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Updated: 11/5/05 Next Update: When new info is available

*Drives up in truck bumpin some T-Bone* What's marinatin, mamis y papis? There's nothin new to report, well, nothin that I can share over the net, heh heh heh, check my personal profile to get an idea of what I'm talkin about :) Anyway, we got a review of the new album, "Bone-A-Fide" by T-Bone, in case you don't know whoe he is, he is pretty much one of the pioneers of Christian Hip-hop and my favorite rapper. We also got a new series of jokes below, check 'em out, you'll be glad you did, and if your not glad.. well, then you have issues :D ANYWAY, God is good... ALL THE TIME!!! WHOOEE!!! So in closing, hold on to God, keep reaching for the ends of the universe, eat at Subway, and check my music @ www.soudclick.com/lyricalsoldier. This is L.S. signing off: One love, One God, and only One way. That's my word, WHOOEE!!! Remember to keep us in prayer, we need all we can get, Thanx.

L.S. 

Bible Verse For The Week:

Jeremiah 29:11 (it's a great verse, so get off your keister, pick up a bible and check it out, heck, read the entire chapter while your at it, can't hurt, right?)

Last song heard in truck:  Follow T by T-Bone off of the album "Bone-A-Fide"

*Hops into truck and proceeds to OWN*

 

(ALBUM OF THE PAYCHECK WEEK) T- Bone: Bone-A-Fide

Updated:  11/5/05 Next Update: As Soon As A New Album Is Out

 

Straight from the San Franciso Bay area, T-Bone, the long standing pioneer of west coast Gospel hip-hop, is back once again. This 30-year-old emcee follows up the mildly successful 2002 release Gospelalphamegafunkyboogiediscomusic with his first new project in three years, entitled Bone-A-Fide. The latest material from T-Bone features the production duo Sway and Tech and contains 14 tracks of pure madness and spirituality that the fan has come to expect from an individual that's come a long way since his debut in the rap game so many years ago. While some may think he's passed his prime, the self-proclaimed Boney Corleone shows that he can still crank out the jams with the best of them.

Bone-A-Fide's intro "The Rally" features an intense speaker calling for a more positive aspect of hip-hop and throwing away destructive behavior found in many mainstream rap artists; the same track appears later in the album in Spanish under the name "Hasta La Victoria Sempre." Like many long-standing emcees, T-Bone begins his flow in the rock-influenced "12 Years Ago" by paying respect and homage to popular groups and artists that went before him such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Kool Herc, and Kool Moe Dee. The Lauren Hill vibe of "Can I Live" features a sample of her popular hit "That Thing You Do" and has Bone confessing his feelings toward those who question his abilities by saying "Why can't ya'll leave me alone, man, seem like everybody be judging me, talking behind my back, faking the smiles then hugging me." Many of Bone-A-Fide's tracks are like the artist's previous efforts, with club bouncers like the rap battle-esque "Ya'll Can't Win" and "Bounce," which could even draw attention from mainstream emcees like Lil' Jon and Bonecrusher.

Mainstream rapper Mack 10 actually makes an appearance on the album in "A Few Good Men," which sports a funky beat and great lyrical stature, but really sounds like two guys just boasting about themselves in regards to their long careers throughout a 4-minute track. Surprisingly, "A Few Good Men" and "Follow T" do bring about familiar elements of GospelAlphaMegaFunkyBoogieDiscoMusic; unfortunately, the similarities are that they both have T-Bone describing the method of his rhymes and how none of his peers can match his styles. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but Gospel rappers like Bone need to realize that they don't have to conform to the world's standards of what it means to be cool and acceptable in today's society. However, the traditional Gospel-flavor of "Been Lookin Around" is about a man who thought he was satisfied with much wealth and earthly possessions, but searched his heart and found that he needed the love of God to complete his life.

Possibly the best tracks on the album are the Sway and Tech interlude, in which an amazing freestyle is dropped in reponse to Sway's insult of claiming that T-Bone had lost his flow and the beat-bouncer "Shake Ya Body," which has T-Bone displaying similar rhyme skills as Twista, even though Bone has been a recognizable force in hip-hop for a much longer time. Despite the fact that a couple of the album's tracks are mediocre in style, the interlude "Victory" closes out the album perfectly as a declaration of faith that all Christians must strive towards the ultimate victory found in Jesus Christ.

One remaining factor with T-Bone is that, although he seems to sound a little redundant in claiming his throne as the king of hip-hop, his music and message is a force to be reckoned with. Despite the fact that he owns fancy cars and expensive jewlery, it's refreshing to see a hip-hop pioneer who is able to meet the challenge of other emcees in his day as well as other up and coming artists. Bone-A-Fide is a certified winner in the continuing growth and maturity of hip-hop. Simply put, you have GOT to get this album, the beats are hot, the bass is like a kick in the face with a golf shoe, and the rhymes leave you dizzy. Pick it up at any local Christian bookstore. And don't forget to mention that you wan't to take advantage of the buy one get the second one for the regular price deal :D Click on the pic to the left to visit T-Bone's web-site. Click below to hear some sound clips from the album.

L.S.

 

Click HERE to view clips of "Bone-A-Fide" by T-Bone, courtesy of Amazon.com!!!!

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THE SCOOP

12/22/05: Lyrical Soldier puts project on hold???

 

H.O.P. Records has announced that the 3rd Lyrical Soldier project will be placed on hold until further notice. It so happens, according to un-named sources, that his schedule has become increasingly hectic and simply doesn't have the time, at the moment, to put quality into this project.

We'll keep you updated as new info presents itself. Remember, you saw the info here first on THE SCOOP.

 

Click here to view some songs off of the new album, courtesy of L.S.'s Soundclick page!!!! Don't forget to vote "hot" for every track you listen to! PLEEAAASSSE!

11/5/05: That's right, I'm back and hittin you with MORE of that freshness *throws freshness directly at your face.... SMACK* Yep, good stuff ain't it!!!!?????

The New Pastor:

A new pastor moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit his community. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his card, wrote on the back "Revelation 3:20" and stuck it in the door. The next day, as he was counting the offering he found his card in the collection plate. Below his message was a notation "Genesis 3:10." Upon opening his Bible to the passage he let out a roar of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 reads: (Pastors note) "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and opens the door, I will come into him, and will dine with him, and he with me."

Genesis 3:10 reads: "And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked."

Where Is God?

A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved.

They boys' mother heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.

The clergyman, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?".

They boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God!!?" Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD!?"


The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"

The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time, dude. God is missing - and they think WE did it!"

Quiet In Church

A Sunday school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service,

"And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"

One bright little girl replied, "Because people are sleeping!"

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