Hip Hop is not just music, it’s a movement. A musical genre that incorporates diverse elements of ethnicity, art and urban life. It’s both celebrated and criticized for its influence on an impressionable generation. But, it’s so influential that the gospel artists use Hip Hop as a platform to spread gospel. The radio show “Spirit of Hip Hop” is working to bridge the gap between church and the streets, by bringing the church to the streets. BISHOP DALE C. BRONNER says that “This gap existed during the time of Jesus between the Pharisees and Jesus. Jesus did not primarily do his ministry in the synagogue. He did it on the mountain side streets. He did that where the people were.”
The message from the spirit of hip hop is that the church and the generation are not at odds.
Critics say that associating with the gospel with a culture that is often cynical about religion is crossing the line. But, some won’t agree with this.
The spirit of hip hop goes on the road with the events like The Exodus, which is a hip hop festival, a soul-stirring revival and youth rally rolled into one.
Many young people are invited to become Christian disciples.
The spirit of hip hop found its home on Atlanta’s 107.9 FM station nearly 2 years ago. It’s now nationally syndicated with an audience of 10 million.
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