Dee-1 is easily my favorite Christian rapper out. My introduction to him was through Mannie Fresh, I didn't even know he was a Christian rapper at first. He's still rapping at a top level and Murs has never failed me with the songwriting. So, if you ever a fan of either, this album is definitely worth a listen for you. I'm listening now as I type this and I just wanted to put something up about it. Production is good throughout (Curtis King produced throughout, I never heard of him before). Ridiculous range of topics covered. Hope these guys make more projects together. More thoughts later, I worked ten hours today.
2. "Interesting. I only know Dee1 from that one song he did ..." In response to Reply # 0
... where he pretended he met like JayZ, Lil Wayne, and ... some other artist, maybe Kanye, talking about what he thought they should be doing with their platform. Cool concept, I enjoyed the song enough, but never ended up following up and exploring his music any further.
I'll check this out - thanks. Big Murs fan always.
3. "I also didn't know Dee-1 was a Christian rapper" In response to Reply # 0
First time I heard him was the Jay-Z/Lil Wayne/50 Cent song mentioned above. And I remember him on the MURS & Ski Beatz album from like 2012 (he was on a song with MURS and Tabi Bonney). And then I remember him from an episode of Treme.
Almost through it, and I'm digging it. Their styles contrast well, and Curtiss King is ill on the beats. Love the soul/gospel samples.
8. "someone who aligns their song execution with scripture?" In response to Reply # 4
It's a bit hard to define, as is every subgenre in hip-hop, if you really think about it. Battle rappers also tell stories. Gangsta rappers have sociopolitical tracks. Et cetera.
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