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| Releases: | [Message Magazine, Tha] [Exodus : A Journey from Death 2 Life] [MicRippaz : The Holy Hip Hop Magazine] [U-Zone Magazine : No Fashion, No Religion, All Spirit, All Urban Gospel] [Elementz of Life] [S.O.U.Lmag = Crossover = Flavor Fest] [Feed : Beats, Rhymes & Light] [Rap & Roer] [Heaven's Hip-Hop : The Magazine Of True Hip-Hop Music] [In His Hands : On the Underground Christian Hip-Hop Tip!] [23:4 : Official Magazine of the Christian Revolution] [Bassic Instinct : The First and Only Gospel Hip-Hop Magazine] | | Info: | This section highlights the magazines or journals that are
or have been published regarding holy hip hop or the urban
lifestyle from a christian perspective.
Importance
The initiative of the first magazines in the 1990s are of
importance, because it filled a void for the christian hip
hop fans and it finally gave full exposure regarding their
favourite musical style hip hop, before the christian hip
hop internetsites and it's forums would start and take over
that function.
Bassic Instinct
The magazine "Bassic Instinct" is probably the first
christian hip hop magazine in the United States published by
Sprout, Inc. The editor-in-chief and publisher was M.J.
Sprout Jr. also known as "The J-Man". Their 3rd issue was
released in 1993.
23:4
The publication "23:4 : Official Magazine of the Christian
Revolution" is published by Noah Tutak in 1993. As he
explains the idea about the magazine, he says: "To publicize
the emerging scene of young alternative christianity." As
his favourite musical style is hip hop, initially a lot of
attention was paid to this form of music, but the magazine
expanded quickly to cover punk, hardcore, dance, etc.
Heaven's Hip Hop
One of the first christian hip hop magazine to be published
"Heaven's Hip Hop" released by Knolly Williams' Grapetree
Records in 1994.
Rap & Roer
In The Netherlands "Rap & Roer" is released by Eye Deeh (Rik
Zutphen) in 1996. The magazine was released in black and
white. Contributions were made by Eye Deeh and the readers
of the magazine, who send in articles. The initiative is of
importance, because it gave a voice to the fans, before the
internet and it's forums would start and take over that
function.
Feed
A new magazine entitled "Feed" was released by Sherice and
Nathan Sudds from Canada in 2001 and lasted until issue 10,
2005. The magazine was printed on high quality glossy
paper.
Fla.vor Fest
The first annual publication by Flavor Alliance entitled
"Flavor Fest" is published during their conference Fla.vor
Fest in November 2002. After merging the two publications
"Flavor Fest" and "Crossover" into one magazine the name
changed into S.O.U.Lmag in 2006.
Elementz of Life
The magazine is first released in May 2004, as "4the
Streets". The magazine is more directed towards the
spiritual life of the reader, who is part of the urban
culture, than publishing articles about music and artist
interviews.
U-Zone
Putting the urban lifestyle back on the map is the U-Zone
Magazine by the Urban Gospel Alliance, first published in
2005. The magazine has a broad scope on music, so besides
hip hop, they are interested in musical styles, like urban
contemporary, jazz and reggae.
MicRippaz
MicRippaz is published since 2006. Just as Flavor Fest the
magazine is available at major gospel industry events and
conferences as well as selected christian music stores.
Exodus
A quarterly published christian lifestyle magazine tailored
to the urban youth. The magazine is founded in June 2007 by
Joel Maldonado, and Rochelle Moyd and is launched in October
2007.
Distribution
The majority of the magazines are only nationally
distributed and not available abroad. Exceptions however
were the publications Feed and Heaven's Hip-Hop.
Some publications are only available as specials at
conferences or selected (online) stores, like Flavor fest,
U-Zone and MicRippaz.
Frequency
The frequency of the publications is usually about one or
two issues per year. |
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| Release: | Message Magazine, Tha |
|  | | MyHHHdb | |
| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2008 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | Tha Message Magazine is published by a christian Texas
publishing company called 3 Nails publishing. The first
issue of Tha Message Magazine came out in October 2008.
Mission
Seeking to transform lost souls by connecting them to faith
based hip hop music, and breaking down barriers and
stereotypes by uniting all people thru God's love and grace.
Frequency
The Magazine is quarterly for now, with about 62 to 90
pages.
Contents
The content of Tha message consist of:
- Features: Articles on artist, music and events
- Graffiti, art work
- News
- Q and A.
- Events
Website
The URL of the website is:
- thamessagemag.com |
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| Release: | Exodus : A Journey from Death 2 Life |
|  | | MyHHHdb | |
| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2007 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | Exodus Magazine is an urban christian magazine designed for
youth/young adults, ages 15-25.
Exodus Magazine was founded in June 2007 by Joel Maldonado,
and Rochelle Moyd. The magazine is launched in October 2007.
After April 25th, 2008 the magazine is published in a
digital format only.
Frequency
The magazine is published 4 times a year (January, April,
July, October).
Subscriptions
For more information visit: Exodusmag.com
Contents
The magazine includes:
- Da Message: Topics that will give biblical principles on
how to grow as Christians.
- Da Movement: Focuses on youth groups, or youth geared
organizations that are doing something to help build their
community, or change the lives of other youth.
- Story-2-Tell: This will share testimony about how Jesus
manifested his glory in someone’s life and brought them
out of a difficult situation and gave them victory.
- Young & Successful: A spotlight on young entrepreneurs.
- Shout!: This section will give the youth an opportunity to
express themselves through poetry, spoken word, or art.
- On the Grind: A focuse on up & coming gospel artists on
the grind to make it in the industry.
- Hot or Not: Four gospel artists on review, who have
albums, scheduled for release or recently released. The
albums will be reviewed and rated by a panel of youth.
- Fashion & Faith: This section will emphasize fashion
through different styles and give tips on how to glorify God
through your clothing.
Mission
Our mission is to bring the gospel to the streets, and in
return bring the streets to the gospel. We want to meet the
youth/young adults where they are, uproot them and lead them
on a journey from death to life. Our ultimate goal is to
help raise successful, spiritually mature youth by
encouraging them to meditate on things that are positive,
uplifting, and respectful, as well as, entertaining.
Name
The word Exodus is defined as a journey of a large group to
escape out of a hostile environment. The book of Exodus
narrates the journey of Moses leading the Israelites out of
Egypt into the promise land. Just as God called Moses, we
believe He called us to lead the youth/young adults of this
world, “the Chosen Generation” out of spiritual death
and into the promise land, which is life and that more
abundantly.
Photo: First issue October 2007. |
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| Release: | MicRippaz : The Holy Hip Hop Magazine |
|  | | MyHHHdb | |
| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2006 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | MicRippaz from San Jose, California is a quality publication
printed on high gloss text paper. The magazine is founded by
LaShawn Batiste also known as Lil La La on September 14th,
2003.
Frequency
The magazine is published bi-monthly, since 2006.
Site
Contact details can can be found on: Micrippaz.com
Subtitle
The subtitle originally was "Bringing Holy Hip Hop To The
Streets", issue 1, 2006. Since issue 2 (June 2006) it is
"The Holy Hip Hop Magazine".
Contents
The magazine includes:
- The News: Recent news throughout the Urban Music Industry
- MR Spot: Profiles a new artists to keep your eye on.
- The Biz Industry related Q & A with major industry
players.
- Ladies Corner: Articles focused towards women.
- Radio Bomb List: Top 10 lists from various regions
- Reviews: Real reviews of the latest music and videos.
Events
MicRippaz is available at major gospel industry events and
conferences as well as select locations of christian music
stores.
Photo: Cover of MicRippaz, issue 1, [2006]. |
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| Release: | U-Zone Magazine : No Fashion, No Religion, All Spirit, All Urban Gospel |
|  | | MyHHHdb | |
| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2005 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | U-Zone Magazine published by the Urban Gospel Alliance from
Oakland, California is an urban gospel trade publication
targeting gospel radio, media, promoters, artists, label
executives, ministry heads and all urban individuals with an
interest in urban gospel music styles and comedy.
Frequency
Iissue number 1 is published in June of 2005. The magazine
is released quarterly. The issue numbers continue through
the volumes per year.
Site
No international subscriptions are possible. But U-Zone can
be obtained in stores or (US only) subscribe at:
Uzonemagazine.com.
Subtitle
The magazine's subtitle was first, "The Voice of the Urban
Gospel Alliance", but changed with issue nr. 5, March 2006
in "No Fashion, No Religion, All Spirit, All Urban
Gospel".
Goal
The magazines goal is to bring awareness of the
growing landscape of Urban Gospel Music to the general music
industry population and an expanding urban audience of music
lovers hungry for new styles of music to fit their spiritual
beliefs.
U-Zone believes in promoting urban gospel music styles
including urban contemporary, hip hop, jazz, reggae, and
comedy.
Contents
The magazine U-Zone contains the following:
- In The News: provides the latest industry news.
- Radar: features the hottest independent artists to hit the
music scene.
- The Biz: contains informative tidbits from industry movers
and shakers to help propel the music careers of new and
veteran artists.
- Radio Reports: radio top 10 lists for the quarter from
various regions across the U.S.
- Reviews: candid reviews of the latest projects to hit the
streets.
- Features: Articles on artists, events and music.
- Insight: Exposing various topics within the industry.
- Special Events: provides event details of various
industry events.
Specials
U-Zone is often the official magazine for these events, like
the Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta (January 11-13, 2007) and
Fla.vor Fest (November 2-4, 2006) .
Photo: Cover of U-Zone, issue 8 (January, February, March
2007) |
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| Release: | Elementz of Life |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2004 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The magazine from New York is released for the first time in
May 2004, as "4the Streets" magazine, which was renamed
Elementz of Life in February 2006, with issue 2. Elementz
of Life is a reach out program of the American Bible
Society.
Mission
The Mission of Elementz of Life is to present the gospel in
relevant and engaging formats to unchurched youth and young
adults affected by contemporary urban culture, and to
provide the church and parachurch groups with faith-based
programs and scripture resources.
Contents
The publication is a positive, faith-based street-level
magazine that seeks to meet the spiritual needs of our youth
by providing empowering information; filled with hope and
ways to address life issues. Through the power of poetry,
stories, interviews, and art, they find a way to help
prevent others from going through their same struggles.
Site
The magazine can be obtained at: Elementzoflife.com.
Guides
Reading guides to use the magazine in the class or in groups
can be found at the site as wel.
Issues
Volume #1 was released in May 2004.
Volume #2 was released in February 2006.
Volume #3 was released in October 2006.
Photo: Cover of Elementz of Life, Volume #3. |
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| Release: | S.O.U.Lmag = Crossover = Flavor Fest |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2002 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Recordlabel: | Fla.vor Alliance |
| Info: | Fla.vor Alliance released their first holy hip hop magazine
in 2002. This publication would be called "Fla.vor Fest"
magazine in the Fall and "Crossover" magazine when
released in the Spring. The magazine "Flavor Fest" is
released during the annual Flavor Alliance conference
"Flavor Fest" in Tampa, Florida.
First issues
The first issue published of "Fla.vor Fest" is during the
Fla.vor Fest conference in November 2002 with Corey Red and
Precise on the cover.
The first "Crossover" magazine was published in the Spring
of 2003 with Fla.vor Alliance on the cover.
Names
In 2006 the two magazines "Flavor Fest", and "Crossover :
Our Sole Purpose, Is To Give Your Soul Purpose" were
combined into one brand "S.O.U.Lmag : Speaking On Urban
Life" to expand both titles beyond just the Fest and
Crossover - although it still focuses on both activities.
Frequency
In 2006 only one issue was published of "S.O.U.Lmag" as it
was a double cover and 100 pages thick. But in 2007 a Spring
and Fall issue is released.
Site
To buy back issues go to: Thesoulmag.com
Contents
The magazine contains interviews and lifestyle articles.
Photo: Cover of Flavor Fest, issue 3, 2004. |
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| Release: | Feed : Beats, Rhymes & Light |
|  | | MyHHHdb | |
| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 2001 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The magazine is published by Sherice and Nathan Sudds from
Kingsville, Canada in 2001 and lasted 10 issues until 2005.
The magazine was printed on high quality glossy paper.
Contents
Feed contained news, interviews, music reviews and special
columns concerning lifestyle issues.
Site
Although the magazine does not exist anymore back issues
can still be bought at the site: Feedstop.com.
ISSN
The ISSN is 1710-1085.
Photo: Feed cover of last issue 2005, nr. 10. |
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| Release: | Rap & Roer |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 1996 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The Dutch magazine is released by Rik Zutphen (Eye Deeh) in
Gouda, The Netherlands from 1996-2000. The first issue was
number 1, February/March 1996. The last issue number 16/17,
2000.
Contents
The black and white magazine contained an editorial, news,
music-, concert reviews, graffiti, plus special columns,
articles made by the readers.
Archive
The first and last issue is publised online at:
http://busyr.com/pixarchive/Magazines/RapEnRoer/Issue-16_17/
Photo: Cover of Rap & Roer last and first issue 16/17 from
2000. |
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| Release: | Heaven's Hip-Hop : The Magazine Of True Hip-Hop Music |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 1994 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Recordlabel: | Grapetree Records |
| Info: | The magazine is published by Graptree Records: Knolly
Williams and Josie Williams in Texas, United States from
1994-2002. The publication years are still to be verified.
Frequency
It was first bi-monthly released and later monthly (1995).
The first issue was published in January 1994.
Mission
Heaven's Hip-Hop is a bi-monthly Gospel rap music magazine
of Grapetree Records, dedicated to uplifting the name of
Jesus Christ. We believe and teach the plain truth found in
God's word (The Holy Bible), and are not affiliated with
any denomination or other organization. Our goal is to edify
the believer, and to reach those who do not know Jesus
Christ as their Lord and Friend. We are committed to helping
God's servants as they preach the Good News through song.
It is our fervent prayer that God will continue using these
artists, as they continue edifying the body, and winning
souls for the Kingdom.
Contents
The magazine did not only feature Grapetree artists, but
also other artists. It contained an editorial, news,
interviews, music reviews and special columns.
Distribution
Distribution was dealt by Diamante Music Group.
Photo: Heaven's Hip-Hop, Issue 9 (July 1995) |
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| Release: | In His Hands : On the Underground Christian Hip-Hop Tip! |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 1993 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The Newspaper/Magazine "In His Hands : On the Underground
Christian Hip-Hop Tip!" (IHH) was published by First Light
Productions, Inc., in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The founder
and editor was Sharon Thomas also known as Sharon T. The
magazine is likely to have published it's first issue in
1993.
Contents
The black and white newspaper featured interviews, music
reviews and news.
Contributors were:
- Marie Grant
- Raptipster
- Tha G-Rap Junky
- DS
- Cajun
Photo: In His Hands, issue 17 (volume 3) 1996 |
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| Release: | 23:4 : Official Magazine of the Christian Revolution |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 1993 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The magazine is published by Noah Tutak of 23:4 Productions.
The first issue was published in 1993, which was initially a
run of 1.000 free black and white magazines. The last issue
came out in 1995. By that time the magazine was a full color
glossy nationally distributed magazine.
Name
The name is derived from the scripture: Psalms 23:4 - Even
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your
staff, they comfort me.
Idea
The idea behind the magazine was to publicize about the
emerging scene of young alternative christianity.
Mission
The mission was described as: "To provide a forum of
communication for the diverse and dynamic population of
christian youth; to strengthen christian brothers and
sisters through wisdom and encouragement; to outreach to the
world by spreading the true message of Christ; all for the
purpose of strengthening the Kingdom of God.
Frequency
The magazine was a monthly publication.
Contents
23:4 contained an editorial, news, interviews, music reviews
and special columns.
As Noah Tutak explains further regarding the music: "Really
anything out of the christian mainstream that the youth was
listening to - primarily hip hop, especially at first, but
the magazine expanded quickly to cover punk, hardcore,
dance, etc."
Hip Hop
Hip hop was the primary genre the magazine covered. As the
publiher states: "Primarily because 1 it was my favorite
and 2 it was the most underserved at the time."
Contributors were:
- Jeffrey Daniels: editor
- Mel Booker: articles
- Christopher Dart: articles
- Wayne Harper: articles
- Mark Mingin: articles
- Calix Lewis Reneau: articles
- Michael T.: articles
- Randall L. Rike: photos
- Larry Bolen: photos
- Eberardo Sanchez: art
- Raul Landaverde: art
- Wayne Harper: advertising
- Michael T.: marketing
Photo: Cover of 23:4 issue 4 (April 1994). The first
coloured issue. |
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| Release: | Bassic Instinct : The First and Only Gospel Hip-Hop Magazine |
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| Media: | [Other] | | Released: | 1992 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Info: | The magazine is published by Sprout, Inc., Ann Arbor,
Michigan. The editor-in-chief and publisher was M.J. Sprout
Jr. also known as "The J-Man". The magazine released the
first 2 issues in 1992. In issue 3, 1993 the publisher M.J.
Sprout Jr. gives a reason for the long wait of a new
publication due to his fight against cancer. There seem to
be only 3 issues published.
Contents
The black and white magazine Bassic Instinct featured
interviews, music reviews and news.
Contributors were:
- Jamie Lee Rake
- John
- Mark Reiser
- Brother faith
- Walt Requejo
Lay out assistance by Chris Dean.
Graffitti art by Drew "Starving Artist" Clemens.
Contact
Please contact us, if you know more regarding this journal
and the people behind it.
Photo: Bassic Instinct, issue 3 (1993) |
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