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7.03.08
DJ Official of Cross Movement fame, is said to be working on a top secret mixtape. Word is, he will produce the entire project and blend all of the songs together in true mixtape fashion. He won’t give any specifics on a release date, title or features, but is simply saying “it will include all of my friends.”

7.01.08
DJ Sean Blu is up for nomination @ the 2008 YGEA (Youth Gospel Entertainment Awards) Log online now to vote for DJ Sean Blu as your favorite DJ.

6.24.08
Pettidee is up for a Youth Gospel Entertainment Awards, vote here.

R-Swift's album release party for "SoapBox" is canceled!

The Christian Female Rap Network (CFRN) will drop its debut mixtape, "CFRN Chronicles" on August 15th. The mixtape is 16 tracks long and is hosted by DJ I Rock Jesus.

6.24.08
Theory Hazit "Lord Fire" out today, buy here.

Excelsius "Liberation" available now, buy here.

Manafest Citizens Activ in stores today!!!

6.23.08
aTone's EP Hits streets July 15. aTone (formely known as re:son) is preparing to release Visible Sprightliness EP on July 15. Visible Sprightliness is the first of a three series EP with 7 tracks each. Each release will focus on relevant issues ranging from life issues to relationships, faith and the highs and lows we all encounter. For more info click here.

6.21.08
Phillip Rood, founder and chief contributor for Rapzilla.com recently left the US to embark on a 2-month missions trip in Africa. Please keep him in your prayers as he helps spread the gospel over there.

6.19.08
Sev Statik has a few projects on deck, "Body Language" (Sev Statik and Rick Whispers) scheduled for 6.24.08 and "Shotgun" scheduled to release 7.22.08. Both digital only albums. Sev Statik will also be performing at Kingdom Bound and Flavor Fest this year.

6.18.08
“San Diego rap crew theBreax plan to release a DVD in the late summer or early fall that will feature live performances, music videos, interviews and the groups entire musical catalogue including 4 or 5 new songs. theBreax plan to use all of the proceeds from the project as a fund raising tool to gather funds for promoting the group's 3rd album.”

6.17.08
Check out Sho Baraka new music video for "Higher Love," click here .

R-Swift’s Album Release Party may be the Concert of the Year. Details: R-Swift, Braille Brizzy and Young Josh on the mic with DJ Essence on the 1 and 2’s. July 26th, Temple University – Admission Free

Tonex and Japhia Life are working on a new mixtape called American Psycho Part 1. No word on a release date.

Upcoming Cross Movement Release Dates: Shachah’s “On the Move” - 9/2; Ambassador's "The Chop Chop: From Milk To Meat" - 9/23

Upcoming Reach Record Release Dates: Tedashi’s ‘Identify Crisis” - 7/30; Lecrae’s “Rebel” - 9/30

Upcoming Lampmode Record Release Dates: shai linne’s Storiesz – TBD

Theory Hazit’s New Album “Lord Fire” drops on June 24th. Vintage, who produced his smash “I Just Wanna Go Home” is handling all of the production.

Last week, Braille and Othello finished recording their verses for the new Lightheaded 12" single. No word on when that will be out or its part of a larger project.

5.15.08
Carriers of the Cross will premiere the Rebirth Music Video online on May 20th at rapzilla.com

5.13.08
Rhema Soul will be featured on a compilation album being released by
Goon Trax (Japan). The name of the track is "I Been ft. Nicole Amina produced by Soulutions straight out of the Netherlands. Click here for more info.

5.12.08
Check out R-Swift's newest album Soap box.

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