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    SFC

    A Saved Man in the Jungle

    (1990)

    Reviewed by Mike Gile

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    Label Broken RecordsSalt #81990
    hip hoprap

    Even if you don't like rap, you should give these guys a chance. They are some of many rappers in the Christian field. They have an excellent sense of humor (it's all over the album, but especially in "My Alarm/Freestyle"). They also sample some secular tunes that fit well with their message ("Welcome to the Jungle" in the title track). They also tackle racism and secular rap ("The Bomb") and most people's view of Christian rap (KACR 11). Let's just say, if you don't buy this, you're missing out on the 2nd best deal of your life (we all know the 1st).

    Other coverage for this album

    Heaven's Metal #28Reviewed by Doug Van PeltYou may have heard the big hype about this album--that it's "the first real Christian rap album." I would agree if it weren't at the expense of PID's hot "Back To Back" album. Anyway, there's jillions of samples and streetwise words from this legit rap artist. Check out the title track, the groovin' sounds of "The Bomb", and "Idiot Box". Christian rappers can be proud--Oh, I mean pleased--with…

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