Get Blacklight Now on iTunes!
Get Blacklight on iTunes now! Thats right, “Blacklight” is available a week early exclusively on iTunes. Tedashii’s third studio album officially hits all other stores and online outlets on May 31st.
Album Bio
Hidden below the surface of our seemingly authentic exteriors lie our deepest pains, struggles and inconsistencies. The unregenerate clothe themselves in the best the world has to offer, showing no signs of turmoil, while the transformed boast in the impenetrable armor they are privy to. But is it all a charade?
In its common usage, a black light reveals that which is invisible to the naked eye–exposing contaminants that produce otherwise undetectable odors. Black lights can also be used to distinguish between genuine currency and counterfeit bills. God too has a way of exposing man and showing us who we really are beneath the surface. He illuminates the emptiness in the cups we fill with temporal pleasures; unearths the unredeemed areas of our lives that we bury under rhetoric; and graciously provides us with the hope of a day where all that we now desire to hide is perfected by his sin-eradicating power.
Blacklight then is an attempt to uncover what we all often conceal, as Tedashii deeply exposes himself as an artist, Christian and human being, while infusing the common themes of hope and living with the end in mind. Sonically, on his third studio album, Tedashii exercises his artistic freedom to divulge more of who he is as an artist and the wide range of music he enjoys, resulting in an assortment of arrangements and cadences that cross genres. The singular message of a future hope to be realized in eternity is woven into the array of sounds, outputting songs that offer a social commentary on today’s culture and address the day-to-day struggles many face.
From the outset, Tedashii’s new sound and musical exploration are evident as Blacklight jumps off with “Riot,” the electrifying sequel to “Make War” fromIdentity Crisis. As the album progresses, he continues to cover the sonic spectrum with tracks like “Can’t Get With You,” “That Will Be the Day” and “Finally” featuring Shane and Shane. Other highlights from Blacklight include “He Lives,” on which he celebrates the living savior along with Flame and Jai and a collaboration with Lecrae on “Dum Dum.” The album also features Sho Baraka, Thi’sl, Benjah, KB, C-Lite, and more. Production from Pro, Alex Medina, Street Symphony, DJ Official, the Kracken, Joseph Prielozny and others brings the quality and variety of sound that propel Blacklight.
Beyond offering himself and music that reflects the eccentricity in his musical tastes, Tedashii aims to illumine the hearts of believers with the hope of eternity spent with Christ, no longer living in guilt for what has been uncovered in our lives. He wants to send a reminder that there is hope because “though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day,” so we can joyously anticipate “an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison…”(2 Corinthians 4:16,17).
We can and should live with the end in mind.
Tracklisting
1. Riot
2. Rock a Bye Baby
3. Need It Daily feat. PRo
4. Can’t Get With You
5. That Will Be The Day feat. Jenny Norlin
6. This Is The Life feat. Sho Baraka and L2
7. Last Goodbye feat. Benjah
8. He Lives feat. Flame and Jai
9. Go Until I’m Gone feat. Thi’sl
10. Get Up feat. S.O.
11. Burn This House Down
12. Finally feat. Shane and Shane
13. You Know What It Is feat. KB and PK
14. Dum Dum feat. Lecrae
15. Reverse feat. C-Lite
16. Bravo feat. J-Paul
All Comments 15
can we get the production credits? On iTunes it didn't have a booklet, and I'm the type that likes to know who did what. Can we get credits please?
Darrin
– May 24 2011
Listening to this new Tedashii right now. Love the musical diversity. Even more I love the message of the songs. Good look, T-Dot! Don't wait till next week, fam! Cop this CD on iTunes TODAY!
Jason H.
– May 24 2011
This cd is to raw,had the spirt in this cd 100 percent
Javier
– May 24 2011
Praise God for you Tedashii. You and all of the reach record artists have been such an encouragment to me. God is using you in some huge ways. This is proof that Christain rappers can make some top of the line rap. I am pre-ordering the album and can't wait till I get it.
Thank you for making such good rap.
your loyal fan
Jonathan
116 Baby!
Jonathan
– May 24 2011
Love it. I know a lot of work went into it and it shows...outstanding album 10/10.
skinner
– May 24 2011
YOu don't know how much you are helping people grow by this music. Never stop, this is definitely going to be used as a tool in my city and local area.
LJ
– May 26 2011
Just downloaded it from itunes cant wait to listen!
Fabs
– May 28 2011
This album is going to be great. Oh man I heard the preview on itunes im definitely coping this album on the 31 of may! Thanks Tedashii and may god bless you to continue to make good albums like this.
Francisco
– May 28 2011
So far from listening to the album I am not feeling it much. "Identity Crisis" was much better to my ears and even the first album passes this one up. Tedashii is one of my favorites on Reach but not feeling this one. When I bump it in my car the bass will probably make it more enjoyable, but on my computer I get bored listening. Maybe his fourth album in a year or so will be just as good as Identity Criss. Either way, praise God because I know this album will give grace to many who hear it.
Aaron
– May 29 2011
Hi Reach...
I do not buy my music on iTunes. When will an Mp3 digital download of this CD be available on your site or on Amazon? It appears you only have them tied to other merchandise.
Josh
– May 31 2011
i would really appreciate the production credits, as well. i bought my copy of the album on iTunes last Tuesday when it dropped and didn't get a digital booklet with it.
Joshua
– May 31 2011
it took me 4 days to track down the blacklight cd. i went to walmart didnt find it. i went to fye in franklin mills and then another fye on cottman ave. in philadelphia i had to actually go out of the city into willow grove pa. But i found it and Man is this cd awesome full of spirit.
wilfrido
– Jun 5 2011
This ALBUM is AMazing! Its glad to see Tedashhi, has found his niche in hip hop, A+++++++++++++!
Benjamin Abdelrahman
– Jun 9 2011
After listening to Tedashii's album for awhile, it has grown on me in my car and now the album is about just as good as "Identity Crisis." I'm very grateful for the "Last Goodbye" song because gospel rap needs more "sad songs" so I really love that song, especially after the video made it sadder with the woman's husband being killed in war. I give this album a 4 out of 5, while Identity Crisis I give a 4.5 out of 5. Soli deo gloria!
Aaron
– Jun 11 2011
Your answer was just what I nedeed. ItÂ?s made my day!
Bayle
– Jun 14 2011