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Lecrae & 1KPhew Drop Collab Album, ‘No Church In A While’
On Friday, December 3rd, Lecrae and 1K Phew will release their new collaborative album, No Church In A While, which features 10 tracks including “Wildin” “Ready Or Not,” “Move It,” “One Call,” “What We Gon Do,” “Amen,” “Blockhead,” “Born Sinner” “Save Us,” and “No Church In A While.” Reach Records has several rollout plans to celebrate the release including a YouTube premiere of “One Call,” (the second single and video released from NCIAW) at 3pm on December 3rd. The label has partnered with YouTube for a YouTube Premiere exclusive and official afterparty tomorrow. Click here to attend. There’s also a Sunday Brunch planned with Atlanta influencers and local media at a private, invite-only location!
The concept for their collaborative album, No Church For A While grew out of conversations between Lecrae and 1K Phew. Lecrae was recording his mixtape, Church Clothes 4, when it occurred to him that people actually hadn’t been to church to even put on those church clothes because of the pandemic, church hurt, and other reasons. Out of his convos with 1K Phew (who he is mentoring) came the idea to actually record an album for people who like themselves hadn’t been to church in a while.
“No Church In A While has all types of meanings,” explains 1K Phew. “We just went through the pandemic and ain’t nobody to church in a minute. This album is for everybody who ain’t been to church or connected to God in a while who thinks they can’t go back. It ain’t really that deep. God is waiting for everybody to tap back in. No Church In A While is telling people there’s still hope, you can still turn to God no matter how long you’ve been away.”
Atlanta native, 1K Phew is the only artist signed to the Reach Records roster who is born and raised in the city that the label now calls home. He is leading the way for a new breed of artists taking the trap sensibility and elevating it into a new sound called “Street Gospel,” a term he coined. 1K Phew’s smooth delivery, swag, and evocative vocals have an infectious quality that is streetwise yet commercially viable. Reach Records president and co-founder, Lecrae describes Phew’s sound as hip-hop that is equally at home in the club or the church. “Our artists at Reach Records are continuing to prove that faith can exist beyond the pews of the church if expressed authentically. Rappers like 1K Phew are carrying forward the torch we lit with ‘Let The Trap Say Amen’ using their music to reach hip-hop heads with a spiritually that’s not forced or foreign to them.”
To say that Atlanta is merely having a moment would be to overlook decades of the region’s impact on hip-hop culture at large. From the emergence of Outkast and Goodie Mob in the early 90s to Ludacris and T.I. at the top of 2000, and more recently with Migos, Young Thug,Gucci Mane,and Future, Atlanta has proven itself to be an inimitable force. Join Reach Records as they celebrate the City Of Atlanta and bring the scriptures to the streets!
Click here to stream No Church In A While.
Prodigal Songs is a new collective based in Portland, Oregon. The team consists of a diverse group of rappers and singers who have come together under the same mission: “To help guide the way back to God”…
This first release from this Pacific Northwest collective is called “Jordan”. Featuring vocals from Portland-born singer/song writer @k.pax.music & Hip Hop artist Meech Rhodes. This song tells a story of redemption over melodic hip hop beats produced by the group’s Founder Ausdin Lemmons.
Check out the message below from this team:
“The rhymes and melodies woven into our music serve as narratives, reminding us that we all have experienced moments of wandering. Yet, the journey to rediscovering God is always open.”
It is clear that the Prodigal Songs Collective has a clear message regarding the mission for their music that they want to convey to anyone who feels lost. With their first single already being received so well by fans, we know that this is only the beginning for them! We’re excited to hear what comes next from this collective!
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GodKulture Is Bringing Christian Professionals Together Through New Sports Tournament
The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event organized by GodKulture. GodKulture is a new community in the Chicagoland area designed to help bring Churches together through fellowship. Their overall mission is to inspire Christian professionals to discover their purpose, develop their leadership skills, and grow their platforms while fostering unity and growth within local churches.
One of the staple events of this organization is their Inter-Church Sports Tournament. This tournament is an annual event that takes place each year on Memorial Day. This summer, 2023 marks the fifth year of this innovative event that brings churches and believers together to compete in various sports activities!
GodKulture Founder, Rotimi Kehinde shares the mission of their organization:
“Our vision for this event is to promote unity, fun, and fellowship among church members through healthy sports competitions. This year, we have an exciting lineup of games, including soccer, volleyball, video games, basketball, flag football, chess, ping pong, and many more. We believe these games will provide a fun and competitive environment and create opportunities for people to connect with each other and build lasting relationships.”
Celebrating the 5th year of this tournament, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever!
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4 Things You Should Know About GodKulture’s Inter-Church Sports Sports Tournament
#1) When and where
The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament 2023 is always held on Memorial Day 2023. Many people spend this time at home or visiting friends. However, we believe that you can do a lot more on this special day.
This event seeks to bring together Christians and churches in Chicago together to enjoy fellowship and fun. Check below for the details of when and where this event will take place:
Date: May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
Venue: ComEd Recreation Center 434 South Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60608
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
#2) Activities To Expect
The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament features several sports activities that are designed to foster unity, fellowship, and fun among Christians in the Chicago area. (The games begin at 11 am, the pre-game activities begin by 9 am.)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Ping Pong
- Chess
- Volley Ball
- FIFA 23 (video games)
- Fitness Training
- Mini Golf
#3) Not Into Sports? Come to Network!
For those who may be concerned about not athletic enough to engage in sports, there will also be time for networking, prayers, worship, and a picnic.
This edition will feature a wide range of sports and activities, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, tug of war, and relay races. The CICSC provides an opportunity for participants to showcase their athletic abilities while also fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and unity among different churches. It also includes fun activities such as music, food, and games for spectators and participants.
#4) Volunteer Spots Are Available
The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a big event! Because of this, they are always looking for volunteers to help the event run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, simply click this link to register as a volunteer.
Register Your Ministry Group Today!
Simply click this link to register as an individual or a church. Get your ministry departments together and show up ready to play!
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