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2026-08-10T10:03:33-07:00

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When It’s Not Christian Hip Hop But Speaks About Theology

Last updated on: August 10, 2026 at 10:03 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him” (Psalm 28:7 KJV). Contemporary culture, pop culture, comes with levers and structures designed to keep balance. Over time, these levers and structures have been circumvented and redesigned to fit a particular ideology. This manufactures a power paradigm that contemporary pop culture has institutionalized as the norm. The balance is inverted to... Read more

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2026-07-27T20:13:08-07:00

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Did You Hear What She Said? Female Christian Heavy Metal

Last updated on: July 27, 2026 at 8:13 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

On Saturday, July 18, musician/artist/activist Jennifer Finch from the all-female Punk band L7 passed away due to a form of aggressive brain cancer. Music Radar published a short statement about this tragic news. L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who had been suffering from an aggressive form of brain cancer, has died, aged just 59. “The LA grunge rockers announced the news on Saturday (July 18) via Instagram, saying: ‘With a very heavy heart, we announce that our beloved bandmate, friend, and... Read more

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2026-07-20T05:38:34-07:00

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Beginning an Ending Analysis of Linkin Park’s “In The End”

Last updated on: July 20, 2026 at 5:38 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

This article takes a sociological deconstruction of a prolific track by the Nu-Metal/Alternative Rock band Linkin Park, “In The End.” Pop culture musical analysis gives a clear pass on the work, praising it for the robust theme, generational-defining sound, and social commentary that continues to speak to the angst of the times. This analysis employs a critical theomusicological reading of the work, using sociological deconstruction as agency. Discussing the audio and visual elements and how they invite the opportunity to... Read more

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2026-07-13T03:26:33-07:00

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Simulating Pop Culture: Elevation Rhythm’s Narrative Style

Last updated on: July 13, 2026 at 3:26 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot; you will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea” (Micah 7:19 NJKV). Hours of listening, reading, researching, and interviewing individuals in and outside of religious, socio-religious, and contemporary musical environments, and three narrative styles begin to take shape. Three Theomusicological Narrative Styles Pious Narrative: The narrative style that leans heavily on a legalistic, highly orthodox reading and application of scripture. A common approach is... Read more

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2026-07-06T19:20:21-07:00

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Three Ways Christian News Talks, and Why It Matters

Last updated on: July 6, 2026 at 7:20 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth…Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:5-7 JKV). Consuming A Paradox: A Critique of Christian News and Media Walking through our days, it’s inevitable that one will encounter the news. For better or worse, the media has polluted our consciousness/unconcsiousness. Navigating the bombardment of contact points can be a full-time job in and of itself.... Read more

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2026-08-03T04:33:02-07:00

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Trying To Make Heads of Tales in Kendrick Lamar’s “Prayer”

Last updated on: August 3, 2026 at 4:33 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession” (1 Timothy 6:13 KJV). When this article was released on July 20, 2026, by Hip Hop and More, one could almost feel the shock in the Hip Hop community. New Kendrick Lamar Song ‘How To Pray’ With DJ Dahi & Amber Mark Previewed On Childish Gambino… “For fans of Kendrick Lamar who have been waiting... Read more

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2026-06-30T15:37:05-07:00

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Hey, JD, Watch What You Say When You Talk About P Diddy

Last updated on: June 30, 2026 at 3:37 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17 NKJV). An off-the-cuff comment by Vice President JD Vance at a promotional book event on June 25 made an unsuspecting remark about P Diddy (aka Sean Combs), calling him a “great Christian theologian.” The statement falls negatively for both secular and faith-based communities. Made to illustrate a level of “street... Read more

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2026-06-21T04:44:32-07:00

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Juneteenth and Philemon: Two Stories of Freedom

Last updated on: June 21, 2026 at 4:44 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

A Heart’s Reading of Juneteenth from Decolonizing Philemon “A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free” (Proverbs 19:5 NIV). “Today is Juneteenth, a holiday long celebrated, especially by black Americans, to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In 2021, Congress, recognizing that the end of slavery was an event worthy of national recognition, established it as a federal holiday for all Americans. The holiday’s name refers to June 19,... Read more

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2026-06-16T08:45:50-07:00

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Gospel Rap vs. Christian Hip Hop: They’re Not the Same

Last updated on: June 16, 2026 at 8:45 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NJKV). There is a dialectic invested in Christian Hip Hop. Even though some artists label their work as “Gospel Rap,” while others operate under the umbrella of “Christian Hip Hop,” these two definitions are not synonymous. “Gospel Rap” etymologically is framed around the impression that gospel literature is used through one of the elements of Hip Hop culture, rap. This has nothing to do with how... Read more

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2026-06-08T09:16:37-07:00

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Making Sense Of Worship Music And Shachah: A Critical Read

Last updated on: June 8, 2026 at 9:16 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off” (Nehemiah 12: 43 KJV). An interesting article published by The Root discussed the loss of Choirs in the Black Church. Asheea Smith. The Root. What Happened To the Black Church Choirs? The Answer: Praise Teams: Black church choirs are dwindling as praise teams rise across... Read more

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