I am not an avid fan of hip-hop music nor am I an avid listener. However, there seems to be a genuine move of God among those who are and it is becoming increasingly evident in their music. One performer in particular has caught my attention and my appreciation, Lecrae. His album, Rehab, is essentially theology put to music, or more accurately, theology in hip-hop. In fact, you will encounter more theology listening to Lecrae than you will by listening to the average contemporary Christian artist. Lecrae has not only put theology into a music genre, he has put “sound” theology in his lyrical gifting. When you listen to “Rehab” you come face to face with two massive theological, biblical truths, depravity and grace!
It is exciting to see the Gospel infiltrating the hip-hop subculture. It is exciting to hear powerful truths voiced with conviction, clarity, and talent. This is not just hip-hop glazed over with a little bit of Christianese! This is hip-hop at its best with a clear, biblical, gospel concentration of lyrics.
Also, I have to admit, when I have caught up listening to sermons during my workout, it is also fun and encouraging to hear Lecrae speak of Gospel issues in rhyme!
Check it out! You might find yourself singing, or rapping, along!
I usually never do such a thing as recommend a music band. Mainly because I hardly ever listen to music and stay pretty much out of the loop when it comes to the industry. However, about a month ago, through a series of unpredictable...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
