Amber Guyger Suggested She Was ‘Racist’ in Text Message Days Before Killing Botham Jean
Prosecutors will use Guyger’s texts, social media posts, and disciplinary record as a cop to argue for a harsher sentence for murdering Botham Shem Jean. More The post Amber Guyger Suggested She Was ‘Racist’ in Text Message Days Before Killing Botham Jean...
Arrests of 6-Year-Olds Show Perils of Putting Police in Primary Schools
School resource officers, who are sworn officers with full arrest powers, are increasingly common in primary schools. More The post Arrests of 6-Year-Olds Show Perils of Putting Police in Primary Schools appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Amber Guyger Sentenced To 10 Years (Murder Of Botham Jean) – Christian Hip-Hop Reacts
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Unfortunately, another display of injustice has hit the news. According to NBC News, Amber Guyger was just sentenced to only 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, fatally shot Jean believing...
Kanye West’s Sunday Service Sparks Walkouts at Black Megachurch in NYC
Yeezus held his infamous “Sunday Service” performance at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Queens, New York, where a number of regular churchgoers walked out mid-performance. More The post Kanye West’s Sunday Service Sparks Walkouts at Black Megachurch in NYC...
Researcher Says Martha Likely Used to Downplay Mary Magdalene’s Role in John’s Gospel
The Bible may have a naming discrepancy, and a Duke researcher plans to correct it. More The post Researcher Says Martha Likely Used to Downplay Mary Magdalene’s Role in John’s Gospel appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Lecrae Earns 3 Gold Plaques In 2018-2019
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Lecrae’s debut album ‘Real Talk’ dropped in 2004 but his momentum continues to grow. The Reach Records co-founder is a Hip-Hop legend at this point (GRAMMYs, #1 album, and more). He released his Billboard-charting...
New Podcast:! Do We Need Christian Celebrities? | Top Christian Celebrities | @solomonsporchp1 @solomonsporchpodcast @trackstarz
https://episodes.castos.com/trackstarz/Spp-9.30.19-10-2-19-2.03-PM.m4a This week, with the talk about Kanye West flooding the internet, we talk about how Christians who are celebrities can help/hurt the church as a whole and discuss how we should look at these...
Former Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Guilty of Murdering Botham Shem Jean
A Dallas County jury has found former police officer Amber Guyger guilty of murder for fatally shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment. More The post Former Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Guilty of Murdering Botham Shem Jean appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
A New Level of Access & Favor | @Trackstarz @Intercession4ag
I’ve been meditating on Esther and Mordecai during my quiet time, and I really believe that God has been using that story to communicate to me that there is a new level of favor, access, and open doors coming to his people that are willing to take the risk of...
No Malice Is On Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Album
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Kanye West is making history. He is currently the most talked about topic in the Hip-Hop world (pop culture in general). His album titled ‘Jesus Is King’ is extra extra highly anticipated. West appears to be shifting culture and...
I will RISE!! | @ryanmw92 @trackstarz
What is going on everyone!! So, this week I’m switching it up a little bit. My amazing girlfriend Jess wrote this piece. It’s a letter to a friend that did her wrong. This letter is so amazingly written, but the bigger picture is that it beautifully shows...
London Artist Servant Edvin Releases His New Single “EASY” | @trackstarz
http://trackstarz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/EASY-SERVANT-PROD-BY.-GOLD-SYNAGOGUE.mp3 Easy is a song of Comfort and Peace with a vibe. It’s musical medicine for the soul and it has profound proverb from the book of Proverbs. It’s a song that God helped me to write...
New Podcast:! Sunday Service, Relevant CEO, Cupcake, Snitching: 9/28/19
https://episodes.castos.com/trackstarz/092819-no-music.mp3 Intro Sound Off: Sunday Service Entertainment Report Sound Off: Relevant CEO Top of the Hour Sound Off: Cupcake Sound Off: Snitching End of Show Trackstarz
New Podcast:! Show #313 – Dating in The Church | M&M Live Radio
https://episodes.castos.com/trackstarz/Show-313-Dating-in-The-Church.mp3 On this show of M&M Live Radio, our hosts Meesa & Meah discuss whether or not they would date someone in the church. This week during #TooManyHashtags, this week’s trending topics, we...
New Podcast:! Mike Mack | Conference and Concert Promotion | @mikemackcbc @_mike_mack @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
https://episodes.castos.com/trackstarz/Mike-Mack-interview-9-28-19-2.50-PM.m4a This week I have Mike Mack who is creator of the Elevation Conference. In this episode we talked about what it takes to put on a show/conference and all the steps that it takes from faith...
Get to Know PaulWrites23
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype “PaulWrites23 is a hip-hop artist who loves God and wants to help advance the culture.” South Florida native Paul Martinez’ artist names comes from a combination of his first name, his love for journalistic and musical...
Rob Nor Wrestles With Disappointment On “19.”
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype On “19.,” Rob Nor makes you feel. His music has substance and is relatable. “19” is Rob Nor wrestling with feeling down about complicated circumstances in his life. On the track, he acknowledges God is the answer...
J Torah Shares Testimony, Struggles with Illness, and More
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype “J Torah is a walking testimony. J Torah is a father, a husband, and a God-fearing man.” J Torah fell in love with music from a young age. His favorite artists as a kid were James Brown and Michael Jackson. “My dad used to...
Lecrae & John Givez Are “California Dreamin”
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Lecrae and John Givez have released the visual for their West Coast banga titled “California Dreamin.” You get some vintage 90s and early 2000s vibes on this one. John Givez flexes the vocals and Crae brings that classic West...
Gospel Today Passes Torch to Faithfully Magazine as Source for Urban Christian Communities
Gospel Today magazine Publisher Roland Hairston, II explains why the publication's domain now directs visitors to Faithfully Magazine's website. More The post Gospel Today Passes Torch to Faithfully Magazine as Source for Urban Christian Communities appears on...
Apollo – Popular Mechanix
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype New artist Apollo honors hip hop history while also calling out whack trends and violence in the genre. Apollo spits hard truth in an innovative video. About Apollo APOLLO IS A PROFESSIONAL SPACE CADET CURRENTLY MAROONED ON TERRA (IN)FIRMA...
Identity #TBT | Throwback Theology | #newbreed @machosmusic @damo_seayn3d @trackstarz
“God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’: This is my name forever, and this my title for all generations.” Exodus 3:15...
Music Spotlight | LaToria Releases “Caught Up” Featuring Adrion Butler | @latoriamusic @imadrion @trackstarz
Hip Hop Artist LaToria Releases “Caught Up” Featuring Adrion Butler LaToria releases her new single “Caught Up” two weeks after signing a distribution deal with Christian Hip Hop vet TBONE’s indie label, Boneyard Records. The song is the first of several...
Shepherd Collaborates W/ SHAQ For “Gametime” Remix
Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Shepherd is making major moves! The South Florida-raised/Chicago-based Hip-Hop artist recently inked a deal with Columbia Records (Records/Columbia). He has a hit single titled “Gametime” and he’s traveling for shows. It...
Wes Pendleton Drops New Solo Project “Tell Me About Yourself” | @wes_pendleton @wespendleton @soulsurplus @trackstarz
Many know of Wes Pendleton for the amazing beats he’s produced and artists he’s collaborated with( i.e. Taelor Gray and Armond Wakeup among others), but every now and again he’ll release solo projects. Recently, he created a project called...
Kaleb Mitchell “Get It” Single Release | @kalebmitchell @theerinnaffect @trackstarz
This past weekend Kaleb Mitchell dropped some big news on the people! His single “Get It” is being used by the New York Jets to get hype before they enter the field, and it was coupled with the news that Kaleb is signed to Def Jam Records!!!!!! Even though...
Derek Minor “Only” Music Video | @thederekminor @rmgtweets @trackstarz
Derek Minor dropped a music video for “Only” and it’s pretty dope. Walk with Mr. Minor as he lets you know who he trusts “Only” and who he breaks bread with “Only.” What do you think of the music video and the song? Let us...
Canon “Good To Go Pt. 2” | @getthecanon @rmgtweets @trackstarz
RMG’s Canon dropped the single “Good To Go Pt.2” back in March and he recently released the music video to go with it. What do you think of the sequel to “Good To Go?” Check the video out below and let us know what you think! ...
Tobe Nwigwe “It Ain’t Likely” Music Video | @tobenwigwe @lanellgrant @trackstarz
Tobe is back with another dope visual “It Ain’t Likely.” Peep the music video and cop the single below. Trackstarz
Unilever’s Racist Ads and the History of Sexual Abuse Under Slavery
Unilever has come under fire in the U.S. for racist ads, including for Dove body wash, and in other countries for racist promotions of Magnum ice cream. More The post Unilever’s Racist Ads and the History of Sexual Abuse Under Slavery appears on Faithfully Magazine....