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Whoa !!!! this album blew me away!!!

sean | Philly | 07/15/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't usually listen to Christian rap, mainly b/c the christian rap albums my friends have are weak compared to the mainstream stuff, however "I have seen the light".
I first heard this album (holy culture) last month @ a friends house and I had to know who it was! Man, I thought christian rap wasn't tight until I heard these cats. They have Mad skillz and can flow with the best of them.
This album has not only changed my perception of "christian" music, but also has changed my life.....I have been learning so much about God and even started going to church. It has impacted me like that and encourages me everyday to live right (the holy culture). I feel like I better understand God and thank him for music that is being put out there, like the Cross Movement."

Hip Hop can be a "Holy Culture"

Kenneth M. Jackson | Chicagoland | 05/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Oh..my...GOD! This CD is off the chain! Cross Movement definitely represents Christian living in a culture dominated by hip hop (and some said it wouldn't last). Rap music (not hip hop) dominates the charts today, but relies on danceable sounds, excessive talk of material, and misuse of women to sell albums. "Holy Culture" proves you can live "in" this world but not be "of" this world, i.e., maintain a life in Christ while not getting caught into the trappings of this world.I've been a CM fan since the beginning and I can attest that though they're beats have gotten better and have grown to rival "commercial" hip hop artists, their message has remained the same - JESUS (they even say so on a song off of their "House of Representatives" album). Some may think them to be preachy, but they break their messages down in "bite size pieces" so all can comprehend.Even though all the songs are tight on their own merit, the ones that stand out are:"Holy Culture" - This song is the opener and pretty much sums up the whole disc. It's spoken almost in prose - spoken word - format. Real tight."In Not Of" - Would would Jesus say if he rocked Tims and Girbauds...? CM lets 'em know!"Cry No More" - This song was on one of the Left Behind movies. Nice straight forward song offering hope to those facing crises in their life."Rise Up" - The beat is HOT! The message - HOTTER!"Closer To You" - Imagine God telling you he's trying to get your attention and wants to be your #1 love. This is one of the songs he would sing. This song struck a nerve with me."Eternal Cypha" - Definitely the "posse cut" of the year, without the cursing and shout-outs. The CM share the mic with some up-and-coming artists who seem to be able to hold their own over a tight beat.To get a true understading of The Cross movement, I strongly recommend: Heaven's Mentality, House of Representatives, Human Emergency and the Ambassador's Christology: In Laymens Terms (another 5-star album).It's good to know men of God can stand for what they believe and offer no apologies. Keep up the good work brothas! I'm a fan for (eternal) life!"

It's finally out !!!!!!!!

Dwayne | Florida, USA | 05/05/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It took awhile, but it's finally out.....and I am NOT disappointed !!!!!!!!! You won't be either...believe that!
No matter who you are or where you are in your walk with the Lord.....it WILL bless you and inspire you.
Cross movement is by far the best christian hip hop artists out there.......but not just for their flow or how they spit those powerfull Words of God, but because they are not ashamed to say the truth...pleasing those with "itching ears". The album is Hot....I am pleased to hear more "radio friendly" cuts on this album than before, just don't expect some watered down lyrics like most christian mc's ....CM has not strayed from what has made them leaders of this holy hip hop culture...their message, and with tracks like; " RISE UP", "FREE", "IN NOT OF",
"CRY NO MORE", "START SOMETHIN'",AND "CLOSER TO YOU".....you won't go through any buyer's remorse. In fact, those 6 songs I just mentioned.... rival anything and I mean anything ! on secular stations and MTV. If there is any CD to listen too in front of some secualr cats...it would be this one ! There is only 3 songs out of 15 on this album that I wasn't feeling as much....but that's just me.....and normaly on most albums....I'd be lucky to find 3 I'd like...let alone 15 great tracks that I could listen to again and again, like on this album. These cats are REAL and live the "holy culture".....now hear it for yourself! ;)"