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Holy Hip Hop: Taking Gospel to the Streets 2

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"Holy Hip Hop: Taking the Gospel to the Streets-Vol. 2" is the follow-up to the highly successful "Holy Hip Hop-Vol. 1". Produced by Christopher "Play" Martin (of Kid 'n Play fame) and C.J. Wickman, it tries hard to continue the success of its predecessor. The messages are still there-to give the Lord the ultimate praise, but there's some new acts carrying on the message to all of the Lord's people. The first track by The Preachaholicz, "Club Blazer", helps to get the disc off to a good start, while songs by 2Godio ("World Listen"), Karusso's "Why I Write", Rhymes Elect and LaTisha Spence's "Love Concept", F.I.R.E.'s thumping "Dis My Life" and 2Five's street anthem, "In Da Streetz", helps to round out the sound. Other highlights are Sean Slaughter with "Die Daily", The Spiritual Lyricist and M. "Sonny Smith"'s "No Greater Love", Indascreet's catchy "Miracles" and the bumping hidden "Bonus Track" by King Ray keeps the CD bumping, bumping! Prizm's radical "Watch Ya Back" helps to put the song into perspective about who's side we all should be on and Andre Williams returns with the familiar voice as the MC in between songs. In conclusion, all of the artists on this are new to the Christian hip-hop rap game. Without any of the artists from the first one, it makes this release alright to listen to. Don't just blow off this release because it still praises the Lord nevertheless and the artists gave their all with this. If you have the first one, then pick up this one too. This CD is worth it. Praise the Lord!

I had been looking for Why I Write by Karuso for a long time...when I found out that the song was on this album, I HAD TO HAVE IT. Wasn't sure how I would like the other songs...but...the WHOLE album is AMAZING!!! Definitely worth buying. :)

There are a few silly songs on here that I can't take seriously because of weird beats and silly lyrics but I can stand to listen to them. Number 9 is a really good song. Number 11 has to be my favorite song because of the beginning part. I recommend volumes 3 and 5 over this volume, but this volume is worth purchasing.

The 2nd in the series and it's even better than the first. This cd has 5 tracks that make my mp3 player list.

2. No Greater Love - The Spiritual Lyricist
4. World Listen - 2Godio (Sounds like Da Minister makes a guest appearance on this track)
5. Why I Write - Karusso (Great lyrics!)
6. In Da Streetz - 2Five
8. Love Concept - Rhymes Elect (Wisdom in the lyrics)

This is not to say that the other songs are not good, these are the songs I want to hear again and again. The ratings are based on my tastes (old school r&b and rap /jazz / smooth groove / house) and the quality of their lyrics.

My over all rating is 9 out of 10.

I like the variety of rappers on this CD. Most songs have great lyrics.