What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words "rap music?" The glory of God, the Reformation, the doctrine of Justification, propitiation, sanctification, the sovereignty of God? Probably not!! But if you listen to this new generation of Christian rappers those themes just might resonate in your head!
Even though Christian rap had in years past been a breeding-ground for horrible beats, cheesy rhymes, and even worse theology, there is a great movement of Christian rappers in the urban community who are ruthlessly committed to good, sound theology and doctrine such as justification by faith, biblically inerrancy and sufficiency, the sovereignty of God, and even regenerate church membership and restorative church discipline. The days of lyrics such as "poppin' caps into demons" has given way to song titles such "Justified" and "Lyrical Theology" These guy are pastors and theologians before they are rappers.
Here are a few you should check out:
1. Timothy Brindle. This guy is too good to be true. He basically rhymes systematic theology. He's a white dude that was gaining alot of popularity in the underground free-style rapping world. He was saved in 2001, and by the time 2004 came around, this guy was a theological powerhouse. Rock solid. And not only did He know his theology, but he was able to put it to a beat.
2. Shai linne - His best known album is "The Solus Christus Project" and he's got a new one coming out called "The Atonement."
3. Curtis Allen (aka "Voice") This guy is a pastoral intern at Covenant Life Church in Washington D.C. (where C.J. Mahaney and Joshua Harris serve) He grew up in the hip-hop community, and was radically saved when during a rough season of his life a Christian friend stuck by his side and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with him. This guy went from being a criminal, drug dealer, convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. And I just realized that one day when I visited Covenant Life Church, Curtis Allen actually performed some of his songs. This guy is hoping to plant his own church one day.
Read more about Voice: http://theologica.blogspot.com/2006/06/i-hear-voice.html
Listen to some of his stuff at: www.ihearvoice.com
I praise God for anyone who seeks to spread good theology for the glory of God.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Man, Christian rap has come a long way. This has better theology than your average song on Christian radio. I grew up with the "capping demons" stuff, so yeah, this has come a long way. May their tribe increase.
Post a Comment