This was my first year returning to Atlanta since 2005 for a visit to the Holy Hip Hop Awards & Music Showcase.  As a young up-and-coming MC, this event was high on my priority and very exciting from 2000-2005.  But as God began to place me in other areas of Christian leadership beyond the stage, I stopped attending.  There wasn't anything wrong with the event, I was just no longer in need of showcasing my talent or watching others showcase theirs.  However, being a media site co-owner at DaSouth.com, changes everything.

One thing that 2009 taught us is that no rapper or label is untouchable. When you hear the names Tonex, Ambassador, and Da’ T.R.U.T.H. unfortunately the negative comes to mind before the positive. The issue these men have brought to the forefront is the fact that, overall, the current systems of accountability and, more importantly, pastoral care ministry may be poorly executed within their industry. With so much riding on not just the strength of one’s music, but the character one presents, pastoral care for the artist is essential.

Every once in a while you discover an artist who you absolutely love. It may be their lyrical content, the way they handle a particular subject or the way they fearlessly deal with topics that others shy away from. Rob Hodge is the latter. With his 2009 release Feels Good To Be Home Hodge comes back with a banger.

Whenever traumatic earth shattering events occur the human response is always “Where is God?” “Why did God let this happen?” “How can God love us but let us die?” “Why my family?” “If God is real why did God let this happen?” So many valid questions run through the minds of those searching for answers. We have often separated God from suffering. We imagine that God is standing off on the side simply looking at those who are suffering. As though God is detached from our suffering.

There has been two things buzzing about BET's Celebration of Gospel that took place January 10th... Steve Harvey being honored for his continuous support as host of the show, and Marvin Sapp's performance of "The Best In Me." This is something to see. Check it out.

Y’all know how it is. The turn of the last page on the calendar brings out the pundit in everyone. We can also learn from our past. So, as one of Christian Hip Hop’s resident journalists, I figured I’d countdown this past year’s Top 10 CHH News Stories. Let’s roll.

This is the DaSouth.com history story I wrote for the next issue of SOUL Magazine. However, in light of my man s/ave's passing, I figured it would be good to share with everyone today.

In 2009 DaSouth.com staff listened to A LOT OF MUSIC!!!! Probably more than the most avid Christian Hip Hop head on planet earth! Uhm, no... it's not an easy task, but somebody had to do it!

This is part 2 of a 3-part series that gives 7 tips mainly directed to Men but can be utilized by women to help them not commit the act of adultery. I have seen countless people fall from this sin and I want to domore than pray for them and their family. I want to provide tips and tools to stop the next person and family from going through the pain that the act of adultery can bring.

I've been in the music industry/music almost my whole life. 1999 is the year I got saved and introduced to JESUS CHRIST. I knew instantly that I was called to do music in a revolutionary way. With no mentors and very little guidance in the music business, I hit the ground running. I moved to Nashville when I was 25 with plans to expand my dreams, calling and the music I was blessed with. I can honestly say my motives were pure and all I wanted to see was the kingdom of GOD being advanced. When I first started going to the GMA'S, Verbs and Phanatik expressed to me not to "get sucked into the machine. " I got the gist of what they were saying but did not have the full understanding of what the "machine" was. Welcome to Nashville's Christian industry!