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| 116 Clique - The compilation album |
| Release: | The compilation album |
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| Released: | 2005 |
| Recordlabel: | Reach Records |
| Info: | Production by CI, JR, Lecrae and Tony Stone. The compilation
features Estella, Json, Lecrae, Tedashi and Thisl. Guest
appearances by BJ, Ray, Sho and Trip-Lee.
1. 116 intro
2. In ya hood
3. Church boys
4. Fanatics
5. Trip-Lee - interlude
6. Stand, walk, dance
7. Love song
8. Hurr they come
9. Breathe in breathe out
10. Impressed (int)
11. Impressed
12. I see the Lord
13. Love song
14. Streets
15. Stand up
16. Kingdom people
17. Crossover remix - bonustrack |
| Rating: | Our users rated this release: 7.7 out of 10
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| | Review: | This cd is one of the best that I have ever heard, period!
The mix is great! This is a sound that christian rap has
needed for a long time. The F.O.T.U. (fellowship of the
unashamed) is a type of radical attitude that some teens and
young adults need to understand what a relationship with God
means. Four thumbs up on 116 cluque. I also have Lecrae,
J'son, and I am trying to find cds for the whole 116
clique. They are off the chain! | | source: Leslie Sanderfur, Knoxville, TN, added: Oct 11, 2005 |  |
| Review: | 116 Clique
The Compilation Album
Written By: Milton "Tha Zealot"
I doubt there exists a better description of this album than
that of the title itself. Like the name implies the “116
Clique” (pronounced one-one-six) is not ashamed of the
gospel of Jesus Christ. The operative words here being “not
ashamed.” Their formula for this compilation is
philosophically quite simple: Rep Jesus’ name as much as you
can for sixteen bars. Musically, they’re all business. This,
their first full-length recording together, features a lush
arrangement of pounding bass and energetic rhythms. After a
few listens, there is no doubt that you’ll soon be ready to
join “the fellowship of the unashamed.”
The simple, innocent act of hitting play on track one brings
a deluge of sound that puts your head into a continuous
nodding motion. Each of the thirteen songs focus on the
Person and work of Jesus Christ, and the 116 Clique
approaches them with boldness and firm conviction. I dare
you, listener, to listen to track four, and not have it
plant itself firmly in your head. The hook on this track is
huge, its energy unmistakable and unstoppable as Lecrae lets
the world know about his fanaticism for Jesus Christ. But
it’s the diversity that sets this compilation apart. We get
the up tempo bump of “Breathe In, Breathe Out,” we also get
the Midwest sway of “In Ya Hood,” the soothing praise and
worship of “I See the Lord,” the church exhortation and
instruction of “Kingdom People,” and the Midwest bounce of
“Act Out.” If this weren’t enough it is capped off by three
insightful interlude tracks sprinkled in between a few
songs. “Church Boyz” shows This’l is interested in syllabic
rhyme forms. His rhyme pattern on this one adds a certain
tightness and precision that complements the track well.
Also I must take note of emcee “Sho’s” use of alliteration
to describe the work of Christ on “Stand, Walk, Dance.” For
those who have maybe forgotten what alliteration is, here’s
a quick definition taken from Webster’s: the repetition of
usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring
words or syllables. Here’s an example taken from “Stand,
Walk, Dance” in describing Christ’s passion on the cross:
“…Saved, Suffered, Slaughtered, Stretched…” Here’s another,
only this time to describe our position before Christ:
“…Ruined, Roughnecks, Ready, to Rot” Finally peep this last
one: “…Iniquity, Immanuel, Isolated…” This is usually done
for effect and, it shows a certain degree of depth and
thought went into this emcee’s lyrics. Superb job.
In “The Compilation Album” The 116 Clique have concocted a
refreshing and challenging record that confronts us
powerfully with the gospel of Jesus. It’s smart, mature,
energetic, and has tons of replay potential. From start to
finish, you have an album that is absolutely invigorating.
You can sense the rawness and immediacy with which the
Clique present the gospel. They manage to maintain the
integrity of the message while providing some very
entertaining music to nod your head to. Pick this one up
along with another one for your friends. Not quite a classic
compilation, but a very solid effort by the 116 Clique.
--Milton "The Zealot" | | source: Holy Culture Radio, added: Apr 15, 2006 | |
| Review: | Whoa! What is there to say about this compilation album from
the 116 Clique!? In the words of the Ziklag Boyz, it's “raw
and uncut!”
Finally, a southern, beat-bangin album with Christ-centered
lyricism! While the general feeling has been that the South
has the bangin club beats and the East has the best
lyricism, this album combines both elements, while keeping
it Christ glorified at the same time.
If you missed last year's breakthrough album by newcomer
Lecrae, you need to pick that up if at all possible. Lecrae
actually heads up most of the production on this album,
along with other well-knowns like Tony Stone and DJ Official
to name a few. The 116 Clique itself consists of members
Lecrae, Tedashii, Thi'sl, Json, and Sho. Each has a
distinct flow of their own, which gives a versatile flavor
to the album.
This album's anthem seems to say, “We not ashamed!” of
Jesus and the gospel message. Hence the name 116 Clique,
which comes from Romans 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the
gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of
everyone who believes...” (which also happens to be a verse
I just painted on my car, lol) This unashamed stance is
prevalent throughout the whole album, found in skits and
songs like “Stand Up,” “Fanatics,” “Impressed,” “Act Out”
and “Kingdom People.” Another message that the 116 Clique
conveys through the album is an attitude of humbleness and
adoration before a mighty, loving, and holy God. Several
references in the album are made of Isaiah's example of how
“Impressed” he was at the sight of the living God in his
miraculous commission in Isaiah chapter 6, especially in the
awesome worshipful song “I See the Lord.” “Love Song” is the
other excellent worship track worthy of mention.
The only minor drawback to this album is that the lyrics may
seem a little “legalistic” throughout. While these guys rap
holiness and condemn sin, they seem to do it out of duty to
an angry God, instead of out of love to a loving God, along
with seemingly condemning the sinner.
The greatest strength of this album is the production.
Really yawl, these are some of the hardest southern beats
I've ever heard, period. Some of my personal fav's are “In
ya hood.” the dance song “Breathe in Breath out,” “Streets,”
“I See the Lord,” “Impressed” and “Stand Up.” This album is
strongly recommended for all because of its versatility, but
is a MUST HAVE for you southern (Christian) club heads. God
bless yawl.
Reviewed by Kobe | | source: Altaredlives.org, added: Jul 12, 2006 | |
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