R.I.P. to Medgar Evers/ R.I.P. to Dr. King I ain't tryna hate on my own kind/ But Al and Jesse don't speak for me I'm probably gon catch some flack mayne/ But I'ma swallow this pill like Pacman Some of these folks won't tell the truth/ Too busy tryna get them racks mayne Church tryna rob my paychecks/ Choir members probably havin gay sex Pastor manipulatin hurtin women/ I wonder which he's gon slay next Bookstore pimpin them hope books/ Like God don't know how broke looks And tellin me that I'm gon reap a mil/ If I sow into these low crooks Plus I know ol' girl a freak/ And how she singin a solo I walked in the church wit a snapback/ And they tellin me that that's a "nono"? That's backwords, and I lack words/ For these actors called pastors All these folks is hypocrits/ And that's why I ain't at church Truthfully I'm just doin me/ And I don't wanna face no scrutiny As long as the church keep wildin out/ I can justify all my foolish deeds Smokin weed, pourin up/ Keep that lean up in my up Maybe I could change the world/ But this porn on my labtop got me stuck Yeah I know whats right from wrong/ But that there ain't gon sell a song I rather sell my soul then save it/ If that's what make my money long It better not be no real God/ With real hope, that heals hearts That shows me that I ain't livin up/ To all the things that He put me here for It better not be no real church/ Real saints, who pray hard And let me rock my snapback/ With the 501s and the J's on It better not be no real folk/ Who don't think that they better than you Straight or gay, drunk and high/ They walk through the cold weather wit chu Nah we don't wanna see that/ Cause that might mean "life change" That might mean I'm worth more/ Than money, cars, sex, and pipe dreams Better not be no real Jesus/ Real forgiveness, for hurt folks If God gon take me as I am/ I guess I already got on my Church Clothes
"Everybody wants to be heard. Everybody wants to be seen. Everybody wants to be known, and everybody's got some dreams."
At first glance, the title "Formerly Known" will strike a chord with anyone who has been following Andy Mineo's music. Those who know about the name change from c-lite to Andy Mineo will get it, but that's not the only reason the mysterious title.
Each of us long to be understood, loved, known. Most of us spend a majority of our life pursuing people, places, and things that we believe can offer this kind of comfort. Andy's hope is that this project will point people to the answer to those longings. We were made to have fellowship with the God that created us and knows us better than we know ourselves. The God that knew us before we were formed in our mothers womb. The God that knows every hair on our head. The God that makes us a new creation.
"I share quite a bit about my past on this project. Much of the album is testimonial. Prior to coming to faith in Jesus, I was an enemy of God. I was my own king, I lived life opposing the loving commands God has given us. I was what the bible describes as "a child of wrath" - but through Christ saving work on the Cross, that is only what I am formerly known as. Now, I am a child of light, a friend of God. My prayer is that many would come to know this God that makes all things new."- Andy Mineo
As a child, Hip Hop artist Lecrae’s world was void of good role models. Growing up with a single mom, he would watch rap videos at his grandmother’s house and developed an ability to rap himself. Yet Lecrae wrestled with insignificance, having never met his father and enduring a life of abuse and neglect. He sought to fill this void by surrounding himself with gangsters.
Before long, Lecrae was embroiled in a world filled with drugs, theft, alcohol and gang activity. “I didn’t fit in anywhere. I was just a misfit of a person,” he said.
Little did he know that his view on life would soon be jolted, opening his eyes to the One who valued his life as significant. The One who cared enough to die for him. The One who is behind his music.
"Just Like You," a lead single from his album Rehab, explores the impact of substitutionary male role models that pale in comparison to the perfect example found in Christ. The song gives a clear picture of what biblical manhood. http://www.manup116.com/
Lecrae and Atlanta Mission have come together to bring Rehab to the city of Atlanta. On his latest albums Rehab and Rehab Overdose, Lecrae brings words that shine the light of Christ forgiveness and Transforming power.
Atlanta Mission is transforming through Christ the lives of those facing homelessness.
This is a benefit concert Featuring Reach Records Recording artist Lecrae and Sho Baraka on behalf of Atlanta Mission. All proceeds go to help Atlanta Mission end Homelessness. Atlanta Mission supports over 1,000 men women and children facing homelessness due to addiction, crisis, or domestic violence.
Ticket Price is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
PSA: Volume 2 serves as part two to the first installation of PSA. While PSA: Volume 1was purposed to remind us of our commitment and dedication to God, Volume 2 serves as a collage of ranging ideas including attainable transformation, daily conquerable temptations, and God’s unfailing grace. With insertions of realistic everyday trials we face, PRo intended for the average person to relate to this project. Volume 2acknowledges struggles while revealing that conquering any of these battles rests solely on your faith in God.
Above you will find Benjah and Dillavou ministering through Reggae with the song 'Come Follow,' directed by TK McKamy (who also directed Trip Lee's music video "The Invasion"). Below you can click the pic and download a mixtape the duo released back in November 2010. Enjoy!