Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Chasing Ghosts (EP) Independent (release date: March 27, 2020) By Bob Marovich Christian hip hop artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. drops unvarnished facts on his new three-track EP Chasing Ghosts. “Never Fail,” the single from the musical appetite whetter, is the finest and most radio-friendly of the three selections. Featuring silky R&B tenor Greg Cox, the song inadvertently captures the current zeitgeist in recognizing how people question God “in dry seasons.” “If God would fix everything,” Da’ T.R.U.T.H. rhymes, taking the point of view of a skeptic, “that would make him appealing / But since He can and he doesn’t, ...

Episode 131 Playlist: He picked me up – Spencer Taylor Jr. & the Highway QCs Working in my favor – Bishop Leonard Scott Take care of you – C. J. Taylor & Men of Fellowship Changed – Will Downing Redeemed – Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis This song is for you – Min. Earl Bynum Go – Trin-i-tee 5:7 I wanna know you – Intimate Praise The epilogue (for me), feat. Phil J. – Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Turn right and go straight – Roscoe Robinson Going – Christina Bell It’s like fire – Lady Bartee Resting place – Casey J

Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Vet (EP) Independent (release date: November 9, 2018) Available on all digital platforms By Bob Marovich Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s EP Vet is a musical memoir designed to bring fans of the Christian rapper up to date on what he’s been doing since his last release two years ago. But more importantly, Vet is T.R.U.T.H. venting from the get-go about the reason for his absence: the spiritual cost of chasing commercial success. On “The Prologue (Where You Been),” he expresses a profound disillusionment with the music business. Seeking to get back “to a time when it wasn’t about the numbers,” ...

Javen Grace Tyscot Records (release date: June 22, 2018) www.tyscot.com By Bob Marovich It’s been five years since actor and P&W recording artist Javen released Worship in the Now – Live, but Grace is worth the wait. Rare is the album that features so many quality original songs, but Grace is one of those. Javen Campbell wrote or co-wrote all of the material, save for “Amazing Grace.” And also with one exception (again, “Amazing Grace”), each track features a strong guest vocalist, the most notable of them being Tye Tribbett, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Tim Bowman Jr., and Candy West. The album’s singular selections are ...

The Stand Campaign #America Tyscot Records (release date: September 9, 2016) www.thestandcampaign.com By Bob Marovich In 1971, the protagonist of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After’s “I’d Love to Change the World” sings about the desire to change the world, “But I don’t know what to do / So I leave it up to you.” Thus spoke the disillusioned children of the 1960s as America entered the even more disillusioning 1970s. Forty-five years later, facing a similarly disillusioned community, syndicated radio personality Cory “Coco Brother” Condrey changes the debate by declaring, “America will be what we make it.” A few ...