For the Love of God and Hip Hop

Going beyond the tired facades found in mainstream hip hop, FEED magazine provides relevant coverage of the culture from a variety of perspectives with a strong focus on faith and hip hop.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) May 21, 2004 --- In a time where Hip Hop is dominating our culture, it's good to see a magazine that can provide a balance for our youth and young adults." Minister Darrell Williams of Urban Youth Leaders Network and Interlinc.

Fresh, relevant, and informative, FEED Magazine offers Christians and those who are trying to live a better lifestyle, the opportunity to learn about Christian artists that promote positive messages through hip hop music. Unlike other hip hop publications that silently promote artists that popularize sex, money, thug life, FEED offers a positive alternative; not just promoting what society wants, but providing what society needs.

After a small regrouping hiatus last fall, the members of the international Christian hip hop magazine have released the latest issue. The crew as a whole is very excited about the new perspective of the magazine.

I think people that are familiar with our magazine for the most part will wonder about the changes," says founder and publisher Sherice Sudds. Some of them may even be shocked by our perspectives or angles, visual imagery, etc. But it has been past time to pop the 'Christian bubble and break the walls that separate us. Regardless of faith, many of us struggle with most of the same desires, emotions and challenges and these issues need to be addressed. Things have remained hidden because people have been too ashamed or afraid to reveal the truth but we have a responsibility and were hoping to encourage others to understand that they do too."

Expect the crew to tackle many controversial issues within the contexts of spiritual and practical living in the hip hop communities including this issues cover story - Music: The New Cotton penned by our Editor-In-Chief Terrence Dove aka SouL.

Music: The New Cotton (title inspired by Shihan the Poet) is a disturbing look inside the mainstream music industry and it's parallels with southern plantation living. SouL comments, As an avid and somewhat hardcore advocate for music appreciation and all that encompasses the art, it was somewhat distressing to see one of my fondest loves in such a negative light. But truth is truth. And the analogy is astounding dont you think?"

Also in this issue, the article entitled Video Girl discusses the unhealthy shift in focus towards a womans outward appearance and the degradation of women within hip hop culture. The article addresses the representation of women in urban music videos, and encourages women to create their own standards of beauty that celebrate diversity and not conformity to the world's standard - it's also a call to be more than passive consumers but to be agents of healing and advocates for the freedom Christ gave His life for.

Going beyond the tired facades found in mainstream hip hop, FEED invites readers to explore Christian hip hop. Through interviews and articles, FEED provides relevant coverage of the culture from a variety of perspectives with a strong focus on hip hop and spirituality. Also inside, regular features on Reggae, Breakdancing, Graffiti, the music industry and more.

About FEED Magazine
FEED is a Christian urban culture publication based in Canada and can be found in Chapters/Indigo stores in Canada and Barnes & Noble outlets in the US as well as Christian Retail chain locations (ie. Mardels, Family Christian, Bereans and Blessings) throughout North America.

For additional information please visit http://www.feedstop.com or contact: 519.733.6280.

Contact Information:
Sherice Sudds
FEED Magazine
519.733.6280
253.322.9297
www.feedstop.com
pr@feedstop.com