Tag: Dallas

M.C. GeGee (born Gina Rodriguez, now Lopez) was a Christian rapper from Dallas, Texas, who began her career in 1990, potentially making her the first female Christian rapper. She began rapping shortly after her brother, famed holy hip-hop pioneer, D-Boy was killed. While the details of D-Boy’s (Danny) death are still somewhat mysterious, it is postulated that he was either killed deliberately by the gang members he was trying to reach, or at least that he was caught in the crossfire. As best as we can tell, he was gunned down by gang members who didn’t like that he was leading kids out of the drug-influenced lifestyle.… Continued →

Paradigm Shift was an electronica duo based in the Dallas, TX metroplex. They released one full-length album (for N-Soul/Velocity) and a 4-song CD EP. Unfortunately, very little is known about the group despite lengthy web searches. And the common group name doesn’t help! The one and only full-length album was self-titled and featured some of the most creative electronica the Christian scene ever produced. In contrast to the over-saturated techno/rave scene as well as the popular praise-house genre (that often tended towards the generic), Paradigm Shift featured a creative take on house/breaks that featured both funky retro and forward-leaning/futuristic sounds.… Continued →

Dallas rapper Sivion has a new record coming out in September, this time a collaboration with Malex. The LP version comes on a beautiful translucent red vinyl, and digital versions will be available too. Pre-orders for both are live now, as well as 3 songs ready for listening. https://illect.bandcamp.com/album/str8-shot… Continued →

Six Foot Midget was a ska punk band from Denton, TX. FFO: The Insyderz, The O.C. Supertones, and May Weather.

Seattle-based hip-hop label Illect Recordings are at the top of their game after more than a decade of releasing quality hip-hop and alternative rap. They’ve just released three new projects which can be streamed, or even downloaded for free! The first is an instrumental album from Sivion called “Group Therapy: Beats” and it features a number of underground hip-hop producers on different tracks. Choose your platform here: https://snd.click/group-therapy-beats The second is a “Sugary” single from French beat-maker Terem. Check it out here: https://snd.click/terem-sugary Lastly, we have another single (complete with an instrumental version) from Sareem Poems & Newselph, called “Freedom.”… Continued →

Outside the Camp is a Christian screamo/post-hardcore band from Dallas, TX. FFO: Tracings, Thrice