Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
Crucial is the "Real Hip-Hop Deal" for students and young adults. He brings God's word straight-on and straight-into their world.
We have just completed our 4th year in a student ministry called The PointE. It is a multi-church, multi-denominational ministry whose purpose is to share the Gospel of Jesus with students who have not heard about real life. We bring it in their look, their language and with their music. We use a
wide variety of music artist to help point students torward Jesus. Our students let us know who they like and want back. Crucial is one of the artists our students want to hear again and again. They really connect with him and his music.
His CD, "Not of This World", has been a hot item for our students. It is a awesome musical journey that will give students a clear look at God, the struggles with sin and satan, and the bold life God wants us to live for Him.
Crucial has a great heart and is a quality guy to work with. He's a "must get" artist to share with students and young adults. -Dale Dove "The PointE" - Rock Hill, SC
- The PointE - Dale Dove
"A true blessing; not only was his music catchy and in-step with all of our youth (and adults!) but the message he gave will last a lifetime for those who listened. Before, during, and even after the show Crucial’s communication, orderliness, poise, and extra little touches were “top notch”. I don’t think the Lord could have provided anyone more competent and suitable for our occasion. Kudos!! Thanks so much from all of us at Trinity and we look forward to having you back real soon!! God Bless & Keep You!" -Crystal Borror, Event Coordinator / Trinity Baptist Church - Charlotte, NC
- Crystal Borror, Event Coordinator / Trinity Baptist Church - Charlotte, NC
"Crucial came to perform for our high school ministry and did an excellent job! He was able to not only perform, but involve our students in the music. The Christian messages in his music have stayed
in the minds of our students ever since they experienced his ministry. I am grateful that Crucial is taking the message of the gospel to students in a way that is so culturally relevant." -Phil Barks, Youth Pastor / Good Shepherd Church - Charlotte, NC
- Good Shepherd Church
Discography
Not of this World (LP)
Without Compromise (EP)
Photos
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Bio
A true testimony of a man caught up in all the ways of the world: Matthew Slyman a.k.a. “Crucial” has spent the past 5 years persevering to lead the life to which God has called him. Once a rebellious young man, doing drugs, lying, cheating people, breaking and entering, stealing merchandise to pawn off the streets, Crucial has taken a turn for the better. By the grace and mercy of God, Crucial has become a new man equipped with wisdom, patience, compassion and honesty as he is motivated by a Christ-centered vision. In the past 3 years alone, Crucial has built his own recording studio, beat production center; established a music publishing company thru BMI in Nashville, TN and as CEO of Rock Solid Records, owns the #1 fastest growing Christian hip-hop record label in Charlotte, NC. Crucial has been blessed to produce music for several artists in the Holy Hip-hop scene, as well as perform from stage to stage and city to city, marketing his own albums in attempts to deliver the “crucial” messages found in God’s Word. This soldier for Christ has only begun his journey to expose the deceitful illusions of the world to God’s people. With three albums already on the grind, Crucial is continuously seeking the Lord everyday in prayer and scripture, so that he may continue to stay in line with what God has commissioned him to do. Two words to describe the life Crucial has found in Jesus Christ and the messages you can find in his music: ROCK SOLID.
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