"Immortal Combat" will surprise longtime fans and appeal to new listeners
August 18, 2009, Champaign, Ill. – Diving further into the battle of spiritual warfare, Hostyle Gospel's sophomore release, "Immortal Combat" is the righteous weapon this generation so desperately needs. With vivid transparency, this album confronts struggles, sin and Satan, providing ammunition for the fight of faith.
With a more varied approach than previous compilations, "Immortal Combat" is flavored with techno, rap and a little R&B. "We continually develop with each song we write – reaching for a fresh sound every time," group member, Big Job (Fontaine Pizza), explains. "We want our music to appeal not only to people in America but across the globe."
Lyrics that resonate with the challenges of faith are mixed with more personal glimpses into the lives of the group members, "The songs are stories – of fathers, parents who took a bad road, adults who are struggling with their family life, "says member King Soloman (Demetrius Morton) "This album speaks more on the spiritual perspective of real-life, everyday situations and having the confidence to live in and under the power and authority of Christ." The group hopes that by relating to daily temptations, people will turn to Christ as a source of strength through trying situations.
"We are incorporating more of a praise and worship experience with the creation as well as the performance of the new album. We really just want people to think about God when they hear our music, just as everyone in the group has grown spiritually and musically from this project." Proverb (Ray Glass), describes, "This is the first opportunity for some of our group members to contribute so much to the album – It is a chance for everyone to use their talents." The talent contribution extends as far as Camp Liberation and Redemption, leaders in the Christian Hip Hop world.
The album is one of many new developments the group has made over the last few months. In March, the group hosted their first youth conference, "Order Your Steps," a free event open that welcomed youth to come find an identity in Christ. The Hostyle Gospel website recently received a massive revision, offering more information on the group's purpose and how to get involved with the ministry. "The ministry is growing," says Pizza, "Christian hip hop is something not a lot of people are doing, but a lot of people are benefiting from. We want, as our ministry grows, to be able to reach out and impact more and more lives for Christ." For more information about the music and ministry of Hostyle Gospel, visit www.hostylegospel.com.
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Hostyle Gospel
Biography
At the intersection of street beats and solid scripture lies Hostyle Gospel: a dynamic Christian hip-hop group merging musical talent with the Word of God to point souls to Christ. With pulse pounding rhythms and raw lyrics, Hostyle Gospel is igniting a fire of passion for the Lord across America.
Though they reference the Gospel as "hostile," hostility is merely the method of delivery. Terse messages merge with edgy compilations to lend a sense of urgency to a searching generation.
Countering a culture full of distraction and temptation, Hostyle Gospel is wielding the sword of the spirit, opposing Satan's advances and winning souls for Christ. Armed with the raw energy of their performances and the ammunition of their Faith, Hostyle Gospel is appealing to youth and adults alike.
Hostyle Gospel ministers to today's generation in a way that is both relevant and entertaining. The live shows include a mix of original songs and lyrical re-mixes of Top 20 hits from Usher, Fifty Cent, and other major artists. Hostyle Gospel is accompanied by a break dancer to create an unparalleled energy that pumps every audience with excitement.
Hostyle Gospel Ministries originated in 2003 from a central Illinois group called The Elite M.O.C. (Men of Christ). After the other founders were called to individual ministries, two members, Proverb (Raynard Glass) and King Soloman (Demetrius Morton), began to refine their vision for the group. Big Job (Fontaine Pizza) was added in 2007 as a front-line member, joining them in performances and recordings.
The ministry of Hostyle Gospel is rapidly growing. Currently Hostyle Gospel has completed one album and three mixed tapes of Christian re-mixes of popular mainstream songs. In the spring of 2009 the group held their first youth conference, at which they ministered through scripture and music to nearly 100 youth. The Hostyle Gospel clothing line is in the early stages of production, slated for release in 2009. The ministry continues to grow along with the number of people who have found Christ through the music of Hostyle Gospel.
