Artist: Young Joshua
Album: Thinking Out Loud
Release Date: September 7th, 2010
Style: Hip-Hop / Rap
Label: Provident Records / Cross Movement Records
Location: Illa Delph, Philadelphia

About:

“Sometimes it’s good to listen to a non-concept album. What better way for a debut album on a major label than to just speak from the heart on what needs to be said? With Cross Movement Records’ recent signing of K-Drama and Young Joshua, it seems as though things are starting to pick up for the label (after the recent issues w/ Ambassador and Da T.R.U.T.H.). While I’m a longtime fan of K-Drama, I was reluctant to hear the east-coast style of Young Joshua, who I’ve only heard from collaborations with other artists. One of those was last year’s free download of “Mad World”.

Musically and lyrically, “Thinking Out Loud” is top-notch and is almost expected from a label such as CM. Young Joshua’s east coast approach is a refreshing in a market saturated with Midwest or Southern hip-hop. While a majority of the tracks are flawless, there are some hiccups. Such as the intro of “ArtOfficial,” the beat on 3/4th of the track “HomeComing,” and the background vocals during the spoken word of “Well Done.” However, a flawless debut album is hard to come by, and I am fairly impressed again with this second debut album this year from Cross Movement.

Similar to label owner The Tonic’s “The Dash,” style and quality-wise, this album has a strong and diverse east coast sound. Some personal favorites include “Old Me,” “Cherish,” and “Where You At.” This is another good signing by CM and hopefully a indication that more artists are to come.” - Anthony Peronto

Track Listing:
1. All In
2. ArtOfficial
3. My Life (feat. J.R.)
4. Where You At
5. Old Me
6. HomeComing (feat. Techniq & R-Swift)
7. Disaster (feat. Eddie Nigma & Magellan)
8. Journey (feat. J. Johnson, Powerfulmind, & Eshon Burgundy)
9. Ride
10. So In Love (feat. Sarah Rodriguez)
11. Don’t Do It
12. Perfect Storm
13. What Happened? (feat. Ryan Post)
14. To Whom It May Concern
15. Cherish (feat. David James of Ndelible)
16. Watch (feat. Juan Love of Rhema Soul & Braille)
17. Label Me
18. Well Done

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Artist: R.I.C.O.N  (ree-kahn)
Album: The No Name Mixtape
Release Date: May 2010
Style: East Coast Lyricist
Label: none
Location: Greenville SC

About:

Ricon is a former secular emcee who surrendered his life to Christ in 2004. Once he became a believer, he started using his talents to glorify God and to reach the lost through hip hop. God has brought him a very long way and his testimony is very powerful. Originally from Charleston SC, he  was the youth pastor at a church in Asheville NC before being called to Greenville SC. He is currently working on his 3rd solo album and The No Name Mixtape is his 4th project overall. He and Brian Lowe (Chosen) make up Team Elohim. Expect great things from this man of God who is also a free lance graphic artist also. If any label out there is looking for new ministry/music to add to their organization, please send an email to ramadex@gmail.com. Grace and Peace

Artist: V.A.
Album: Hip Hop Worship Vol.3
Release Date: 2010
Style: Rap & Hip Hop
Label: Various

Track Listing:

01 I´m Back – Canton Jones
02 Goliath – Braille
03 Push That (Do Work) – Ashes, TriDot, SkiLL, Da Saint
04 No Way Outa – Joe Justiz
05 Reaching Out - Brothatone
06 Dont Mean Nuthin (Remix) - X-Hell & Ric Da Rook
07 Lord - Brothatone
08 Kingdom Advancement – Preacha Boy, Babyboy & B. Shoc
09 24 Bars – Lecrae
10 Nissan Max And Chevy - Frontlynaz
11 Ghost On Deck – Mynista
12 Still Grindin – Dj Heird
13 Yes Yes Yall – DJ 1 God (feat. Octavia Harris)
14 Rock Shows – Joe Justiz (Feat G-Notes)
15 Crank It Up – Json (Feat. Pro)
16 King’s Kid - S.O.A.K.
17 Class Clown – Young Chozen
18 Last Name First Name - Young Chozen
19 Show and Tell – Young Chozen
20 Get at U – Sean Slaughter

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Artist: Pregador Luo e Apocalipse XVI
Album: Árvore de Bons Frutos
Release Date: 2010
Style: Rap / Hip – Hop
Location: Brasil

About:

Envolvido com o hip hop desde 1988, o rapper Pregador Luo, é líder e fundador do grupo “Apocalipse 16” e proprietário do selo independente 7 Taças, selo pelo qual lançou seus dez títulos, incluindo o lançamento: “Pregador Luo – Música de Guerra, 1ª Missão”.

Ao longo de sua carreira dentro do hip hop, Luo já trabalhou com outros nomes e grupos que hoje são destaques dentro do cenário do rap. Fez mais de 150 participações em músicas de outras bandas e artistas que o convidaram para colaborar em seus trabalhos.

Entre os convites para fazer participações especiais, destacam-se os mais recentes: DVD da Jamily; DVD do Pastor Adhemar de Campos; CD de Quelinah (Seriado Antônia – Rede Globo) lançado em 2007; e no CD do grupo KLB, na faixa “Obsessão”, que dá nome ao CD do trio lançado em 2006, sendo uma das músicas mais executadas daquele ano nas rádios em todo o Brasil.

Luo é responsável também pelos Temas de Entrada dos principais lutadores de Vale-Tudo, em campeonatos nos EUA e Japão, entre eles: Vitor Belfort, Pedro Rizzo, Vanderlei Silva, Jorge Patino Macaco, Thiago Silva, Rogério Minotouro, Gezias Cavalcante (JZ Calvan), Anderson Silva, Rafael Feijão, Maurício Shogun e Lyoto Machida.

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