Christian Rap

In case the title didn't put you off and you are still reading this post, I want you to know until about five months ago I never gave Christian rap a shot.
I had heard of Lecrae (one of the better known Christian rappers) and had no interest in the subject.
This summer I worked with some of the best people ever at Arrowhead Bible Camp. When dishes were being done in the kitchen, the music was blaring. Some days it was Disney, some days it was your typical Casting Crowns or Barlow Girl, but other days it was rap. 

It used to annoy me. A lot. One day I got to talking with Tanner and he explained what a cool way it is to hear the Truth in a new medium. Huh. I hadn't thought of it like that. He explained that for non-Christian people who like rap and don't like to read, the work of a Christian rap artist may be one of their only exposures to the Truth of God's saving grace. Tanner also quoted some famous guy who basically said "Why should the devil get all the good music?"

Andy Mineo

By the end of the summer, me tolerating the music became me enjoying the music and even busting a move or two. Do rap fans say "busting a move"? I didn't run out and buy a bunch of albums, but I didn't roll my eyes and wait for the song to be over. 

Once I was back on campus, I started seeing advertisements for Andy Mineo, a Christian rap artist. The concert was $1 and who can beat that. He spoke in chapel on Friday about "Rhythm and Reconciliation" but more on the 

This was our 2nd view. Blegh. 

reconciliation part. I went with Jess to the concert and we had a lot of fun! We danced like no one was watching although they probably should have been because we had the best moves in town. 

Standing on the floor- 1st view. No bueno.

Then we moved to a great spot!

I know you can't see it, but there's a guy mopping up the floor in that photo on the right. When Andy came out, he slipped and fell flat on his face! Then a minute later he said it was the most embarrassing way he has ever started a show.  


 That photographer was on stage the whole night and was all up in their faces. So annoying. 

 

These girls were rocking the whole concert and got on stage when it was finished to jam a little more.

I had a really great time rocking with Jessica. And hey, who can beat a $1 concert?