Bible Rap

Bible Rap
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Publisher : Xulon Press
Total Pages : 142
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ISBN-10 : 9781591605171
ISBN-13 : 1591605172
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Bible Rap by : Stephen Amato

The Bible rap contained in this book is supplemental to the Bible study guides I've written for the Boston Christian Bible Study Resources site (http://www.bcbsr.com). In my opinion, the vast majority of teaching materials available and techniques used in the evangelical community today speak mostly to those of a left-brain analytic mindset, of which I am no doubt a member. But all kinds of people are to be invited to the feast. How to invite someone of an artistic, intuitive nature to feast on the Word? This book is an attempt to minister to one's artistic and intuitive nature while attempting to keep to the accuracy and depth of the Word of God and the meaning of the Christian experience. --back

The Holy Bible: Hip Hop Version

The Holy Bible: Hip Hop Version
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Publisher : Aventine Press
Total Pages : 102
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1593308000
ISBN-13 : 9781593308001
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Holy Bible: Hip Hop Version by : Mark Charles Hardie

The Holy Bible is the greatest true story ever told. It is the word of God. With majesty of language and clarity of thought, The Holy Bible: Hip Hop Version is a grand accomplishment in world literature. This hip hop version of the Holy Bible is both a literary masterpiece and an instant classic. The rap music-influenced wording is easily accessible to current and future generations of Bible readers. From Eminem to Tupac Shakur, from Kanye West to Lil' Wayne, from Nicki Minaj to Jay Z, the hip hop world has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon. The Holy Bible: Hip Hop Version, written by Mark Charles Hardie, reaches out to the entire young generation. It is a must-have for believers of all faiths. The author is the prince of the Chabad-Satmar-Sanz royal dynasty.

Does God Listen to Rap?

Does God Listen to Rap?
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Publisher : Cruciform Press
Total Pages : 72
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ISBN-10 : 9781936760787
ISBN-13 : 1936760789
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Does God Listen to Rap? by : Curtis Allen

A lot of people think that if there is one style of music in the world that God hates, it has got to be rap. Some have even gone so far as to call rap, “An unclean thing before the Lord.” They don’t believe something originally associated with so much evil can ever be redeemed for God’s glory. Lots of other people love and accept rap as their preferred form of musical expression. Many of these who are Christians can’t imagine why God would have any issues with rap – at least, not with songs by believers that encourage and edify them in the faith. Who’s right? And maybe more importantly, who cares? You should. And here’s why. In the past 30 years, rap music has become a vital artistic and cultural force globally, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Like it or not, you are probably exposed to rap in one form or another on a fairly regular basis. If you’re interested in this book you may be a believer in Jesus who likes rap a lot, and as Christians, when we love something that is (if you hadn’t noticed) closely associated with sin and rebellion, our justification for being involved with it really does need to go beyond, “Dude, this is good stuff.” But maybe you’re in a different category. Maybe you’re a Christian parent, concerned that rap music may have a negative impact on your child. Maybe you’re a youth pastor worried about having a rap concert at his church because of the potential pushback. Or maybe you’re just a rap fan who is curious to see if there’s even any biblical evidence for or against rap. To put it simply, if you’ve made it this far, this book is probably for you. Does God Listen to Rap? covers two areas. First, it presents a sociological history of the emergence and development of rap. If you enjoy rap and hip hop culture, you’ll love this part of the book. Then the book explores the Scriptures to bring some biblical (not just personal or anecdotal) resolution to the question of God and rap. Ultimately, this involves a set of larger questions involving God and the arts. This is more than just an apologetic for rap music, this is a biblical way to think about how Christians can be in the world yet not of the world, and how they can express themselves to the glory of God. So, does God listen to rap? Come find out.

Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists

Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists
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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages : 355
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ISBN-10 : 9781466866973
ISBN-13 : 1466866977
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists by : Sacha Jenkins

Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists is more popular than racism! Hip hop is huge, and it's time someone wrote it all down. And got it all right. With over 25 aggregate years of interviews, and virtually every hip hop single, remix and album ever recorded at their disposal, the highly respected Ego Trip staff are the ones to do it. The Book of Rap Lists runs the gamut of hip hop information. This is an exhaustive, indispensable and completely irreverent bible of true hip hip knowledge.

Rap and Religion

Rap and Religion
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 9798216135739
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Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Rap and Religion by : Ebony A. Utley

This book provides an enlightening, representative account of how rappers talk about God in their lyrics—and why a sense of religion plays an intrinsic role within hip hop culture. Why is the battle between good and evil a recurring theme in rap lyrics? What role does the devil play in hip hop? What exactly does it mean when rappers wear a diamond-encrusted "Jesus" around their necks? Why do rappers acknowledge God during award shows and frequently include prayers in their albums? Rap and Religion: Understanding the Gangsta's God tackles a sensitive and controversial topic: the juxtaposition—and seeming hypocrisy—of references to God within hip hop culture and rap music. This book provides a focused examination of the intersection of God and religion with hip hop and rap music. Author Ebony A. Utley, PhD, references selected rap lyrics and videos that span three decades of mainstream hip hop culture in America, representing the East Coast, the West Coast, and the South in order to account for how and why rappers talk about God. Utley also describes the complex urban environments that birthed rap music and sources interviews, award acceptance speeches, magazine and website content, and liner notes to further explain how God became entrenched in hip hop.

Straight from the Source

Straight from the Source
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 291
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ISBN-10 : 9781416559801
ISBN-13 : 1416559809
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Straight from the Source by : Kim Osorio

Kim Osorio had a front-row seat for the biggest beefs, battles, and blow-ups in hip-hop. As the first female editor-in-chief of The Source, she had come up. From her corner office, Kim got the goods on hip-hop's hottest names: Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent, Lil' Kim. She developed close -- sometimes intimate -- relationships with the artists she exposed to the public. But The Source couldn't hide its own dirty laundry for long. Behind the scenes, the magazine's volatile owners puppeteered every issue -- even coveted honors like the 5-mic album rating and the Power 30 list of industry heavy-hitters. Then The Source declared war on Eminem and began the notorious assault that would send the magazine into swift decline. In a culture dominated by men, Kim rose to the top, and after years in the magazine's pressure cooker, she hit "send" on a two-sentence e-mail that would thrust her from the sidelines of the scandalous world she reported on to the center of one of the most explosive scandals in hip-hop history. Straight From the Source is the Book of Kim, the tell-all memoir only she could write about her influential years at the Bible of Hip-Hop.

The Anthology of Rap

The Anthology of Rap
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 1191
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ISBN-10 : 9780300163063
ISBN-13 : 0300163061
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis The Anthology of Rap by : Adam Bradley

From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops of the "Billboard" charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time. This pioneering anthology brings together more than 300 lyrics written over 30 years, from the "old school" to the present day.

Rap a Tap Tap

Rap a Tap Tap
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : 0590478834
ISBN-13 : 9780590478830
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Rap a Tap Tap by : Leo Dillon

In illustrations and rhyme describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time. A brief Afterword outlines his career.

The Gospel of Hip Hop

The Gospel of Hip Hop
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Publisher : powerHouse Books
Total Pages : 821
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ISBN-10 : 9781576876701
ISBN-13 : 1576876705
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gospel of Hip Hop by : KRS-One

The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument, the first book from the I Am Hip Hop, is the philosophical masterwork of KRS ONE. Set in the format of the Christian Bible, this 800-plus-page opus is a life-guide manual for members of Hip Hop Kulture that combines classic philosophy with faith and practical knowledge for a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Hip Hop as a life path. Known as “The Teacha,” KRS ONE developed his unique outlook as a homeless teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop history. Respected as Hip Hop’s true steward, KRS ONE painstakingly details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as “Hiphoppas,” can and should preserve its future. "The Teacha" also discusses the origination of Hip Hop Kulture and relays specific instances in history wherein one can discover the same spirit and ideas that are at the core of Hip Hop’s current manifestation. He explains Hip Hop down to the actual meaning and linguistic history of the words “hip” and “hop,” and describes the ways in which "Hiphoppas" can change their current circumstances to create a future that incorporates Health, Love, Awareness, and Wealth (H-LAW). Committed to fervently promoting self-reliance, dedicated study, peace, unity, and truth, The "Teacha" has drawn both criticism and worship from within and from outside of Hip Hop Kulture. In this beautifully written, inspiring book, KRS ONE shines the light of truth, from his own empirical research over a 14-year period, into the fascinating world of Hip Hop.

The Roots of Rap

The Roots of Rap
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Publisher : little bee books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1499804113
ISBN-13 : 9781499804119
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis The Roots of Rap by : Carole Boston Weatherford

Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book! "Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!" ―Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author "Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings." ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW "No way around it, this book is supa-dupa fly, with lush illustrations anchored in signature hip-hop iconography for the future of the global hip-hop nation." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "With short, rhyming lines and dramatic portraits of performers, the creative team behind How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace offers a dynamic introduction to hip-hop. . . . This artful introduction to one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century pulses with the energy and rhythm of its subject." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW A generation voicing stories, hopes, and fears founds a hip-hop nation. Say holler if you hear. The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, and it features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer.