House of Representatives

Dwayne Duke Gaffney & Jelani "G-Natural" Greenidge for ...urbancross.com
The Cross Movement is back and, amazingly, even better than before with the Philly clique's sophomore release, House of Representatives. On this one, the Movement continues to represent Christ and hip-hop to the fullest. Although thesquad was snubbed from a Dove last year, this album is a sure shot for next year, no doubt. If you're not familiar with The Cross Movement, then there's two things you need to immediately know about the group. First and foremost, they are all about the gospel of Jesus Christ, period. That is their platform and that is their frame of reference. Some rap crews like to talk in generalities and purposely veil their message to pique the curiosity of the listener. But these cats are not from the same school of content or technique. For them, God is not the first thing; He's the only thing. Their message is hard-hitting, unadulterated and uncompromising. The second thing you need to know about them is that they are from Philadelphia, so their sound has a decidedly East Coast feel to it. The beats are stripped-down, no-frills, strictly-business types of beats. No annoying bleeps or whistles, and (regrettably) no scratching, just basic elements of the uncut funk. This is appropriate, as it matches their

'in-as-much-of-your-face-as-possible-to-the-point-of-making-you-fear-for-your-life" type of delivery. People keep telling me that their popularity will snowball. If you ask me(G-Natural), these guys are poised and ready to drop an avalanche of hip-hop apologetics on an industry that is only comfortable hearing about God when it comes one snowflake at a time. If this won't spark a movement, I don't know what will. So let's get down to business on this album. On the first song, the crew wasted no time representing the Savior with the title track, "House of Representatives." Laced with a beat tighter than a "Stone Cold" Steve Austin cholk hold, an anthem-like chorus and orchestration string accompaniment, this joint had me wanting more. It opens with John "The Tonic" Wells taking roll, and after he does so he says, "okay the floor is yours, gentlemen make yourselves clear." At that point, they do just that. "House of Reps" showcases the talent, anointing, and spiritual authority of all seven "advocates of the theocratic rule." Two cuts that definitely should blaze the airways are "Super-Star," (The Ambassador) and "Eyes Off Me" (Cruz Cordero). The first declares that we live in an era of the human super star, while the second implores the listener to take their "eyes off me and onto Jehova Rophi." Such humility is reflected in all their songs, especially in the track "Spare Rituals"(The Phanatik). The word-play in the hook grabs the attention of the listener with the confrontational ain't spiritual; you just caught in a bunch spare rituals." And the Phanatik continues on later, with: "I tell you the truth / that me without Christ is like the house without the roof / and you need proof / we'll check the average house without doors / or no floors / no windows / just empty corridors / it's what we called abandoned / and that's the state that every man's in / unless you've asked Christ to stand in [the gap]." Another standout and probably my favorite track is, "Off the Hook" - and believe me, the title says it all. The Ambassador's flow is reminiscent of The Roots: razor-sharp, very animated, and passionate. It's a masterpiece for any MC, much less a sanctified one. The Ambassador's storytelling skills make it evident that he has been anointed to perform his craft. Never before have I heard such testimony over beats. Of course, they had to please the fans with a sequel to "Cypha Time" from their last album, Heaven's Mentality. "Cypha: The Next Day," features each MC flexing their skills in succession, all while giving all glory to the Most High. The strongest critics (the secular market) got a chance to hear the track on Philly's 103.9, amongst artists like Jay-Z, Method Man, and DMX. Phone calls flooded the station in response to the "Cypha" and their live testimonies on air. Needless to say, listeners were ecstatic and eager to hear more from the Cross Movement. Of course, anyone can hear sample songs from their newest album on their Website. Lastly, other notables definitely worth mentioning are the radio-oriented tracks "Just for You," featuring TRU-LIFE, the Urban Surgeon (who also produced most of the album), "Playa Hater #1" and "Maze of Madness," both by The Tonic. No doubt, House of Representatives is an album that shouldn't be slept on. This release surpassed all my expectations. Don't just take my word for it, though. Listen for yourself and receive the uncompromised Gospel of Christ. It was Him that died on the Cross, and now through these cats, you can feel his Movement. Cross Movement Records/Seventh Street Records, 1999

Product Description
House of Representatives is real underground hip-hop with an authentic East Coast feel. The Movement represents Jesus throughout the entire project. Track after track, top notch production and skills are evident. Look for the video, "House of representatives" on Local, National, Christian and Main Stream music video shows everywhere.

House of Representatives

House of Representatives,The Cross Movement

Average customer rating: Repeat and repeat and repeat purchaser Cross Movement is bangin!!!!!!!!!!! The best hip-hop in the Christian music industry Better than its sequel, this cd has great beats/messages. They Represent

House of Representatives Cross Movement Manufacturer: Dmg [Diamante] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Human Emergency Higher Definition The Thesis Holy Culture Heaven's Mentality ASIN: B00004TD2M Release Date: 2000-06-20

Tracks:

1. Interlude - Welcome
2. House Of Representatives
3. Introducin'
4. Interlude - It Or A Thing
5. Playa' Hater #1
6. Human Superstars
7. Eyes Off Me (Rophi)
8. I Am That I Am
9. Spare Rituals
10. Off The Hook
11. Interlude - Not On Stage
12. Just 4 You
13. Maze Of Madness
14. Interlude - Know Your God
15. The Way
16. The Rescue (He Brought Me Back)
17. Think On These Things
18. Cypha The Next Day
19. Word Up

Customer Reviews:

Repeat and repeat and repeat purchaser.......2005-12-06

The video for "House of Representatives" put me on a quest to gain all that was out by CM. At that time, this and Heaven's Mentality were the latest. Since my induction [as a Croos Movement {Old} Head], I have bought every project up to Higher Definition. I bought this and turned my nephew on to it. It got stuck in a car CD changer after an accident. I bought a replacement for me and one for him. I shared the first time around, but this time -- have your own... I need mine!! :)

Cross Movement is bangin!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-06-17

I had high expectations for this album and those expectations were met. This album is awesome and if you don't yet have it purchase it now. These guys are talented and it is very hard to rap all about God. But these guys are awesome for Christ. I recommend all CM albums and Ambassadors solo album Christology in Laymens terms.

The best hip-hop in the Christian music industry.......2002-10-12

This group is incredible. They have a correct view of the inerrancy of Scripture and display their knowledge with talent and tact. This album is the reason that I spend extra driving time in my car. The beats are incredible, their lyrics are edifying, and their message is true. Thank you, God, for Cross Movement.

Better than its sequel, this cd has great beats/messages........2002-08-16

Call me a fan of old school rap but this cd was, to put it simply, an awesome. The beats are solid, the message oustanding, and as is the case of its sequel, House of Representatives covers a broad array of Christian topics.

We get to hear these guys rymn about Christ's authorship of all life, His return that is to come, human arrogance in terms of the hypocritical R&B artists, becoming a human sacrifice for Christ with our lives, pointless church traditions, the questioning of those who claim to love the Lord but live otherwise, and a solid number of other issues.

These guys are the most honest Christian group to date. Call them the Rich Mullins' of the Christian rap genre. These guys are tremendous and you can certainly bounce to this cd. Enjoy.

They Represent.......2002-08-03

This is group closes the gap between secular music and Christian music. They spit some of the tightess rhymes over the most bangin beats. This CD is a must for anyone into Christian rap!!

Average customer rating: Holy Hip Hop makin' ya headz bop Jesus Christ at the top! No mistaking Spittin' Knowledge TRULEY HEAVENLY truth rapstyle

House of Representatives The Cross Movement ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JBBM Release Date: 1999-02-04

Tracks:

1. Track 1 - Welcome
2. Track 2 - House of Representatives
3. Track 3 - Introducin'
4. Track 4 - Interlude - It or a Thing
5. Track 5 - Playa Hater #1
6. Track 6 - Human Super Stars
7. Track 7 - Eyes Off Me (Rophi)
8. Track 8 - I Am That I Am
9. Track 9 - Spare Rituals
10. Track 10 - Off the Hook
11. Track 11 - Interlude - Not On Stage
12. Track 12 - Just 4 You
13. Track 13 - Maze of the Madness
14. Track 14 - Interlude - Know Your God
15. Track 15 - The Way
16. Track 16 - The Rescue (He Brought Me Back)
17. Track 17 - Think on these Things
18. Track 18 - Cypha The Next Day
19. Track 19 - Word Up.

Album Description

House of Representatives is real underground hip-hop with an authentic East Coast feel. The Movement represents Jesus throughout the entire project. Track after track, top notch production and skills are evident. Look for the video, "House of representatives" on Local, National, Christian and Main Stream music video shows everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Holy Hip Hop makin' ya headz bop Jesus Christ at the top!.......2000-11-06

Praise God! This album is banging! Praising God to the fullest. These saved catz know how to reach the massive with the word of God. Hip Hop has a lot lost brotha's, God willing a lot of brotha's will give there life to Christ because of this piece. Buy it and play over and over again. Listen close to the lyrics. In Christ there is no competition but this album far exceeds the average rap record. Peep the lyrics "With out Christ it aint spirtual, you just caught up in a bunch of spear rituals" and "Trust me son you haven't live, until you live with the mind state that heaven gives, I be telling kids Christ is the King, my crew drop ryhmes so you can take time to think on this things" BANGING BANGING Tight as ever, yo, You have to peep the realness. Much love goes out to these brothers. Laying down like what>>>>PEACE!

No mistaking.......2000-04-14

This album is light years past their debut, "Heaven's Mentality." It's just better in every single aspect. I think that it seems more professionally done. There's no mistaking what Cross Movement is about. They're all about preaching the message of Jesus Christ. Some people may complain that they're forcing it down people's throats. Well, those people don't have to listen to it. If you want to hear some good emcees with some good production (although there is no scratching, and that's a negative) and you don't mind being preached to, then give this a spin.

Spittin' Knowledge.......2000-01-20

I used to rock the hip-hop scene here in PDX, graphin, MC'n, breakin, and the occasional session on the tables, and the Lord straight called me out. I was only saddened because I could no longer listen to all the Cats wit skilz, but I found the Cross movement to be great teachers, straight up for the glory of the most high, with a sound that scatters the Tribe, buries the Roots in the dirt, and leaves Common lookin average. These Kidz speak the truth and cause headz worldwide to take off their hood and look up. Keep rockin' we're prayin fo ya'. Check their website.

In Christ. Yamio SM

TRULEY HEAVENLY.......1999-11-10

+AH4-HEY WHAT CAN I SAY THESE BOYS ARE AWESOME. THESE CATS CAME IN FROM THE FIRST TRACK BLAZIN' THE TRAIL LACED WITH PHAT BEATS,LYRICS THAT ARE JUST "OFF THE HOOK". THESE GUYS ARE TRUELY ON FIRE FOR JESUS. THERE AIN'T NO HALF STEPPIN' WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO LAYING GOD'S LAW AND DISTIBUTING IT WITH FEELING AND EAGERNESS. "HOUSE OF REPS" THE HYPEST SONG ON THE TRACK IS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT THEY LET YOU KNOW WHO THEY REPRESENT AND WHO'S KINGDOM IN WHICH IT STANDS FOR. IF YOU CAN GET PASSED THAT+AH4-+AH4- FIRST SONG THE REST OF THE TAPE IS AWESOME. "OFF THE HOOK" IS A TRUE TESTIMONIAL OF HOW GOD BRINGS SALVATION AND IS WILLING TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE JUST TO SAVE YOUR'S. THIS A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR COLLECTION. PEOPLE IF YOU DO NOT GET ANY OTHER TAPE,CD,RECORD,WHATEVER GET THIS ONE PLAY LOUD AND LET THE WORLD KNOW WHO YOU REPRESENT AND LET HIM PUT YOU IN THE HOUSE PEACE AND GOD BLESS. CAUSE I BELEIVE WHAT THE TEXT SAY TRUST CHRIST IN THE END AND YOU'LL BEGIN TO "CYPHER THE NEXT DAY".....+AH4-

truth rapstyle.......1999-10-11

i am hooked on this style of rap, i admit i am a lover of good music. this is 4 sure on my top 5 list of the best christian music which i have become a fanatic of more and more since commitin my life to JESUS back n 1994, one of my concerns when the transformation was in the beginnin stage was what about the music. can i put it down, later while sitting under a teaching ministery that also believes in TRUTH & HOLINESS, not spare rituals (BOLCC in Memphis, TN). i learned that the things that we give attention to, sing, repeat, meditate , think on, watch faithfully is sowing seeds into our lives. for that reason i sought out to change and watch my listenin diet. you guys really blessed my mind, ears and soul with the WORD, truth rapstyle. and none of it ain't covered up, or sugar coated. my 2 favorites are I AM THAT I AM, next is Playa Hater # 1. but there's not a bad one the whole cd. i'm almost 40 now but the message and the beats makes me feell like i'm 20 somethin, this time around i'll be equiped with the sword(WORD) and a new dance 2 yall's truth rapstyle. GOD BLESSIN on your lives and your ministry. Go farther in JESUS name!!!!!!!! the world needs ya, and this young lady christians is spreadin your music all over Memphis, TN hope you guys can come south soon, i'd love to meet yall and see yall ministering your music live.

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