Hip-Hop seems like it's finally starting to be accepted in the "Christian" market with the recent and near future releases from several hip-hop acts. Mars ILL is one of those bands that makes you happy that it's finally being accepted.
This release combines what is right about hip-hop; smooth lyrical flow, nice DJ work, and brilliant wordplay; to make an album that is pleasing to the hip-hop heads.
The album opens with a combination song and shout out compilation from Mars ILL and a variety of fellow MCs and DJs. The second track, "Sphere of Hip-Hop Pt. 2" is a great track that goes through what the true hip-hop community as a whole.
"Love's Not" dismisses the traditional interpretation of love portrayed in pop songs but brings it back to the core that God created. The track calls the listener back to a true definition of love through saying not what love is, but rather what love is not.
The disc features many of the traditional hip-hop standards; shout outs, instrumental break downs, some scratching and fine lyrical flow. The album is a fine introduction to a crew that deserves a listen or two
4.5 tocks
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HM Magazine #90Reviewed by RockstarI feel really weird calling this album an underground gem, due to the fact that I believe all Christian music is underground in a sense. Let's use the term underground to define something new, fresh, innovative, and definitely nice! Raw Material jumps at you instantly with the exquisite lyrics being formed by the Manchild, and raw production and scratches of DJ Dust. The key to the blend is…Similar sounding releases
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