Date: July 26, 2007

Podcaster: Cade_One

Episode Description: Topics: When you think of Hip-Hop, the word Catholic probably doesn't come to mind. But I'm here to give you a sample of just that. Catholic-Christian rap that is so amazing that you should go out and buy one or two of these guys' albums.We've all heard or perhaps even used the cliché, "I only listen to it for the beat", when it comes to questionable music. I challenge you to put these beats, these lyrics, up against any Rapper you see on BET, MTV, or any other corporate network telling you what to listen to. Be unique; Be yourself; Be Bold; Live out your Catholic faith (not just on Sundays or when you're with your moms, but when you're with your friends or when you're at work. This is not always easy. Before you get out of bed each day, say a little prayer to the One who made you, and dedicate your day to doing His will. I have come to realize that people secretly respect those who stand up for their beliefs, especially when it could cost you popularity points. Why do you think Napoleon Dynamite was such a big hit? He danced in front of the entire school for a friend (now granted one could argue that Napoleon had no popularity points to loose...but the point is that he chose to sacrifice what is cool for the sake of a friend). The irony is that the uncool becomes cool in a weird sense.If you live your life with Christ, many of the pressures that plague so many young people these days, can hold no power over you. So it is my prayer that you are inspired not only by the beats and the lyrics that these guys bring, but by the One who inspires them. Amen. Subscribe to this podcast Download this Episode (mp3)Play-listing:Mars Ill - "Underground Subways" (intro)Righteous B (Live)Point 5 Covenant - "Listen. Learn" (youtube version)Point 5 Covenant - "Texas"Point 5 Covenant - "Return to Maker" (featuring Miko)Akalyte - "The Crucifixion"Akalyte - "The Confrontation"Akalyte - "The Word of God"II X (210) - "Project" (featuring Friday Mourning)II X (210) - "Candyshop Closed"Righteous B - "Move"Righteous B - "Nosebleed"Righteous B - "Kielbasa Posse"Righteous B - "Bad Guy"Artist Links:Righteous B's official website and myspacePoint 5 Covenant's official website and myspaceAkalyte's official website and myspaceII X (210's) official website and myspaceMars Ill's official website and myspaceRelated Links:Dirty Vagabond MinistriesPhatmass.comCatholic RockersOther Catholic Music PodcastsSpirit and SongCatholic Music NetworkBackground Music: Check out www.royaltyfreemusic.com for lots of great royalty free music.