As fitting for the end of 2011, I have compiled a list of my top 10 albums of the year. Some were widely successful throughout the Christian hip-hop community, while others were personal favorites of mine. Either way, they all had a great impact on me this year for one reason or another. (note: after [...]

Are “Christian” and “rap” mutually exclusive? Hardly. In this interview by Mark Dever, Shai Linne and Voice explain hip hop culture, rap music’s potential for the gospel, and why rap can’t replace preaching. Shai and Voice also give some explanation to the stylistic differences in southern, east coast and midwest hip-hop. (Mp3) Via 9marks.com

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