Whenever we’ve had
the privilege to engage parents in a discussion on hip-hop at our
church or elsewhere, without fail, they ask about what to buy and
where. It’s been encouraging to see them buy whatever it is
we’ve had at any particular time be it, the Mad Prophets, The
Yuinon EP, or Corey Red and Precise. Many of these parents are fans
of hip-hop and for some, it’s not their cup of tea, (some of
their teens too) but they’re eager to support this movement.
So it is with those parents and teens in mind that we provide this
list of CDs, worth the cheese.
*Note, this is not a
chart, and the numbering is completely arbitrary. It will be updated
regularly. Some of the CDs are not necessarily new, but are still
worthy purchases for your growing collection of urban contemporary
gospel. For the record, we know yall already know about Kirk, Fred,
Donnie, CeCe and Yolanda, so you won’t see those artists (whom
we love too) listed here.
Sizzerp
The origins of our Parental Advisory section is from a “presentation”
we did during hip hop month in October of 2001. Maji explained to
the congregation what the “sizzerp” the rap group Three
6 Mafia were boasting about. On June 13, 2000, Three 6 Mafia released
a song called, “Sippin on some Syrup” or commonly known
a “Sizzerp” Without doing any research on what Sizzerp
was, radio put it in rotation. Not knowing that the song they were
promoting was a potential deadly drink! There are many ways to create
Syzrup. The most popular is Nyquil, crushed exstacy with liquor. The
response was incredible and confirmed what we suspected. Parents need
HELP in dealing with teens and preteens who listen to and are influenced
by hip-hop. Before you know it, the catchy songs and hooks (thanks
to a major assist by greedy and monolithic radio stations), are in
their subconscious and they’re walking around repeating phrases
that glamorize and promote spiritual apathy and self-destruction.
So, parents as best as we can, let us advise you. Email us help@theyuinon.com
with your questions, comments, challenges, testimonies, and prayer
requests relating to rearing a child immersed in and influenced
by hip-hop. We will do our best to promptly post a reply within
24 hours. You may remain anonymous. We have several Yuinon members,
with children who grew up with hip-hop as well as pastors with wisdom
from years of ministry and of course God’s word itself as
our authority and source for clarity, and correction.
The African proverb that states; it takes a village to raise a
child is in danger of becoming a cliché. The Yuinon recognizes
that for many parents, hip-hop is the new house in the village.
Our goal is to help you understand her, even as we clean her many
filthy rooms to help her become a godly member of the village.
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| Artist |
Name of Cd |
Comments Availability |
| Ramiyah |
Self-Titled |
4 sisters from Detroit! Reviewed
on this website for review, widely available |
| The Yuinon EP |
The Prequel |
Rugged beats, deep lyrics, available
only on this site |
| The Mad Prophets |
Reasons for Rhetoric |
Gotta support the home team!
CD is full of solid trax with diverse topics, cop it here or
on their site, madprophets.com |
| Out of Eden |
This Is Your Life |
4th solid album from cutting
edge trio, widely available |
| Cross Movement |
Holy Culture |
More hotness from the Philly
fellas, widely available, review on this site |
| Corey Red & Precise |
Resistance Iz Futile (EP) |
A preview of their much awaited
debut, the dynamic duo represent, available on this site |
| Lisa McClendon |
Soul Music |
2nd tasty platter from this
neo-soul song stylist, reviewed on this site, widely available |
| Stacie Orrico |
Self-titled |
She’s blowin’ up
2nd time around, widely available, Britney and Christina who? |
| Rocksoul |
RS Vol. 1 |
Somethin’ for everybody,
available at some Christian stores, also check www.rocksoulentertainment.com |
| Virtue |
Free |
Established female group back
again with a diverse CD, widely available |
| KJ52 |
It’s Pronounced five-two |
3rd effort from this MC is arguably
his best yet, widely available |
| R-Swift |
Elebation 81:02 |
Auspicious, rugged
debut from this Philly native (I-66 Entertainment) Cop it at
f4ts.com |
| Mark J |
City of Pain |
Solid effort from
a veteran, rolling with the Much Luvv Camp. Should be at the
Bus Shop |
| Profigal Son |
Beyond Appearance |
Quality beats and
rhymes on an impressive 1st disc, cop yours at the Bus Shop |
| Jack |
3-E-O (3rd Eye Observations) |
Detroit based MC delivers heavenly rhymes
with the streets in mind in his unique style |
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