[watch.] Thi’sl on CBN: More Gun Laws Not the Answer

January 31, 2013 |

In the wake of the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary shooting last December in Newtown, Conn., the debate over gun control is perhaps more heated than ever.

Some blame assault weapons or violent content in video games for the violence in our culture.

But others, like Gangsta Rap turned Christian rap artist Travis Tyler, also known as Thi’sl, argue more gun restrictions are not the answer.

Tyler, who knows about gun violence firsthand, argues that stricter gun laws won’t stop criminals from getting guns.

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[news.] Playdough releases “Christopher Collabo” mixed by DJ Sean P

January 29, 2013 |

Playdough has always loved contributing verses to other artist’s projects. On “Christopher Collabo” he’s compiled over 40 verses from songs that have probably slipped past you and included others that you already know and love. From collaborations with bands, radio stations, DJs, mixtapes and songs that fans consider classics. All on one album mixed by DJ Sean P, this is for the Road Dogs.

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[review.] Giano – B-Sides and Remixes, Vol. 2

January 29, 2013 |

You may know Giano from his guest feature on shai linne’s album The Attributes of God. A seasoned rapper, B-Sides & Remixes, Vol. 2 is Giano’s fifth album. On this compilation, Giano covers a range of topics, from our assurance and promise in the next life, to love between him and his significant other. This range of subject matter will give the listener something new to take away with each repeated listen, but it causes the album to suffer from a lack of focus. However, Giano himself has described this project to Holyculture.net as a concept album, loosely exploring the allusions of the James Joyce classic, “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”. From what Wikipedia describes, this may help bring the album together thematically. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the pleasure of reading the novel, and can only describe what I take away from this release alone.

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[podcast.] DJ Eklectic – Madness Mixshow: 1/28/13

January 28, 2013 |

DJ Eklectic’s Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Tha Gim, Japhia Life, Canon, Shane Kidd and much more! [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/madnessmixshow/MadnessMixshow012813.mp3] Playlist: Good To Go – Canon – Blind World All We Know Is Winning – Thi’sl – Free From The Trap Thank U –…

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