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I was given this album by the artist for the purpose of reviewing it. The opinons here are my own. -dErK
For Fans of : Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Christian Rap
17 Song Album
Overall Thoughts:
Christian Rap - a good street type beat.. very simple and easy to understand.. easy to get into .. very smooth.. great mixing
Strongly showcaseing Christ, but in a pretty 'new' way.. I have not heard too much rap like this.. that is good in a gereral way.. and as well captures Christ so strongly.. besides maybe this album http://derkopenedeyes.blogspot.com/2012/05/mike-o-state-of-mind-music-review.html
I have added this to my favorites
Recording Thoughts:
Good ... Professional
Stand Outs:
"Keep off The Median" - just the .. well ... I guess it would be the chorus .. is really clever.. very well spoken and pretty great message.. awesome beat.. just the way he segways.. very cool!
"I Won't Back Down" - very encouraging.. certainly a Game Face song.. when you may feel weak.. you could get this into your head and move forward again for Christ!
"Cap Down Low" - another really bumpin' beat.. very catchy.. and the lyrics.. so well placed together.. great pulling for Christ.. and just giving an attitude of standing firm in faith
"This Ain't That" - this had a very, totally awesome beat mix.. very pleasant to my ears!
"For So Long" - another that just grabs you and pulls you to keep going.. to do the Lord's work.. to do things right.. HIS way.. and just.. encouraging!! AWESOME! !
"Grind Time" - very cool sound!! well mixed! "It took grace" ... " It took faith" ... some good strong bible pulls..
"Run" - first 10 seconds are annoying.. album skipping sound.. blah.. beyond that .. even when there is the odd stops.. they actually sound pretty cool with the song..and I could even see the artist reason to make the song this way.. the desire to get away from our former selfish desires.. but sometimes we halt.. and want to go back.. imagine being God and listening to that .. stop.. go.. still.. pause.. go .. run hard.. stop .. pause.. slow down..
"Let's Work" - again.. keep moving forward.. encouraging .. uplifting... and getting butt in gear kind of music ... " Let's Work .. head up high .. and you walk with your chin up... tired of garbage."
"All I Can Do" - not the best mixed.. actually this may be my least liked of the album.. a bit too rough
"Don't Quit" - do I even have to say it.. GREAT MESSAGE!! and yes.. the beat grabbed me for certain!!
"The Rain" - more of a calm rap.. almost a worship song.. though.. rap.. and I have the same thought about Rain.. such a cleansing thing.. I have always enjoyed praying and praising in rain..
"Stories" - while the stories are a bit hard to swallow.. not things you want to hear about.. but truth is truth.. the terrible exists.. and as well.. I really liked the beat to this.. slower here .. and I really liked the dj like record scratching when those parts were there.. coolness .. even goes into the story of Christ.. well stated as well .. very cool
"Not 4 Sale" - then out of left field we get an acoustic.. electronic.. techno beat type mix.. while not one of the best on the album.. it sounds pretty good anyway!
take a listen ... get a download.. and TIP!!!
@elanbrio7 on twitter - Derk
Discography
Keep Off The Median (2012)
The Show and Tell Mix-tape Hosted by DJ I Rock Jesus (2012)
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Bio
ELAN BRIO - RAPPER
The Name
ELAN (noun)
The noun ELAN has 3 senses:
1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
2. distinctive and stylish elegance
3. enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
Familiarity information: ELAN used as a noun is uncommon.
• BRIO (noun)
The noun BRIO has 1 sense:
1. quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
Familiarity information: BRIO used as a noun is very rare.
Merged Together Equal (Elan Brio)
THE MAN:
Elan Brio, born Kevin Bullock, currently resides in New Mexico with his family. He attends Cotton Wood Christian Fellowship in Alamogordo, NM Pastored By Robert Smith. His first mission is serve as a Husband and father and to show the love of Christ in his home and local community. He loves people and his heart is to encourage christians and invite sinners to come and know the love and power of Jesus
THE MUSIC:
Elan Brio Formerly Know as C.M.C hit the Christian hip hop scene in 2006 with his debut album Follow Me, introducing his versatile rap style and production to the genre. His second album, entitled The Promise, released in 2007, and showcased his developing signature vibe. In 2009, CMC released an underground mixtape Christ in the Limelight, which is available for FREE download at www.elanbrio7.com. In 2010 released is his third studio album titled Man's Only Hope .
Fast forward to 2012 Elan Brio is set to release his newest and best project so far "Keep Off The Median" May 8th, 2102
Elan Brio has shared the stage with many artists such as R-Swift, Lecrae, Flame, Dillon Chase, Jay May, C-Micah, Mark J, APaulSoul, The Warriors, Tre-9, S.O.C.O.M., Da Clay, K-Drama, Corey Red and many more. He has performed and ministered at various concerts, events and churches nationwide in order to reach people and spread the gospel. He has been blessed with seeing many souls saved at these events.
THE MISSION:
Elan Brio's objective is to know Christ, to be like Christ, and to be all Christ has in mind for him, as Paul describes in Philippians 3:12-14. His goal is to share the gospel and his life through music. "I just want to glorify the name of Jesus through in my life in my gifts no matter what. I put Jesus first."
THE WEB:
www.elanbrio7.com
you can find music under the old stage name Christ's mc on itunes and all over the web!
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