Title: Gospel Hiphop
Tags: gospel rap, gospel hio hop, bouqui,priestog
Blog Entry: Christian hip hop (originally Gospel rap, also known as holy hip hop or Christ hop) is a form of hip hop music which uses Christian themes to express the songwriter's faith. Only during the 1990s did the term "Christian hip hop" become descriptive of this type of music. While the audience is typically Christian, the music today is also used in (Christian) missions work for the purpose of evangelization. Christian rap and hip hop artists are often professed Christians who often use their background to spread the religion's beliefs As with many inchoate and newly formed musical genres and subgenres of Christian Music, Christian hip-hop initially had difficulty finding an audience. Founded in 2002, despite early rejection, Christian hip-hop has managed to follow other forms of Christian music, such as Christian metal, in becoming a dominant force within contemporary Christian music. Christian music awards shows such as the GMA Dove Awards and Stellar Awards have added rap and hip hop categories. Nigeria has over the years also been influenced by Spiritual hip-hop culture. Several groups have been formed blending Western flow with contemporary Nigerian culture, causing a strong following of Christian rap. Artists such as Roof Top MCs, Mr Seth, Priest O G and Bouqui are making Gospel Hip-Hop mainstream. One of the Major christian hiphop movement raising today is the Holy hiphop forum in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria. organized by The Future Entertainment with Priest O G as the leading pioneer. Contact tfeinjos@yahoo.com for details.
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