VV Gets Lifted with the Elevationists
I ain't from Columbus -- VESSELVIBE is. It actually took me a few weeks before I realized that civilization exists outside of The Ohio State University. It took me a few months before I got converted and started hanging out with Christians. Where do Christians in Columbus hang out? At rap concerts. Every single ministry event I went to was a rap concert. Every Christian dude I met was a rapper. The first time I met Taelor Gray I was on my way to (yet another) rap concert riding with some chick whose name I have long since forgotten. "This ...
VESSELVIBE Gets Schooled by the Ambassador– [Part 2]
Understand the type of chick that I am. I love the History Channel. If you ask me the best room in any house is the one with books in it-- basically I'm a learner. That's why an hour (and some change) long conversation with the Ambassador was right up my alley. We'd already gone through the history of Christian Hip Hop (he didn't start it) and tackled his reputation as CHH's Great Discipler. But I was ready to move onto some more interesting material. Something a little more current. LESSON THREE: Christian Hip Hop Today "I think that right now [Christian Hip ...
VESSELVIBE Exclusive: ‘I’m a Christian living with HIV’
A lot of people hit VESSELVIBE up wanting interviews. Usually it's just artists wanting a little bit of exposure (which we're happy to give most times). That wasn't the case with Mr. Kevin Barnes**. VESSEVIBE: You contacted VESSELVIBE and basically said that you had a story that you wanted to tell. What made you reach out to us? KEVIN BARNES: With me being a Christian myself I understand that it is the duty of Christians to go out of the four walls [of the church] and tell their testimony to bring in other people. I'm the type of Christian where I believe ...
VESSELVIBE Gets Schooled by the AMBASSADOR– Part 1
I was in the hood when I interviewed the Ambassador. I don't know where he was at. Probably in Philly or something. But I was sitting in a parking lot on Lindy Street with the Valley Homes to my back (they're technically not housing projects but they look like it) and the Lincoln Heights Pony Keg in front of me. The police rolled by twice. Why was I sitting in the hood in a parked car about to do an interview? That is not important. What is important is the ability to work at anytime in any situation. I am ...
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VV Gets Lifted with the Elevationists
May 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I ain’t from Columbus — VESSELVIBE is. It actually took me a few weeks before I realized that civilization exists outside of The Ohio State University. It took me a few months before I got converted and started hanging out with Christians. Where do Christians in Columbus hang out? At rap concerts. Every single ministry event I went to was a rap concert. Every Christian dude I met was a rapper. The first time I met Taelor Gray I was on my way to (yet another) rap concert riding with some chick whose... [Read the full story]
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New Music from Shei Atkins!
April 28, 2009 · 1 Comment
It’s been a nice long while since Shei Atkins set us down for a little Girl Talk. Now the ghetto princess (her phrase, not ours) is back in the studio working on a new album. Check out the new single and behind the scenes with Shei in the studio. Read More →
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The Award Show Shout-Out Phemon
May 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
PRESS RELEASE It seems to happen at every award show - so much so that it’s now a frequent punch line. The rapper who rhymes about selling drugs, pulling guns, and sleeping around with your girl gets honored for his work and the first thing out of his mouth is “I want to thank God.” Why would someone promote and sell a lifestyle that appears to be so sinful if they are really trying to follow the ways of Jesus? How do they think their God receives such words of gratitude? Is the “spiritual/Jesus track”... [Read the full story]
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Sermon the Month: Mother’s Day Edition
May 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Shout out to all the Momma’s! In this month’s SOM we’re taking a look at a sermon from a series from the book of Proverbs by Pastor Mark Driscoll entitled ‘ Women as Mothers’. Let’s listen as Pastor Driscoll unpacks the high and noble task of fruitful mothering. Read More →
Lifestyle
Bye Bye Bowl Games?
May 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
There might be some big time changes coming to college football– courtesy of our faithful lawmakers in Washington. Lawmakers are telling college football officials to switch current Bowl Championship Series to (a more fair) playoff system. A Republican Congressman from Texas joked that the current system should be called ‘BS’ instead of ‘BCS’. Who said politicians aren’t funny? Read More →
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Tedashii’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Listening Party
If you’re going to be in Nashville for the GMA’s (or anywhere near there) you’d be crazy if miss the official listening party for Reach Records’ artist... [Read more]
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New Music from Shei Atkins!
It’s been a nice long while since Shei Atkins set us down for a little Girl Talk. Now the ghetto princess (her phrase, not ours) is back in the studio working on a new... [Read more]
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