Trip Lee's "Between Two Worlds" Concert series Kicks off this Saturday, July 31st in Detroit, MI.  If you've got the album, you know that it's filled with  strings, wind instruments, and eclectic beats and with a combination like that it can only get better live. So check the events page to find a city near you!

Check out Tedashii's latest blog, "In God We Trust," in which he reflects on man's brokenness and the hope we can find in wholeheartedly trusting in God.

Consider with me for a moment this statement:

 “If we put our hope, our trust, in anyone other than the person of Jesus Christ and the Creator of the universe, then we are putting our trust in something broken.”

I love that quote.

In this world, we are a people guilty of looking to anything other than God to trust in.  We look to government, corporations, retirement, family, friends, and even ourselves--all to no avail.  They fail us.  They are broken.

If we want to feel loved, significant, desired, or accepted, we often look to others--broken like ourselves--rather than to God our creator.

So it’s with this brokenness in mind that I reach out to all who will hear and share my heart on an issue that plagues mankind.  The issue being, concerning all areas of life, the mistake of placing trust in broken solutions rather than God alone... Read More

Thursday, July 29, the Legacy Conference is set to kick off!  

This year’s three-day conference includes general sessions with Eric Mason, Francis Chan, and Thabiti Anyabwile for only $55!

There will be 30 workshop tracks lead by Paul Washer, Dhati Lewis, Lecrae, Tedashii and many others.

Lecrae and Tedashii will also be performing live along with other artists, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to fellowship with people from 35 different states and be encouraged to make disciples!

 For more information about The Legacy and the Legacy Conference visit http://www.legacy-conference.org

We would like to thank everyone who submitted questions for Tedashii. We received an overwhelming amount of questions and it was difficult to narrow them down.  Continue to check back for when to submit questions for our other artists.

1. Tim Hull: What does a day in the shoes of Tedashii look like? How much time is devoted to spiritual life and everything else?

Tedashii: My days vary but are probably not as glamorous as you think.  They are spiritually focused but probably not in the way you would imagine.  I am a husband and a father, so my days are spent mainly in those roles fulfilling scripture as best I can.  I also have quiet times, read, study, podcast, write music, etc. throughout the day, but I spend more time praying for my family.  The last thing I want to be is your favorite artist and a horrible husband/father.  Pray that all of us continue to live out the text in our homes.

2. Michael Bates: How do you stay spiritually grounded on the road when things get so hectic?

Tedashii: My best answer is biblical community and the accountability that comes from relationships in Christ. 

 In Luke 6, Jesus shows us a reversal of values in comparison to the world. Jesus tells us to prize the Kingdom he brings and to hold suspect the things of this world.  The world tells us to be individuals, while Christ brings us into community as a Body.  One binds and one sets free.  Christ brought radical freedom in my life through the confines of accountability and community.  There are hardships in the faith; there is weeping, pain, and persecution, but Jesus says there is blessing in it all.  When life gets hectic Jesus shines bright in the darkness and there, in my pain, He is closer, sweeter, and more satisfying than any solution the world could offer. 

 As I grow in Christ, my desire for His way of administration grows.   This Kingdom life, among others in the light, is the best way, not the world’s way of secret personal lives.  I am held accountable to my role as a husband to my wife, father to my son, and a brother in the body, none of which I can escape nor want to.  And all these things are to my benefit.  They are a blessing.

3. Jeff Brown: What would you suggest an up and coming gospel rap artist do in order to become successful in spreading the gospel?

Tedashii: Umm…not rap.  No?  Ok, be the best rapper ever. No?  Ok. 

Listen, spreading the gospel is a command to the Christian whether he/she is a rapper or the President.  We are called to be witnesses no matter what we do. If God wants rapping to be your platform then rap, and in addition to rapping I’d say join a solid Bible-teaching church and roll with them to serve your local area with the ministry of reconciliation.

 But success is a relative statement depending on one’s perspective.  Forget success.  That can be easily skewed if the right temptation comes along; instead, fight for righteousness.  Righteous effectiveness.  And the most righteous way I know to be effective is to hone your craft in community and let the leadership of that body deem you worthy of the role you desire. 

(Note: We were only accepting questions for Tedashii until July 16 at 4:00 pm. We will announce our next feature in the coming months, so save all your questions till then.)

Reach Records is currently hiring for a Director Of Operations position.  If you know of anyone that you think might be a good fit, please pass on the job description below.

Reach Records
Operations
Full Time Position
Atlanta GA

http://www.reachrecords.com
http://www.reachbooking.com

Reach Records is a record label dedicated to changing the way people see the world.  We help provide the music of a movement of unashamed believers in Jesus Christ.

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Reach Records and Reach Booking are looking for someone to help us run everything better.  We hope someone will join the team who loves what we do, wants to help Reach grow with excellence, and can be a major part of our team.

The applicant needs to have a strong understanding of business finance and a passion for making things run smoothly and efficiently.  In a creative industry, we need someone to help put structure and systems to our vision.

If you are good with numbers, love people, and love finding the easiest, most simple way of doing things, then this could be the job for you.

Relevant music industry experience is a plus, but the core strengths of finance and systems are most valuable.  Training will be provided, we are most interested in finding the right type of person to fit our needs and company culture.

Some of the areas you will be involved in:

•  Oversee the day to day operations of Reach Records and Reach Booking

•  Working with contracts involving projects and the company

•  Learn and oversee publishing and royalties

•  Plan budgets for Reach Records and Reach Booking

•  Responsible for all merchandise manufacturing

•  Monitor inventory levels on all product

•  Plan team meetings/activities

•  Work with different departments to make sure they meet budget and have needs met

This is a full time salaried position including health benefits and iPhone

Must be located or relocate to Atlanta, GA.

We can help with relocation expenses

If interested please email us at jobs@reachrecords.com.  Let us know who you are and why you think you would be a good fit.

IMPORTANT: Please include the word "Operations" in the email subject line.  

Living in such a free country, we often forget about those sacrificing their lives for our safety and the many freedoms we enjoy. 

Recently, Lecrae had the honor of recognizing some of those brave individuals while performing and ministering to a capacity crowd of soldiers-in-training and army officers at Fort Jackson (South Carolina).

He was also faced with the reality that many of these soldiers will lose their lives in-battle in the coming months. His hope is that you would join him in praying for the safety of our troops and beyond that, the salvation of their souls.

You can view pictures from the Rock the Fort event here.

Check out Lecrae's latest blog "Looking Back and Pressing Forward". Where he reflects on music, ministry, his life and what's in-store for his next album "REHAB" set to release September 28th, 2010.

When I recorded my first album, “Real Talk,” I was just throwing my voice out into the wilderness hoping someone, somewhere, heard basic biblical theology wrapped in common language. I wanted to see people commit their lives to Jesus Christ.

I ended up on a whirlwind of travels across the nation as a missionary to urban culture and anyone influenced by Hip-Hop. I was hurt by some of what I saw. Many were excited about hearing Christ proclaimed in music, but when it was over, there were few solid biblical communities to become a part of to encourage fellowship, prayer, disciple-making, and biblical literacy.  So I recorded “After The Music Stops,” a battle cry for believers to devote themselves to an unashamed gospel-centered life. .....Read More

Tune in for the broadcast premiere of Trip Lee’s new video “The Invasion (Hero)” feat. Jai, this Friday on TVU’s Most Wanted.

 The show airs 4pm, 7pm, & 10pm Eastern on the following channels:

Nationwide: DISH Network Channel 262

Nationwide: Sky Angel Channel 124

Nationwide: KTV

Ohio:  GTN 23 COLUMBUS OHIO

Ohio: Chillicothe 189 (Horizon View Cable)

Ohio: Pomeroy 27 (WJOS)

Oklahoma: Tahlequah 22 (CFTV)

Oklahoma:  Oklahoma City (OUTV)

Colorado:  SWCOTV

 Pennsylvania:  Kutztown Cable

(Be sure to check back for updated channel listings)

You can also watch online here

Check out the official video for Trip Lee's single “The Invasion Hero” Ft Jai from his third album Between Two Worlds in stores now!  

If you haven’t bought the album yet, you can purchase it on iTunes, our storefront, or wherever music is sold.