bigted Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Christopher 'Play' Martin Preparing 'Holy Hip-Hop' DVD Showcasing Gospel Rappers By Nolan Strong and Chris Richburg Date: 2/25/2006 5:45 pm Christopher "Play" Martin, one-half of the early rap duo Kid 'n Play, is releasing Holy Hip-Hop, a new DVD that showcases rappers from the world of gospel music. Martin serves as host, director and producer of the 82-minute DVD, which offers an inside look at artists leading the way in the gospel rap scene. "When I got introduced to this world about ten years ago, I had no idea it was around," Martin told AllHipHop.com. "I've been blessed to get a second time around and it's very special to see the packed concert halls to basements, watching crowds of all kinds going bananas over Hip-Hop tracks and flows like it used to be." Martin, currently CEO of HP4 Digital Works, became involved in the gospel Hip-Hop scene in the mid-1990s, following his stint as a member of Kid-n-Play. The rapper has enjoyed both recording and on screen success and has starred in movies such as House Party (1, 2 and 3) and Class Act. Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian, Martin found his true calling was in the film world. "After I realized my purpose and true love for film making, I pitched the idea to my partners," Martin said. "I was given all access into the lives of most of these incredible artists [featured on the DVD] and now I hope I have contributed in sparking a new life into the Hip-Hop culture. "I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter in Hip-Hop music, something better for my sons Christopher and Skyler, for their generation and beyond," Martin continued. "I haven't lost my touch. You know ya boy throws a great house party!'" Holy Hip-Hop hits stores Wednesday Mar. 21 and features 5.1 surround sound, interactive menus, scene selections and trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanx 4 posting this. I'll probably pick this up. There's nothing else going on in Hip-Hop... well, 4 the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1988 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 thanks for the news. I actually e-mailed play a while ago and he said that he's gonna write a book called "Just One More Time....the do's and don'ts for the perfect Houseparty". its supposed to be an autobiography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 We're about to get a major dose of Cross Movement, Lacrae and others... This is going to be hot. Definitely picking this up. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesSyde Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 sounds dope, i listen to some holy hip-hop now and then myself so i might wanna check that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 wow...been years since ive heard any christian hip hop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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