaganda: An Indigenous Missionary

Paul Martinez
7 Feb 2013
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The body of Christ is an organism of diverse parts that all play a significant role in giving God the glory he deserves. All members of the body are used by the Father, but some fall under the radar due to being misunderstood or neglected. Historically, urban brothers and sisters in Christ have sometimes been underappreciated or not celebrated in Christendom, but things have slowly but surely been changing. One of the most influential cultures in our world is undeniably that of hip-hop. Today, hip-hop has a significant platform in the Christian community. Commercials, radio, TV and movies all cater […]

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