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Rewind

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Flame is on fire. This cd was hot, nice beats, and good lyrics. One of the best cds I have ever heard. You will not be dissapionted. Each song has its own message. The song "WE NEED YOU" made me think for a while and I noticed how much we need our God in these times. Every where I go there is corruption ( In my house, on tv, on the streets, in school, ect. ) It made me appreciate God a whole lot more and notice that everyone, everywhere, and everyday we need our Lord Jesus Christ. Now that was just one song there is not enough paper in the world to tell you how each song is helping me and how it could help you. The song " WAR OF THE MINDS" made me think also. My sister has gone through deprresion and thoughts of suicide, and my pastors son died from suffering of a mental disease. I have also had wars in my mind. Flame says in one of his songs that he wants to know if his cds change people's lives. If he ever reads this I want him to know his cd has changed me, helped me, become better with my Lord, and helped me appreciate my Lord. BUY THIS IT WILL HELP YOU.

This album is probably the best to come out of St. Louis. His lyrics are well thought, clever, and up to par. He's not just giving the message of GOD, but he's presenting it in a way that some of the best secular acts couldn't rival. If you love Hip Hop, and you love the message of Christ, then this is a must have. You will not regret it.

In 2004 Flame released his first album, "Flame", and just a little over a year later he's already back with his sophomore album, "Rewind". I'm happy to report that "Rewind" nearly left me speechless after I heard it for the first time and exceeded my greatest expectations. (And I came in with very high expectations, seeing as this is a Cross Movement album)

As the name of this CD suggests, the major focus of the album is to "rewind" the way that we look at Christian doctrines and to go back to what the Bible says and to put away any false teachings that have crept into the belief system of many Christians today.
One of Flame's finest quality's is that he is unafraid to preach the truth and nothing but the truth, even if it means those who may cling to false doctrines are offended in the process.

In addition to reinforcing and promoting pure and biblical Christianity and preaching Jesus Christ, the album also does an excellent job of supplying the listener with beats so professional and bangin that if you weren't paying attention to the lyrics, you'd think you were listening to the BET Rap City countdown. But ahhh the lyrics.. lest we forget about the lyrics. Flame proves just what a talented lyricist he is on all of his tracks, but one in particular stands out, entitled "To My Heart" where Flame raps against his own heart and accuses it of all of the times it's deceived and misled him. Another talented rapper named shai linne plays the part of Flames heart and responds to Flame's accusations, in almost a battle type format. It's truly one of the cleverest and meaningful songs I've ever heard before, and it's in very good company along side scores of other songs that deserve 5 out of 5 stars as well. Some of my favorites include No Silence, Uh-Oh, We Need You, Context, Give us the Truth pt 2, Welcome, Sola Scriptura, and We Preach Christ. The songs that I didn't mention are very respectable as well and would earn at least 4 out of 5 stars in my book.

The bottom line is that this is among my all time favorite hiphop albums, either mainstream or Christian, and it should be on every single hiphop fan's list. Flame's first album, Flame is also highly recommended, but Rewind is even better in my opinion.

Other Christian hiphop albums that I would strongly recommend include:

The Ambassador - The Thesis
Phanatik - The Incredible Walk
Da Truth - The Faith
Da Truth - Moment of Truth

You'll notice that all of these albums are from the Cross Movement record label, and I assure you that I have no affiliation with Cross Movement, other than being an avid fan of their artists and their albums. It's simply the best music (beats AND lyrics) that has ever come in contact with my eardrums during the past 10+ years that I've been listening to hiphop.

I just got this album this week, but I haven't heard Flame's first album to compare the two. I like a variety of christian music, but always try to be concious of the message, lyrics, and theology of the songs, not just the sound of the music. Flame's ultimate concern in this album is that his listener learns to test everything in light of scripture. He speaks on matters such as heresy, taking scripture out of context, and gaurding your heart. He wants everyone to be able to read the bible for all it's worth so that true, effective life change can happen. He brings a true love for a study of scripture that goes beneath the surface to his music.

this album is so ill you have to cop it well as visit flame314.com to cop them lyrics too. Take your Bibles out people cause you'll need it.

1. Show Intro
This is the intro to the cd, Titus 2:11. Yeah Flame's back and an awesome intro to an awesome album. 10/10

2. No Silence ft.Lecrae
Aww man what can i say whoo hoo, dirty south meets mid-west in this number.They aint gon beat us into silence we gon represent CHRIST fo eternity. 10/10.

3. Uh-Oh
uh-oh the real truth is comming out.. be sure to cop the message at the end of the song. 10/10

4. So Sweet ft.Dawn Dia(Cho'zyn)
This song is so sweet,Flame explains bout the sweetness of JESUS CHRIST of how HE loves us no matter who we are. props for the hook too nice slojam. 10/10

5. Rewind
we goin old school here yayy.Mayn i didnt know that old school can sound so good.Flame teaches us bout them false preachers on tv on how they are misinterpreting the Holy Bible itself.(dope beat too) 10/10

6. Gotta Notice
In this song Flame explains to us to have more faith in GOD and explains about them media. 9/10

7. We Need You
dang man everybody needs CHRIST, you can do nothing without CHRIST, JESUS that's what Flame spits on this track. 10/10

8. Commercial
Funny commercial of the Titus 2:11 radio 10/10

9. Context
This is where Flame explains on how to read the Holy Bible and the resources you'll need for it. There is a part in the 1st and 3rd verse its very funny really. 9/10


10. War of the Minds ft. J.R.
One the best songs on the cd. Topped up by the vocals of J.R. on the hook this track is off the chart 1000000/10 ( i know ,i know but i have to rate it)


11. Give Us the Truth, Pt. 2
Yay pt.2 aint no slacker, I personnaly like this track its like my theme song i can compare with it the whole time its so cool. yay I love JESUS. 100000/10 (again)


12. Godhead ft.Pastor Joe.
Very clear song where Flame with Pastor Joe expains on the GOD head the triunity of GOD the Father , The SON and the HOLY SPIRIT. Pastor Joe teaches from Ephesian's in the end (if anybody wanna know). 10/10


13. Let's Go ft. J-Son & T.R.U.B.B.L.E.(Cho'zyn)
Nice crunk like song featuring two cool mc homies of Flame's crunk it up. 10/10



14. Racial Diversity ft.Ted Elinor
Man you black,white,asian,indian or whatever. It dont matter. All it matters that we GOD's children and GOD loves us all equally. 9/10


15. To My Heart ft.Shai Linne
The next best written and performmed track on Rewind. Shai Linne is Flame's heart and they explain on how the heart is the most deciteful among them all. Shai linne performs so well in this track so i have to give an off the chart rating 100000/10(i cant help it)


16. Break Bread
"believe it man all of us are leavin' man and ain't nobody else can save us but Jesus" 10/10

17. Welcome
we dont need no weed nor need to pop some cats where we are welcomed. This is a place where we follow the Bible , where we live by the word. JESUS CHRIST yea 10/10


18. Sola Scriptura
Its the Bible man B.I.B.L.E, awesome track man, you definately got to listen to this track its the main theme of this "Rewind" project .We all gotta live by the Scripture alone, a subject which is kept away for ages, i thank Flame for bringin it back to me. 100000/10 (awesome song man)

19. Cross Movement
This is how Flame got introduced to Cross Movement (Them who started it all) 10/10


20. Show Outro
Sadly but yes its the outro of the album with a message for all to ponder.

21. We Preach Christ.
its the best hook of them all
"We preach Christ in His fullness dawg in His fury and endless love/ Seek Him now and know Him as Savior seek Him later you'll know Him as Judge" so who'd you wanna meet the Savior or the Judge??? (best song in the album) 1000000/10

please get this album it will surely change your life, moreover than the beats its the message that edifies and please dont compare it with them secular stuff, they are lesser than dust to this Cd.

Secular artists are missing out! Flame outdid anything I've ever heard with his Freshmen release, and self-titled album. Now, Rewind, his Sophomore release just continues that course. True to His Word, and busting raps that would make Luda jealous, Flame rips up the turf with some of the best and original beats and lyrics, to date. Trust me when I say you're totally being deprived if you are cruising around without The Flame!

This time around, Flame's CD is set up like your listening to the radio. Whether you're up to soft beats like "So Sweet", bouncing with "No Silence" (with Flame and Lecrae), or downright truth beats and informing messages like "Context" this is the DON'T MISS CD of the year!

Every song has a message. Every listen will bring you truth. And "the Word of God will change your life" as Flame takes you on a radio tour for Veritas! Go Flame!!!

After listening to this the first time, from intro to end, I was at complete attention. Flame is right on. He's got a great sound and beautiful lyrics. Many people that hear this wonder who it is and where I got it because it sounds so great! The music is great and the lyrics are eternal. We like the "beats and hooks"!! ;) Flame gives and gives on this CD and it is apparent because every time I hear this CD, it is a soul-refreshing experience.
I would recommend this album to anyone who wants to hear something real, innovative, and right on!

I'm not new to listening to Christian Rap. However, its rare to hear those that are backing themselves up with scripture and actually showing where the scriptures are! I play this boi just about everyday... the lyrics are deep, the beats keep you into it!! I encourage anyone to go and get this one...

I know it's not good to compare albums but this one is the best gospel rap album I have heard since Ambassador's "Christology in Laymen's terms." Flame really come off with this one from beginning to end. Not only was the beats were good but how Flame ministers in this album is very well. God is definitely using this brother. I recommend that everyone buy this album, you will not be disappointed.

WOW! Flame you preached it this time. This album has lifted my spirits back. I was going through some of the same issues wanting to give up on my ministries and when I heard give us the truth pt. 2. Man it opened my eyes again. You came with God's word 4real on this album. Thank you Flame and CMR for doing God's will. I thank you Jesus, for your grace and mercy.