New seasons, new obstacles, same narrow path. This new Bobby Blaze album touches on a variety of topics plus various features with a plethora of fresh phonic flavors. The "Road 2 Redemption" is never a straight one, nor is the road of life; but hopefully this new album will be something to listen to while traveling either path.
The album kicks off with an intense Battle Cry accompanied by Alan Booth, of the band Abbott's Cross, then rolls right into the concept of having Beef With Myself. We won't always like reaping what we sew but we always need to deal with it since what is done in the dark will always come to the light. That is why the following song is called Pray 4 Me featuring international vocalist Aylius since we all need to remember to pray for each other, or intercede for all people.
Another interesting feature on this Blaze album is Junior Walker from TLD Music straight out of London. With his UK swag mixed with Bobby's Americanisms the result is quite hype with a drill/trap blended with afrobeat/dancehall flavor of instrumentation that gives you the feel of a European nightclub. "You definitely need to check out J. Walker's album too, it's that banger from across the pond. The world needs a message like Walker's now for sure" Explained Bobby.
One of the topics that is discussed on this album is substance abuse and dependency. Months prior to this album release, Bobby dropped the single So Far Gone where the producer for the beat sang the chorus. This vivid track walks us through what it was like, what happened and what life is like now all in three verses. This is also why the very next track is called Last Night because we never know when our last night on this Earth will be and what we do in this life is very important, especially WHO we put our trust into within the broken world that this is.
One song concept on this album (or assignment) was given to Bobby by his Pastor. The concept was simple, write a letter to The Lord. After our group wrote the letters, they were collected and mailed back to us all a few months later. The purpose was to see how God has been working in our lives comparatively from back when the letter was originally written and then see how He has been answering our prayers. "He (Bobby's pastor) gave us that exercise but I only stared at that blank paper. Since I wasn't sure how to even start since God knows me better than I know myself, how can I make a letter that God knew I would write one day anyway?" So Bobby's Pastor suggested he write his Letter 2 The Lord as a song which hopefully others can vibe with or even try that exercise on their own to see how God is always moving in all our lives.
"As far as collaborations go, Aaron S. has to be on it" Bobby explained. As many set out two at a time, Aaron & Bobby have been working on music since Blaze's pivot point into the CHH world of Gospel Rap in 2019 and the latest is the rhythmic reminder that Ya Not Alone. Aaron S. is not only a very prolific Gospel MC with an extensive catalog of his own but also a solid producer and engineer with much of his work being showcased throughout this Road 2 Redemption project. "I seriously could have never got to this next solo album without the guidance, direction and mentorship of Aaron, that's my brother for life with an impressive catalog of music himself."
This album also features another Gospel MC from Washington, PA named K-Ace who is heavily involved in Youth Ministry. This unique mix was produced by P.A. On The Track from Argentina who also produced the single Dear Lord from the 2022 album "Street Sermons" but back with the lyrical tactic of Speak N Tongue. In some Hip Hop circles that simply means the ability to rap fast, like a Road Runner (Double R) or twisting one's tongue. The Pentecostal perspective of the phrase "speaking in tongues" also implies that there always needs to be an interpreter but in this lyrical case it is a play on words. "K-Ace kills it for sure, you should check out the rest of his discography as well, his music is a great tool within his Youth outreach & ministry."
A few other tracks pop out on this album but the most controversial would undoubtably be the track Differently. This one says a LOT in just under three minutes and is a haunting reminder of what the kind of love that Christ was all about and the type of love that those who follow Him should probably consider before casting the first stone. There are only two verses and one of them is completely true but happened to someone I never directly met. All of these problems resonate in our world and will continue but sometimes we need to think differently if we are to truly follow Christ and the example He set before us.
The last single before this release was Lord Still Knows, the acoustic vibe that topped off this whole music project before it dropped into the ears that need to hear. This song is about making an amends and serves as a reminder that no matter what we go through in life, God still got us as long as we let Him.
Closing this album out is the song Seeds, this track is a message of hope but also (as our tongues are like a double edged sword) remember that what we say can either hurt or help another soul so we must always choose our words and actions wisely. This song is a dubstep style of EDM but with a lyrical delivery reiterating perseverance through the bondages that hold us back from falling into temptations.
After releasing The Prodigal Son in 2021, mentor & producer Aaron S. teamed up for Street Sermons in 2022. This new album is the next solo Gospel Hip Hop record by Bobby Blaze with various producers, studios and engineers, but all the same Seraphim Sounds music ministry with Aaron S. behind most of the production. This latest instalment has a very different sound with each track almost sounding like a different genre all in it's self. Hopefully, and with a lot more work, this album and it's music can give the world all more uplifting messages than the traditional that will help people instead of carnal glorification which leads to ignorance, pride or violence. In God we trust but it is in Christ we stand. #TurnItUp #InJesusName
The album kicks off with an intense Battle Cry accompanied by Alan Booth, of the band Abbott's Cross, then rolls right into the concept of having Beef With Myself. We won't always like reaping what we sew but we always need to deal with it since what is done in the dark will always come to the light. That is why the following song is called Pray 4 Me featuring international vocalist Aylius since we all need to remember to pray for each other, or intercede for all people.
Another interesting feature on this Blaze album is Junior Walker from TLD Music straight out of London. With his UK swag mixed with Bobby's Americanisms the result is quite hype with a drill/trap blended with afrobeat/dancehall flavor of instrumentation that gives you the feel of a European nightclub. "You definitely need to check out J. Walker's album too, it's that banger from across the pond. The world needs a message like Walker's now for sure" Explained Bobby.
One of the topics that is discussed on this album is substance abuse and dependency. Months prior to this album release, Bobby dropped the single So Far Gone where the producer for the beat sang the chorus. This vivid track walks us through what it was like, what happened and what life is like now all in three verses. This is also why the very next track is called Last Night because we never know when our last night on this Earth will be and what we do in this life is very important, especially WHO we put our trust into within the broken world that this is.
One song concept on this album (or assignment) was given to Bobby by his Pastor. The concept was simple, write a letter to The Lord. After our group wrote the letters, they were collected and mailed back to us all a few months later. The purpose was to see how God has been working in our lives comparatively from back when the letter was originally written and then see how He has been answering our prayers. "He (Bobby's pastor) gave us that exercise but I only stared at that blank paper. Since I wasn't sure how to even start since God knows me better than I know myself, how can I make a letter that God knew I would write one day anyway?" So Bobby's Pastor suggested he write his Letter 2 The Lord as a song which hopefully others can vibe with or even try that exercise on their own to see how God is always moving in all our lives.
"As far as collaborations go, Aaron S. has to be on it" Bobby explained. As many set out two at a time, Aaron & Bobby have been working on music since Blaze's pivot point into the CHH world of Gospel Rap in 2019 and the latest is the rhythmic reminder that Ya Not Alone. Aaron S. is not only a very prolific Gospel MC with an extensive catalog of his own but also a solid producer and engineer with much of his work being showcased throughout this Road 2 Redemption project. "I seriously could have never got to this next solo album without the guidance, direction and mentorship of Aaron, that's my brother for life with an impressive catalog of music himself."
This album also features another Gospel MC from Washington, PA named K-Ace who is heavily involved in Youth Ministry. This unique mix was produced by P.A. On The Track from Argentina who also produced the single Dear Lord from the 2022 album "Street Sermons" but back with the lyrical tactic of Speak N Tongue. In some Hip Hop circles that simply means the ability to rap fast, like a Road Runner (Double R) or twisting one's tongue. The Pentecostal perspective of the phrase "speaking in tongues" also implies that there always needs to be an interpreter but in this lyrical case it is a play on words. "K-Ace kills it for sure, you should check out the rest of his discography as well, his music is a great tool within his Youth outreach & ministry."
A few other tracks pop out on this album but the most controversial would undoubtably be the track Differently. This one says a LOT in just under three minutes and is a haunting reminder of what the kind of love that Christ was all about and the type of love that those who follow Him should probably consider before casting the first stone. There are only two verses and one of them is completely true but happened to someone I never directly met. All of these problems resonate in our world and will continue but sometimes we need to think differently if we are to truly follow Christ and the example He set before us.
The last single before this release was Lord Still Knows, the acoustic vibe that topped off this whole music project before it dropped into the ears that need to hear. This song is about making an amends and serves as a reminder that no matter what we go through in life, God still got us as long as we let Him.
Closing this album out is the song Seeds, this track is a message of hope but also (as our tongues are like a double edged sword) remember that what we say can either hurt or help another soul so we must always choose our words and actions wisely. This song is a dubstep style of EDM but with a lyrical delivery reiterating perseverance through the bondages that hold us back from falling into temptations.
After releasing The Prodigal Son in 2021, mentor & producer Aaron S. teamed up for Street Sermons in 2022. This new album is the next solo Gospel Hip Hop record by Bobby Blaze with various producers, studios and engineers, but all the same Seraphim Sounds music ministry with Aaron S. behind most of the production. This latest instalment has a very different sound with each track almost sounding like a different genre all in it's self. Hopefully, and with a lot more work, this album and it's music can give the world all more uplifting messages than the traditional that will help people instead of carnal glorification which leads to ignorance, pride or violence. In God we trust but it is in Christ we stand. #TurnItUp #InJesusName
