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KJ-52 is a rare find in today's Christian hip hop world. A white MC who has risen to prominence in a largely black arena, he is at
once a respectful student of the art form and a genuine hip hop innovator, stretching the boundaries of both its sound and shape.
And regardless of where he's working-from churches and huge Christian festivals like Festival Con Dios 2003 to the heart of
the hip hop club scene, KJ can hold his own, with ease, against the best rappers in the business. Indeed, there's nothing that
smacks of the poseur in KJ; rather, everything about his work screams "the real deal."
This credibility has served to open doors for KJ-52-to media, to his peers and to his fans-and KJ has met this opportunity with purpose. This sense of mission, more than anything else, is what sets KJ apart from the pack, driving his commitment to both grow as an artist and to use that art to communicate something of the good news of Christ's gospel to his audience. This passion for great art and true ministry is aptly displayed in KJ-52's new release It's Pronounced Five-Two, a cutting-edge 16-song set that perfectly captures the range that this extraordinary MC brings to his music. From wildly self-effacing humor and celebrations of forgiveness to deadly serious reflections on subjects like divorce and suicide, KJ has found both a way to make his music at once unquestionably accessible while allowing it to offer profound insights into life and, most importantly, faith. This combination positions It's Pronounced Five-Two to become among the most important-and biggest selling-hip hop releases of the year. full bio » |
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