Truth be told, “Real Talk” was my introduction to the Reach Records brand and it was earth-shattering for me, so nothing was going to follow and meet my expectations. Lecrae brings impressive weight in the form of his 3rd studio effort, “Rebel.” I wasn’t necessarily disappointed with his previous outing “After The Music Stops,” but I feel something was lost in translation when compared to his debut effort, “Real Talk.” With the exception of a few buttery hot tracks, ATMS didn’t capture the essence of its predecessor. Lecrae's "Rebel": A Review | Posted September 30, 2008 Click here to visit today!Ĭomments ( 0) | Add Comment | Is This Review Helpful? Yes | No This review has been reprinted on NRT with permission from. “Beautiful Feet” shifts the focus toward reaching out to the poor and downtrodden, rounding out the record with a proactive approach that can practically put a newfound or renewed faith into action. Though the production throughout “I’m a Saint” isn’t as rich as it should be, the militant chorus is especially memorable and sure to inspire in a similar fashion as the above in terms of turning away from Satan. “Change” is a soulful, keyboard-infused dance track that further talks about turning a shattered life around, while “Fall Back” (featuring Trip Lee) is an old-school, LL Cool J-like romp that also echoes grace and renewal. “Indwelling Sin” is all about resisting sexual and substance-related temptation, as Lecrae cleverly trades verses with his inner conscience, consistently choosing Christ over the world’s aura. That position is easy to understand given the attention grabbing beats and even more insightful lyrics throughout the album, starting with the call-to-arms cut “Don’t Waste Your Life,” wrapped around slick programmed beats and accompanying rap action from Dwayne Tryumf. Along the way he also co-founded ReachLife Ministries (geared toward culturally and spiritually relevant outreach to young people in local communities) and also became the first ever Christian rap CD to debut atop Billboard’s Top Gospel Charts with the release of the brand-new Rebel. Instead, he accepted Christ at 19, focused on refining his skills on the mic and channeled that creative energy into the debut disc After the Music Stops. THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF THE STREETS | Posted November 24, 2008Įven though Lecrae honed his rhyming chops on the streets of Houston as a teenager, the rapper never succumbed to the gang-infested lifestyle. If we don't stand firm who will? God is establishing His kingdom will you be a part of this or watch from the sidelines. We seem extreme and fanatical, but I wonder if God is preparing our hearts and minds for action due to coming persecution, or the training of a generation that will face oppression and persecution. 6:18) RUN from the opportunity to get into some sexual action.Īs rebels we are so in love with Jesus, He is so valuable to us that we look crazy because we actually follow His word. God on the other hand doesn't tell us "get as close as you can without sinning." He tells us to FLEE sexual immorality. The culture says sex is a part of "dating" (which is also cultural). It's apparently "cute" for 10 year olds to have boyfriends or girlfriends. The culture tells us to pursue them at any age and time. One example is male/female relationships. If we spend time learning His ways we will find ourselves slowly turning our back and in rebellion against the worlds way of doing things. What does God say about relationships, money, depression, guilt, identity, sexuality? He says a lot. We think and act more out of culture and tradition than out of a biblical perspective.
If that's the case then you'll see many of the ways we operate and things we think are more American than Christian. But more than anything I want you to use the Bible as the lens that you see the world through. I want the Lord to change your hearts, I want to challenge you, and I want to encourage you. You'll find that many of the songs are really just an exegesis, description, or translation of the bible. Marinate on them pray about the content and line it up with the word of God. If you get "Rebel" please take time to think through the songs. I'm am realizing more and more that it is insanity to believe that a CD will be the big relevant tool to open the eyes of the world to Truth or more specifically Jesus.īUT.I do think the music can help many and I pray the music will push you toward your word and God will use it to turn hearts toward Himself, His church, and His ways. For my family, my community, for nations. Not some generic "world" that people cant see or touch. Well that's not the truth I have plenty to do but I don't feel so overwhelmed that I can't write. I'm doing my best to seize this moment when I don't have much to do.
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