Positive and curse free rap from the west coast? OH YEAH! Give props to the Gospel Gangstaz, 12th Tribe, and T-Bone for paving the way for groups like L.A. Symphony to come out the framework of Cali.
i saw LAS at a christian youth expo in SD back in like 04-05' (not sure of the dates) but they def were praying with a crowd of 1,000's of youths and referred to themselves as christian rappers, don't make it more than it is they enjoy they role and embrace it
The thing is that just because L.A. Symphony have all Christian members doesn't mean every song of theirs has to push the "Jesus" issue. The fact that their songs contain morals and clean lyrics should more than prove that they aren't trying to be like most secular rappers out today.
The term Christian Hip-Hop has that connotation. Gennerally speaking, simply referencing your religion in a song doesn't earn a special term, since it's part of the artists emotional make up, but when you make music specifically aimed at/about/against or for a specific religion, it gets that religion tacked onto the title. At least that's how it is stateside. Being that this is an international site it might not be that way in your home town.
That was my point. When I hear people reference Christian Hip-Hop it brings to mind preachy Jesus Jesus outright attempts at conversion. But if you're just a group of Christians who happen to use clean lyrics then you're... just a group of Christians who happen to use clean lyrics. Some people would say conscious Hip-Hop since they clearly are aware of the issue of questionable content in most contemporary rap, but I'd say it's just straight up Hip-Hop, maybe with a "Clean" sticker on the Case.
I see someone gave me thumbs down for my last comment, probably because they didn't want to hear the truth. That's typical for someone who thinks Christian hip-hop needs to be all preachy Jesus this/Jesus that 24/7
If you need someone to literally point out to you which songs have L.A. Symphony spreading the Gospel, then you must be listening to them for the beats and music, not the message.
Peep a listen to their album "Disappear Here," they are very much spreading the Gospel of Christ, you just aren't paying much attention to their lyrics.
@sakils2 lol most hip hop video's don't have a 2 million dollar budget, Akon's I'm So Paid had a 1 million dollar budget and that was considered crazy expensive. Nothin' wrong with spending money if you have it, or you want some CGI or boats in your video
Actually they don't have any sort of mission of conversion or aim to do so. They simply make music, and are religious enough that there religion makes it into there work.
Making them conscious rappers who happen to be Christian. The term Christian rap already has a preachy direct attempt at conversion connotation in colloquial use. At least it does hear in the U.S. If people use it to mean something else wherever you are than I stand corrected.
I think this mix-up of calling LAS Christian Rappers is due to the fact they respect their belief enough not to write lyrics contradictory to their bibles. I personally believe that a Christian rapper is someone who raps as a ministry tool such as "The Cross Movement". If Lupe Fiasco made a little bit more refence to Allah in his songs, knowing he's muslim, I'm sure folks would assume he's trying to force his belief on you. That type of mentality makes you categorize and suffocate music.
Yeah. The costumes are bad enough that they make the video as a whole suck. The rest of the video, (ie other than that) is good enough that without the costumes I'd enjoy it, but the costumes sink it.
![Pigeon John - "The Bomb" [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/iFAFA3B3CWU/mqdefault.jpg)
omg Pigeon John's dance at the end is hilarious.
Positive and curse free rap from the west coast? OH YEAH! Give props to the Gospel Gangstaz, 12th Tribe, and T-Bone for paving the way for groups like L.A. Symphony to come out the framework of Cali.
just because they are spreading a positive message doesn't mean that they "are spreading the joy of the Lord Jesus Christ."
good very good LA SYMPH, .. go on ..
I now know they do spread it, i didn't know that when i posted that comment. Thanks for the advice!
This video is super dope!!
real mcs n christians....just dope
i saw LAS at a christian youth expo in SD back in like 04-05' (not sure of the dates) but they def were praying with a crowd of 1,000's of youths and referred to themselves as christian rappers, don't make it more than it is they enjoy they role and embrace it
The thing is that just because L.A. Symphony have all Christian members doesn't mean every song of theirs has to push the "Jesus" issue. The fact that their songs contain morals and clean lyrics should more than prove that they aren't trying to be like most secular rappers out today.
I'm new to LA Symph. but i like it, the first guy sounds like the guy from AESOP Rock
The term Christian Hip-Hop has that connotation. Gennerally speaking, simply referencing your religion in a song doesn't earn a special term, since it's part of the artists emotional make up, but when you make music specifically aimed at/about/against or for a specific religion, it gets that religion tacked onto the title. At least that's how it is stateside. Being that this is an international site it might not be that way in your home town.
2:52 that dance move was made illegal in bboy comps back in 93..WAY to deadly!
That was my point. When I hear people reference Christian Hip-Hop it brings to mind preachy Jesus Jesus outright attempts at conversion. But if you're just a group of Christians who happen to use clean lyrics then you're... just a group of Christians who happen to use clean lyrics. Some people would say conscious Hip-Hop since they clearly are aware of the issue of questionable content in most contemporary rap, but I'd say it's just straight up Hip-Hop, maybe with a "Clean" sticker on the Case.
I see someone gave me thumbs down for my last comment, probably because they didn't want to hear the truth. That's typical for someone who thinks Christian hip-hop needs to be all preachy Jesus this/Jesus that 24/7
who's the dude next to uno mas on the first chours
It's bTwizzle!
If you need someone to literally point out to you which songs have L.A. Symphony spreading the Gospel, then you must be listening to them for the beats and music, not the message.
did anyone else notice great jason's hat dropping at the end?
i have to say in your first point you say the video sucks then in your last you say its pretty cool.
@dgkpictures its called unity
which album is this from? i cant find it anywhere
BALONEY EP!
Listening to Run the Jewels "Yankee and the Brave"....you get paid for that beat? Lol
Peep a listen to their album "Disappear Here," they are very much spreading the Gospel of Christ, you just aren't paying much attention to their lyrics.
B-Twice Son!
I never really hear them spreading the gospel. In which songs do they do that?
@dgkpictures You need to familiarize yourself with the sound of the West Coast underground.
@sakils2 lol most hip hop video's don't have a 2 million dollar budget, Akon's I'm So Paid had a 1 million dollar budget and that was considered crazy expensive. Nothin' wrong with spending money if you have it, or you want some CGI or boats in your video
Where did I say the video was pretty cool?
Ooh sh%@t.. classic stuff with PJ running through the streets and all. Very pharcydish
Pigeon John looks dumb at the end
@sakils2 Then elaborate for me
@sakils2 It doesn't want one either!
50 000
Actually they don't have any sort of mission of conversion or aim to do so. They simply make music, and are religious enough that there religion makes it into there work.
Or maybe he considers Spreading the Gospel, to mean an outright attempt at conversion, which is more often how I hear it used these days.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO I UPLOADED ON LA SYMPHONY
@sakils2 WORD
Making them conscious rappers who happen to be Christian. The term Christian rap already has a preachy direct attempt at conversion connotation in colloquial use. At least it does hear in the U.S. If people use it to mean something else wherever you are than I stand corrected.
(Other than that the video is actually pretty cool, but come on.)
I think this mix-up of calling LAS Christian Rappers is due to the fact they respect their belief enough not to write lyrics contradictory to their bibles.
I personally believe that a Christian rapper is someone who raps as a ministry tool such as "The Cross Movement".
If Lupe Fiasco made a little bit more refence to Allah in his songs, knowing he's muslim, I'm sure folks would assume he's trying to force his belief on you. That type of mentality makes you categorize and suffocate music.
It's really obvious that this is a small budget viedoclip. I really like the track, but the clip is kinda boring (except PJ at the end, hilarious!)
Naw, Umbrella's beat is more drum based than this one.
Yeah. The costumes are bad enough that they make the video as a whole suck. The rest of the video, (ie other than that) is good enough that without the costumes I'd enjoy it, but the costumes sink it.