Why My Black Life Ultimately Doesn’t Matter (@trackstarz @thisisraysurnet)
No room for cozy intros with this topic, let’s dig in. In wake of all of the police brutality (well, the current cases anyway) someone, somewhere established the Black Lives Matter movement to supposedly combat police brutality among Black people. (Sidebar: I HATE the term African American when used to refer to Americans with ancestors […]
Hostyle Gospel |Clap feat. Gemstones Audio | @HostyleGospel @1Gemstones @OfficialTJonez @trackstarz
The “Clap” concept is about being able to applaud ourselves as believers no matter what everyone else says or does. We are given so many reasons to be defeated and hold our heads low, but it is in those times when we are at our bottom, all alone that we have to “Clap” for […]
Sho Baraka Signs to Humble Beast (@amishobaraka @humblebeast @trackstarz @jasonbordeaux1)
Since Sho Baraka left Reach Records a few years ago, many have questioned about his next move and if he would sign with another label or even start his own. He released Talented Xth independently and has now joined up with the Humble Beast team. After Trip Lee released a picture with Sho Baraka, Tedashii and […]
Street Hymns rebounds in latest Battle | @streethymns @trackstarz @kennyfresh_1914
Street hymns is back in a major way!!!! After his debut on Bullpen Battle League against Riggz, Street Hymns struggled against a crowd that wasn’t feeling him and an opponent who was ready for him. This author was concerned about how Street would rebound, but he came with the heat! Calling out how he caught […]
Aha Gazelle// New Single “Supreme”| @ahagazelle @trackstarz
Check out the new Summer Anthem single by Lousianna Rapper Aha Gazelle, “Supreme!”
KC Higher Art Cypher| Music with a Mission| @trackstarz @iam_AWard @sauceremix @kennyfresh_1914
One of the best parts of hip hop is the cypher: a group of skilled lyricists spitting nothing but bars. Add in a belief in Jesus and a love for one’s city and you get the Kansas City Higher Art Cypher. Twelve of Kansas City, Missouri’s best drop bars. A truly enjoyable and rewind worthy […]
RenderLight| Breathe Album Review| @Media_FE @Chicangeorge @Trackstarz
As a Tastemaker for various CHH and rap websites, I at times have to take a break from hip hop. During that time, I usually listen to instrumentals (for music I’m making) or worship music. Being a fan of indie artists, this leads me to this review for RenderLight and their project “Breathe.” Starting […]
Don’t Get Too Familiar| @trackstarz @jasonbordeaux1 )
Familiarity can kill relationships over time. This happens with marriages, parent/child relationships, friends, and church family. We can get so used to a person and know so much about them, we forget about that special treasure within them that we found so special. That is the valuable part of a person we can forget to […]
A Godly Response to the Orlando Shooting |@trackstarz @jasonbordeaux1
By now most have heard of the horrific shooting that occurred in Orlando, Florida on Sunday around 2am. I saw the news Sunday morning and was immediately saddened. I did not have all the information at the time; I just hoped these people were followers of Jesus and that I would meet them in eternity. […]
Honor to a Higher Place| @Chicangeorge @Trackstarz #MarriageMonday
