GOSPEL MUSIC

Is Christian Rap Real?
According to the Rap History Homepage rap is defined as "Spoken words with an underlying rhythm section of bass, drums and keyboard sounds. Words are spoken rhythmically over the music and and the accents in speaking are very important." Hip Hop is the "spouse" of rap. It is defined as the accompanying background music". There were many influences to rap music as early as the 1940's but it first really started developing in the 1970's
In 1982 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five started the first political rap. This started the era of using rap music to communicate strong beliefs. During the years of 1982 - 1985 the rappers were still using original music, not pre-recorded.
In the 1990's Rap Music started to evolve dramatically encompassing new rhythms and beats and dealing with issues such as drugs, politics, gang violence, because of this there have been a long debate wether Rap is Real Godly Music or not.
Going back to the roots of Rap you would agree with me that Rap is nothing but another way of communication as it is with the other types of Music like Jazz, Soul and R&B.
If Gospel and Rap can not be combined, then you could just as easily say that the "gospel" of Jesus Christ and "music" shouldn't be combined. Music is from God, the devil is the one who corrupted it. There is nothing wrong with Gospel Rap as long as the contents are true to God's word

Gospel Artists
In this Page will be lots of informations focusing on Gospel Music in Tanzania, I'm making some efforts to Meet young Gospel Artists like Steve Mwalukasa , David Lutembeka, Against the devil, Amana Vijana Center (AVC) Bariki Ngailo, etc,
Do you like singers like Lucy Wilson, Paul Mabondo, Jenniffer Mgendi, and Upendo Group Kijitonyama? Check out Gospelzone.8m.com for the latest news and information about Gospel Music in Tanzania
Below are Some Cool links to Gospel Music Artists,

Lucy Wilson:

David Lutembeka:

Paul Mabondo:

TC's : Work in Progress

Cece Winans: One of the most celebrated singers in contemporary Christian Music

Marvin Sapp: It's not exactly a split personality -- it's just two sides of the same guy. Both sides are passionate, powerful, and committed to sharing the goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ with all who hear. Both sides need to be heard, experienced. Because when you listen to Marvin Sapp -- the artist emerging as one of the most versatile, dynamic voices in gospel music

Yolanda Adams: "Gospel music had stepped up and gathered a myriad of influences-jazz, hip-hop, R&B. I need to be in a place where my message can be heard by everyone" Yolanda Says!

Donnie McClurkin : Donnie McClurkin never intended to be one of the major gospel stories of the last decade, But with an abiding faith in Lord Donnie McClurkin begins 21st Century on the heels of the gold-selling album.......

LeJuene Thompson: LeJuene Thompson is a voice readily known to a multitude of music lovers. And if by some chance the name is not quite as quickly recognized as the sound, that's OK, Just Click the link to learn more about this Soul inspirational Artist

BeBe Winans: Ooooooh Happy Day!! U know the song?.........Check out this!!!!!

Tonéx: ''Pronounced Toe-nay'' Writing songs that powerfully minister and music that stands up against the best mainstream artists