Denmark Vesey: Hip Hop & God

Monday, April 16, 2007

Hip Hop & God

In the name of Jesus
(thats right)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
(preach)
And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn
(preach)
(Lord give me a sign)
For this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord
(preach)
and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: I love this song...It reminds me of some of the conversations Pac had with the Lord through his songs. A song of substance. Well done DMX.; Apr 16, 2007, 6:26:00 PM
Denmark Vesey said...: Good call Paul. Substance. In a world increasingly void of substance - let us give credit where credit is due. Good call.; Apr 16, 2007, 8:41:00 PM
Anonymous said...: and you contend that this is on par with the above lyrics by sir Snoop?; Apr 16, 2007, 10:25:00 PM
Denmark Vesey said...: jasai said...

and you contend that this is on par with the above lyrics by sir Snoop?

Yup.

Absolutely. Both are rhythmic metrical compositions rich in metaphor and evocative qualities of their ostensible meaning.

Art was never meant to be an instruction manual.; Apr 17, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
Anonymous said...: ...but for lost children it is. it most certanly is. more than intention, we need to be ever mindful of perception.; Apr 17, 2007, 12:54:00 AM

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