Sho Baraka taking 'Talented 10th' to Brazil

Sho Baraka recently announced that he is gearing up to release ‘Talented Xth’ (Talented 10th) on January 1st, 2013. The album cover and track listing has already been revealed. It has an interesting roster of features that includes L.I.B.E.R.T.Y, Duce Banner, JR, Ali, Chantae Cann, Suzy Rock, Christon Gray, Lee Green, Theory Hazit, Diamone, and Tedashii. Also, notable producers are not a lacking component of the project. You can expect to hear sonic creativity through instrumentals created by Blue, Swoope, Ali, theBeatBreaker, JR, and Sho Baraka, who will offer his musical touch. Another aspect that makes ‘Talented 10th’ an intriguing upcoming release is the manner in which each record was labeled. The track listing described each song as a chapter instead of a track. Many are curious about how that will affect the experience people will have with ‘Talented 10’.

                                                         

For those unfamiliar with the Canadian born emcee, Sho has accomplished a lot in his career. He has gone on national tours with the 116 clique and has two retail albums under his belt called ‘Turn My Life Up’ and ‘Lions and Liars’, both were released under the popular Christian rap record label “Reach Records”.  He is also one half of Hello Revolution (Jamm and Sho Baraka) and a member of The High Society Collective (Sho Baraka, Swoope, JR, and Suzy Rock). He has been nominated for a Stellar Award and charted well on Billboard and iTunes Charts. Clearly, Sho Baraka has a following that is anticipating quality material on his first independent release (‘Talented 10th’). 

When a National artist drops an album there is usually a tour that compliments the record. Sho continues to tour and expand his brand so all signs indicate that he won’t slow down when he releases ‘Talented 10th’ in January.  No official tour has been announced but we do know that Sho will be sharing his new work in Floripa, Brazil for the O MOIO Summer Festival January 25th-26th. He is the headliner and it will be the first time he has ever performed there.  Also, he will be ministering alongside other Hip-Hop artists. O MOIO productions are responsible for bringing him to Brazil. Sho continues to spread his music to different areas of the world.

Bizzle shoots 2 videos in 2 days

Bizzle is known for his work ethic. He has dropped multiple mix tapes and has two charting topping retail albums (‘Best of Both Worlds: The Album’ with Willie “P-Dub” Moore Jr. and ‘Tough Love & Parables’) under his belt. Recently Rapzilla.com revealed that Bizzle was filming a video with No Malice of Clipse for a track entitled “Soldier”. Bizzle is not slowing down.

The rising emcee recently announced that he was filming two more videos and that the process will be done in two days. Filming of the videos commenced on November 23rd and concluded on November 24th. Eshon Burgundy of Good Look Media was behind the camera so we assume that he was directing the productions as well. One of the scenes was at GS’s album release party and other artists like Dillon Chase, B-Les, and Willie “P-Dub” Moore Jr. were in the building supporting Bizzle.

One of the videos will be for “You Know”, a single that is produced by Boi-1da. We’re not sure what the single for the other video is called but we do know that Bizzle is working on his sophomore retail album so both songs might be on that. Here are some behind the scene pictures.

Photo Credits:(Bizzle and Eshon Burgundy)

Lamp Mode Records & CTF Records announce GB4G Tour

CTF Records and Lamp Mode Records join forces for GB4G, a tour that will help Christians process the reality that being a believer comes with many trials and tribulations. Persevering for Christ in a sinful world that brings struggles will be a message that is conveyed.  GB4G is an acronym that stands for “Groans before Glory”. The theme of the tour is based on Romans 8:23, which says, “Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.” The tour is adapted from Authentik’s debut album entitled “Groans Before Glory” which comes out 12.12.12. They plan to invade the state of Florida for multiple concerts in order to lead up to the release. A roster of impressive artist will be rocking the mic. The “Groans before Glory Tour” will include Sho Baraka, Json,Good Boys H.V, Phil Porto, Authentik, Benjah, HGA, Rey Cruz and Hazakim. Check out www.ctfrecords.org for more information.

Dec 7th – Miami, FL – Fountain Life Church - Sho Baraka, Authentik, Json, Rey Cruz and Benjah

Dec 8th – Tampa, FL – Crossover Church - Json, Authentik, Benjah, HGA, and Phil Porto

Dec 9th – Port Saint Lucie, FL – Faith World Church - Json, Authentik, Benjah, Good Boys and H.V.

Dec 22nd – Orlando, FL - Orlando Central Church - Sho Baraka, Authentik, Benjah and Hazakim

J.Johnson "HonorValorPride"

Here is a dope video filmed by Eshon Burgandy (@eshonburgundy1). J.Johnson's (@j_johnsonmusic) "No Excuses Vol.2" drops tomorrow. 

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Phanatik announces new book "City of Allegory 2"

Brady Goodwin aka Phanatik co-founded the rap group Cross Movement and was nominated for two Grammy Awards as a member of the collective. The pioneering emcee has released three solo albums, ‘The Incredible Walk’, ‘Crime & Consequences’, and ‘Party Over Here’. Clearly, the Philly native has accomplished a lot in his career that spans more than a decade.

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Rhema Soul drops video for "Need An Answer"

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MC Jin makes an appearance in movie 'The Man with the Iron Fist'

MC Jin has had an exciting year. He performed at two of Christian Hip-Hop’s biggest conferences Legacy Conference in Chicago, and Flavor Fest in Tampa. He rocked the mic in the BET 106 and Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Fame Cypher, released a free project entitled ‘Crazy Love Ridiculous Faith’, and collaborated with the likes of Da T.R.U.T.H, The Ambassador, R-Swift, Swoope and Bizzle. 

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G-Styles in studio with Andy Mineo and Trip Lee

Many are aware of Lecrae’s recent success in the music industry, but before Lecrae's “Rehab”, “Church Clothes” and “Gravity” projects there was a ground breaking album entitled “Rebel” that he released. Some will say that Lecrae's sophomore album 'After the Music Stops' sparked his industry momentum and to a degree it did but 'Rebel' helped thrust Lecrae into the mainstream arena in a recording breaking fashion. When 'Rebel' came out it immediately appeared on the iTunes’s Hip-Hop Charts at the number three position, right behind T.I’s 'Paper Trial'. It also charted Number 8 on Billboard’s top Rap Album category.

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5 projects to get excited about

Social Club (F.E.R.N and Marty Mar) are a Hip-Hop collective from South Florida that are a part of the Good City Music Crew. In 2011 and 2012 they released a slew of mixtapes. @socialxclub will bring you their first official album 'Misfits' on November 27th. It will feature production from heavyweights like Rey King, D-Flow, Anthony Rose, Gawvi, HotHandz, Tee-Wyla and Wit.

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