Luh you homie. Thanks bro. It's all about being a light in, and affecting, the culture for the glory of God. Salt and light. Thanks for being gracious while some of us were behaving in a not so good way.
LOVE THIS!! I feel used by a lot of the CHH turned inspirational artists. The church isn't perfect, but a lot of us put our money and time volunteering at concerts, ministry events, and doing free marketing because we wanted to see Jesus glorified, and support the artist. It seems like a lot of them are backslidden and justifying carnality. Rejecting every form of correction as judgement. Praying for the industry, and the Body. Thank you for all of your contributions!
Really helpful history and context. I think you nailed several things, but the issue of respect for the previous generation is huge. As a wider culture, it's virtually nonexistent. Yet, as Christians, we should stand out in respecting and honoring as Scripture commands. Keep repping Jesus, brothers.
I have my opinions on the matter like everyone else, but I'm thankful that you took your time to explain your motives and express your concerns. Standing up for a friend is honorable, I understand your perspective. However, there are other areas that concern me personally. But, that's me, we all have our own strengths and weaknesses, blind spots and struggles so I won't cast my convictions down upon you. I'm just thankful that you took the time to address the public and I'm hoping for an immediate resolution. We can discuss further maybe at some point, but for now I'm thankful for this video. I hope we all can be reasonable and respectful. And just so all who read are aware, I love how Shai addressed his concerns. I love that he discussed it with those he was concerned with directly and even followed up with afterwards. If anyone is thinking to take shots at Shai remember this, he's not only a pioneer of the genre, not only a respectable Christian man who's stood against heresy and proclaimed the Gospel faithfully with every opportunity that came his way, but he's also a pastor. Let's respect him as such. Grace and peace bro. - Marrio
Respect. I ain't gonna lie, seeing this back and forth had me uneasy but I'm hopeful that the Lord will bring something good out of this, not only for the parties involved, but for the movement and body as a whole. God bless y'all
I drifted from CHH a couple years ago, the only artist I still listen to is you guys, Shai, Timothy and Beautiful Eulogy. Majority of artist have changed from Gospel Rap Artist to Morally good Rappers.
CHH has reminded me of when me and my husb squabble in disagreements. We don't always do it in a well mannered way but neither ever doubt the other's salvation or desire for the overall good of our home. Thank u Hazakim. That was really constructive! Though I didn't see the original vid, I'm glad u apologised. It may point Ruslan to repent also if he has sinned. Funny enough when I make a playlist for my car, I put all of u in there despite ur "camps". The secular media interview responses and Twitter posts are my biggest gripes not the music necessarily. God bless CHH and be glorified in all🙌🏾
Totally agree brother, I lost interest in a lot of my favorite artists as the gospel message slowly diminished from the content a few years back, I switched off from these artist's reluctantly and am glad this is a topic brought out into the open. everything we do should be from a point of glorifying God and reaching out to lost brothers and sisters and not hiding the light in the dark but exposing the dark with light (looking forward to a new album brother)
Brothers. Thank you for your heart for God and His people. You are in our prayers. May the Lord use this to stir you to love, trust and rely on Him and His unchangeable Word more than you already are now doing. Walk in the Spirit brothers. Continue to side with the righteous. Let brotherly love continue. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside as you redeem the time for the times are evil. Lastly, may the God of peace guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. He will surely do it!
In regards to his statement about a song being more theologically more enriching than a years worth of sermons. My transition from the world to being a Christian was helped tremendously by Cross Movement Records. Most of the biblical language I first learned was learned from rap songs. Big up To CM and Lampmode.
Thank you Hazakim. I dont agree with Lecrae statement, I believe he is back slidden and needs to repent, same with Kirk F and many others in the industry.
@@Kingdrasta13 who in lampmode has back slidden just curious? supposedly i hear timothy brindle which surprised me> but if you can clarify, but yea lecrae has back slidden aswell as many any other then you have frauds like andy mineo and some 116 dudes
Thank you very much for sharing Tony. I’m a Ruslan fan and Shai Linne fan. I’ve heard of you guys too :). I don’t buy the hyperbole Ruslan back peddled into. I thought he was tripping and of course thought I your track was indeed heavy handed. It didn't turn me off from CHH. I actually jokingly said I would make a diss track on all of CHH. I low key wouldn’t have listened to the new Shai Linne track if Ruslan hadn’t responded in that fashion. I agree with your analysis that there is a lack of respect for grown men in western culture. The urban and hip hop context are a part of western culture so it makes since that the disrespect is there. I think it is a function of what we value as a society (money and power and youth). They all give you the false impression of immortality like no one can touch me. We respect people who have the money and the power and visibility. I appreciate the you detailing the history of the movement especially for a guy like me who grew up listening to mainstream artists (and still listening) with no clue of rappers rapping about God. I remember hearing of the Gospel Gangsters thinking they were super corny or as we say in Flint "chatty." Although I consider myself a fan of Ruslan, I did think his song was disrespectful and can recall a conversation with a friend talking about he was "doing too much" with the song. I agree that respect should be given where respect is due. Shai Linne deserves respect. You guys deserve respect as well. I do believe there would have been someone if not Ruslan who would've addressed this issue on wax, maybe not as heavy handed. Who knows maybe this exchange has squashed all that. OR maybe there is more to come, who knows. Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate it. I hear you on the lack of Gospel in CHH now, but I honestly can't call it because for awhile I stopped listening as intently as I used to. I know there are artists who speak unashamedly like GOM. I feel you on integrity and originality as well. I came up in a time where biting each others style was frowned upon. However no one really cares about that as much. I also am sober enough to look back and see that in every era a lot of the music sounded the same. So maybe people have been biting all along. I also can say for myself, my flow is an amalgamation of all of my favorite rappers. Also thank you for confronting G Craig Lewis. I was new in my personal walk with Jesus when I was exposed to him and quickly discarded my own Christ centered music that I was making because I believed him. It doesn't help when your trusted Christian friends are pushing something on you. I remember his campaign against hip hop. I appreciate you. I remember the track that y'all made. I appreciate this video and what you are doing brother and yes we don’t agree on politics. In terms of this generation being about themselves, I would submit to you that people have always been about themselves. Nothing is new under the sun. Only thing that is different is the mediums we use for our self indulgence. I do miss feeling like I left a Bible study or theology seminar after listening to CHH not saying everyone has to do that, but just saying. Again thanks for the video. Peace and grace. P.S. What's the name of the song in the video? Looks like a good video/song.
Pt. 3 It's why I left CHH because why search for 'positive' music when I could go to worldly positive music that did it so much better? And also, that music was more honest about why they made its content. Now, 3 years later, I'm glad to listen to your music, (Hip Hologetics Vol. 3); although retrospectively its 2 years old but fresh to me and you guys still make entertaining mysic that makes clear mentions of God. Another aid to my Christian journey.
My random thoughts: At the end of the day (when we die unless Jesus come back before then) God is going to sort everything out. But please Shai linne/lamp mode, Ruslan and all rappers that rap for God, I just pray for reconciliation. Just do your part and let The Holy spirit do the convicting. I'm truly praying for all you guys who rap for Jesus. I may not agree with everything, but you guys did made an impact on my life when i first started listening. I hope this message gets out.. Forget about what people are saying, all that matters is what does God say. Only God knows the heart. God bless.
I worship and serve God through Messianic Judaism and I found the song "Don't forget the Ayin" to be an amazing track. I play it often, even before I pray. Create the music the Ruach had placed within you and stay true to Messiah. Don't worry about anyone else who doesn't understand the theology behind it. Praise Adonai.
You seem to be the only guys who stand your ground and you're actually grounded in scripture. I wish more people would study God's attributes as it would bring so many other things into perspective.
Ruslan was offensive and said at the end that it was hypothetical. No one even said that; like EVER in CHH about Shai Linne like, EVER. This didn't seem 'hypothetical, it sounded passive-aggressive to me. In the end, He said that that's what people would've said if they were attacking in the SAME fashion that Shai Linne did and that simply WASN'T the CASE. I dunno what was up with that. Shai Linne had "Random Thoughts 3" and it was about the confusion that Reach Records had made in the CHH community; which were indeed valid. They made a lot of moves and were not really clear in them toward the body. I thought your check towards Ruslan was...'heavy-handed' as you said and although some of your points were interesting and noted, I can't say that it was fully well-received. I agree that he needed a check. Unsure if that had love there tho.
Why don't you brothers organize a conference about singing and rapping for God, having the Bible's approach. cuz i'm not in what Ruslan and Reach Records do on their tracks, i think there is a big problem!!! But i still love them, and i think that a brotherly discussion with pastors: Paul Washer, Piper, Voodie Baucham etc... May the Lord help the Body! Grace and peace to Lamp mode, Reach Records and Ruslan!!
Very well said brother Tony but to be honest I wish you would of responded this way immediately instead of with the previous track. Its just fueling unnecessary flames in the wrong direction.
What's happening my brother in Christ Jesus! Be encouraged! 2 Timothy 4:1-5 NASB I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: [2] preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. [3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, [4] and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. [5] But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Context was fun because he played the brag rapper and compared to the context of the literal Sun as the hottest thing alive and compared it to popular rappers. It was clever and had nothing to do with CHH. But if you count the context of the entire album then you may infer that it's about CHH seeking popularity. However, alone, it's a clever rap that compared hot rappers, Christian or not, subverts your expectations, and is actually talking about the Sun. It was super dope.
I think that if Ruslan made it EXTREMELY apparent that it was an example-diss, he would'nt have had to EXPLAIN IT AWAY. Even if so, Shai's attempt to combat Lecrae on his clarity, it was good; because, its true. It wasn't assuming people's motives, it was expressing sentiments that many of us had.
Ruslan is a solid rapper. Ive seen him perform live w John Givez and Beleaf. Their performance was high quality. The lyrics of Ruslan and the dream Junkiez have been edifying to me in the past. Lately though, my spirit has been turned off to the content of Ruslans weekly freestyle releases. His flow and delivery are good but the lyrics are self indulgent. Too much naval gazing to really be encouraging or helpful in any real spiritual way.
This morning my six & 11 year old daughters who read the bible with me on a daily basis with their cousins were listening to Lecrae "I'll find you" and she was under the impression that Tori Kelly was "christian". I was blessed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to have a teachable conversation with them over pancakes. So we looked up if Tori Kelly was christian and found this quote on "Premier Gospel" website* Tori said “My faith is a huge part of my life. I don't force it into my music, but it's in my experiences so it comes through. People pick up on what they want to pick up on, but any way strangers connect to a song that I wrote is awesome.”. Here are some of the scriptures we reviewed in our conversation. Jesus said, "18“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’b If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me. 22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. 24If I had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. 25But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’ John 15:18-25 23Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Luke 9:23-26 Hazakim my brother I would like to encourage you to continue being your brothers keeper and lifting the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in Word and deed. I'm truly blessed that God has continuously kept His remnant "the 7000 thousand" from bowing down to Ba'al and Ashareth. May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to keep all those who are His till He calls us home or His return. amen * www.premiergospel.org.uk/Blog/8-mainstream-artists-you-never-knew-were-Christian
Pt. 2 CHH was a platform to edify the church but later became a business model and platform to 'reach the world' and even been a business platform to make their own content. Everyone 'made strongs for God' but now everyone was making Christian content and wanted financial support to be financially successful. Instead of being a valuable vehicle for reaching people, CHH diversified to be an entity of a Christian alternative( although it was always an alternative to worldly music that prior had the label of "lame" and etc) for youth groups. It morphed it's something less about edifying the church and more on riding trends to be clean popular music.
at 2:58 onward on Ruslans track, its said all the stuff he said, against Shai was negated at the 2:58 on ward mark. Your thoughts? i hears lavoiser break it down, saying in track ruslan starts off dissing then in end of track negates what he said by saying it makes us look like fools when we generalize. i love your music Hazakim much love. just wondering if that point of view fits the context. God bless!
Its not about motives in order o get the message out. Fruits. The fruit of chh has shifted to man centered than God centered. Believes have a right from God to make corrections as long as they make those corrections to those who are within. We are not to judge the world. 1 Corinthians 5:10-13
I agree that Shai has classics. I love mixing up his instrumentals. I think Shai conveys lowly spirit which holds a grounding that reflects Christs wishes over all. He loves a broken spirit and a contrite heart rather independent opinion which can be so hard and proud. If the heat rises who are we not to let it burn? At least real character surfaces and if its short then at least when gently measured via Gods word we can openly give ground to God to do his work. As the brotherhood and elders will testifie that some stones require sharper chisels! Peace fam.
Good response... some of these young Christians are waaaay to sensitive when they get there feelings hurt.. probably thats a lack of discipleship never being rebuked and instructed.
Hey Tony, I'm a relatively new fan of Hazakim. It's really hard to find engaging messianic music so your ministry has been a blessing. I've got a concern though. When listening to Brace Yourself I was confused as to why you guys would include the lyrics "lofty and high with the all seeing eye.." Can you briefly explain why you would include this despite it's obvious relation to freemasonry? Thanks!
Volleyball...thanks for the encouraging words. Concerning your question, we must remember who owns these titles and who created the very language used and hijacked by the cultist - who created the eye, the owl, the hand, the rainbow and all the other symbols and creations the unbelievers and god-haters use? None of these belong to the unbeliever - they belong to our Lord, the Creator. The language in this lyric can be backed up by Scripture. Indeed the Lord is lofty and high (Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 52:13, Philippians 2:9,) and His eyes see all (2 Chronicles 16:9, Proverbs 15:3, Hebrews 4:13). The use of the term "all seeing eye" is there to convey what you noted...a jab at the cultist. The Lord alone sees all, despite the blasphemous constructs of the ungodly. The God of Scripture is the only One who sees all. In other words we take these words and give them back to the One who created the eye, and who rightly owns the title. Parallels to this can also be found in Scripture. The word "El" (deity) was a generic word applied to the pagan Gods such as moloch, baal, hadad, etc...but the prophets of Israel were right to apply it correctly to the God of Israel. Hope this helps.
I wish y’all would’ve kept to leaving your track up for historical purposes. It was a valid expression. Many would benefited even now from that track. But I understand your stance so I digress
Looking back, I did feel a type of way about the party involved. I agreed at the time that CHH was stringing on the coattails of the world's trends and I think Reach was doing things that they weren't in full control of and left CHH in a vacuum. I don't really care why anymore and at the time, I had found their sudden distancing from CHH as honestly opportunistic. They had thrived off platforms and when they got some good acknowledgement; and maybe some new experiences influenced them to branch out to be more than Christian Artists, they bailed they had no clear explanations. They just moved and wanted people to understand with little to no explanation. They had removed their mission statement, had artist that weren't known for their affiliation with God like CHH fans were accustomed to but instead Christians who seem familiar with the faith traditionally and culturally only. I've heard that Lecrae have made some brushes with people and talking with them and those experiences have seemed to be positive. Do I know what they talked about? No idea. But the world refers to him as a Christian rapper despite him wanting to distance himself from the label. They seem to understand but their encounters with him seem to be positive so that's good. Regardless, I stopped listening to a lot of CHH music because of the hysteria that occurred 3 or so years ago and wanted to distance myself from church culture altogether. I am thankful to God that the Holy Spirit had kept me during those barren days and year of questioning. I'm glad to watch this again because that I'm being honest with the incident as I saw it. I saw no problem with your rebuke because i saw Ruslan's comment/song as reckless. I didn't like how they shut you down but supported Ruslan's hypothetical jabs at Shai Linne in a diss song. I thought it was a diss song claimed to be hypothetical. I know he said 'ironic' and etc but I found it a hypothetical diss; and a diss nonetheless. Shai Linne had kept his mouth shut throughout the entire Reach CHH distancing and the changing of CHH got turned against when he opened his mouth. When he made Random Thoughts 3, I think he vented what a lot of people had on their mind and the frustration in the choices and the confusion that Reach had brought and CHH's weird trends. Do I know what happened with Reach since then? Not really. I know now that Kim K. likes a song of theirs "Coming in Hot" that was already 1 or so years old when she heard it. Good for them. I stopped following them in the journey so it was a passing comment. Today also, I'm a big fan of Ruslan and his content. It has been super helpful and getting me out of my spiritual rut. I dont agree with everything but generally, I agree. He's been a solid dude so far. I could be wrong but, I think he have matured since then given you both have settled your beef. Idk what you guys are doing and while I respect that you guys removed that song of rebuke, I still think we need a understanding in the CHH community. Shai Linne does deserve his respect for his contributions in the CHH game and we should've respected his opinions because he's never held bitter energy to the Body of Christ. He's always cared. Today, things need adjusting. It's in engaging the world, there needs to be strategies that aren't public and there needs to be intentional engagement and audience respect and understanding.
Wow, I really am glad that you guys stood up for Shai, considering I just found him, and I haven’t heard anyone rap with so much authority and command so much respect. I only disagree with him on a very minor issue that isn’t even worth bringing up, here. I’m just a bit worried about beef going on in Christian Rap. Sorry, I am a few years older than you guys, so it’s still Rap and not Hiphop. But it sounded like Nas and JZ were going at it. I don’t even know what was said, but isn’t it crazy to keep fighting fire with fire? I mean, Shai is quite intelligent. I believe he would have defended himself, had he thought it ws even worth it. I can only hope that everyone has settled their differences. If y’all are on the same team, Team Jesus, iron sharpens iron. I do agree with shai on the false teachers song, but I don’t know what you guys said to this young man. Maybe you should have gone to him with other people he respected to correct him, but if Shai, himself didn’t really take time out of his day to respond, it doesn’t matter. It isn’t about Shai’s career for him, anyway. I think he just wants Jesus’ message to get out there. I’m really late to this game, though, because I gave up on Christian Rap when I heard so much violence in it, it sounded like the world.
Im gonna ask if Hazakim want me to upload the G Craig track. I think its typical how people biasedly oppose the hero....Hazakim makes great arguments as this video shows and the Craig track can show. I just wish i heard the disses. Maybe i still can..somebody help a brotha out lol. God bless CHH. Love all these dudes but standing with Hazakim.
Because I know the angle your track came from... I was cool with it. It was like slapping the little kid for getting in grown folk business. After listening to this video, I see the wisdom in pulling the track down.
Okay, so I listened to that Ruslan guy. Something tells me he wouldn’t listen to or know reason if it bit him on the neck. I still hope you guys have come to some agreement, although, people who want their own kind of god, well, they just can’t be someone with whom most God-fearing people can agree. Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh. I haven’t yet heard your response to him, but hearing him was enough for me to say that. You guys keep fighting for sound Biblical Theology.
I understand where you're coming from on almost all of what you said. But it's ironic that you talk about respecting Shai Linne but he isn't held accountable for, and is often praised for disrespecting preachers. Someone please help me understand why it's wrong for a rapper to dis another rapper but it's perfectly fine for a rapper to dis a preacher or preachers. I'm not defending Ruslan but I do believe what's good for goose is good for the gander. There was nothing graceful about the song False Teachers; it was definitely malicious and reckless so why was it not condemned. You say you're not holding him up as a "sacred cow", but aren't you really? Shai Linne gave zero examples of how the teachings of Pastor Osteen, whom I often receive a word from the Lord through, and whom he called out by name, on wax, was or is false. He he given no credible reason to justify such an attack but I guess if you agree with his narrative then it's okay, right? Just because you don't receive what someone is teaching doesn't make it false doctrine, it just means that that word wasn't meant for you. Disrespect is disrespect no matter how you feel about the person who's being disrespected. Disrespect breads disrespect, especially in Hip-Hop, and if that's what guys are on then they shouldn't be surprised when it comes back on them. Remember..... anybody can get it.
Ruslan had lost it period , in dissing Shai Linne that's a lame blow, i take Shai as an elder & a minister , he oughta be honoured because he's a loyal servant of the LORD.
I used to think so but, I think now he's matured and just wants practical and responsible Christian living. Back in the day, to me, he came off to me as bragging and disconcerting. When he was in the Breax was odd and some other stuff. But today, he doesn't seem like the same person he was. I think God matured him.
at the end of the days, we remain christians, rapping will end one!! you should not repond to each other in a fleshly way, that's not the Holy Spirit!!! 1 Peter 3:9 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Crazy how some of y'all "hip hop heads" aren't catching the message of Ruslans song, in the song he said something along the lines of "See what happens when I make music and assume / We both end up looking like fools " The "personal attacks" came from the concept that he was in a world where he was ASSUMING the worst about Shai
Very very disgraceful. I feel ashamed now to associate myself with stuff like this. Since we all trying to honest. Why don't we go all in. If you have every right to speak up? So does everyone including Ruslan. Shai was NOT suppose to put Reach guys on blast, that to me was really seeking attention. Even to fact of saying Lecrae dissed the church; come on. This is pure evidence that the Spirit of God wasn't involved in none of this in the first place. Bcos if He was we will discern what Lecrae was doing.
I get what Lecrae was doing..and as I stated, I think many of the consequences of his well-intentioned desire to reach the world were unintentional. But there were in fact negative consequences of what was done. If you actually listened to this whole video...I make it clear that I believe Lecrae to be a well-intentioned and friendly person. I've never had the feeling that he meant ill towards anyone or this movement. But we all understand our own propensities as humans to navigate through difficult situations - or ones that could affect our popularity, and feeling the need to compromise a little. I've done it. You've done it. We've all done it. No judgement on the brother...but it is what it is.
Giddy that is a pet peeve of mine putting folks on blast wether it is in chh or on the pulpit. I attended a church for years and members of the church was called out over the pulpit. I thought the body of Christ was suppose to talk to people that they had problems with. They need to come together on their own without being on social media period. This really saddens me. We are all on different walks in Christ. None of us are the same. The comments are mind blowing. We should be praying for the body.
Giddy not true I have kids who listen to him.what am I supposed to say about this.These brothers keeping shining for Yah. you will see this needs to come out.
I'm really sad about all of this!!! Where is the Bible?! I love you Lamp mode! i don't knwo that much Ruslan, but you recognize him as a bruh, then i love him too cuz the Christ died for him! I do think that there should be no beef in the home of the Lord, Matthew 18:15-17 Dealing With Sin in the Church15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[c] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Tchoutang etc etc. I scrolled through many comments looking for a single reference to the Word Of God. I was just about ready to post my own, until I finally came to yours. Thank you. You put thing's in there proper, biblical, prospective. (Matt 18:15, an Matt 5:21-26)if followed, would have made all this un-necessary. From Shai to Ruslan. As Christians, we should hold tightly to Scripture as our only source and guide for faith and practice in pursuing Godliness to the honor and Glory of God(1 Cor 10:31, 2 Tim 3:16, 2 Pet 1:3-4). Remaining, In His Grip.. Daniel(Joshua 5:13-15, Isa. 66:1-2, 1 Pet 1:15) "Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace(James 3:13-18) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you(Eph 4:29:32).
Amen to your post Daniel etc etc ... hahaha. I'm a Cameroonian (in central afica), and im a born again since late 2013, and i love Lamp mode a lot, i do appreciate Hazakim, Tim, S.O, JSON, and my boy SHAÏ!! but i didn't appreciate the fact that Hazakim responded to Ruslan, it is not spiritual, even though Ruslan too did a bad by actually dissing Shaï. I washed a Ruslan video song, and it was not edifying for me because i was surprised to see alcohol and all this stuff within that video, he is not the only one among those people rappers who claim to be christians!! And im sad about it!! Actually Shaï explained in a video how he worked about that issue of Reach Records behind doors by speaking with Lecrae i think with Trip Lee too!! This Shaï Linne is too much Theological and i like it a lot, because with him it's like he is sharing Jesus doctrines to the world and the Body!! Then after warning them, they did not want to listen, that's why he told the world that Reach Recors are not anymore in rapping the Bible, but they are merging the sacred and the profane and they create confusion! And the Bible ask to the Body of Christ to put a situation of sin in light!! Shai loves them a lot and he wants them to turn from their evil ways!! Galatians 6: 1 "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."
TCHOUTANG BANKOUE MICHEL FRANKLIN Right on my brother. You were spot on in your comments. I lean towards Shai and the others because they are Theological in their content. Which is Educational and Edifying. Peace, Grace and much love to you!
Thank you Hazakim! You expressed how I felt. Biblical truth will devide. It's worth the division. 2 fingers up 3 tucked peace!
5:55 - The fatherless thing is super deep. Great observation Tony. Great vid in general
Luh you homie. Thanks bro. It's all about being a light in, and affecting, the culture for the glory of God. Salt and light. Thanks for being gracious while some of us were behaving in a not so good way.
LOVE THIS!! I feel used by a lot of the CHH turned inspirational artists. The church isn't perfect, but a lot of us put our money and time volunteering at concerts, ministry events, and doing free marketing because we wanted to see Jesus glorified, and support the artist. It seems like a lot of them are backslidden and justifying carnality. Rejecting every form of correction as judgement. Praying for the industry, and the Body. Thank you for all of your contributions!
Really helpful history and context. I think you nailed several things, but the issue of respect for the previous generation is huge. As a wider culture, it's virtually nonexistent. Yet, as Christians, we should stand out in respecting and honoring as Scripture commands. Keep repping Jesus, brothers.
Shalom brother, spoken like a man.
I have my opinions on the matter like everyone else, but I'm thankful that you took your time to explain your motives and express your concerns. Standing up for a friend is honorable, I understand your perspective. However, there are other areas that concern me personally. But, that's me, we all have our own strengths and weaknesses, blind spots and struggles so I won't cast my convictions down upon you. I'm just thankful that you took the time to address the public and I'm hoping for an immediate resolution. We can discuss further maybe at some point, but for now I'm thankful for this video. I hope we all can be reasonable and respectful. And just so all who read are aware, I love how Shai addressed his concerns. I love that he discussed it with those he was concerned with directly and even followed up with afterwards. If anyone is thinking to take shots at Shai remember this, he's not only a pioneer of the genre, not only a respectable Christian man who's stood against heresy and proclaimed the Gospel faithfully with every opportunity that came his way, but he's also a pastor. Let's respect him as such. Grace and peace bro. - Marrio
Marrio Escobar
well said,Marrio
#wrath and Grace conference june 2017
Respect. I ain't gonna lie, seeing this back and forth had me uneasy but I'm hopeful that the Lord will bring something good out of this, not only for the parties involved, but for the movement and body as a whole. God bless y'all
Since 2001 I came in I stop, Rapping in 2011 have 1 album but after listening to you guys am back .
Elroy Maynard I feel the same way
Very eloquent. Thank you. And thanks for checking Ru.
PERFECT RESPONSE! SO GLAD YOU DID THIS!!!! Thephanies on repeat all night. Let's go! #CHHlives
I drifted from CHH a couple years ago, the only artist I still listen to is you guys, Shai, Timothy and Beautiful Eulogy. Majority of artist have changed from Gospel Rap Artist to Morally good Rappers.
Well said!
CHH has reminded me of when me and my husb squabble in disagreements. We don't always do it in a well mannered way but neither ever doubt the other's salvation or desire for the overall good of our home.
Thank u Hazakim. That was really constructive! Though I didn't see the original vid, I'm glad u apologised. It may point Ruslan to repent also if he has sinned.
Funny enough when I make a playlist for my car, I put all of u in there despite ur "camps". The secular media interview responses and Twitter posts are my biggest gripes not the music necessarily.
God bless CHH and be glorified in all🙌🏾
Totally agree brother, I lost interest in a lot of my favorite artists as the gospel message slowly diminished from the content a few years back, I switched off from these artist's reluctantly and am glad this is a topic brought out into the open. everything we do should be from a point of glorifying God and reaching out to lost brothers and sisters and not hiding the light in the dark but exposing the dark with light (looking forward to a new album brother)
Glad you put this out there. #salute
Respect and love to Shai Linne, Hazakim and Timothy Brindle all day. S.o and Christcentic too
Good Looks Brothas! it's more then music, it's a legacy! so many good points, God bless..
Mad Love Bro keep up the good work! we Know who's been faithful!
Well said brothers. God bless you for standing.
Trust in Jesus the ultimate undercover Boss! Much agape grace & peace y'all! #STILLJESUS #HAZAKIM
Amen times 100!!
Brothers. Thank you for your heart for God and His people. You are in our prayers. May the Lord use this to stir you to love, trust and rely on Him and His unchangeable Word more than you already are now doing. Walk in the Spirit brothers. Continue to side with the righteous. Let brotherly love continue. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside as you redeem the time for the times are evil. Lastly, may the God of peace guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. He will surely do it!
In regards to his statement about a song being more theologically more enriching than a years worth of sermons. My transition from the world to being a Christian was helped tremendously by Cross Movement Records. Most of the biblical language I first learned was learned from rap songs. Big up To CM and Lampmode.
Thank you Hazakim. I dont agree with Lecrae statement, I believe he is back slidden and needs to repent, same with Kirk F and many others in the industry.
The same can be said for Hazakim's Lampmode brothers who have actually back slidden.
@@Kingdrasta13 who in lampmode has back slidden just curious? supposedly i hear timothy brindle which surprised me> but if you can clarify, but yea lecrae has back slidden aswell as many any other then you have frauds like andy mineo and some 116 dudes
Well spoken brother God bless you
Bruh, I still wanna hear the Hazakim Ruslan track!
Thank you very much for sharing Tony. I’m a Ruslan fan and Shai Linne fan. I’ve heard of you guys too :). I don’t buy the hyperbole Ruslan back peddled into. I thought he was tripping and of course thought I your track was indeed heavy handed. It didn't turn me off from CHH. I actually jokingly said I would make a diss track on all of CHH. I low key wouldn’t have listened to the new Shai Linne track if Ruslan hadn’t responded in that fashion.
I agree with your analysis that there is a lack of respect for grown men in western culture. The urban and hip hop context are a part of western culture so it makes since that the disrespect is there. I think it is a function of what we value as a society (money and power and youth). They all give you the false impression of immortality like no one can touch me. We respect people who have the money and the power and visibility.
I appreciate the you detailing the history of the movement especially for a guy like me who grew up listening to mainstream artists (and still listening) with no clue of rappers rapping about God. I remember hearing of the Gospel Gangsters thinking they were super corny or as we say in Flint "chatty."
Although I consider myself a fan of Ruslan, I did think his song was disrespectful and can recall a conversation with a friend talking about he was "doing too much" with the song.
I agree that respect should be given where respect is due. Shai Linne deserves respect. You guys deserve respect as well. I do believe there would have been someone if not Ruslan who would've addressed this issue on wax, maybe not as heavy handed. Who knows maybe this exchange has squashed all that. OR maybe there is more to come, who knows.
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate it.
I hear you on the lack of Gospel in CHH now, but I honestly can't call it because for awhile I stopped listening as intently as I used to. I know there are artists who speak unashamedly like GOM.
I feel you on integrity and originality as well. I came up in a time where biting each others style was frowned upon. However no one really cares about that as much. I also am sober enough to look back and see that in every era a lot of the music sounded the same. So maybe people have been biting all along. I also can say for myself, my flow is an amalgamation of all of my favorite rappers.
Also thank you for confronting G Craig Lewis. I was new in my personal walk with Jesus when I was exposed to him and quickly discarded my own Christ centered music that I was making because I believed him. It doesn't help when your trusted Christian friends are pushing something on you. I remember his campaign against hip hop. I appreciate you. I remember the track that y'all made.
I appreciate this video and what you are doing brother and yes we don’t agree on politics.
In terms of this generation being about themselves, I would submit to you that people have always been about themselves. Nothing is new under the sun. Only thing that is different is the mediums we use for our self indulgence.
I do miss feeling like I left a Bible study or theology seminar after listening to CHH not saying everyone has to do that, but just saying. Again thanks for the video. Peace and grace.
P.S.
What's the name of the song in the video? Looks like a good video/song.
Mars Davis yezzir bro. Thanks for your balanced feedback. The videos are "the other side" and "dont forget the ayin". Blessings.
Indeed bro! It's all love!
Pt. 3
It's why I left CHH because why search for 'positive' music when I could go to worldly positive music that did it so much better?
And also, that music was more honest about why they made its content.
Now, 3 years later, I'm glad to listen to your music, (Hip Hologetics Vol. 3); although retrospectively its 2 years old but fresh to me and you guys still make entertaining mysic that makes clear mentions of God. Another aid to my Christian journey.
My random thoughts: At the end of the day (when we die unless Jesus come back before then) God is going to sort everything out. But please Shai linne/lamp mode, Ruslan and all rappers that rap for God, I just pray for reconciliation. Just do your part and let The Holy spirit do the convicting. I'm truly praying for all you guys who rap for Jesus. I may not agree with everything, but you guys did made an impact on my life when i first started listening. I hope this message gets out.. Forget about what people are saying, all that matters is what does God say. Only God knows the heart. God bless.
Wow. Slow clap. Well said brothers.
amen bro keep it up.
I worship and serve God through Messianic Judaism and I found the song "Don't forget the Ayin" to be an amazing track. I play it often, even before I pray. Create the music the Ruach had placed within you and stay true to Messiah. Don't worry about anyone else who doesn't understand the theology behind it. Praise Adonai.
Checked out on Ruslan's Twitter, turns out you all have squashed the beef and conversated. So glad of that. Blessed be unity of the Body of Christ.
Nothing but #Respeck to you.
wow! love the history
Why did you guys remove the song? Wanted to hear it
You seem to be the only guys who stand your ground and you're actually grounded in scripture. I wish more people would study God's attributes as it would bring so many other things into perspective.
Ruslan was offensive and said at the end that it was hypothetical. No one even said that; like EVER in CHH about Shai Linne like, EVER. This didn't seem 'hypothetical, it sounded passive-aggressive to me.
In the end, He said that that's what people would've said if they were attacking in the SAME fashion that Shai Linne did and that simply WASN'T the CASE.
I dunno what was up with that. Shai Linne had "Random Thoughts 3" and it was about the confusion that Reach Records had made in the CHH community; which were indeed valid. They made a lot of moves and were not really clear in them toward the body.
I thought your check towards Ruslan was...'heavy-handed' as you said and although some of your points were interesting and noted, I can't say that it was fully well-received. I agree that he needed a check. Unsure if that had love there tho.
I super bangs with this
Why don't you brothers organize a conference about singing and rapping for God, having the Bible's approach. cuz i'm not in what Ruslan and Reach Records do on their tracks, i think there is a big problem!!! But i still love them, and i think that a brotherly discussion with pastors: Paul Washer, Piper, Voodie Baucham etc... May the Lord help the Body! Grace and peace to Lamp mode, Reach Records and Ruslan!!
Amen
Very well said brother Tony but to be honest I wish you would of responded this way immediately instead of with the previous track. Its just fueling unnecessary flames in the wrong direction.
Since ruslan didn't put his down can we get "spare the rod" put back up! I didn't get a chance to listen to it lol! I bet it was fire!
What's happening my brother in Christ Jesus!
Be encouraged!
2 Timothy 4:1-5 NASB
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: [2] preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. [3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, [4] and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. [5] But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Didn't Shai Linne say "take proper precaution or I'll slay you really" on I'm Hot on the still jesus album
Look at the Context in which he said it.
Context was fun because he played the brag rapper and compared to the context of the literal Sun as the hottest thing alive and compared it to popular rappers.
It was clever and had nothing to do with CHH. But if you count the context of the entire album then you may infer that it's about CHH seeking popularity.
However, alone, it's a clever rap that compared hot rappers, Christian or not, subverts your expectations, and is actually talking about the Sun.
It was super dope.
I think that if Ruslan made it EXTREMELY apparent that it was an example-diss, he would'nt have had to EXPLAIN IT AWAY. Even if so, Shai's attempt to combat Lecrae on his clarity, it was good; because, its true. It wasn't assuming people's motives, it was expressing sentiments that many of us had.
Ruslan is a solid rapper. Ive seen him perform live w John Givez and Beleaf. Their performance was high quality. The lyrics of Ruslan and the dream Junkiez have been edifying to me in the past. Lately though, my spirit has been turned off to the content of Ruslans weekly freestyle releases. His flow and delivery are good but the lyrics are self indulgent. Too much naval gazing to really be encouraging or helpful in any real spiritual way.
This morning my six & 11 year old daughters who read the bible with me on a daily basis with their cousins were listening to Lecrae "I'll find you" and she was under the impression that Tori Kelly was "christian". I was blessed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to have a teachable conversation with them over pancakes. So we looked up if Tori Kelly was christian and found this quote on "Premier Gospel" website* Tori said “My faith is a huge part of my life. I don't force it into my music, but it's in my experiences so it comes through. People pick up on what they want to pick up on, but any way strangers connect to a song that I wrote is awesome.”. Here are some of the scriptures we reviewed in our conversation.
Jesus said, "18“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’b If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me. 22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. 24If I had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. 25But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’ John 15:18-25
23Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Luke 9:23-26
Hazakim my brother I would like to encourage you to continue being your brothers keeper and lifting the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in Word and deed. I'm truly blessed that God has continuously kept His remnant "the 7000 thousand" from bowing down to Ba'al and Ashareth. May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to keep all those who are His till He calls us home or His return. amen
* www.premiergospel.org.uk/Blog/8-mainstream-artists-you-never-knew-were-Christian
Pt. 2 CHH was a platform to edify the church but later became a business model and platform to 'reach the world' and even been a business platform to make their own content.
Everyone 'made strongs for God' but now everyone was making Christian content and wanted financial support to be financially successful.
Instead of being a valuable vehicle for reaching people, CHH diversified to be an entity of a Christian alternative( although it was always an alternative to worldly music that prior had the label of "lame" and etc) for youth groups.
It morphed it's something less about edifying the church and more on riding trends to be clean popular music.
at 2:58 onward on Ruslans track, its said all the stuff he said, against Shai was negated at the 2:58 on ward mark. Your thoughts? i hears lavoiser break it down, saying in track ruslan starts off dissing then in end of track negates what he said by saying it makes us look like fools when we generalize. i love your music Hazakim much love. just wondering if that point of view fits the context. God bless!
Yup. All of Tony's points in this video are mute because Ruslan was simply making the point that you shouldn't assume another person's motives.
Its not about motives in order o get the message out. Fruits. The fruit of chh has shifted to man centered than God centered. Believes have a right from God to make corrections as long as they make those corrections to those who are within. We are not to judge the world. 1 Corinthians 5:10-13
I'm dying to hear it
I agree that Shai has classics. I love mixing up his instrumentals. I think Shai conveys lowly spirit which holds a grounding that reflects Christs wishes over all. He loves a broken spirit and a contrite heart rather independent opinion which can be so hard and proud. If the heat rises who are we not to let it burn? At least real character surfaces and if its short then at least when gently measured via Gods word we can openly give ground to God to do his work. As the brotherhood and elders will testifie that some stones require sharper chisels! Peace fam.
This is real talk brotha, thank you
Much respect on handling this like men of God. Ruslan was way out of line.
Well done bro
i think vodi is a solid preacher
Good response... some of these young Christians are waaaay to sensitive when they get there feelings hurt.. probably thats a lack of discipleship never being rebuked and instructed.
Hey Tony, I'm a relatively new fan of Hazakim. It's really hard to find engaging messianic music so your ministry has been a blessing. I've got a concern though. When listening to Brace Yourself I was confused as to why you guys would include the lyrics "lofty and high with the all seeing eye.." Can you briefly explain why you would include this despite it's obvious relation to freemasonry? Thanks!
Volleyball...thanks for the encouraging words. Concerning your question, we must remember who owns these titles and who created the very language used and hijacked by the cultist - who created the eye, the owl, the hand, the rainbow and all the other symbols and creations the unbelievers and god-haters use? None of these belong to the unbeliever - they belong to our Lord, the Creator. The language in this lyric can be backed up by Scripture. Indeed the Lord is lofty and high (Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 52:13, Philippians 2:9,) and His eyes see all (2 Chronicles 16:9, Proverbs 15:3, Hebrews 4:13). The use of the term "all seeing eye" is there to convey what you noted...a jab at the cultist. The Lord alone sees all, despite the blasphemous constructs of the ungodly. The God of Scripture is the only One who sees all. In other words we take these words and give them back to the One who created the eye, and who rightly owns the title. Parallels to this can also be found in Scripture. The word "El" (deity) was a generic word applied to the pagan Gods such as moloch, baal, hadad, etc...but the prophets of Israel were right to apply it correctly to the God of Israel. Hope this helps.
Hazakim Ministries I see where you're coming from, thanks for the response! Shabbat shalom
@@hazakimmusic Now that's how you share the love of Christ! I went back to read all these scriptures again!!!
I would like to hear the song in response to Ruslan I love Hazakim I love CHH
I wish y’all would’ve kept to leaving your track up for historical purposes. It was a valid expression. Many would benefited even now from that track. But I understand your stance so I digress
Looking back, I did feel a type of way about the party involved. I agreed at the time that CHH was stringing on the coattails of the world's trends and I think Reach was doing things that they weren't in full control of and left CHH in a vacuum. I don't really care why anymore and at the time, I had found their sudden distancing from CHH as honestly opportunistic. They had thrived off platforms and when they got some good acknowledgement; and maybe some new experiences influenced them to branch out to be more than Christian Artists, they bailed they had no clear explanations. They just moved and wanted people to understand with little to no explanation.
They had removed their mission statement, had artist that weren't known for their affiliation with God like CHH fans were accustomed to but instead Christians who seem familiar with the faith traditionally and culturally only.
I've heard that Lecrae have made some brushes with people and talking with them and those experiences have seemed to be positive. Do I know what they talked about? No idea.
But the world refers to him as a Christian rapper despite him wanting to distance himself from the label. They seem to understand but their encounters with him seem to be positive so that's good.
Regardless, I stopped listening to a lot of CHH music because of the hysteria that occurred 3 or so years ago and wanted to distance myself from church culture altogether. I am thankful to God that the Holy Spirit had kept me during those barren days and year of questioning.
I'm glad to watch this again because that I'm being honest with the incident as I saw it. I saw no problem with your rebuke because i saw Ruslan's comment/song as reckless.
I didn't like how they shut you down but supported Ruslan's hypothetical jabs at Shai Linne in a diss song. I thought it was a diss song claimed to be hypothetical. I know he said 'ironic' and etc but I found it a hypothetical diss; and a diss nonetheless.
Shai Linne had kept his mouth shut throughout the entire Reach CHH distancing and the changing of CHH got turned against when he opened his mouth.
When he made Random Thoughts 3, I think he vented what a lot of people had on their mind and the frustration in the choices and the confusion that Reach had brought and CHH's weird trends.
Do I know what happened with Reach since then? Not really. I know now that Kim K. likes a song of theirs "Coming in Hot" that was already 1 or so years old when she heard it. Good for them.
I stopped following them in the journey so it was a passing comment.
Today also, I'm a big fan of Ruslan and his content. It has been super helpful and getting me out of my spiritual rut. I dont agree with everything but generally, I agree. He's been a solid dude so far.
I could be wrong but, I think he have matured since then given you both have settled your beef.
Idk what you guys are doing and while I respect that you guys removed that song of rebuke, I still think we need a understanding in the CHH community.
Shai Linne does deserve his respect for his contributions in the CHH game and we should've respected his opinions because he's never held bitter energy to the Body of Christ. He's always cared.
Today, things need adjusting. It's in engaging the world, there needs to be strategies that aren't public and there needs to be intentional engagement and audience respect and understanding.
Wow, I really am glad that you guys stood up for Shai, considering I just found him, and I haven’t heard anyone rap with so much authority and command so much respect. I only disagree with him on a very minor issue that isn’t even worth bringing up, here. I’m just a bit worried about beef going on in Christian Rap. Sorry, I am a few years older than you guys, so it’s still Rap and not Hiphop. But it sounded like Nas and JZ were going at it. I don’t even know what was said, but isn’t it crazy to keep fighting fire with fire? I mean, Shai is quite intelligent. I believe he would have defended himself, had he thought it ws even worth it. I can only hope that everyone has settled their differences. If y’all are on the same team, Team Jesus, iron sharpens iron. I do agree with shai on the false teachers song, but I don’t know what you guys said to this young man. Maybe you should have gone to him with other people he respected to correct him, but if Shai, himself didn’t really take time out of his day to respond, it doesn’t matter. It isn’t about Shai’s career for him, anyway. I think he just wants Jesus’ message to get out there. I’m really late to this game, though, because I gave up on Christian Rap when I heard so much violence in it, it sounded like the world.
Where is the hazakim song?
Lawrence Wiggins we felt it was best to remove it based on the reaction of many. It seemed to cause brothers to stumble. Not good.
Im gonna ask if Hazakim want me to upload the G Craig track. I think its typical how people biasedly oppose the hero....Hazakim makes great arguments as this video shows and the Craig track can show. I just wish i heard the disses. Maybe i still can..somebody help a brotha out lol. God bless CHH. Love all these dudes but standing with Hazakim.
so did ruslan take down his whack attack onshai?
Can someone post a link of the song. I can't find it anywhere
Joshua Garza Me neither bro
Which song are you referring to sir?
SHOW ME CHRIST RECORDS the one where hazakim checks ruslan
Hey I just found out today that they took it down.
SHOW ME CHRIST RECORDS interesting, did ruslan take down his, because tony said that was the deal.
Because I know the angle your track came from... I was cool with it. It was like slapping the little kid for getting in grown folk business. After listening to this video, I see the wisdom in pulling the track down.
Okay, so I listened to that Ruslan guy. Something tells me he wouldn’t listen to or know reason if it bit him on the neck. I still hope you guys have come to some agreement, although, people who want their own kind of god, well, they just can’t be someone with whom most God-fearing people can agree. Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh. I haven’t yet heard your response to him, but hearing him was enough for me to say that. You guys keep fighting for sound Biblical Theology.
Ruslan out of conviction had a contemplated tantrum not a random thought
That true too. Supply people you agree with and NOT the ones you don't.
Agree with people not about Christ forefront, 'STOP MONOPOLIZING CHH'.
I understand where you're coming from on almost all of what you said. But it's ironic that you talk about respecting Shai Linne but he isn't held accountable for, and is often praised for disrespecting preachers. Someone please help me understand why it's wrong for a rapper to dis another rapper but it's perfectly fine for a rapper to dis a preacher or preachers. I'm not defending Ruslan but I do believe what's good for goose is good for the gander. There was nothing graceful about the song False Teachers; it was definitely malicious and reckless so why was it not condemned. You say you're not holding him up as a "sacred cow", but aren't you really? Shai Linne gave zero examples of how the teachings of Pastor Osteen, whom I often receive a word from the Lord through, and whom he called out by name, on wax, was or is false. He he given no credible reason to justify such an attack but I guess if you agree with his narrative then it's okay, right? Just because you don't receive what someone is teaching doesn't make it false doctrine, it just means that that word wasn't meant for you. Disrespect is disrespect no matter how you feel about the person who's being disrespected. Disrespect breads disrespect, especially in Hip-Hop, and if that's what guys are on then they shouldn't be surprised when it comes back on them. Remember..... anybody can get it.
Joel Osteen is a Fal$e Teacher...
CHH turned corny today and I'll be the first to say it.
Ruslan had lost it period , in dissing Shai Linne that's a lame blow, i take Shai as an elder & a minister , he oughta be honoured because he's a loyal servant of the LORD.
I'll call it. Ruslan is a wolf in sheeps clothing
I used to think so but, I think now he's matured and just wants practical and responsible Christian living.
Back in the day, to me, he came off to me as bragging and disconcerting.
When he was in the Breax was odd and some other stuff.
But today, he doesn't seem like the same person he was. I think God matured him.
at the end of the days, we remain christians, rapping will end one!! you should not repond to each other in a fleshly way, that's not the Holy Spirit!!! 1 Peter 3:9 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Crazy how some of y'all "hip hop heads" aren't catching the message of Ruslans song, in the song he said something along the lines of "See what happens when I make music and assume / We both end up looking like fools " The "personal attacks" came from the concept that he was in a world where he was ASSUMING the worst about Shai
Very very disgraceful. I feel ashamed now to associate myself with stuff like this. Since we all trying to honest. Why don't we go all in. If you have every right to speak up? So does everyone including Ruslan. Shai was NOT suppose to put Reach guys on blast, that to me was really seeking attention. Even to fact of saying Lecrae dissed the church; come on. This is pure evidence that the Spirit of God wasn't involved in none of this in the first place. Bcos if He was we will discern what Lecrae was doing.
I get what Lecrae was doing..and as I stated, I think many of the consequences of his well-intentioned desire to reach the world were unintentional. But there were in fact negative consequences of what was done. If you actually listened to this whole video...I make it clear that I believe Lecrae to be a well-intentioned and friendly person. I've never had the feeling that he meant ill towards anyone or this movement. But we all understand our own propensities as humans to navigate through difficult situations - or ones that could affect our popularity, and feeling the need to compromise a little. I've done it. You've done it. We've all done it. No judgement on the brother...but it is what it is.
Giddy Do you know shai linne???
Giddy that is a pet peeve of mine putting folks on blast wether it is in chh or on the pulpit. I attended a church for years and members of the church was called out over the pulpit. I thought the body of Christ was suppose to talk to people that they had problems with. They need to come together on their own without being on social media period. This really saddens me. We are all on different walks in Christ. None of us are the same. The comments are mind blowing. We should be praying for the body.
Giddy not true I have kids who listen to him.what am I supposed to say about this.These brothers keeping shining for Yah. you will see this needs to come out.
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I'm really sad about all of this!!! Where is the Bible?! I love you Lamp mode! i don't knwo that much Ruslan, but you recognize him as a bruh, then i love him too cuz the Christ died for him! I do think that there should be no beef in the home of the Lord, Matthew 18:15-17 Dealing With Sin in the Church15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But
if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every
matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[c] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Tchoutang etc etc. I scrolled through many comments looking for a single reference to the Word Of God. I was just about ready to post my own, until I finally came to yours. Thank you. You put thing's in there proper, biblical, prospective. (Matt 18:15, an Matt 5:21-26)if followed, would have made all this un-necessary. From Shai to Ruslan. As Christians, we should hold tightly to Scripture as our only source and guide for faith and practice in pursuing Godliness to the honor and Glory of God(1 Cor 10:31, 2 Tim 3:16, 2 Pet 1:3-4).
Remaining, In His Grip.. Daniel(Joshua 5:13-15, Isa. 66:1-2, 1 Pet 1:15)
"Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace(James 3:13-18)
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you(Eph 4:29:32).
Amen to your post Daniel etc etc ... hahaha. I'm a Cameroonian (in central afica), and im a born again since late 2013, and i love Lamp mode a lot, i do appreciate Hazakim, Tim, S.O, JSON, and my boy SHAÏ!! but i didn't appreciate the fact that Hazakim responded to Ruslan, it is not spiritual, even though Ruslan too did a bad by actually dissing Shaï.
I washed a Ruslan video song, and it was not edifying for me because i was surprised to see alcohol and all this stuff within that video, he is not the only one among those people rappers who claim to be christians!! And im sad about it!!
Actually Shaï explained in a video how he worked about that issue of Reach Records behind doors by speaking with Lecrae i think with Trip Lee too!! This Shaï Linne is too much Theological and i like it a lot, because with him it's like he is sharing Jesus doctrines to the world and the Body!! Then after warning them, they did not want to listen, that's why he told the world that Reach Recors are not anymore in rapping the Bible, but they are merging the sacred and the profane and they create confusion! And the Bible ask to the Body of Christ to put a situation of sin in light!! Shai loves them a lot and he wants them to turn from their evil ways!!
Galatians 6: 1 "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."
TCHOUTANG BANKOUE MICHEL FRANKLIN Right on my brother. You were spot on in your comments. I lean towards Shai and the others because they are Theological in their content. Which is Educational and Edifying. Peace, Grace and much love to you!