HHFTS 2004

01.25.08 --

ATTN: Board Users

We are aware of a problematic virus on the board. It will not install by itself. DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING, PLUGINS....NOTHING, FROM THE MESSAGE BOARD, IF PROMPTED. For you IE users, a bar will come up telling you that the board is trying to install a program. DON'T DO IT. We're not trying to get you to install anything. There's good news though, we're currently investigated what happened, how it happened, in hopes to keep it from happening again, and I have not been able to duplicate the same issues (or any issues at all) in Firefox or an up-to-date Internet Explorer. Run all updates (even in firefox, just to be safe. Even the ones that are optional. What happens is whatever is connecting to the board and trying to infect your computer (if you get the message) is finding some sort of flaw in IE and coming at you through that. Updating IE should patch that flaw. If you have ANY questions, please email me. I will get back at you as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience. -Justin Kirby Email: JustinKirby1@gmail.com

01.20.08 --

We've got people

Welcome back folks. Hope you've had a good start to your new year. Check out these updates, we got some good stuff.

To start, we got a message from Theory Hazit.

what's good, fam!!!

i wanted to put this bug in your ear! hazit news!!! i have been workin' on lyrics. i have a project done... it's called Lord Fire. completely produced by Vintage (he did the "I Just Wanna Go Home" jam) and will be mixed and mastered at the end of this month. this will be an indie release. (the hip hop is music record releases in mid 2009). the first Lord Fire single is set to release in May... on vinyl. we will leak it out before that... as soon as i narrow down the singles. June 23, 2008 is the set date for the album to release. the guest list include Scribbling Idiots, Braille, Ohmega Watts and more. hit me up anytime...when you have time, for more info.

http://www.myspace.com/theoryhazit

Urban Missionaries will be releasing Volume 2 of their mixtape series in the near future. The best part is IT'S FREE! For those of you that don't really know about Urban Missionaries, let me give you a little insight into what exactly they do. Here's their mission statement:

In a world plagued by moral relativism, subjective truth, and an anti-God mentality, Hip Hop has become the syringe by which these secular beliefs are injected into our society. The Urban Missionaries are a team of evangelists who know Christ as their Lord and Savior and offer His gift of salvation to the world through Hip Hop. Our mission is to effectively spread the gospel to the streets of our communities, its surrounding areas, and then the world by using a redeemed form of Hip Hop. We, as well as the artists associated with us, take pride in our faith and it's uncompromising role in pure, authentic music. As Griffin says, "The church stakes are high so we takin' it to the streets." Urban Missionaries is doing just that.

The U.M. team gives positive music to people that wouldn't otherwise hear it. The songs are offered online free for download. You are then free to distribute them, to your family and friends and what-not. The Urban Missionaries website has received hits the world over, including major hits from Germany and Japan. So, it's, by no means, a local thing. Urban Missionaries is a non-for-profit group that is simply in it to win it, to spread the Word of God through a positive Hip Hop medium.

The website will be up soon, but you can hit up their MySpace page and rock some hits right now. When the site officially launches, Vol. 1 and 2 will be up. So you will be able to download 50+ tracks of Urban Missionaries goodness that includes k-Drama, L.A. Symphony, Sev Statik, Viktory, Tunnel Rats, J.Clazzified...my goodness, the list goes on and on.

UrbanMissionaries.com

Myspace.com/UrbanMissionariesMixtape

That's it for us here at the HHFTS camp. PEACE OUT!

01.01.08 --

Happy New Year!

Well, we had a few problems with the site in the past couple of weeks, but everything should be taken care of now. I'm going to post the latest news first, and then repost the older news that, due to a database glitch, got deleted last week.

Let's get it crackin!

A late Christmas gift of sorts from theBREAX and the good people at Eye Am Productions.

The Eye Am Gangster. They remixed the entire Jay-Z American Gangster album, took out all the curses and wack collabs, added some new hooks, new verses and delivered first to you.

IROCC’S 1ST FEATURE FILM w/ FHammond Family Entertainment

December 21, 2007: "Christmas...Who Needs It" DVD release!!!
"Fred Hammond continues to use his iconic status in creating inspirational entertainment that shows the genius we have fallen in love with over, and over again." - Kirk Franklin

Today marks the highly anticipated release of the hilarious new dramedy "Christmas...Who Needs It" -based on Fred Hammond's hit stage play. This smash hit is sure to keep you laughing all year round. This family story touches your every emotion with side splitting humor and touching moments sure to warm the hearts of people from all walks of life. "In 1998, I saw the letters F - I - L - M very cleary in my mind. I knew that God was telling me I would be going in the direction of film one day. I'm excited about today's DVD release because I've been waiting over 10 years to birth quality entertainment that deals with family, faith, love & forgiveness. So it's a different avenue for us, but people will still see God, they'll just see Him in a different way. The film's Producer Martin Jones shares in the excitement, "When Fred shared his vision with me, that 'the gospel must be seen,' I was immediately on board with working with his team to help take gospel to the next level in entertainment. I think Fred's desire to maximize the appeal of gospel entertainment using movies that meet people at their place of need is long overdue." Today, the Fred Hammond Family Entertainment Corp. motto comes to life "The Gospel Must Be Seen!"

This first film offering from FHFE cleverly captures the true essence of Christmas. The story is brought to life by a stellar cast of both veteran and fresh talent lead by Fred Hammond in the lead role of James Jonathan Zaxby and includes a renowned stage and film actors David Whitfield a three time NAACP image award winner and Anne McCrary- a Bobby Jones Gospel staple, plus three time stellar award-winner IROCC Williams. This lively cast of characters will also transform this feature-film into a fantastic new theatrical production!

ADD THIS TO FAMILY DVD COLLECTION TODAY – A HOLIDAY MOVIE THAT WILL BRING JOY ALL YEAR ROUND . Click to buy NOW!!!!

http://goavmod.com/fredhammondstore/index.php?&vmcchk=1

Happy Holidays everybody!!!

This is Braille Brizzy with the last newsletter update of the year. I’ve been so excited and so busy lately. My friends and I flew out to North Carolina to perform on MixxMasters Lounge for www.steelroots.com TV. I hosted a listening party at my house and played songs from my new album for about 15 people. Ohmega Watts, Sojourn, DJ Idull and everyone in attendance agreed that this new album is my best work so far. It feels great to finally be sharing songs with people. “The IV Edition” (my forth solo album) will be dropping in April of 2008. We already got a good buzz started. This week I’m a featured artist at myspace. Check out my new page design and also listen to the second song leaked from the album “Counter Attack” produced by OhNo – featuring Theory Hazit and DJ Idull. www.myspace.com/braillebrizzy

In other news – my record label Hiphop IS Music is still going strong. Our newest releases from Othello and Poems are both getting a great response. I just got a small box of Poems vinyl singles imported from Japan with full color artwork featuring 3 tracks from the “Blooming Sounds” album. (Be Free, Blooming Sounds, Way Back When – instrumentals included). If your interested in a copy, just email me directly because the supply is so limited.

As the year closes – I just wanted to share a little bit of personal reflection. This whole year has been a rollercoaster for me. Nov. 12th 2006 my daughter was born and having her around has been such an incredible experience. Last Christmas James Brown passed away and as many of you know I was touring with him during 2006 before that happened. I started working on this new album right in the thick of those two moments. The recording process was moving very slow because life as a new father was keeping me very busy. Plus, it’s always a process of learning how to adjust your schedule when entering new seasons in life. Starting on 2007 things were great for my record label. The Surreal album “Future Classic” hit #1 on the CMJ charts and the Theory Hazit album “Extra Credit” created a major buzz all over the whole world. Then in July of this year my father passed away unexpectedly. That situation caused me to step away from my busy schedule and try to start focusing on completing my album. My father always encouraged me to keep working hard at my music – in his honor I wanted to finish the best album I could possibly make. Now here I am, at the end of the year with more releases coming out on the label and my album is finally sounding the way I always hoped it would. I dedicate this record to my father, my daughter, to the memory of all those who passed away over the last year and to all those who are going to take time to listen. I’ve also learned that no matter how busy I get… I need to always make time to help other people out. That’s a big problem this day and age. Everyone is so busy that we never stop and take a moment to help others out. We got friends and family that need us. Maybe they just need someone to talk to, someone to buy them lunch, someone to pray with them. Or maybe we need to look past our own circle of people and look at what’s going on around the world. There are people without clean water, people without proper medical care and so much going on. There are many needs right in front of our face, and no matter how busy we get – we should always set aside time to help others. That’s what the “IV” is all about. Bringing solutions/medicine strait into the veins of our society. Being a healing agent to the social illnesses that we are surrounded by. Just as God has had great mercy over my life and has healed me of my internal illness – I want to reflect that same love unto other people.

I’m about to say PEACE but before I go, I also wanted to shout out Jedidiah Clothing. They hooked me and my wife up with a nice box of FRESH gear for the holidays. We’ve been looking fly around the house lately, haha. And you know the baby girl is always looking cute as can be. Check out Jedidiah at www.jedidiahusa.com

IF your in Portland, check out my show this Saturday (dec. 22nd) at the Doug Fir Lounge. It’s going to be crazy. Email me if you’d like to pick up advance tickets Friday night cause I’ll be running around the city doing promotions and ticket sales. FOR EVERYONE else – I start touring to promote my new album in February of 2008. If you’d like me to come perform in your city, let me know and I’ll get shows booked with the quickness. Please keep my family and I in prayer as we get ready for 2008. I know it’s going to be an exciting year, but no matter what type of stuff is going on with music – I know I need to keep God and my family FIRST. Honestly.. .I couldn’t do what I do without them, so I never want to forsake them for the benefit of this music.

MUCH LOVE ya’ll. Peace and GOD bless

Thank you, from Braille and the Hiphop Is Music team.
www.braillehiphop.com | www.hiphopismusic.com

GUNZ DOWN MOVEMENT 2008

Frontlynaz will be starting a GUNZ DOWN movement starting in 2008. We need your help in supporting the message of anti-gun violence!

Radio plays a critical role in helping in the fight against violence in the streets. However, they need the right tracks to play.

Frontlynaz Inc., the GAMEOVER boys, have just released a new song that is speaking out against violence on the street through a BLAZING new track called "Gunz Down". Go to MYSPACE to listen. Tell your friends, fam, and local radio stations! Listen here:

www.myspace.com/frontlynaz

Support the music of the Frontlynaz by requesting Gunz Down on your local hip hop stations. Start with POWER 99 in Philly!Click the link and start requesting Gunz Down by the FRONTLYNAZ.

http://www.power99.com/pages/requests.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FLAME proclaims OUR WORLD REDEEMED

The OUR WORLD Series continues; the fourth album from FLAME will release

ATLANTA, December 4, 2007 -- The Cross Movement Records artist who blazed the Gospel Rap scene in 2004 with his self titled debut album, FLAME, joins with key hit-making Producers to birth his highly anticipated fourth album and sequel to Our World Fallen. Shedding light on the Genesis 3 story concerning the fall of man and how it relates and affects our society today in Our World Fallen, the Christian Rap artist will unveil the counterpart of the series, aptly titled Our World Redeemed.

The avidly awaited Holy Hip Hop album will serve as an instrument of hope, victory and deliverance when it hits shelves and online March 4 2008. Featuring 16 tracks of continuous hits, conceptual segues, appearances from newcomers and vets, Our World Redeemed arrives at a time where generations are plagued with doubt, fear and confusion. Even in the midst, the compelling goal of Our World Redeemed is to reinforce the dire need to accept Jesus Christ as the way, the truth and the life.

Known for his thought provoking verses, truly inspired in every sense by scripture, just as much as he is for his heavy Midwestern flair, the Christian lyricist and 2008 Holy Hip Hop Honoree also known as Marcus T Williams-Gray, is currently a Biblical Counseling student at Boyce College in Louisville. Born and raised in the inner city of St Louis, FLAME has ministered for more than 10 years in music and speaking engagements through various platforms. After releasing his debut album, he followed suit with Rewind, which earned him a Dove Award nod for the anthem ‘Gotta Notice.’ Gaining National radio and satellite airplay with tracks such as ‘Myspace,’ ‘Shinin’ and ‘Heart Stops’ from Our World Fallen, his gritty music video, ‘Goodness to Repentance’ is also in rotation on BET, BETGospel, Gospel Music Channel and many other music video outlets.

As March 4th nears, more information on FLAME and his new release, Our World Redeemed, will distribute through www.flame314.com, www.myspace.com/flame314 and www.crossmovementrecords.com.

Contact:
All Star Communications : allstarcommunications@gmail.com : 513.602.4284

Alright! That's it! I will see you guys next weekend. Be safe. If you've been blessed, be a blessing.

Your Weekend Warrior,
Justin (email: kb2001@gmail.com - AIM: JustinKirby1)

12.07.07 --

We're back!

Sorry for the delay folks, things have been crazy around the HHFTS camp. But, things are looking up for the new year and we're going to try and shoot you updates EVERY WEEKEND. So, keep it locked right here. Let's get started!

Stellar Award winner, 2008 Holy Hip-Hop Award honoree and Cross Movement Records recording artist Da' T.R.U.T.H. has received a Gospel Music Channel Video Award (GMCVA) nomination in the hip-hop category for his video "Who Am I?" (featuring Tye Tribbett)--the first radio and video single from his latest album Open Book. In addition to Tribbett's guest vocal performance, Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s high energy video also features a cameo by GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin.

The GMCVAs will honor the top videos in six genre categories: Rock, Country, Soul, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Latino, as well as the overall "Top Video of the Year." Voting for the GMCVAs ended December 2nd, but voters had a chance to choose from nominees in each category, which were determined by the amount of airplay the videos received on the Gospel Music Channel during 2007. Winners will be announced on-air in a special program, "Hot List: Viewers' Choice 2007," on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for more information.

The World Premiere of J.R.'s “Not A Slave” video hit networks and internet sites everywhere recently. Go to Cross Movement's website at http://www.crossmovementrecords.com and check it out!

09.01.07 --	Vote for Mr. J (The Procussions)
	Mr. J's (The Procussions) "Keep Pace" video was selected by 50 Cent and Common to be in YouTube's - On The Rise Rap Video Contest. The video is currently in the top 20. Please vote so that conscious (Christian) hip hop can rise to the top. (Voting ends September 5th, please hurry...)

09.01.07 --

Othello - Alive at the Assembly Line

Othello's upcoming album “Alive At The Assembly Line” has been a long time coming and this record will officially be dropping on October 30th. The album is worth the price alone, but as an added bonus Hip Hop IS Music are offering a free download of an EP by Othello and DJ Manwell. This EP will only be available for free to people who place their orders before October 30th. Once you place your order, just forward them your receipt and they’ll hook you up with your free download in September. To hear tracks from “Alive At the Assembly Line” visit Othello at myspace.com/othello. The album features Pigeon John, Vursatyl of the Lifesavas, Lightheaded and Surreal.

09.01.07 --	Theory Hazit vinyl
	The first vinyl single from Theory Hazit on Hiphop IS Music is available now at FatBeats! You can purchase the vinyl single for $5.99 at Fatbeats

09.01.07 --

Back to Dust

Sev and Dust are two heavy hitters from the Deepspace5 crew. Sev has many solo records under his belt and Dust is most known for his work as the producer/dj of Mars Ill. They got together and created "Back to Dust" which got them selected as one of the Rawkus 50!!! Not only will the album "Back to Dust" be available digitally through Rawkus, but Sev and Dust also have teamed up with Hiphop IS Music Records to offer a limited edition digipack version of the record as well.

Street date: October 9th, 2007 iTunes: (via Rawkus Records) October 16th, 2007

Album features: LMNO, Theory Hazit, Raphi, Manchild, Playdough, Triune, Supastition and more heavy action!

You can purchase the album in our store!

08.23.07 --

NEW T-BONE RELEASE HOT OFF THE GRILL SEPTEMBER 25

Franklin, TN (June 21, 2007)—With a heart to “capture the best of the last six years for fans,” music legend T-Bone has taken the best of his last three albums—two of which were nominated for Grammy Awards—added some sought-after tracks, and mixed in a few new surprises to create the eighteen-track sonic feast, Bone-Appetit! Servin’ up tha Hits! (Flicker Records/ Provident-Integrity Distribution).

The first single, the new Christian artist-based song, “Name Droppin'” (feat. Eric Dawkins), shows the fun side of T-Bone’s lyrical brilliance, and the second single, the new Latin/Caribbean-flavored dance gem, “Sing Your Praises” (feat. Natalie LaRue and Mark Stuart of Audio Adrenaline), is featured in both English and Spanish on the album.

The carefully selected hits from the best of The Last Street Preacha (2000), Gospelalphamegafunkyboogiediscomusic (2002), and Bone-A-Fide (2005) include “A Few Good Men” (produced by Fredwreck, Dr. Dre’s right-hand man), “Can I Live,” and the club banger “Follow T.” An additional treat is the brand new remix version of Bone-A-Fide’s epically melodic “I Been Looking Around” (feat. Rachel Lampa).

T-Bone’s latest music video, for “Can I Live,” features Leila Ali, an undefeated world champion female boxer and the youngest daughter of sports legend Muhammad Ali, who is currently starring in the primetime ABC reality show, Dancing with the Stars. T-Bone also starred with Leila Ali in his second movie to date, All You’ve Got, which premiered on MTV in 2006. The movie featured a number of his songs including “Follow T.”

The sought-after tracks on Bone-Appetit! that are not available on any previous T-Bone release include the fan favorites, “Raised in Harlem” from Hero: The Rock Opera and “King Of My Life” (feat. Natalie LaRue). The exotic and experimental influences showcased on the album range from Latin, Arabic, and Indian, to Caribbean, and even Gypsy sounds.

This ninth release in the music pioneer’s fifteen-year recording career represents a rich journey of growth through the “struggles and triumphs, and good and bad times” of the last six years. One of the definite highlights of these years was T-Bone’s standout performances in the 2003 feature film and soundtrack The Fighting Temptations (w/ Beyonce and Cuba Gooding, Jr.).

If Bone-Appetit! Servin’ up tha Hits! is what T-Bone has to show for the last six years, fans should be excited about what is to come. “My plan for the future is to continue to use all the gifts and talents God has given me and do more movies, more music, and more books,” says T-Bone.

07.25.07 --

The Godkinz

SAN DIEGO GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD WINNERS, THE GODKINZ, TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ON SEPTEMBER 11

San Diego, CA (July 25, 2007)—The Godkinz, a talented group of three brothers of Samoan heritage, named after their apt family name, will be reflecting their faith and family on the September 11 release of their extraordinary self-titled urban worship debut. Estilo Records, in partnership with Syntax Records, will be releasing the album through Koch Entertainment.

Twins Ishmael and Isaac, and their younger brother Israel have made their mark nationally as well as locally, winning the prestigious San Diego Gospel Music Award Artist of the Year in 2006, and touring with The Katinas on both coasts this summer.

Their full blend of tight harmonies, infectious beats, and hook-rich songs is described as a mix of R&B and hip-hop with a sacred urban spin by drummer Isaac. Think Katinas meet Boyz 11 Men.

The album’s first up-tempo single, “Tilt ya Hat,” kicks the party off with all the energy of their concert performances, and the sizzle never stops, from the Reggaeton bounce and power lyrics of “Desire,” to the smooth R&B flava of “Call Me.”

The empowering lyrical message is balm to troubled and confused souls of any age, but especially cutting into the hearts of youth, exactly who the Godkinz brothers most hope to reach.

Keyboardist Ishmael says he and his brothers are living out a prayer of faith lifted up long ago. “Our parents were married for two years and trying desperately to conceive, when my father, a pastor of a Samoan church, promised the Lord, ‘if you give me children, I’ll give them back to you for Your glory. They will share about Your goodness to the world through music, to encourage and uplift all in Your Name.”

The blessing of family, a gift strongly revered and cherished in their Samoan heritage is reflected in the airy opening and glimmering guitars of “Many Words,” and Ishmael’s poignant album closer, “Grandma Song,” is a sincere piano-driven tribute to their Grandma, who the album is dedicated to.

For a preview of the album and more information, visit
myspace.com/thegodkinz

07.24.07 --	Theory Hazit album review
	Check out the album review in the Reviews section. What a dope album.

06.13.07 --	RedCloud moving steadily
	RedCloud is moving steadily up the CMJ Hip Hop Top 20 charts week after week.

06.13.07 --	RedCloud moving steadily
	RedCloud is moving steadily up the CMJ Hip Hop Top 20 charts week after week.

06.07.07 --

Othello / Poems tour

Othello and Poems Summer Tour
brought to you by Hip Hop IS Music

- if you have any questions regarding a specific show then contact braillehiphop@hotmail.com

To hear music from these artists and get more info about the exact costs and locations visit myspace.com/othello and myspace.com/sharlokpoems

June 15th - Marion Street Skate Park - Salem,
OR
June 15th - Latitude 21 - Eugene, OR
June 16th - Tiger Bar - Portland, OR
June 17th - Stitches - Salem, OR
June 20th - Liberty Christian Center - FairField, CA
June 22nd - Destiny Worship Center - Lancaster, CA
June 23rd - Bad Habits Biker Shop - Palm Desert, CA
June 24th - Arizona DATE - Flaggstaff, AZ
June 26th - Calvary Chapel - Albuquerque, NM
June 27th - Ignite Youth - Irving, TX
June 29th - Refuge - Ponca, OK
June 30th - TBA - Tulsa, OK
July 4th - TBA - Chicago, IL
July 5th - TbA - Chicago, IL
July 6th - Revolution - Chicago, IL
July 7th - The House - Chicago, IL
July 8th - Zion Church - Troy, MI
July 11th - Bay CITY DATE - Bay City, MI

new albums from both artists dropping this year!

Othello "Alive At The Assembly Line"
Poems "Blooming Sounds"

06.04.07 --

Rawsrvnt gains UK distribution, prepares new album

Florida rapper Rawsrvnt receives distribution in the UK through Spirit Music www.crossrhythms.co.uk Rawsrvnt’s album In Rare Form has people of all ages around the globe in a frenzy over his own unique style known as “Hip-Hop Worship.” Recently Cross Rhythms interviewed the “Raw Boy” from South Florida and peaked inside his heart for the inside scoop. Check out the story: www.crossrhythms.co.uk

Rawsrvnt’s “Breathe” recently reached number five on the Cross Rhythms charts - www.crossrhythms.co.uk

Be on the look out for Rawsrvnt’s new video for “Breathe” coming soon.

Some more news…Rawsrvnt’s fifth album Makin’ Moves will be in stores nationwide September 18, 2007. Raw’s uncanny ability to relay the gospel through cutting edge beats, electrifying lyrics and his signature trademark raspy-tone word play, will have listeners at attention. A special treat for all Dirty-South/Krunk fans, Raw has collaborated with long time friend and soldier Pettidee with an anthem that’s guaranteed to make you sweat.

06.04.07 --	New Cross Movement!

05.27.07 --	Braille and Theory Hazit in Europe...
	Braille and Theory Hazit are touring Europe right now. Read the blog Braille posted.

05.27.07 --	CookBook on MusicPlusTV's Indie Pads
	Check out CookBook in all of his humor and glory on the low budget version of MTV Cribs on MusicPlusTV's Indie Pads

05.27.07 --	RedCloud article...
	Check out BallerStatus.net for a write up on RedCloud and his new album "Hawthorne's Most Wanted".

05.22.07 --	RedCloud featured on Sony Connect

05.22.07 --	RedCloud featured on iTunes
	RedCloud is featured on the front page of iTunes in the Hip Hop / Rap section. Pick up the album today!

05.18.07 --	RedCloud featured on MySpace
	RedCloud is the featured Snocap Download on MySpace's Music page. RedCloud's video for "Boulevard Knights" is also featured on the MySpace Music Video page. The album is available there before anywhere else. The release date is May 22nd.

05.18.07 --	Hip Hop For The Soul CHAT ROOM
	Come check out the new chat room we are testing out. You can watch videos and chat in the HHFTS chat room at the same time, in the same window. Come chat with the HHFTS family! The password required is hhfts.

05.15.07 --	New Theory Hazit album...
	The new album by Theory Hazit "Extra Credit" released by HipHop IS Music, is now live and available on iTunes well before the street date. Pick it up!

05.14.07 --

Rap Attack

Rap Attack Lives... a well known and respected secular college/internet hip hop dj chart has listed one of our own in the top 3. More like RedCloud Attack Lives! RedCloud debuted on the chart at #9 and has now jumped to #3. Things are getting exciting for the upcoming RedCloud album "Hawthorne's Most Wanted"! Pre-order it in our store.

Have a blessed week and buy the brand new Theory Hazit album "Extra Credit" on iTunes tomorrow!

05.12.07 --

Alot to take in...

This is a big news update on all of what God is doing in Christian hip hop.

- Sharlok Poems (of L.A. Symphony) has shortened his name. He is now just going by Poems. HipHop IS Music is starting to get final mixes back for his album "Blooming Sounds" and everything is ON POINT. Poems and Othello will be touring the U.S. in June and July. Both artists will be adding the shows to their myspace pages. If your interested in booking them get in touch with HipHop IS Music.

- R-Swift is releasing his full length album "Revolutionary Theme Muzik" on Cross Movement Records. Check the Release Dates section. If you haven't seen R-Swift live, you are missing out on great ministry, humor, performance skills and true passion from an artist.

- Long time HipHopForTheSoul supporter and friend k-Drama has been a busy man with his music ministry! Recently, many artist have requested to work with k-Drama. Anticipate hearing k-Drama on Theory Hazit's album, "Extra Credit", anticipate hearing k-Drama on Willie Will's album "Reflections", anticipate hearing k-Drama on R-Swift's album, "Revolutionary Theme Musik". You can pick up the new Night Owl's 3 project (in our store) for a k-Drama appearance as well.

- Urban D released a CD, DVD, and book on the same date, making history in Christian Hip Hop for the feat. You can pick up his new album and dvd "Un.Orthodox" in our store.

- Rawsrvnt's single "Breathe" reaches #5 on the UK Christian radio chart, Cross Rhythms

- Tony Stone, one of the most well known and favored producers (mine too) in Christian hip hop is working on new Flame, Trip Lee, Braille, and Mark J material.

- DJ Maj is releasing the follow up album "Speckled Goats II" featuring new music from Maj, Just.Live, Enforcers, Syntist (from Grits' Hittin' Curves), Tony Williams (heard on Kanye West's "We Major" with Nas), Japhia Life, Othello, Battle Roy & Knine. Also featuring Pettidee, Pigeon John, Electric Church, Shonlock's Notisin Crew, JRemy, Manafest & more! Check the Release Dates section for release date of this album.

05.12.07 --	New Cross Movement e-card
	Check out the e-card promoting the upcoming Cross Movement album "HIStory", releasing in June. Check the Release Dates section for the date.

05.09.07 --	Theory Hazit on Relevant TV
	Theory Hazit cracked into rotation at Relevant TV today.

05.08.07 --	RedCloud on WAMU promo
	RedCloud continues to tear it up with this new album. Check out the WAMU promotion with Rhapsody digital music and video service!

05.08.07 --	RedCloud on Relvant TV
	RedCloud is burning rubber on the road and paving a way for his upcoming album "Hawthorne's Most Wanted" to be his best album to date on many levels. Check him out on Relevant TV and vote to keep him in the top spot!

04.23.07 --

Vintage Clothing Limited

Shaun Burkowski (of Pinnacle Rhythms) and Eric Nine (of The Remnant) have partnered to bring you a new apparel line that consists of special limited edition art prints on high-end, custom made, quality apparel. Introducing… Vintage Clothing Limited. This new apparel line is set for public release on May 5th 2007 and a kick-off concert will coincide with a website and online store launch. The concert is being held in Baltimore, Maryland featuring performances by: Braille, The Remnant, Theory Hazit, Dirt (shadow of the locust), and Wut Metaphysical. More information regarding the clothing line, and the launch concert can be found at www.VintageLimited.com or at Myspace.com/VintageLimited. A mixtape called "reinVINTAGE" will be given away with the first 1,000 customers of the gear. The mixtape features upcoming, and unreleased material as well as unheard remixes from artists such as The Remnant, Braille, Theory Hazit, Japhia Life, Dirt, Soul P, and more. Read the official press release

04.21.07 --	Theory Hazit video
	From the upcoming album "Extra Credit"... enjoy: Theory Hazit Song: "Emit Gninrut" Album: EXTRA CREDIT Label: Hip Hop Is Music Beat By Roxstar (Cream Of Beats) Directed By Ajax Starglider

04.21.07 --	UPDATED: Release Dates
	Check the upcoming release dates! There are some albums coming out by some of Christian Hip Hop's best artists!

04.19.07 --	New RedCloud video!
	RedCloud's new album "Hawthorne's Most Wanted" is releasing on Syntax Records / Koch Entertainment on May 22nd, 2007. In my opinion, this is the best RedCloud album to date, and should help catapult RedCloud and the Syntax label toward their inflection point. Check out the new video for the single "Tapatio" featuring Pigeon John

01.02.07 --

"Back To Dust"

The album by Sev Statik and Dust (of Mars ILL) coming out sometime soon looks to be a promising banger. We don't like to prehype releases but here is the tracklisting for your own judgement:

Hybrid
Altitude
Daybreak
Let It Go f. LMNO
No 2 Ways f. Triune, Pigeon John, Relic
Steamroller
The Gods
Back to Dust
Far Cry w/ Elias
Gone w/ Lady Dubb
Put'cha Name On It f. Supastition
Signature
You May Be Right f. Theory Hazit and Raphi
Unborn Identity w/ Elias
Walk Alone f. Manchild and Playdough

01.01.07 --

WOW! January 2007! ...and Album of the Month - Soul P

Happy New Year God's people! I can't believe it's already 2007! I'm so excited what God has in store for the Christian hip hop movement and Hip Hop For The Soul. I want to thank everyone that helps us out from the very simple task of reporting a spam post on the message board to helping with new business moves. Thank you for being patient while we gathered ourselves in 2006. We will be coming back strong in 2007. If you want to help in anyway please email me at chad@hiphopforthesoul.com.

Check out the Album of the Month pic, Soul P of Beatmart Recordings. This album is a solid album by a hard working guy that has roots in Christian hip hop spanning back nearly 10 years. Pick it up in our store!

Thanks! -Chad

12.31.06 --	Mars ILL - NEW ALBUM
	Mars ILL dropped their new album indie style title "old ironsides" and is 14 tracks of new material from their doorstep to yours. Go to Marsill.com direct market lover in all of us. Packaged in a rustic hand-stamped-wax-sealed 80lb custom stock sleeve for the collecting nerd you never knew you were.

12.30.06 --	Soul P
	Soul P dropped his new album "The Premier" on December 26th. You need to pick up the album in our store today! Winona Drive Productions has a remix to Soul P's single "Whoa Whoa" that you should check out too.

12.14.06 --

Vote for this years Shai Awards!

Atlast, the nominees are in for this years Shai Awards! For those that don't know, the Shai Awards are kind of like the Canadian version of the Gospel Music Awards.

Kingdom Music founder & CEO Rob 'Fresh I.E.' Wilson is back at it again. Wilson is behind 3 of this years nominations with production credits on Kingdom Music, Jah-Soul and Ill Profhetz albums, respectively. The nominees for Best Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance album of the year are as follows:

Kingdom Music | "Kingdom Building Volume 1"

Jah-Soul | "Long Time Coming"

Promise'D'Apostle | "Music Mixtape"

Paramedic | "Paramedic"

Ill Profhetz | "2 Sides To A Story"

Some of you may not have heard of any of this years nominees as the market for God-fearing hip-hop music in Canada is still on the rise, slowly but surely. So do yourself a favour and check out some of the music coming at you from North of the boarder.

To vote for the nominees for the 2007 Shai Awards simply click below!

11.04.06 --

Flavor Fest @ Crossover Church

Crossover Church is the home to Pastor Tommy aka Urban D. This is a conference to help Christians reach the world through hip hop. This is the first year that Hip Hop For The Soul has gone to Flavor Fest and the fellowship and blessing of just being there has been more than expected. We thank God for Flavor Fest and the ministry of Crossover and Pastor Tommy. Look for us next year, hopefully with a booth and presence.

11.04.06 --	Album of the Month
	So we put up the November Album of the Month as you can see. Braille's new album "Box of Rhymes" is available in our store now, however the true street date to where you can buy the album in Family Christian Stores, iTunes, etc will be later this month. So pick up the album and see how Braille is continuing to grow as an artist, man, and Christian.

10.20.06 --

The Remnant...

The Remnant International Break-Out (on iTunes!): Neogen, Construct, Drastic, Deacon, and Surreal.... better known as The Remnant brought you that beast of an album 'Anthem of a Life' has just been made available on Apple iTunes! This opens up that Remnant clique for international exposure via the iTunes digital platform. Please support the crew and their album. Help spread the word. And keep up-to-date on everything Remnant at their myspace page. Check it regularly. Myspace.com/remnanthiphop

10.20.06 --	Lecrae's new video...
	The WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE of "Jesus Muzik" debuts on the Gospel Music Channel! Tune in Saturday - October 28 @ 7:00 PM (est). Visit www.gospelmusicchannel.com for details.

10.20.06 --

Hard workers... loved by HHFTS

We love hard working emcee's. Specifically speaking this time: RationaL.

RationaL is hard at work and can be found on the following upcoming releases:

Kaboose | "Bits & Pieces" Mixtape | "Can't Call It" Remix (feat. RationaL & The Gaff)

MotionPlus | "Night Owls" Volume 3 Compilation CD | "Respond" (feat. RationaL)

Fresh I.E. | "The Warren Project" War Against Suicide CD | "Live On" (feat. RationaL)

Fresh I.E. | "To Die Iz Gain" | "To Die Iz Gain" (feat. DiJohn & RationaL)

Hit up RationaL on MySpace at MySpace.com/RationaL

10.11.06 --

Reach Records needs your help

Press release by Reach Records:

Its been awhile since an update has gone up, but trust us we have been hard at work with much thinking and planning going into the long term vision of Reach Records and ReachLife Ministries. We are currently working on developing curriculum for urban youth and leaders, as well as starting trips overseas to train pastors from other countries. In October, Lecrae will be leaving for East Asia and going underground to train church leaders there, and in December some of the Reach staff will be headed out to Honduras to train leaders, many who live in remote villages.

We need your help and support in order to get away to help train leaders from other countries. Most of the time several hundred leaders show up to take part in the training sessions that last around 6-8 hours a day. Then these leaders take what we teach to their congregations. By training the leaders the entire area or city is affected! We train them on how to make disciple makers. Many countries complain that there is much evangelism but no training, leaving a country full of spiritual babies. The need is great, please help us get to these places.

We need to raise $6000 dollars for the Honduras trip in December. While that may seem like a lot to ask from your "christian hip hop" crew, we have to depend on God to provide our needs through the body of Christ. And, for those that are unable to go out the country we want to give an opportunity to contribute to world impact. We are praying for people like you to give to ReachLife Ministries so that we will be enabled to go. We currently need 1600 dollars to reserve the plane tickets in early October. We will give a detailed report and video footage of the trip so you can see what your giving made possible.

Just think, if 16 people gave 100 dollars that would solve the immediate need and if 60 people gave 100 dollars that would cover the cost of the entire trip! Your giving will allow hundreds of leaders who do not have good resources and training like we do in America to gain the proper food they need to grow and train their people.

To give, please visit this link:

http://www.reachrecords.com/reachlife/home.php and donate!

To see what is happening in the world please watch this video and look at the need, listen to the lyrics. WARNING: Some of the images are graphic. It was created by a fan and we found it on youTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IK1Q3o2Z4Q

Much Love!

- Ben Washer

ReachLife Ministries
Reach Records
http://www.reachrecords.com
ben@reachrecords.com
111 S. Highland #334
Memphis TN 38111

10.01.06 --	Type A Fundamentals
	DJ Type A, also know for his work for his own start up design company A Team Design, is launching a clothing line under the label Type A Fundamentals. You can view some of the designs slated to launch in 2007, as well as tour dates with T-Bone, by visiting myspace.com/djtpea.

09.30.06 --	John Reuben on tour
	Check John Reuben out on tour from 10.05.06 to 12.03.06 with Superchik, Last Tuesday, and Sanctus Real.

09.25.06 --

Dirt?

Gospel rap artist "DiRT" whom is the founding father of crew/network Shadow of the Locust will be releasing an unprecedented HHH iTunes only exclusive album shortly! This album's announcement comes only 9 months after the artist seemingly 'disappeared' and as was rumoured to have 'retired' due to some personal struggles in his life. This release tentatively titled "Heavy Manners" will feature a collection of DiRT's previously un-released material recorded since his last label studio record "A War To Restore" was on shelves in 2000. Over 5 years of material has been in the vaults awaiting just the right time to be unleashed. As was promised to fans and friends, DiRT has decided to make this stellar material available. However, exclusively via the new format of electronic distribution thru the no. 1 digital distribution company Apple iTunes. Stay up-to-date on this release and all things DiRT at intheholehegoes.com and on his Myspace page at myspace.com/dirthiphop. For more information on Shadow of the Locust visit locustfist.com

09.19.06 --	Q The Prophet?
	So who is this dude, Q The Prophet? I ran into his profile on MySpace and saw that he is/claims to be the first Christian emcee on a DJ Kay Slay mixtape with the track "Mommas Only Child." Thats HOT! Thats a big step for Christian Hip Hop right there. Keep doing your thing Q The Prophet!

09.15.06 --

News flash

Indianapolis, IN group Dafilled have put together a petition to stop violent and sexual radio content on their local #1 urban radio station. Sign their petition and consider doing the same in your city: StopViolentRadio.tk

A group named The Divine Soldiers have been working hard and we respect and appreciate that. So take a minute to check them out: DivineSoldiers.com

Apologetics is boasting 1 million hits to his website in 2006. Go check the boy out! Agetics.com

Mars ILL is releasing the 5th year anniversary album version of their debut "Raw Material." The album consists of all of the 16 original song instrumentals and 3 bonus songs that were recorded in 2000 that did not make the Uprok or Sphere releases. The added songs include a re-work and remix of "Sphere of hip hop" that combines both versions of the original lyrics along with some new ones into one long version with totally different production from Dust. The other 2 are completely different versions of the songs "flipside", the first produced by the one and only Playdough. The other version produced by David Kelly aka Profound formerly of The Deadbeats. Go pick this up at MarsILL.com

09.01.06 --

September is here!

KINGDOM MUSIC

Two-time Grammy, Juno, Dove and VIBE Award Nominated hip-hop artist and producer Rob "Fresh I.E." Wilson recently launched his own label, Kingdom Music. The label, which just inked a distribution deal with industry powerhouse EMI, boasts a vast array of hip-hop artists and producers from across North America, including Fresh I.E. (Manitoba, Canada), Kaboose (Minneapolis, MN), SupaMan (Crow Agency, MT), RationaL (Saskatchewan, Canada), Russill the Journalist (Saskatchewan, Canada), Tru-Serva (Lacombe, LA), Jah-Soul (Kingston, Jamaica), Emcee One (San Jose, CA), Lil' Disciples (Manitoba, Canada), DiJohn (Minneapolis, MN) and many, many more.

“We’re living in a time of indie labels rising up", stated Wilson. "The reason a lot of indie labels don’t survive is because a lot them are plagued with the same types of problems. A major issue in the music business has always been money and a lot of artists under indie labels aren’t getting paid what they are due. As owner and CEO, Kingdom Music will operate under the Kingdom principle of sewing and reaping. As a label we believe in supporting and backing our artists 100%, and that means making sure their getting paid. Too many rappers out there are talking about being broke; we believe, as a label, that financial situations will work themselves out as we seek first the Kingdom."

Wilson went on to state, "Kingdom Music will adhere to the highest industry standards in mixing, mastering and production. We’re not just a label but a family, a brotherhood and a body. We hold each other accountable. Our artists are doing this as a career and a calling, walking in faith. KM is represented all over the map right now, from Canada to Cali, and we are very excited at what the future holds.”

The first release from Kingdom Music will be Volume 1 of a compilation series, featuring the entire KM roster, entitled "Kingdom Building". Look for the compilation to hit stores late 2006/early 2007. Also, KM recording artist and Jamaican native Jah-Soul is set to release his debut solo album "A Long Time Coming". Look for the album to be in stores across North America this fall.

In related news, Fresh I.E. has just put the finishing touches on his third full-length album, "To Die Iz Gain".

"The album has been over a year in the making and is levels above any of my previous stuff. The concept of the album is basically about letting our flesh die and how we gotta submit to the Lord and die to ourselves before we can truly live. This entire record is for a world that is in desperate need of a Saviour."

The albums features guest appearances from the entire Kingdom Music camp including RationaL, SupaMan, Emcee One, Tru-Serva, DiJohn, Lil' Disciples and more!

"As far as the sound goes, it's a real gritty, kind of Southern-type vibe with that Northern touch, of course. Than there's cats like Rash (RationaL) and Supa (SupaMan) that bring a more East Coast, raw hip-hop type of flavor to the record as well."

Watch for "To Die Iz Gain", hitting stores in late September '06 and lookout for the Kingdom Music takeover in '07!!!

08.09.06 --	Album of the Month!
	Lecrae (Reach Records / Cross Movement Records) is dropping his new album "After the Music Stops" on 08/15/06 and we highly recommend you pick it up in our store. He nabbed this months front page Album of the Month slot to the right. We have also updated our Release Dates section so you know what to expect! God bless, Chad

08.02.06 --	k-Drama's new website
	k-Drama's new website might make you wanna snap yo fingers! Check it out at k-dramamusic.com

07.30.06 --

Listener the touring machine

Listener is embarking on a tour with a live band this fall. Listen had a successful short run in the midwest last month and is going out for more. Starting August 27th through September, all through the southeast, and then in October-November through the northeast and west coast. Listener might already have a place locked down for these cities:

Sun. Aug. 27th - Tulsa, OK
Mon. Aug. 28th - Denison, TX
Tue. Aug. 29th - Denton, TX
Wed. Aug. 30th - Dallas, TX
Thu. Aug. 31st - Austin, TX
Fri. Sep. 01st - Houston, TX
Sat. Sep 02nd - Baton Rouge, LA
Sun. Sep. 03rd - Jackson, MS
Mon. Sep. 04th - Birmingham, AL
Tue. Sep. 05th - Atlanta, GA
Wed. Sep. 06th - Jacksonville, FL
Thu. Sep. 07th - Orlando, FL
Fri. Sep. 08th - Tampa, FL
Sat. Sep. 09th - Gainesville, FL
Sun. Sep. 10th - Augusta, FL
Mon. Sep. 11th - Atlanta, GA
Tue. Sep. 12th - Nashville, TN
Wed. Sep. 13th - Little Rock, AR
Thu. Sep. 14th - Fayetteville, AR

If you would like to throw a house show, or put on a show in your city in a house, coffee shop, art gallery, shack, club, or other unique or intimate space email: dan@forthelistener.com

07.15.06 --	Tuesday the 18th is new album release day
	There are some quality artists dropping albums on Tuesday the 18th. Look for new albums by... JustMe: Liquid: Change: Check the Release Dates section for more info. Also to purchase the albums, visit our store!

02.20.06 --

Where ya at?!

So HHFTS is back ... we've got a new Album of the Month for you! Lightheaded and their new album "Wrong Way" has showed us what quality music can be created by Christians in this hip hop market! Check out the album review in the "Reviews" section, and you can purchase the album now in our new store!

HHFTS goes iTunes! Check our new iTunes section to find the direct link to artists that are available on iTunes! We are trying to make it easy for you to support your favorite artists folks!

HHFTS.com's Video page is updated and better than ever! Video's are constantly being updated so check back often
Our video's have received 5000 plays in less than a months time! Thanks for the support on this endeavor!

HHFTS' own DJ Type A is now the official DJ for T-Bone! Check his tour dates and holler at him on the road to get the new HHFTS shirts!

Scribbling Idiots has been getting into the secular scene's eye in the midwest doing some shows at well known secular venues. I smile when I know that we have someone to represent us on shows like their upcoming date in Lexington, KY with Witchdoctor (Dungeon Family), and CunninLynguists @ The Dame. Catch this show February 24th and support!

Tony Stone has got to be one of the hardest working men in the business! Tony has been finishing up on Kaboose's album which we are eagerly anticipating. Tony has also been working with Braille and his label Hip Hop Is Music pumping out tracks for Braille, Sivion, Othello, Verses, and Viktory.

The Cross Movement will be hitting the Acquire the Fire stage across the country in the following cities:

Norfolk, VA - Feb. 10-11
Minneapolis, MN - Feb. 17-18
Kansas City, MO - Feb. 24-25
Muncie, IN - Mar. 10-11
Pittsburgh, PA - May 5-6
Philadelphia, PA - May 12-13

Grits have a new album dropping next month that is a collection of some of their best music, as well as some new joints for your enjoyment! This is being pushed as a new release to the secular market! Pick it up now!

Bobby Bishop touring with ... stay tuned. ! Bobby's recent album "Government Name" is being re-released on Beatmart's new distributor, Provident-Integrity / Sony BMG.
Pick up Bobby's albums in our store or at itunes.com!

We have updated our Album Release Dates so you know whats coming, and what the album cover looks like.

Viktory, cash hollistah, and Soul Plasma have been added to the HHFTS message board family!

3D Remedy has launched a new website.

Kulture Music Unltd. is providing digital distributions services to indipendant labels, artists, etc., with a strong focus on the Christian hip hop market. Make your music global with Kulture Music Unltd. www.myspace.com/kulture. KMU is currently distributing projects for L.A. Symphony, k-Drama, Pettidee, Bobby Bishop, and several others.

If you aren't already, be our friend on www.myspace.com/hiphopforthesoul

Victims of Hurricane Katrina are still struggling... so please donate now!

Submit your news to us at info@hiphopforthesoul.com

01.07.06 --

Praise God... HHFTS is back in the building!

Happy new year! 2006 is it!

Once again apologies are in order as we left you out in the cold with no jacket and no notice. We haven't hit you with a news update for a few months! The people that run HHFTS have been preparing for and experiencing life by way of engagements, having a first child, holidays, etc., which called for time away from HHFTS.com. Little or no help also aided in the absence of HHFTS in your life. If you don't want to see a lapse of HHFTS.com in your diet then please, by all means, offer your time and effort and become dedicated to assisting.

We are just going to throw news blurbs out left and right hoping that you'll be reinformed of information that you wouldn't mind reading again, or that you'll soak up for the first time.

Congrats to DJ Type A, he's a proud father of a baby boy!

Kulture Music Unltd. is providing digital distributions services to indipendant labels, artists, etc., with a strong focus on the Christian hip hop market. Make your music global with Kulture Music Unltd. www.myspace.com/kulture

Look out for the digital download resource on HHFTS very soon!

Check out the new personalized banner headers on the official message boards for Grits, Tunnel Rats, DJ Type A, Lil iROCC, Sev Statik, and Pettidee. The HHFTS Lounge banner header got a comfy cozy Jetsons upgrade. I said Jetsons… I'm showing my age now.

If you aren't already, be our friend on www.myspace.com/hiphopforthesoul

Beatmart Recordings, as well as 7 Spin Music, have sign distributiond deals with Provident Distribution.

Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music announced today that it has entered into a multi-year Strategic Alliance to exclusively distribute, as a part of its Agreement with EMI Gospel, Tampa-based Crossover Community Church Renowned Minister of the Gospel: Urban D.

Lightheaded continues to grow! Everytime I hear something new from these guys or see a new album coming I think to myself … these guys are good and they are going to make it in the secular market. Good sounds once again are coming out of the LH camp with new solo albums dropping from Othello and Ohmega Watts. Check out this promo clip for the new LH album as well. http://www.handcuts.com/Lightheaded_short.mov Cool stuff.

Othello is working on his next solo LP to be released in 2006 titled “Alive At The Assembly Line.”

Grits' song, Make Room , is featured in the new Hillary Duff and Heather Locklear movie "The Perfect Man" . Look out for Grits new album “7” on Gotee Records in March.

Just.Live from MN has released their sophomore effort “Soul.Full His.Story” with production by Dert, Tony Stone, Profound, and Donavan Luke Henry. Check these guys out at their offical message board at www.hhfts.com/board

This'l has released a video for the song “Not 2 Late Mommy” Check out the video in our video section. www.thislmuzik.com.

Speaking of videos! HHFTS MTV, HHFTS Videos, HHFTS YouTube, whatever you want to call it… will be offering videos without load time or buffer time through youtube.com! Check out what we have so far. We will be adding another 20 videos next week!

Check out the new artwork at http://www.daystartribe.com

Nova 4 Jehovah was selected as 2005's Best New Holy Hip-Hop Artist at the Urban Gospel Music Industry Awards in LA!!! www.Nova4Jehovah.com

Don't sleep on Mars ILL and their website upgrade. www.marsill.com . Don't you feel like something is going to happen with these guys soon?

So here's a list of things to look forward to from "Tunnel Rat Music"... www.myspace.com/footsoldiers is up for those of you interested in knowing more about the Footsoldiers hit up the site and listen to samples then join the network if you're interested.

Official release for the Footsoldiers full length CD is set for early 2006.

Official release for KRS One full length CD (Produced by Tunnel Rat Music) expected early 2006.

Stay tuned for a new full length LPG album. Wow… Tunnel Rats making a strong start for 2006!

Bobby Bishop has a healthy baby daughter.

New projects have been started. Reach Records is putting together an effort with Trip Lee, a young brother who appeared on the 116 clique's latest album, for a

DJ Official and Tony Stone team up in a collaborative effort with Cross Movement Records “Flame”. To not spill the beans on this, you will have to pick up Flame's album.

Tony Stone drops the latest spill over at www.tonystonebeats.com dealing with homosexuality and what the Bible says in light of WNBA star Sheryl Swoops' confession that she is gay.

Sivion and Tony Stone are working on some fresh new stuff, so stay tuned!

Holy Hip Hop: Taking the Gospel to the Streets, Vol.3 debuted at #39 on BillBoard Magazine's Top Gospel.

Fedel will be releasing a underground mixtape called "Growing Pains" that will featuring artists such as Big Rec, Remnant, Knine, AppleJaxx, Chosen 1, and Cash Hollistah. An arly 2006 release is expected.

Fla.vor Fest and Crossover was featured in USA TODAY on Monday Nov. 28 th!

The Procussions have signed with one of the dopest hip hop labels ever, Rawkus Records (Mos Def, Talib Kweli, etc). Rawkus has relaunched their label and added a strong up and coming group known to us as The Procussions with their yet to be released offering “5 Sparrows for 2 cents.”

Da Truth appeared on TBN with Kirk Franklin setting a footprint on the gospel market that shuns Christian hip hop.

Pigeon John just finished a tour with Matisyahu which was excellent exposure. "The Summer Time Pool Party". This Spring album has guest spots from RJD2, Tre Hardson aka Slim Kid 3 (The Pharcyde), J Live, Brother Ali, DJ Rhettmatic and L.A. Symphony!

P.O.D.'s anticipated album “Testify” is dropping in no time.

Viktory, cash hollistah, and Soul Plasma have been added to the HHFTS message board family!

Pick up Soul Plasma's new album now!

Divine Flava Records is proud to announce it's partnership with Underground Railroad Company. Divine Flava Records will develop and produce artists, while Underground Railroad will market, manufacture and distribute them through its deal with KOCH entertainment distribution. The first release from this partnership is Mista Big Tymer MVP, album titled "Triple Impact," to be released April 4 th , 2006 ; followed by the Sophmore releases of Spanish Kid, Unf8abo, Dyscyple, & Rollah.

Victims of Hurricane Katrina are still struggling... so please donate now!

Submit your news to us at info@hiphopforthesoul.com

09.02.05 --

Tragedy Strikes

HHFTS is asking our members to support the efforts of the Red Cross. Victims of Hurricane Katrina are attempting to recover from the massive storm. American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina’s destruction, supplying hundreds of thousands victims left homeless with critical necessities. By making a financial gift to support Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts, the Red Cross can provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Please donate now!

If you are on myspace.com hit us up at myspace.com/hiphopforthesoul

Submit your news to us at info@hiphopforthesoul.com

08.24.05 --

We ask that you not get it twisted...

As most of you already know HHFTS is the fastest growing Christian online community and resource network to ever occupy virtual reality. We have 3413 persons to thank. That's right, as of 2:28a.m. on 8/23/05 we have 3413 members on our messageboard. All we can say is thank you and "post on, poster!"

As you can see, DJ Maj's new album "BoogiRoot" is album of the month. Check out the review and order it in our store.

We are making great strides toward offering a full range of apparel with our recent store update. We have added a brand new LA Symphony shirt and three new HHFTS official t shirts. We have two men's and even a HHFTS boy beater for our homegirls. Check them out!

KOCH Entertainment Distribution, the leading independent distributor of music, video and DVD in the U.S., announced an exclusive North American distribution deal with Christian/Gospel music label Alliant Music Group and its newly formed imprint Vertical Records. Michael Rosenberg , President of KOCH Entertainment Distribution adds, “Alliant is one of the great Christian/Gospel labels and we are very excited to continue our growth in this market with a label of this magnitude.”

If you are on myspace.com hit us up at myspace.com/hiphopforthesoul

Submit your news to us at info@hiphopforthesoul.com

07.12.05 --

Slowly but surely...

We are getting back into the swing of things slowly but surely. Your support and prayers are appreciated.

We are always looking for some dedicated and talented individuals to help out with the site. Email us if you are interested in helping maintain the quality of the site.

Hit up the $10 spot for the following recently listed products:

Pre-order :
Mars ILL "Pro Pain" free instrumental cd - while supplies last
Othello “Elevator Music”
Manafest “Epiphany”
Todd Bangz “Think it's a game” (2CD)
The Insomniaddicts "Space rhyme continum"
Spoken Nerd "Too real for vision"
Bus Shop Presents "Unity Series vol.1"
Arhythmatik "Pre Algebra" EP
Scratch Apostle "Audiobiography"
G Force Alliance "Episode 1: the unification"

New releases:
4th Avenue Jones' 12" vinyl
Deepspace5 “Unique just like everyone else”
Listener & Equipt "Ozark Empire"
John Reuben "The Boy vs. The Cynic"
Future Shock "The headhunters" EP
Bobby Bishop “Government Name”

Newly added:
Shameless Clothing t-shirts
FEED Magazine (every issue but #8)

The release dates section has been updated.

The Procussions have put up some pictures from their tour with the legendary Digable Planets.

Lightheaded is preparing the release of their new LP "Wrong Way" that will drop on Tres Records. Tres Records is owned by Thes One of the underground Bay Area hip hop group PUTS aka People Under The Stairs. Look for a secular market impact by Lightheaded this year. The group will release the first single from the album "Timeless" will be released on vinyl on July 26th. Look out for tour dates to promote the new album!

Flavor Fest is gearing up for another great year! If you are on the east coast or south east coast, head on out to Tampa in Nov!

Holy Culture Radio was nominated as Radio Program of the Year by The UGA (Urban Gospel Alliance) recently at their annual conference/awards show. Holy Culture ended up winning the award. Congrats guys!

If you are on myspace.com hit us up at myspace.com/hiphopforthesoul

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06.28.05 --

Don't call it a comeback...! HUUUGE news update...

We apologize for the looong break between news updates, album release updates, and sold out items in our store throught the month of May. I had to take a six week hiatus to tour manage a band by the name of Haste the Day and rarely had internet access. We appreciate those that were patient with us! You can check out major updates to the “release dates,” “album of the month,” “music,” “message board,” and titles in the store! We have some very exciting things about to break open that will enable us to up our cool status and up artists cool status as well! We can't release info now but stay tuned!

Check out the ability to preview a track or two on the albums available in our store! We are slowly implementing this so bear with us. Tracks that are available to listen to in the store are in bold letters.

Speaking of the store…! We have added the following titles to the store to send you in return of your small donation!

Pre-order :
Mars ILL "Pro Pain" free instrumental cd - while supplies last
Othello “Elevator Music”
Manafest “Epiphany”
Todd Bangz “Think it's a game” (2CD)
The Insomniaddicts "Space rhyme continum"
Spoken Nerd "Too real for vision"
Bus Shop Presents "Unity Series vol.1"
Arhythmatik "Pre Algebra" EP
Scratch Apostle "Audiobiography"
G Force Alliance "Episode 1: the unification"

New releases:
Deepspace5 “Unique just like everyone else”
Listener & Equipt "Ozark Empire"
John Reuben "The Boy vs. The Cynic"
Future Shock "The headhunters" EP
Bobby Bishop “Government Name”

Newly added:
FEED Magazine (every issue but #8)
L.A. Symphony "CIWYW"
Bang Theory “Underground Counsel 2”
Malachi Perez “Stereo Phenomenon”
DJ Cre One “Underheard mixtape”
Fros-T "Life long journey" 2000 release
The Souljahz "The fault is history"
Jurny Big "Biggest of them all"
New Breed "9"
Soul Purpose "self titled"
3D Remedy “Da C.U.R.E.” EP

Hit up the store section and buy these titles now for only $10.00

Syntax Records is putting out a compilation album for Joshua Festival which takes place in Quincy , CA the first weekend of September. This is the 3 rd year the festival has operated and they are expecting their biggest turnout this year of an estimated 9,000. You can check out info on the compilation at myspace.com/joshuafest . You can win a free copy by tuning into Air1 Radio during the entire month of July, or Effect Radio during the entire month of August! Check out the tracklisting for the compilation:

01. Hawthorn – “The Way That You Are”
02. Transistor Radio – “The Getaway”
03. Sackcloth Fashion – “ Summit of Angels”
04. Jordan Tyler – “On My Own” feat. Mike Herrera of MXPX
05. Zero Theory – “She Dreams”
06. Man of War – “ A New Dawn ” <-- listen to song!
07. Logan Martin – “Here I Am”
08. Lystra's Silence – “I Stand Free”
09. RedCloud – “Don't Wear It Out”
10. Nevaeh – “Sincerity Comes Second”
11. Lift – “Now Is The Time”
12. The Journals of ... – “One Breath”
13. Abide – “Wonderful You”
14. Perelux – “Glorious”
15. Pound Foolish – “Doulos”

Gospel Vibrations is now on the following radio stations in the New York & New Jersey metro areas :89.1 WFDU-FM (every Saturday morning from 1:15am until 6:00am ). Listen live online at www.wfdu.fm . Call 201.692.2012 or e-mail
wfdu-fm@gospelvibrations.org to make requests or give a shout out. The Bridge-FM (every Saturday night from 11:00pm until Sunday morning at 1:00am ) and simulcasting on 103.1 WJUX-FM. 94.3 WJUX-FM reaching Pomona , New York And parts of Rockland County , New York . 99.7 WJUX-FM reaching Sullivan County, New York. 89.7 WRDR-FM reaching Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.

Playdough has a fresh new website up.

Man of War and Absent Minded just got off the road after a two month tour on The Extreme Tour and will be recording new material and be spending time with his family and the taco shop.

Lightheaded has just completed a month and a half tour on The Extreme Tour. Here is an email directly from the group: “We've been on the road for a month and a half touring through out the U.S. and next week we will be home. As always the road was filled with growth, blessings, new experiences, new friends and new opportunities to share our hearts through music. Aside from that, look for an official tour supporting our new album " Wrong Way " around August/September. On the international tip... watch out for Othello in Japan in July and watch out for Braille in Spain and Germany in August.” Othello has a new website up… it's pretty slick.

Believe it or not folks… The Procussions are opening up on the reunion tour for the legendary Digable Planets! WHAT?! That's fresh right there! In other Pros news… they have just completed a video for the lead single “The Storm” from the upcoming album titled “Five Sparrows for Two Cents”. The Procussions have some video up from their latest Japan performance. Check out the invasion: 56k|DSL

You can view their photo gallery from Japan here

Bobby Bishop and wifey are expecting their first child! Congrats Mr. Bishop (real name no gimmicks). Bobby has this joint from last year that was never released. Check out the track “Pickitup” featuring Verbs aka Knowdaverbs and produced by Amadeus Mostart (this kat's currently in the lab with Dr. Dre trying out to play keys for the Aftermath production team). Hit up purevolume.com/bobbybishop to check it out.

Pigeon John and wife Harmony left for Africa June 20 th and stay until July 15 to help out a dope little orphanage out in Mozambique (spelled wrong) called Iris Ministries . They be helping out and learning from the little kids who have been abandoned out there! So please pray for them that to have the strength and courage, to love and help and be changed!

PJ is also working on the new Quannum Record! The album is half way done and will drop February 2006. The single will drop this September! PJ is working on the titles and cutting and reshaping the tunes now. Pick up the latest album “Sings the blues” in the HHFTS now!

If you thought you heard Pigeon John on a Nestle's Crunch commercial you did! They are using the song “Deception” on the commercial. Pigeon is in the “Artist spotlight” on Neslte's website.

Day By Day Ent . finally has the Sev Statik album “Slow burn” en route to physical stores. We have it in our store now, however it's great to see Sev's album headed to secular stores this summer. Pick it up! In other Sev news … he is w orking on a new record exclusively produced by DJ Dust of Mars ILL (Deepspace5) titled "Back to Dust"!

Sev Statik is dropping his part of the Tunnel Rat 7EP series with his being titled "Rat Cage."
The release date is TBA, so stay tuned to the “release dates” section. The EP will be exclusively produced by Jack of All Trades this is a sure banger.

Sev is also working on some exclusive digital download offereings as well. Stay tuned.

As some of you already know, the Sliver EP is now the Sliver LP. Yes, it's now a full length album available for download this summer. These are all brand new songs, no recycled music, 100 % exclusive! The Slow Burn pre-order heads know wassup from the EP, but there are brand new tracks to burn out laser lights and gigabytes. With production by Jack of All Trades, JB !!, Money Mike, Magnet, Profile and Woog this another fresh record to have in the iPod catalogue.

Most of you have probably not heard of this cat named Surreal… you should check him out… he's been on the last four Spitkicker.com mixtapes and he has a new website dropping July 1 st . www.soulkitchensound.com

Check out up and comer Apologetics aka Agetics is offering the "Mixed Music Mixtape Volume 1,” for a FREE download on his site. Go get it at www.Agetics.com

Kiz Charizmatic is wrapping up a video that will be avialable for free download at www.KizCharizmatic.com soon. Check his myspace.com/kizcharizmatic page for some music from his forthcoming album.

Kaboose nominated for "New Artists" award at the Urban Gospel Industry Award in L.A. Log onto urbangospelalliance.com for more info.

Ason aka Big Sonny is making moves this year. Ason has songs featured on three national projects so far this year, consisting of: Pinnacle Project: B.I.G. (Sony/BMG Distribution), Gospel Skate Jams Vol. 1 (BG Records/Malaco Distribution), and Best of the Submissions Vol. 2 (Beatmart/Word Distribution). Keep an eye out on this guy.

3sixteen has some new stuff for sale

Tragedy of SGR Music Group will be distributed by HHH/EMI Gospel

7.dynasty ( Germany ) has a new track up. Check out some Christian German hip hop!

Flavor Fest is gearing up for another great year! If you are on the east coast or south east coast, head on out to Tampa in Nov!

Sundance, former frontman for the Boombox Titans, has just formed a live band which includes former Boombox member, Cause-B, and former Boombox drummer, Aaron Hatfield. The band will be called Sundance, and will begin recording soon.

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04.18.05 --

Motion +, 4th Ave site...

4th Avenue Jones' have launched their new website

Motion + appears with Kaboose on the upcoming "Best of the Submissions" vol.2 droppingon Beatmart Recordings.
Motion + has also signed on with TN indie label Shadow Facts Records to release his album "Sound Protest," which will release this summer. Motion + is also finishing up the Sum Buddies EP which is a duo with Motion and CAS METAH. That EP will release on ESeye Music.
Motion + will also be appearing on the new JustMe album, on a song called "Low Budget."

MG! The Visionary is going to drop a new album this summer titled "Bobs Place"! Look out people! MG! is back!

A new interview with Long Beach native LMNO has been posted up!

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04.12.05 --

Braille video, Applejaxx site, MG!, L.A. Symphony, etc...

Check out this year's nominations for the Gospel Music Awards.

Applejaxx (Nureau Ink) has launched his full website

MG! The Visionary is going to drop a new album this summer titled "Bobs Place"! Look out people! MG! is back!

L.A. Symphony has some hilarious video footage on their site.

Kaboose is going to appear on the 2nd installment of the "Best of the Submissions" compilation that Beatmart Recordings puts out.

A new interview with Long Beach native LMNO has been posted up!

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04.08.05 --

LMNO, Othello's new album...

A new interview with Long Beach native LMNO has been posted up!

Tuesday May 31st 2005, Syntax Records will be dropping the long awaited freshman solo LP from one of the Pacific Northwests most gifted MC's. Many know him from the Lojique release, Language Arts that debuted on Syntax. Some of you even heard him on his appearances on Fashion Expo, Acts29, Night Owls, and even John Rueben's second album. One of the things that makes this so unique, is that for the first time everyone on planet earth can buy it the same day, and not have to wait for a lazy retail worker to pull it out of the back of their store and place it on their shelf, or wait for the store to special order it for that matter. This album will be available through every digital retailer, so choose your favorite. iTunes, MSN, Real, Napster, and so on!

Check the track listing:

01 First Floor
02 Rock Rock (C'Mon)
03 Season's Greetings (feat. Sirens Echos)
04 Heart (feat. Destro of Old Dominion)
05 Consider It (feat. PageOne of Lojique)
06 Relax Urself
07 Lobby (feat. Hipknotics)
08 Elevator Music
09 Organic
10 Heir Borne (feat. Ohmega Watts of Lightheaded)
11 Laugh Track
12 How Ya Livin (feat. Malachi Perez & Deep6)
13 Contingent
14 Good Will Chopping (feat. RedCloud)
15 Oblivious Enlight (feat. Braille)
16 No Mic For Thai (feat. Hipknotics)

HHFTS will have a track up for your listening please very soon!

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04.05.05 --

Syntax in Germany...

Germany! Pick up the entire Syntax Records catalogue via digital download the German site: www.exaltmusic.de

Our release dates section has been updated!

Pick up the new 4th Avenue Jones' album! Today was the release date and you can pick it up in our store.

Check out the KJ52 video. Pick up his new album in our store.

Check out the highly anticipated interview with Japhia Life in our "interviews" section!

Check out the updated audio in our flash audio player at the top right of the site!

Check out the new Deepspace5 track up in the "music" section! The track is from the upcoming album "Unique Just Like Everyone Else," which releases in May.

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04.01.05 --

HHFTS closing it's doors...

Germany! Pick up the entire Syntax Records catalogue via digital download the German site: www.exaltmusic.de

PSSHHH... COME ON NOW! April fools!

Music from The Procussions will be featured on this week's The Real World vs. Road Rules. If you're a avid fan of RW vs. RR, be sure to catch The Procussions playing the soundtrack to all of the drama, chaos, and mayhem on the show.

For those waiting for a new Lightheaded album, it is completely finished. All the recording and mixing is done. 14 brand new songs. The new album still has a track produced by Muneshine, but the majority of the production this time is handled by Ohmega Watts. Contributions are also made by Stro of The Procussions and Tony Stone. This leaves Lightheaded with only 3 “official” members (Braille, Ohmega Watts and Othello). Extended family includes DJ Bombay, DJ Manwell and Muneshine....... but the core is the northwest trio. With Muneshine living in Canada, going to college and having prior commitments, he has been unable to tour with the group. This was one of the primary reasons for making the decision.

Now that the new album is done, LH is preparing to hit the road on The Extreme Tour. In the meantime, LH are also shooting a music video for one of the lead singles for the new album. The video includes 3-D animation and is guaranteed to be entertaining.

Speaking of videos, Braille just finished a video off his solo album for the song “Shades of Grey”. Braille has been very busy as of late. If you’ve been to your local magazine shop, you might have noticed that he was featured as one of URB Magazine’s NEXT 100. You can see Braille on page 59 of the April issue. In order to express his thanks to all the fans, Braille has created a new solo project titled “Scatter Brain”. This project is fully produced by DJ Bombay, and with no features involved, Braille handles all the rhymes himself. The first 300 copies of "Scatter Brain" will be hand-made, numbered and autographed......including bonus material. Once these 300 sell out, you'll have to wait until the official pressing which isn't estimated to be available until July. No soundclips or cover images will be placed on-line until the shipping date for the limited copies, which is May 10th.
This will be the only solo LH album released this year. The "Scatter Brain" album will not be in stores, infact, Braille is going to spend most of this year pushing "Shades of Grey".

Last but not least, bookmark hiphopismusic.com, the label started by the LH crew.

Our release dates section has been updated!

Pick up the new 4th Avenue Jones' album! Today was the release date and you can pick it up in our store.

Check out the KJ52 video. Pick up his new album in our store.

Check out the highly anticipated interview with Japhia Life in our "interviews" section!

Check out the fairly new...and hot producer by the name of Platinum Tips. This guy has laced tracks recently for Bobby Bishop, Rob Hodge, Japhia Life, TK, Mike Shelton, Damon Lamar, Dre Murray, etc.

Check out the updated audio in our flash audio player at the top right of the site!

Check out the new Deepspace5 track up in the "music" section! The track is from the upcoming album "Unique Just Like Everyone Else," which releases in May.

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03.29.05 --

Releases and release dates...

Music from The Procussions will be featured on this week's The Real World vs. Road Rules. If you're a avid fan of RW vs. RR, be sure to catch The Procussions playing the soundtrack to all of the drama, chaos, and mayhem on the show.

For those waiting for a new Lightheaded album, it is completely finished. All the recording and mixing is done. 14 brand new songs. The new album still has a track produced by Muneshine, but the majority of the production this time is handled by Ohmega Watts. Contributions are also made by Stro of The Procussions and Tony Stone. This leaves Lightheaded with only 3 “official” members (Braille, Ohmega Watts and Othello). Extended family includes DJ Bombay, DJ Manwell and Muneshine....... but the core is the northwest trio. With Muneshine living in Canada, going to college and having prior commitments, he has been unable to tour with the group. This was one of the primary reasons for making the decision.

Now that the new album is done, LH is preparing to hit the road on The Extreme Tour. In the meantime, LH are also shooting a music video for one of the lead singles for the new album. The video includes 3-D animation and is guaranteed to be entertaining.

Speaking of videos, Braille just finished a video off his solo album for the song “Shades of Grey”. Expect to see the final video on-line very soon. Braille has been very busy as of late. If you’ve been to your local magazine shop, you might have noticed that he was featured as one of URB Magazine’s NEXT 100. You can see Braille on page 59 of the April issue. In order to express his thanks to all the fans, Braille has created a new solo project titled “Scatter Brain”. This project is fully produced by DJ Bombay, and with no features involved, Braille handles all the rhymes himself. Limited hand-made copies should be available in May, and will shortly be followed by an official release.

Last but not least, bookmark hiphopismusic.com, the label started by the LH crew.

Our release dates section has been updated.

Pick up the new 4th Avenue Jones' album! Today was the release date and you can pick it up in our store.

Check out the KJ52 video. Pick up his new album in our store.

Check out the highly anticipated interview with Japhia Life in our "interviews" section!

Check out the updated audio in our flash audio player at the top right of the site!

Check out the new Deepspace5 track up in the "music" section! The track is from the upcoming album "Unique Just Like Everyone Else," which releases in May. You can also hear THREE other new songs from the album on their new myspace.com page set up by your favorite hip hop site in the universe...HHFTS!

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03.23.05 --

Update...

Bobby Bishop has released his album "Government Name." This is one of the better releases so far this year. Check out a track in our "music" section and pick the album up in our store.

Sivion of Deepspace5 has signed a deal with Illect Recordings.

Check out DJ Officials new internet radio show on Holy Culture Radio

Braille and The Procussions have made the "next 100" list in URB Magazine.

Fly Away Records has signed a new artist by the name of JayMay.

Fly Away's releases, Kaboose "Innersection", Thomas L. Mitchell II "Just Wanna Say Thanks" and Fly Away Records Presents "Independents" will soon be available at Family Christian Bookstores nationwide.

Fly Away has also put out a new e-card which Includes downloads, bio, radio player and other exclusive stuff.

- Kaboose is all over mixtapes. DJ Heavy "HEAVY ROTATION VOL. 8", Sphere Of Hip-Hop, This Click Records "The Serious Series Vol.2", Fashion Expo 2, DJ Form" On Deck Circle: The Next Mixtape" and Unkut & Raw. Props Due!

Who Burnt Down The Studio?
Dirt and his dj Theatre reppin' the Shadow of the Locust crew are putting the finishing touches on their mixtape entitled: Who Burnt Down The Studio . It's set for release within the next few months and is being mastered as we speak. However, this is NOT your average mixtape! This new release will feature reminiscent lyrics from Dirt's Plague and A War To Restore albums re-recorded, remixed, and refreshed in mixtape fashion, over classic beats from hip-hop's golden era. Additionally, Dirt fans can expect to preview some brand spankin' new unreleased material from some upcoming projects mixed throughout. A final release date has yet to be set. Stay tuned for more info.

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03.11.05 -- </