ReachLife is currently working on its next major curriculum project - ManUp! A look at Biblical Manhood in the Urban Context.

We've created a survey which will allow us get input from individuals on their views of manhood and what they would like to see addressed in this resource. Please take a few minutes and help ReachLife develop a resource which answers the need of understanding Biblical Manhood in the urban culture.

Click Here to take the survey.

From time to time we will start posting some videos created by the 116 community around the globe. This first one features typography set to To Live Is Christ by Trip Lee from the 13 Letters album.

In the song Trip dissects the book of Philippians and Jacob Shoettle did a great job bringing those words to life.

Have a video you think would be good for a 116 Vid post? Let us know in the contact section.



The song is part of the 116 Clique 13 Letters album, as well as part of the 13 Letters curriculum. Go here to check out a sample of the curriculum that can help you and your group...

After multiple tracks on multiple Reach Records projects, we thought to celebrate the upcoming album EnterMission from DJ Official, we could take a look back at his history with Reach. So far you can credit 15 tracks over the years to his production starting with "Stand Up" from the 116 Compilation Album, and running all the way through our latest release "Identity Crisis" from Tedashii.

Check out the iTunes iMix we've created. It's all 15 tracks in one spot.

EnterMission drops Dec 26 featuring all new music from DJ Official.

We just added 6 shirts to the storefront including the highly request Don't Waste Your Life tour shirt and a restock of the Who Is Like Him shirt. Available in high quality 100% cotton, Men's and Women's sizes.

Get them while you can

Here is an unofficial music video for Lecrae's track "Go Hard" featuring Tedashii! Big thanks to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Kevin Adamson and team) for pulling this off and doing an incredible job. Shot in Queens, NY.

LECRAE:: GO HARD from Adamson.TV on Vimeo.

"Sunday is just one day...."

My boy Mac The Doulos once said "Sunday is just one day, hey I'm a christian all the time. I'm on mission". Ever since I heard that line, it has stuck with me and the truth behind this line. For those who haven't heard it (hopefully you will). It's going to be on my upcoming album "EnterMission", where we deal with the topic of being missional. One might ask, "What does it mean to be missional?" Being missional means to use your everyday walk, talk, behavior, in such a way that people are affected by the gospel message. It's by you and what you...

Starting October 1st is a two month fall tour covering 30 cities across the country! The Altered Minds tour will feature a diverse set of artistic styles with Lecrae, After Edmund, Sho Baraka (Nov), Tedashii (Oct), and Mike's Chair.

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2a

As a culture we need our minds completely altered. Day after day we are bombarded with messages contrary to God's heart. "Live for yourself" is the constant pressure we feel and sometimes unscriptural messages even work their way in...

Thousands of you got to hear a new song from Sho Baraka this summer on the Don't Waste Your Life tour. Now instead of the distorted youtube audio, you can have the mixed and mastered studio version. This is a little taste of what's to come on his upcoming album "Lions and Liars", due out spring 2010.

Get the latest word from Sho at his twitter page.

Use the widget below to grab it for free by telling your friends, or you can pay any amount you want.

We caught up with DJ Official and barraged him with questions. See below for the interview and get to know Official! (Picture courtesy of Philip Rood)


You travelled all summer with Reach for the Don't Waste Your Life tour, and now, coming at the end of the year, you have your first album due to release on Reach Records. We'll get into the title and the album in a little bit, but first let's get some personal questions out of the way so the world can know who DJ Official really is. Often you aren't front and center stage, sharing your heart in the mic or dropping a verse, which makes...

Check out a recent Sho Baraka interview over at DaSouth.com. They cover a wide range of topics from the DWYL tour to Christian Hip Hop issues to Church Planting to his new album. Take a second to get to know Sho.

Click here to read the interview

Saturday in Atlanta marked the final stop on the Don't Waste Your Life Tour (it was so crazy lights were falling from the ceiling). We thought we would recap some highlights of what the Lord did this summer:

Sho Baraka, Tedashii, Trip Lee, Flame, DJ Official and Lecrae hit the road to 26 cities encouraging over 30,000 people not to waste their short lives on earth but live for God's fame and glory. At every concert the gospel was preached and people rocked as they confronted faith in Jesus. Eight of the cities sold out while travelling from the east coast all the way to the west.

Recap...

To our family,

Today marks a major announcement in the life of Reach Records and ReachLife Ministries. This fall we will be relocating our headquarters to Atlanta GA, and forming a strategic partnership with a local church plant called Blueprint Church.

Over the years our convictions have only grown for the importance of the local church. In scriptures we read how God established it through the Holy Spirit and the church became the means of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We feel the same is true for today and if Reach is going to be a part of making disciples of all...

A lot of you have been wondering where to find that song you heard on tour ("I Kobe Bryant on 'em!"), or where you could download the mixtape you've been hearing about from Sho Baraka.

Originally posted on his myspace, we thought we would offer you a link to share: Grab that mixtape right here.

Stay tune for a new Sho Baraka CD coming sometime in early 2010!

We just rereleased the 13 Letters CD with a special bonus. Each 13 Letters CD now comes with a sample DVD lesson of the 13 Letters Curriculum.

Each Expanded Edition CD includes a bonus DVD disc containing:

- Full sample lesson from the 13 Letters Curriculum

- Full Video lesson for 2Timothy feat. Lecrae and other artists

- Both a Leader's Guide and Student Guide PDF for 2Timothy right on the DVD!

Be sure to order your copy at the Reach Records Store.

Learn more about the 13 Letters Curriculum at 13Letters.com.

LeCrae recently had the opportunity to be on the Albert Mohler Program and talk about Christian Hip Hop and the use of the platform to the Glory of God.

Be sure to check out the program here.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association recently did this video of Lecrae to capture his story as part of their Rock the River tour. Check it out and get some behind the scenes on Lecrae

If you want to see it in high resolution HD click here

Lecrae Story from Adamson.TV on Vimeo.

For more info on the Rock the River event click here.

Another fresh 116 Shirt is available now. Check out the "Pixel" shirt at our store by clicking here.

We just put up a new ReachLife page on the reachlife.org site temporarily while we work on creating an entirely new site to serve you more effectively. This splash page gives you or someone you want to share the ministry with a concise snapshot of who we are and what we have done. (you might notice a new logo too). Any desires you have for the ReachLife site? Let us know in the comments below.

The DWYL tour is on break right now and gets back on the road July 8th in San Antonio, then...

Can't make it out to a show this summer? Here is your chance to get the next best thing to a live experience. Our partners at Dasouth.com will be streaming the Orlando concert tommorrow night (6/20) live for anyone that wants to tune in!

To watch:
At 6:30 pm Eastern time go to http://www.dasouth.com/dwyl

We just added some fresh designs to the storefront. A nice 116 "Fancy" shirt, and an electric Reach Records "Dimension" shirt. Available in all kinds of sizes.

Get yours before they are gone.

Do you have a radio show either on air or online? Do you have a platform to let others know whats going on in your area? We have a radio spot to promote the Don't Waste Your Life tour that you can use to spread the word.

Download the high quality MP3 here

All press inquiries for the tour stops can be made to press [at] reachrecords.com

Now available on iTunes are a couple of the music videos we have released. You can purchase them and have them in high resolution for your computer, phone, or showing at an event.

Here are the links:

Real Vision by Trip Lee

Don't Waste Your LIfe by Lecrae

We are working on getting Jesus Muzik, Prayin For You, and Higher Love up there soon.

So far we have 4 cities behind on the tour with over 20 to go. We thought we would give you a recap with some fan videos. Pray for all the crew on the road! They ask for prayer for God to move in the hearts of everyone they get to share with.

The tour kicked off in Memphis TN, then went on to Minneapolis MN, Manchester NH, Woodbridge VA. On the 11th you can catch them in Lima, OH.

Stay up on the tour via this site and artists' twitter.
@reachrecords
@lecrae
@tedashii
@triplee116

Check out the other dates for the summer here


Some vids from around the web:

Based on the album artwork from inside of the booklet (those that bought a physical copy know what we are talking about!), here is the first shirt for Tedashii's second album Identity Crisis.

Available in Men's regular style, Women's style, and Men's tall tee.

Click here to grab yours!

"By His Grace, I Am What I Am"

Many of you saw that iTunes had Tedashii's new album Identity Crisis listed as a partial album, which only let you buy the tracks instead of the full album.

The issue is now resolved and you can click to buy the whole album now.

The newest album from Reach Records, Tedashii's sophomore project "Identity Crisis" is in stores now!

By His Grace, I am who I am. 1 Corinthians 15:10

Sin shatters the mirror that allows us to view ourselves correctly. It distorts the view of who we are, often leaving us trying to be someone we are not. Join Tedashii as he takes us through rebuilding our identity as individuals found in Christ, and as part a community that makes up his body.


Places to get your copy:

Physical copy from us

Digital copy from us (High Quality 256kbs, DRM Free MP3s)

iTunes

Walmart, Family Christian Stores,...

For those of you on Twitter, stay up to date with the latest announcements from ReachLife Ministries, Reach Records and artists by clicking below:

ReachLife Ministries

Reach Records

Lecrae

Tedashii

Trip Lee

Sho Baraka (Blueprint Church)

We were celebrating everything the Lord has allowed us to accomplish this year at a recent Reach staff meeting and wanting to share the list with everyone. Often we get so bogged down with the pressures of what's ahead we fail to stop and celebrate what God had already done.

It will also be a good review for those of you who are new to the site or don't check it regularly.

By God's grace, so far in 2009 we:

Finished 13 Letters: The Curriculum. A project several years in the making and our first major release for ReachLife Ministries.

Announced the Don't Waste Your Life Tour coming to...

We need a fresh look! Can you help?

We change the background of our site often. If you'd like to submit a background design for use on this site, please download the design specs sheet below:

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When you have completed your design, please mail it to info [at] reachrecords.com for review.

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When designing, please follow these rules. (See the spec sheet available above for more info.)

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You can grab the single "I'm a Believer" from Tedashii's upcoming album Identity Crisis album right now on iTunes.

Just Click Here

Unfortunately Tedashii's sophomore album has to be pushed back just 7 days to May 26th. Releasing an album is a complex task, with a bunch of different factors that have to line up. We want to make sure it has time to hit all the stores so no one gets left out on opening day. Those that pre-order will most likely get their albums early.

Make sure you spread the word on the new date: May 26th

And because the album had to be pushed back we wanted to give you a gift of two free b-sides that didn't make it on the album. Transformers ft. Lecrae, Trip Lee and Concert, Classroom, Corner.

Check out Sho Baraka's latest interview by clicking here to download the mp3. Or click here to visit The Christian Manifesto podcast and stream it.

"In our interview, Sho talks about the 13 Letters Curriculum, his new mixtape "Barakaology" and taking things too seriously, the upcoming DWYL tour, and the state of Christian hip-hop."

You can check out more content at The Christian Manifesto website like this Trip Lee interview.

Check out the new single from Tedashii's album Identity Crisis! Coming May 19th online and in stores.

I'm a Believer ft. Trip Lee & Soye
Production by GP

Click here to pre-order the album

Click here to listen to the other single "26's ft Lecrae" and get info on the album listening party.

Pre-Order "Identity Crisis" Now. The first 500 customers receive a free Identity Crisis/116 Dogtag.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER

Tedashii's second album drops in stores and online May 26th! You can listen to the two singles, "26's" and "I'm a Believer", by clicking on the player below.

Click Here to Buy "I'm A Believer ft. Trip Lee and Soye" on iTunes!

Tracklisting:
1) Identity Crisis Intro
2) Work
3) 26's Introduction
4) 26's ft. Lecrae
5) Hollywood ft. Rozie Turner
6) Identity 1: We Fell
7) Make War ft. Flame
8) Gotta Believe ft. Diamone
9) Identity 2: Adoption ft. Rick Trotter
10) I'm a...

Reach Records presents the offical "Dont Waste Your Life" music video.

Featuring Lecrae and Sho Baraka as the main actors, we pray this video will let none of us say at the end of our lives "I've wasted it."


Special thanks to the video team at Desiring God for their production of the project. Look for some "behind the scenes" footage from the taping coming soon.

Be sure to check the DWYL Tour website to see when we're coming to your city!

If you have cable, then this Saturday between 7:15 - 7:30 pm Eastern Time, make sure you tune in to the Gospel Music Channel for the world premiere of Lecrae's first video from his Rebel album for the song Don't Waste Your Life.

Described more as a 4 minute movie rather than a music video, it features Lecrae and Sho Baraka as the main actors. That's all the hints we'll give you for now.

We'll be posting the video here the following day, Sunday.

Click here to find out what channel the video will be playing on in your area. The DWYL video will be playing after another premier for a...

Official dates have been added. As we get more cities locked in we will post them. Check out the official tour site to see when we are coming near you!

Want a Tedashii Kingdom People shirt? Trip Lee If They Only Knew Shirt? Lecrae After the Music Stops shirt?

ALL OUR OLD SHIRTS ARE JUST $4.99

CLICK THIS AND SEE IF YOUR SIZE IS IN STOCK

It's here. Our first major release from ReachLife Ministries!

2 Years in the making, ReachLife presents 13 Letters - The Curriculum. 13 high quality video lessons full of solid teaching from your favorite artists.

The Leaders Kit includes a 3 DVD's, a leaders guide, and a copy of the 13 Letters CD. Each Student Guide includes a free copy of the 13 Letters CD as well.

This project is massive. Created for leaders who want to teach others biblical truth in a relevant way, this curriculum is a first of its kind.

If you want to see a sample lesson in HD, along with links to download a...

Your favorite person B. Scientific is back to break it down for you on hip hop culture, the latest projects at Reach, a new church plant in Atlanta, and other fine topics.



Did you miss the first one? You can see it here.

Check out the first single from Identity Crisis, Tedashii's sophomore album. It hits the stores May 19th but in the meantime you can enjoy "26's"

Also,
Be a part of the official album release party for Tedashii at BB Kings in Nashville during GMA week. April 22nd from 8-10 pm! Special Guests Sho Baraka, Trip Lee, Lecrae, Flame and J.R. will be there too.


Want to blog this on your site? Go here and find some easy to copy and paste code that will embed a cover image and the player you see above.

The Christian Manifesto has a new audio interview up with Trip Lee:

"This interview finds the Trip talking about how he got his start in Christian rap music, how he deals with success, the writing process, his commitment to quality as an artist, and what he'd like to hear Jesus say of his life."

Click here to hear

Reach needs a web developer/designer. Are you that person? Do you know someone with that skill who you can pass this on to?

The web is central to how we communicate and work at Reach Records and ReachLife. Help us find someone with loads of talent.

Our needs are broad ranging from big web application projects to small email templates. Ideally the person would have:

1. Efficient coding skills (great at php and/or RoR)
2. Clear user interface design ability
3. Moderate skill in graphic design
4. Understanding of API's
5. Ability to create web applications from scratch
6. Professionalism and...

Tedashii's sophomore album "Identity Crisis" coming May 19th! Stay tuned for a new single and other details.

Hot and fresh just the way you like them. Some new threads are up at the Reach store. These are limited run and once they go you won't see any more.

If you look closely you can find some new additions to the shirts we are pressing with custom hem tags and custom screen printed size tags.

Click here

Don't miss the sale we have in the Reach Store. Select Shirts and CD's have a big price drop. Last chance to get them because one they are bought up, it's gone forever!

Also, make sure you check out the shirts section of the site for the latest.

Hiding out in Atlanta

Trip was found as we all know. But where was he?
Well many people in the streets of ATL may have wondered why a particular block was shut down. There were tons of people, loud music, and camera crews.

I Don't Know What You Heard
You guessed it he was shooting a video for "Real Vision" off his incredible 20/20 album. The video is incredible and will be posted as a treat for 2009.

Don't Miss It!
Stay tuned to this site to see it. The video was directed by Tripp Crosby,(Jesus Muzik, Who am I, Joyful Noise, and Gimme Dat) features some cool cameo's and of course...

Whats good brothers and sisters in the Faith?

As you may know Reach Records and it's artists, use music as a means to make our GOD famous. Recently Sho Baraka, his brother Dhati Lewis, and a team of faithful men and women have made a covenant commitment to plant a church in the city of Atlanta.

If you are interested in more info about the Church Plant (Issachar Fellowship), they are having a Vision Cast jumpoff Jan 10, 2009. More info and directions are below...

Click Here for a Map to the Meeting Place






Having trouble seeing the images? Download the attached pdf.

We received this anonymous photo today with no message. The subject read "We've Seen Trip Lee" They said other updates will be coming our way.

We'll keep you posted as we get more info!

We just released one of the most popular concert songs by Lecrae that hasn't made its way onto an album, so we decided to release it to you as a single.

"Hands High" by Lecrae is a challenge to live a life of worship in all areas. A life where your faith transforms who you are and how you act, not just existing with mental nod to "being saved".

Get it instant download style at these spots:

iTunes

Amazon


It's also on Napster, eMusic, Shockhound, AmieStreet, LaLa, and Rhapsody

Peep Lecrae with the updates on the search for Trip Lee.



We've sanctioned a worldwide search for the missing artist. See the search's history here.

Hate Sin. Eat Chicken.

What identifies you as a person? What is the most dominant thing about you that defines how you live? Is it the color of your skin? Your social standing? Something else?

Or do you believe that your first culture is one of a Christ Follower? Does that totally influence who you are?


SEE RED
Some of you made the trek to Memphis last year for an incredible night at the Red Revolution. An event that broke down barriers of racism and classism in an effort to see Christ made supreme. The night was bananas, with live performances of the 116 Clique "Amped" album, poetry, worship, drumlines,...

We posted a while ago about a new site in the works, many of you submitted designs for the background, and after many months it's finally here in all its html glory. If you are reading this through your RSS feed then click through and check it out!

Take a look around and give us your feedback. As with any launch there will be some bugs that only you might see. Let us know! Just click over to the Contact section and tell us.


Some Highlights of the New Site:

1. Blog Style
The homepage and each area is designed so content is king. Every new update on the site will come through the homepage...

AMBER ALERT!

Nobody can find Trip Lee. Have you seen him? Please see this video for information on our search.

www.youtube.com

Attention Rebels,

A new shirt was just added to the storefront. When someone asks why you're a Rebel, let em know!

Coming to 30 cities this summer.

Lecrae jumped on the phone with DJ Wade-O recently for an in depth, personal interview.

Check it out here. (On his post, scroll down for the link to download and listen)

No doubt this season has you thinking about gifts for family, friends etc with all the holidays approaching. We wanted to let you internet shoppers know a way to help ReachLife out when you are buying online.

Many of you use GoodSearch to help us out (it works!) and now they have GoodShop. Basically anytime you want to buy anything you can enter our ministry name (Reachlife) and click on the store you want to buy from.

They have a bunch of partners:
Apple
Best Buy
Bike
Ebay
etc etc

For a full list click here!

It's been awhile since Reach had a big sale on some of our merch. Now is your chance to get the goods at ridiculously low prices...while they last.

Been eyeballing something you've wanted for awhile? Check the store, it might be on sale.

Got a friend or family member you want to bless with a gift from Reach? Make your way to our webstore and take a look around.

Select CD's = $4.99!
Select Shirts = $8.99!
(Shirts on sale are on their last printing. You won't see these again!)

CRAZY SALE! click here.

Hot off the press! We have a brand new Trip Lee shirt giving a nod to track #5 off his latest album "20/20".

"Who is Like Him?"

If they ask, let em know. Get the shirt right now only at Reach

Many of you who ran to Wal Mart last week found out they delayed the Rebel release for another 7 days. As of Tuesday you can make your way to Wal Mart and most of them around the country will have it.

The feedback on the album is crazy so far. We'll be posting some review links and updates soon! Thanks for all the love and tell your friends to run to Wal Mart and scoop one up!

Today is drop day for Lecrae's 3rd album "Rebel"! We've said a ton about it already so now you can cop it and listen to the whole thing!

If you want it from iTunes go here

If you want the deluxe edition go here

If you want it from a store go to Wal Mart or your local Christian bookstore.

If you want to read the lyrics while you listen go here

Lecrae recently sat down with Dwyane Tryumf to talk about his upcoming album - Rebel.

The interview is available only on the USB wristband that comes with the Rebel Deluxe Edition CD. Be sure to pre-order your copy here.

Also, be sure to check out a sneak peek of the interview here.

Rebel drops 9.30.08!

Do you have a myspace account? Want to help us get the word out about Lecrae's new album?

Check out the attached text file (look to the right of the picture above under the red square and click "Download RebelMyspaceCode.rtf"). It contains code for a special Rebel edition myspace layout that you can put on your page, featuring graphics from the cover art so everyone who visits can see you support the new album.

Click here to see Lecrae's Myspace Page

And if you want to upload the rotating pic to use for your profile picture that Lecrae has on his myspace go to this link and right...

Are you a designer? Or maybe you aren't and just want to take a stab at it. Either way, Reach will be unveiling a new site in the next month and we need YOUR help to make it the hotness.

Our current site is cool, but its all flash based which means it takes forever to load on slow connections, plus sometimes it gets buggy and locks up. The next site will focus on the easy flow of info, and it will now work on your mobile devices because it won't be using flash.

Part of the new site will be the ability to feature different backgrounds and we want people around the globe to get involved. ...

Are you a Rebel?

If you are, it's not about bragging that you Got Paper. It means Don't Waste Your Life. It means Live Free from the sin that strangled you in the past and follow Jesus.

Click to listen to 3 full tracks from Lecrae's new album!

Want to Pre-order the album? It drops in a month on September 30th. We have regular and deluxe editions.

Join Lecrae in redefining "Rebel". When you hear the word, what do you think of? Jesus was a Rebel in his day. He lived for something else than the popular culture of the day. He stood against traditions that pointed away from true worship, and instead presented an authentic picture of living for God.

Are you a Rebel?

Today we are offering pre-orders for Lecrae's 3rd studio album! Be the first to rock Rebel in your area. We have two types of Pre-orders.

The regular edition includes the album plus a pre-order only die cut vinyl (rebel) sticker.
Click here to get that one


For the more...

Right now Sho, Tedashii, Lecrae, and Trip Lee are in the UK finishing the last leg of the Unashamed Tour and the BBC caught up with them for quick chat about hip hop, testimonies, and the current problems of violence in the UK streets.

"Hip-hop in itself is not the evil that we are fighting it's the bad nature within individuals. We use hip hop to promote our Christian faith and biblical principles." - Sho Baraka

Click Here to read the interview!

Check out the Reach webstore to see the latest merch offering! The limited edition blue foil Trip Lee shirts are available now featuring the logo from the album cover. These are getting printed once with no restocks so grab one while you can!

Click here for regular sizes
Click here for tall tee

Earlier this summer we regretted having to cancel the Austin show but thanks to some incredible leadership in the capital of Texas a new show is on the schedule!

Tell your friends that we are back on for Austin. Info below:

The University of Texas Campus
The Texas Union
2247 Guadalupe Ballroom 3.202

Tickets are $5 at the door
Doors open at 6:30 pm

Contact Jeremy at atxunashamed@gmail.com

On sale 7.29.08 to celebrate Trip Lee's latest album. Printed with blue foil. Less than 300 of these will be made and then they will be gone forever.

Check back this coming Tuesday! They will be going on sale before lunch time.

You've seen it on some shirts and now you can rep the lion on any stickable surface. These are hot off the press so head over to the Reach storefront and grab some!

10" x 8" inch white vinyl die-cut sticker, adheres easily to anything, just pull the backing away slowly!

During the tour stop in Seattle, our good friend Tim Smith, worship pastor at Mars Hill Church, sat down with Sho Baraka, Trip Lee and Lecrae to dig in to their heart on glorifying God in hip hop culture, among other topics. Check out all three vids below on Vimeo! (if its choppy move the play marker back a few seconds and play again)

Interview with Sho Baraka

Interview with Trip Lee

Interview with Lecrae


Also, check out Lecrae and Tedashii helping lead worship at Mars Hill with an Amped remix of Send Me!

July 9th and 10th you can find 116 on the southern side of the US with shows in Mississippi and New Orleans. If you live in the area come check us out!

You can find more info on the Unashamed tour site here!

Tedashii's second album has been pushed back until 1st Quarter 2009. We will keep you posted on the progress. It will be worth the wait!

Check out some clips from the recent UNASHAMED tour performanace held in Miami, FL.

We also posted an HD version here!

Stay tuned for more clips as we continue to travel the country!

This Monday July 7th, if you are anywhere near the DC area some check out 116 in concert! Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Be There!

Click here for a map to the spot

As part of the Unashamed Tour, 116 made a stop in Seattle and our friends at Mars Hill Church let us join in worship with them for one of their services. Lecrae and Tedashii teamed up with Red Letter to do a remix version of Send Me off the Amped album. It was connected to a sermon called The Church: God Sends.

Get the mp3 of the song HERE

If you want to watch the video click here and then click on second white box in the video player (hover over it and it will say "Hip Hop at Mars Hill").

And in case you didn't have the Amped album, you can scoop one up here.

What kind of legacy are you leaving? Everyone is learning from you so what is your life teaching? Do you feel equipped to deposit your faith and life into others so that they understand Christ and share in the joy you have in Him?

These can be intimidating questions which is why we are hype about partnering with the The Legacy in Chicago.

The Legacy is the Conference for those who are serious about being a disciple of Christ and making disciples for Christ. Workshops on Hermeneutics, Basic Bible Doctrines, Biblical Womanhood, Biblical Manhood, Evangelism, Community Impact Ministry,...

The first video from the album Turn My Life Up is ready for you to watch! Sho Baraka isn't just an artist behind the mic, he also wrote and co-directed the video to Higher Love, helping unpack the message visually so it hits a little deeper.

Our good friends at GodTube have an exclusive Behind the Scenes video on the shoot, with some interviews of Sho on set. We know you like your videos in different flavors so check out the options below and click one!

Watch it on Reach's site

In High Definition on Vimeo


Behind the Scenes video on GodTube

Higher Love Video on GodTube

On YouTube (click the...

Trip Lee took a guest spot on Desiring God's blog with a post about what Reach is, and what Reach is doing. For those that might be confused on the Reach Records vs. ReachLife, Trip Lee did an incredible job showing the heart and purpose behind both entities, while also touching on the tour and the books we are giving away.

Click Here for the Blog Post

Missed the video Trip did for Don't Wast Your Life Podcast? Check it out here.

We are so sorry to have to write this, but due to circumstances beyond our control the Austin show on 6/14/08 has been cancelled. It won't be rescheduled. 116 was looking forward to it too! If can, come out to see us at another tour date!

Click Here for the official Tour schedule

Trip Lee spills on what a believer looks like for Desiring God Ministries.

Check out the video here!

...ITS ALMOST HERE!

As you know, ReachLife Ministries has been working hard on its first major curriculum project "13 Letters | The Curriculum". We had to delay the release of the project last year, but that has only made the overall quality of the project that much better!

We expect to release the project later this year, and you will not be disappointed!

Check out the new 13 Letters website here ! Be sure to sign up for future updates and the latest news about the curriculum as well!

New Trailer

We also posted a trailer for you to get a small taste of what to expect later this year! Check...

Today is the official start to ReachLife's Unashamed Tour! 116 Clique will be hitting off cities all over the nation and finishing up in the UK from June 3 to August 12.

If you are near the Dallas TX area you can join us for the kick off at St. John's Baptist in Grand Prairie.

Reach is asking that everyone please pray for the tour. Above all things we want people to understand who Christ is, something that is only accomplished fully through the Holy Spirit. Let's pray that many come to know Jesus and that believers are encouraged in their faith to live Unashamed!

Details for the whole...

Many of you have noticed the artwork hiccup in Trip Lee's 20/20 insert. The credits were a little off, but they will be fixed for the next pressing. In the meantime, all you liner note heads can feast on these:



1. "20/20 Intro"
Written by William Barefield
Produced by Mckendree Augustas, Joseph Prielozny, and DJ Official
Recorded at Studio 2:11
Engineered by Biz
Mixed and Mastered by Blade at Next Level Studios
Unashamed Music (ASCAP), Mckendree Augustas Music (ASCAP), Joseph Prielozny Music (ASCAP), Project Issachar Publishing (ASCAP)

2. "Superstar (Eyes Off Me)"
Written by William...

Finally! The day has arrived. Some of you that pre-ordered the album already have it in your hands. Now those that have been waiting you can get the next phase of Trip Lee here:

iTunes

Reach's Online Store (nice digipak physical copy)

Amazon MP3

OR

Go down to your local christian bookstore or Wal-Mart and grab a real copy today!

If you want a good way to tell your friends about it, you can send them the link to the ecard here: www.reachrecords.com

Thank you for all the support! Our prayer is that through this album listeners would get a better understand of who God is and worship Him with...

Check out the last three EPK videos that have just been posted up! Trip talks about two tracks on the album, "Superstar" and "Cling to You". He closes the last video talking about the concept of 20/20 and why we need to get our vision right!

Check out the videos here!

Be sure to pick up a copy of 20/20 dropping May 20th here!

Just in...

Die cut stickers you can use on anything you want to show your support! We have a Reach logo sticker and 116 Sticker in regular size, and a 116 Sticker in HUGE size.

Go ahead and check them out. Great on any visible surface or even for the back window of your 82 corolla with the missing hubcaps. Show 'em you ain't ashamed!

Once you get a sticker, send us a photo of where you have it and we will post some on the website! info [at] reachrecords.com

Have you Read This Before You Die yet?

The Lord has brought almost 40,000 people to the "Read This Before You Die" website! Not to mention we have sold over 4 thousand tracts and are continuing to print more!

Testimonies

We wanted to update everyone on how the Lord has been using the tracts in peoples lives. Here are a few short testimonies we had emailed in to us:

"I just wanted to let ya'll know i was very impacted by the booklet "Before You Die". I've been a "Christian" most all of my life but this opened my eyes to a whole new view of the Lord and that I, by myself, am helpless,...

Are we really unashamed of this glorious gospel? Or are we just talking about it?

REACH is coming to your city to find out!

Check out the official website and tour dates HERE.

This summer, the 116 Clique is traveling from city to city, not just to put on a concert, but to call believers to live UNASHAMED of the GOSPEL! Are you ready to live that way? Or will you allow the world to keep you from being souled out for Christ?

Come out and join us as we seek to ignite a movement around the nation calling followers of Jesus Christ to live just as fanatical as Paul did... unashamed!

Check it out. Some more myspace freshness for Sho Baraka!

We are looking for some videos to show on tour of dedicated 116 Clique members across the world!

And we need your help!

Create a video of what you think it means to "Live Unashamed" and upload it to YouTube. Once you posted your video, email the link to tour@reachlife.org. Selected videos will be shown on tour!

Be sure to keep videos under 1 minute long and be creative!

Let's show the world what it means to live UNASHAMED so that we can encourage others across the globe!

Want to help Trip Lee let the world know about his new album? You can help by putting up this super nice banner we made specifically for myspace pages!

When all your friends come to your page they can see the banner on the album. Check out www.myspace.com to see what it will look like in action!

Just copy and paste the code in the attached txt file on this post. Paste it somewhere in your profile, like in the "About Me" section and it will automatically place the banner in the right spot for you. When they click it, they will be linked to the 20/20 ecard.

Only a few weeks left till the...

Fresh layout over at Trip's myspace. Check it out!

Our good friends at Rapzilla caught us in Nashville recently and got a quick interview down. Check out part one

Click here to listen to Tdot speak on his new album

(The album drops Tuesday July 29th)

In anticipation of the upcoming album dropping on May 20th, Trip Lee gave some time on video to allow us a glimpse into the heart behind "20/20". Two brand new videos are launching today...stay tuned for more to follow. Less than a month until the release!


Watch the video here.


They are also on youtube

Check out a recent interview with Trip Lee and C.E. Moore from the "Christian Manifesto" blog as he weighs in on the upcoming 20/20 album, what he is learning lately, and a multitude of other topics.

CLICK HERE!

Just over a month until Trip Lee's sophomore project "20/20" drops on 5.20.08. In the meantime you can get a taste of a few tracks on the album on the ecard (click below) or in the media section!

Do you see Him clearly?


The first 400 preorders on our website get a free die cut sticker!

In preparation for the latest album dropping on Reach, "20/20" by Trip Lee, he will be writing some blogs to take us deeper into understanding the album, pushing us to grasp the character of God and see Him for who He is according to His word.

Click over to the Blog section and get fed!

Want to be one of the first to get the new CD? If you liked his first one, you don't want to miss out on Trip's sophomore album dropping May 20th!

Pre-Order now online

We've been getting requests for ringtones, so for all yall wanting to rep something different on your mobile device check us out on GroupieTunes!

116 Clique: Compilation

116 Clique: Amped

Tedashii: Kingdom People

Trip Lee: If They Only Knew

"Read This Before You Die" is now on Facebook!

We just created a group on Facebook for the "Read This Before You Die" website and gospel tract. You will be able to view comments viewers have posted as well as download banners from the photos section.

Click here to check it out!

Be sure to leave us your comments as well and check out a video clip of Lecrae sharing the gospel at a concert.

Join the group and support!

The Before You Die Gospel Tract is finally here!

Have you been wanting a resource to help share the Gospel of Jesus Christ that is relevant to today's culture? Well here it is!

You can view the whole thing online!

Be sure to check out www.readthisbeforeyoudie.com and the new ReachLife Store.

ReachLife presents the "Before You Die" gospel tract. It is written and designed to speak into the hearts of the urban and hip hop culture who are not followers of Christ. One of the challenges of sharing the gospel with others is presenting it in a culturally relevant way to the listener. This tract...

Erin Deveaux recently interviewed Sho Baraka for 92.7 fm KKUU in Palm Springs.

Listen to Pt. 1 and 2

This summer the 116 Clique will be going on tour across the country. Are you interested in helping host the tour in your area? Click the link below!

INFO ON THE UNASHAMED TOUR HERE

Are you looking for a fresh new hat to cover your dome? The classic 116 fitted hat is now available in all black and in all white colors!

Featuring the same high quality construction with raised "11Six" stitching.

When someone asks you what your hat means, tell them about Jesus!

We've heard stories of our clothing allowing people to share the gospel, so if you have had the same experience, let us know.

CLICK HERE FOR HATS

Lecrae was recently interviewed by Desiring God for the Dont Waste Your Life Podcast series. Be sure to check out the video clips here. Also check out his recent blog here Stay tuned for a future interview series with Trip Lee as well!

"Sho Baraka is "Comin' Up". HHNLive.com sits down with the MC to discuss his early days, finding the right path, whether or not Christian Rap can be gangsta, Kanye's "Jesus Walks" and more."

Click and check out a new Sho interview...

We apologize for the mixup but the glitches are fixed and you can view the new vid NOW! B.Scientific, biblical scholar and musical genius, updates you on his life and times...

By popular demand we have all the lyrics (or most, working on the others) for all the Reach albums. So now you can really know what everyone is saying.

Feel free to print out the lyrics and use them as a study for a group. Notice that all the 13 Letters lyrics have verse references by them, so you can get in a community and dissect the lyrics while diving into scripture.

We pray that all the lyrics point you to Christ and help you understand and see God for who he is, and also challenge you to live out what you believe.

Check out the new section HERE!

...or just click on the new link in...

Check out one of the first reviews on Sho Baraka's debut..

For everyone holding out to get that perfectly synced up experience via iTunes and your iPod, now you can grab Sho's album all fresh and digital.

Just follow this link to the tracks on iTunes.




Want ringtones and you don't have an iPhone? Go Here.

Sho's album is NOW AVAILABLE everywhere! Many are saying it is the best Reach release yet so make sure you grab a copy.

If you have gone to a store in your area that doesn't have the album, WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Post a comment below with the store (family christian, mardel, lifeway etc) and the city that you cannot find the album in and we will make sure it gets there.


In the meantime you can get the MP3 album online...
at Amazon
at 3hmp3.com

It's coming soon to iTunes. Help us out and drop a quick line letting us know if the album is in your area!

Last week we did a release/listening party for Sho's new album in around Dallas, TX. If you want to get some insight on the album, the meaning behind the tracks, then make sure you listen to this. DJ Wade-O came down and hosted the event, that included Tedashii, Lecrae and others.

Turn Your Life Up!

It's crazy going around the country, even the world, and seeing a 116 hat out in the crowd. In a recent trip for concerts in Australia, we spotted someone reppin a blue hat while they were going bananas. We love seeing people all over the place who are joining the movement!

Yea, the hats have been low, but now they are back at the Reach store!

As always we aim for the highest quality in our gear. Each hat is fitted so make sure to get your size.

For all of you that had faith in Sho's debut CD, enough to put yourself on the line and pre-order, we want to reward your support so today, we are now shipping all Turn My Life Up pre-orders!

Next Tuesday it will be released nationwide, but if you already reserved a copy, it will be on its way today. Sho, a creative lyricist with a heart for seeing Christ change the culture, came with an impressive first album which features top notch production and some great collabs with artists like Trip Lee, Tedashii, Dillon Chase, Json, Lecrae, and more. You don't want to sleep on this one.

And yes,...

DJ Wade-O and Sho Baraka chopped it up on a recent broadcast about the trip to Indonesia and the new album Turn My Life Up. Click to get to know Sho and listen to some of TMLU.

Also, stay tuned for the Worldwide LIstening Party of Turn My Life Up

If you are reading this chances are you got to see the Sho ecard...so nice!

We need YOU to help get the word out about Sho's album and share the ecard with friends. How can you help?

1. Use the attached code (just download the text file from this post) to put in your myspace profile. It will show a banner that anyone can click on, leading them to the ecard.

2. You can change your facebook page to talk about Sho's album, that way all your friends will see the update.

3. Blog about it and include links to the ecard


Have any other creative ideas? Talk about it in the comments...


Also, don't...

Many of you have already seen it, but its official. The Sho Baraka debut album is now available for pre-order at the Reach Web Store.

On Nov 20th this lyrical bomb is dropping in stores, but if you want to be a lucky one who gets it in the mail earlier than that, you can reserve your copy today!

If you were present at Red Revolution in Memphis this past Saturday, theres no need to explain.

If not, read the recap. The Lord blessed us with an unbelievable time as He was glorifed through the diversity of music and culture.

We just posted a recap of the event in the blog section and added some things to think about as we live our lives through the lens of Christ!

Read the recap here.

"Then having Paul Washer tell Json and I, "he would see us in heaven," once we told him we were heading to Indonesia during Ramadhan didn't help any."

What would you be feeling if someone told you that right before you went to a muslim saturated country to preach Christ?"

Click here and read the blog

This Saturday in Memphis TN at 7 pm the Red Revolution begins. Sound off in the comments if you plan on coming.

All of Reach will be there and the Amped album will be performed live with a full band for the first time ever.

For more info on the groundbreaking event visit the site.

Many of you have asked if the videos from the website are able to be downloaded, so we wanted to let you know that we have made all of our videos available to be downloaded for free using our Video Podcast.

Click here to subscribe to our video podcast on iTunes.

Everytime we post a new video on the site, we make it available as a video podcast for you to download as well. We want to bring you as much content as we can not only from the music side, but also from what is going on with ReachLife Ministries as well. Dont forget you can also embed videos from our site onto blog and myspace pages...

Most of you have been waiting for the Sho Baraka debut to drop on Oct. 16th but unfortunately we had to move the release date back to Nov. 20th. This is definitely a good thing for the album to make sure its the best quality project it can be. We know the news might sting a little, but trust us, this album is gonna be worth the wait!

Stay tuned for the official Sho Baraka ecard with previews of the album! And don't forget, we just pressed up some fresh Sho gear available now in our online store!

With the debut album around the corner we just couldn't resist giving you some threaded hotness to celebrate! So turn your wardrobe up and head over to our online store and cop a shirt. Available in white and asphalt to complement whatever you got going on...

Reach Records is looking to hire someone to join the team. Our platform in culture is growing and so are the amount of responsibilities that are necessary to run Reach Records. We are looking for someone not only with the skills to handle the job, but someone who is fanatically in love with Christ and desires to walk with us as we seek to glorify the Lord with the platform He has given us.

Job Description:
The person will need to step into a management position with a heavy load of administrative work. At Reach we all wear a lot of hats so flexibility is necessary, but major focus areas...

Now you can sign up for the latest news/updates from Reach to show up instantly on your cell! Its lightning fast and only takes a second. We can conduct voting, multiple choice questions, send out ringtones, etc, all straight to your mobile device.


Wanna Try it Out? Do this:

Text keyword 116, a space, and then your email address to 38714....That's it!

Check out the new photos from Lecrae's trip to Australia...

See if you can spot the 116 Hat in the crowd. The Clique is everywhere!

On October 16th, Sho Baraka drops his amazing debut, Turn My Life Up (TMLU). Want to help get the word out in a creative way? Now you can with his official album cover!

You can:
Make it your facebook pic and change your status to say something about the album drop on Oct. 16th
Make it your icon for message board avatars or AIM
Post a blog about it on your Myspace page

Those are just a few. Get creative and if you have a good idea put it in the comments so others can see your genius.


Download the album cover by clicking the link for the file at the top of this news post

Have you seen our catechism study in the blog section yet?

If not, check it out here! There are a few posts listed right now and there will be more added each week! Don't forget to leave your comments and questions as well.

We are constantly getting emails from you all about how much it is helping you grow. We are so encouraged that God is choosing to use it in your lives.

Please share this tool with others as well.

Help us to REACH others with God's Word so others can worship Him more fully!

-Reachlife

At Reach we can't stop bringing Christ centered innovative hip hop...it's our passion to be His instruments. After dropping 2 Cd's this summer, we are going to bring you another one in just over a month!

Sho Baraka, the newest official Reach artist, but a 116 Clique member from day one (and even before that), he will be dropping his debut album on Oct 16th! You've heard him on just about everything Reach has done from Real Talk to 13 Letters, and now you will get that patented Sho creativity on his CD, "Turn My Life Up".

Check the artist section for more info on Sho and stay tuned...

Amped released today so now you can go down to your favorite christian bookstore, or if you like it digital download style then you can get instant gratification through iTunes!

Hip Hop and Rock unite for the Glory of God

Click Here to Download Amped on iTunes!

We get tons of requests for ringtones and now you can have your favorite Reach tracks blasting out your phone every time someone be callin'!

Not every album is up yet, but this should give you a good start.

For Trip Lee Tones click here!


For Tedashii Tones Click Here!


For 116 Clique Compilation Tones Click Here!

A quick update on International trips...

Lecrae is leaving today for Australia to do a huge concert and ministry tour. It will be the first time we have been to the outback. For info check out: www.thebigexoday.com

Sho Baraka is heading out Sept 30th for Indonesia to do outreach work. The place they are going can be hostile to Christianity but the need is enormous in that heavily Muslim area.

Make sure you pray for us. We pray that God would use us to glorify Him!

That's right...if you pre-ordered your copy of Amped from Reach Records you will get it before the rest of the country. Orders are being shipped out today and if you haven't grabbed one yet, but want it before the masses get it, then go to our online store and cop one for just $7.99!

CLICK HERE TO GRAB THE CD

We've posted our first online study on the website. Check out the blog section for more information and start digging deeper into the fundamentals of the Christian faith! Don't forget to leave your questions and comments in the "comments" section as well.

Check out the latest review on Rapzilla about Amped and see why they are calling it "Absurd"

Everyone is loving the new tracks and we want to continually spread the word about Amped! Someone even set up a myspace page dedicated to the album...thank you for the support!

If you have your own myspace, website, or blog somewhere on the world wide web you can help out too by posting a banner on your profile so others can check it out. When they click the banner it will go to the Amped eCard. Only a few weeks until the album drops!

Just download the text file attached to this new posting. Click the download link under the title. Open it up and just copy and paste the code you see in...

On the heels of the latest 116 Clique album, 13 Letters, comes another groundbreaking offering from 116. We mixed up hip hop and some epic rock to bring you a diverse album that illustrates the beauty of the diversity in the body of Christ. When cultures collide your life gets AMPED!

Featuring Sho, Trip Lee, Tedashii and Lecrae on a special edition EP (6 songs) that includes amped up remixes like Cash or Christ/Fanatics and also some brand new tracks no one has heard before. Stay tuned for some more preview tracks coming this week...the album is getting mastered as you read this. (rumor...

You don't want to know how many hours, and days, and months went in to making the brand new Reach website. But we worked hard (really, it was the good people at Kemso ) and now you have a cutting edge destination for what is going on with the music and ministry!

Remember the site is new and will have some bugs. You can help us find and fix them by using the "Contact" link to send us problems you notice. Over the next few days and weeks we will fix everything so it runs smoothly.

You can now comment on news posts. Also there is a new blog section so Reach artists will be posting...

REACHLIFE is expanding!

There has been huge interest in the curriculum resources Reachlife has planned and we need your help! We currently have an opportunity for those who live in the DC area to be part of the curriculum development process for Reachlife Ministries. We are looking for volunteers who have a desire to contribute their time and energy in seeing others grow in their faith through these tools and resources. If you live in the DC area and are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact miguel@reachlife.org.

Give us an idea of what areas you are willing...

"Bible... Check! Spiral... Check! Highlighter... Check! ...NOW DIG IN!"

Over 4000 sold in less than a month! Currently #10 on the Billboard Gospel Chart! There is no doubt Reach Records latest CD release "13 Letters" is having a huge impact.

But we are not stopping there!

ReachLife Ministries is currently wrapping up the completion of "13 Letters -The Curriculum." This 13 week DVD study will take listeners beyond just the lyrics of a song and into a deeper understanding of the Pauline Epistles through group study.

Many of you have contacted us asking for more information about the...

Many of you have asked for ways you can help promote events, whether you are hosting them or not. Well, we answered by making some professional quality posters that allow you to put concert info on them. They come in bulk packages of 10 for cheap. So get some and slap them up all over town for the next show in your area!


Go Here to grab the posters

What it do family. Here is a review on 13 Letters...very encouraging to us and it gives a good picture of the heart behind the album and even a little bit about ReachLife.

Check out the blog from Trailblazin Ministries and send the link to a friend!

Click Here for Review

Reach

The wait is over. 13 Letters is now shipping and will be available in stores around the nation shortly.

Right now, we are offering an exclusive mp3 download of the album with our friends at 3hmp3.com so 3hmp3.com " target="_blank">get over there now by clicking here if you want some instant gratification!

Look for it on iTunes in about a month. Let us know what you think about the album and leave some feedback in the contact section on our website!

Much Love, Reach