HIP-HOP FOR CHIRST: CHRISTIAN HIP HOP MINISTRY RELEASES RAP ALBUM IN HOPES TO REACH THE YOUTH WITH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST

New Jeresey Christian Hip Hop Ministry releases rap album in hopes to reach the youth influenced by the hip hop culture.

PATERSON, NJ - Oct. 09, 2002 -- The New Jersey Hip-Hop Ministry of Carriers of the Cross will nationally release their highly anticipated self-titled debut album on Holy Hip Hop Music Group / INSP Media Group on Tuesday October 22nd 2002 in hopes of reaching young people influenced by the Hip-Hop Culture with the message of Jesus Christ.

The potency is high..." said Stan North, Editor of Gospel Flava Magazine, As Remix handles beats and mixing; Prophecyer and Riz Ciphis spit out meaningful, sincere, and deeply scriptural rap flows."

The Carriers bring a non-compromising message of salvation yet remain true to their artistic creativity as artists. Their focus is primarily ministry. Carriers of the Cross prays to change the lives of those who do not walk in the Christian faith and convict as well as challenge those who wear the title. They come at you with tracks like Dont Care" and Its On Tonight" that will make your head nod till if falls off as well as tracks like You Never Told Me" and Abba Why" that will challenge your Christian walk.

The Carriers also call out the Church body with Judge Me Not" featuring reggae artists Linkz Virus with lyrics like Pull out the plank out your righteous eyes, false doctrine and your mocking lies we aint cocking nine but were busting rhymes for the flocks to find a righteous mind but your judging me, judging me, time after time cause I wear baggy jeans and I blaze the mic but I reach the youth with a cross on my shoulders bear fruit for Jehovah as they crossing over."

Look out for the Music Video to Judge Me Not" premiering on your local Music Video stations and web sites mid December.

The album also features The Process, PA, Hazakim, OH, & Linkz Virus, PA. They also feature the production of Tre-Z, NJ, on In for Life." Salim of Lions Den who has previously worked for Lauren Hill and Jay-Z mixed the album down. Premier master mind Rodney Mill mastered the album.

Radio personality Floyd Cray of 89.1 FM Gospel Vibrations and writer for the Tri-State Voice states... This CD is 'OFF THE HOOK. ...Carriers [of the Cross] is a cutting edge joint and its to be taken very seriously..."

For further information, contact Eddie Cortes at Toll Free 1-866 --510-6555 or via email office@carriersofthecross.com

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