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Press
I Love the music & would like an interview... [6/05] - Robbie Wilcox
"YO!... That Beyonce Jam (daCray-Z Praise!) is SMOKIN!!!"
-Elder Eddie Velez - [6/05] - Elder Eddie Velez, Youth Pastor
"I'm Feeling The Rev...every aspect of Hip-Hip is Greatly Appreciated."
-Digital Mental - [06/05] - Digital Mental
"The Kids really enjoy this CD every morning...they know the songs as well. When they hear it on the Radio, then they can sing along with the Radio!"
-Ms. Rachel [6/05] - Ms. Rachel - Pre K Classroom Educator
DA HOOD REV as his name may suggest is a Hip-Hop/Rap reverend that spreads the word of God through his music. Though I'm not religious in any way nor take much interest in such things, I couldn't help but find myself lured into these three songs, especially his altered version of "Crazy In Love" (originally performed by Beyoncé Knowles - re-titled as "daCray-Z Praise!"). The catchiness of "daCray-Z Praise!" makes you forget you're listening to something with a gospel message - which is good if you're looking to reach out and spread the faith to those young bucks who listen to R&B/Rap/Hip-Hop but may not necessarily be into following the right path. I guess if you enjoy rap music but prefer a good message instead of something about guns/drugs/etc., daHoodRev's music would be something for you to check out! [Wednesday Elektra] - Wednesday ELECTRA -Publisher/Editor of Space Junkies Magazine [gothic]
"DaHoodRev! is SLAMMIN'!!!"
-Carol Johnson Green -[5/05]
- Gordon Media Group
"This CD Album is Great!!!...I listen to Track #1 to get me started on my day. Track #4 get's me home in the Afternoon. Track #13 is one that humbles me."
-Cassandra Buffington Bates- [4/05]
"This CD is Great Tim- I have already worn out the Promo copy!"
-H. Dane Bates - [4/05] - Cassandra Buffington Bates
(DaCray-Z Praise! f/Keysa -Vocals)
"Who is this singing ?...did Beyonce come out with a Gospel version of Crazy in Love?...Where can I buy this??? It is AWESOME!!!"
-Choir member from DFMI - [5/05] - DFMI
Discography
(1)daHoodRev! - NOTORIOUS R.E.V! - Triumphant!/VMI Recordings (c) & (p)2005
All Rights Reserved Worldwide
May 2005 - Release
Airplay Singles:
*daCray-Z Praise!
*Hidden Blessing (Psalm 124)
*A Long Walk
*The Schuylkill Expressway
*Come Unto Me(All Ye That Labor)
*Psalm 8 (How Excellent!)
*When Faced w/Adversion?...Jesus!
***NEW CD will be Available in MARCH 2010!***
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Bio
Pastor Timothy Rollins, a.k.a. daHoodRev!
began his Musical career journey at the age of 4!
Born in New York City (Jamaica, Queens) but raised in Uniondale, Long Island. He started playing Classical Music by Beethoven & Bach, Performing concerts @ age 5. Born with perfect pitch & playing piano by ear, 'HoodRev!' was soon trained by a PH.D Graduate from Juilliard, then later attended Howard University. First the Classics (60‘s), then the R&B/Funk! (70’s) Along came Jazz & Hip Hop (80‘s & 90‘s), and the Gospel! (Millennium). Tim also has recorded Keyboard tracks for Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Najee, Janet Jackson, & Frankie Beverly & Maze. Paul Jackson, Jr., Rick James & Chaka Kahn, and Kurtis Blow! Now doing it all for ‘God’s Glory’, which is the Key to his Piano & Vocal menu… Serving up all styles with a Word from the Lord. ~
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