When asked about the future of the Gangstaz, Mr. Solo said, 'We are moving on with our ministry with the vision God has given us. 2022 NewReleaseToday When we was with Interscope, we started being in certain circles, with Kurupt, you know, every now and then and then Q and Coolio, WC, and the Maad Circle. This is the thing, Sup is an MC bro, and he critiques music. So maybe its supposed to be like this. So I just pressed on and did what He had me to do. Yall listened to me for a long time, but Im gonna be a pillar for yall to sit by and, and if yall need me, Im right here. Im just sitting there like this. For you, its more about the relationship than just trying to get money from people around you. He gonna write all the records, you know what Im saying? Gospel Gangstaz - Facebook Gospel Gangstaz - Do or Die Lyrics | Genius Lyrics 0000003136 00000 n When a lot of times, we only be getting into time, when its all for eternity. But because of the industry, I wanted to give artists a breath of fresh air, you know what I mean? Like I was telling somebody else the other day, you dont look back at the years when you, when pressing forward with the gospel and youre in it. I chose do and I . We learned that back in the day. 0000129806 00000 n Posted: June 29, 2020, 5:00 PM | Category: Submissions: https://rapzilla.com/submit/, Copyright 2022 Rapzilla.com | All Rights Reserved. You know, the reason why I called it The Sleeping Giant is cause I felt like when it came from the Gospel Gangstaz Tik, Solo, and me, they used to say everything. 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All these guys, you know, south-central cartels, the, you know what Im saying? Catch him interviewing artists on Survival of the Artist Podcast & creating videos on his social media channels. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. The Sleeping Giant has been a long time coming, and it's an album full of solid features from other pioneers as well as up and comers from the Camp 8 label. Its a no-brainer. [citation needed], In July 2006, ex-member Tik Tokk was arrested on murder charges. The Legacy that Mr Solo leaves this world, is one that will continue to impact the Christian Hip Hop community and the world, for a very long time to come. 0000001835 00000 n Gospel Gangstaz & R. Collins, Gospel Gangstaz Announce Release Date for Defenders of the Faith, Trendency Records Announces Signing of Gospel Rap Group Keno Camp, Trendency Records Signs Legendary Gospel Rap Group Gospel Gangstaz. 0000014842 00000 n The news came out when Chille Baby posted this to his FB: "ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!!! They never talked about what I was going through. Start with the Rapzilla Playlist and work your way down. Like what does that mean? 0000153976 00000 n 0:00 / 3:38 A Tribute to a Legend . I dont know about you but i, be do or die. But how can you beat somebody like that? He just released his new album, The hope is that people hearing my struggles and testimony will be encouraged to continue in faith and seek a relationship with God if they havent already.. And its not being boastful, bro. The group's founder, Mr. Solo became a Christian after he almost died in a gang-related shooting. And then somebody says, well man, you been around for about 30 years. Im gonna load you up. He's the project manager of the upcoming video game Run the Court and of the media brand Crimefaces. Gospel Gangstaz | CAMP8REPUBLIC You go to other people, they dont support you. When Solo passed away, people was telling me like, Oh Chille, I got you. 0000031525 00000 n In a Facebook post, Gospel Gangstaz member "Chille Baby" posted the following: ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!! Yall went to college a little bit. <<87B56069BFBA77468D10A171FEE24CA8>]/Prev 1487970>> Their next album, I Can See Clearly Now, marked their first release with record label B-Rite in 1999. LOC, Mr. Solo from Gospel Gangstaz Passes Away. Tours 0000014597 00000 n The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. Mr. Solo of Gospel Gangstaz and Ravi Zacharias Pass Away, RMG & More According to initial information coming in, Charles Washington (aka Mr. Solo) passed away on Friday, May 22nd. You know we had three people in the group? I started to say, well, if I dont keep up with this guy, Im gonna be in trouble. 2022 Rapzilla Freshmen Class List Revealed, Vote On Christian Rap Hot Or Not Submissions Of The Day (2/24/22), Trip Lee Drops At the Cross as 1st Monthly Single [Listen Here], Christian Rap Song Drops [April 28th] (Listen Here), TobyMac Said THIS About Lecrae & 116 in 2013, KB Elaborates on Reusing Old Lyrics for New Songs. I got you, man. Please share this with interested media/press outlets. Debuting in 1994 with Gang Affiliated, the group returned two years later with Do or Die; I Can See Clearly . #138 - Trip Lee, Porsha Love, Marqus Anthony, & More 16 Signs You Listen to Too Much Christian Music, Burlap to Cashmere Reunite for Two Sold-Out Shows in New York, Audiomack Launches Artist-Themed Gospel Playlist. I'm do or die, I'm do or die. Their next album, I Can See Clearly Now, marked their first release with record label B-Rite in 1999. IM A MISS YOU 4EVA!!!! 0000002718 00000 n '"[5], The Gospel Gangstaz have teamed up with gospel music artists Kirk Franklin, A-1 Swift, CMC's and Mary Mary. That camaraderie you have. They would go downtown to the clubs where everybody rapped secular and freestyle and they would go shut the underground clubs down and then thats how they got known. I got you, baby. 0000035297 00000 n In the midst of a comeback album, Mr. Solo of the legendary CHH group Gospel Gangstaz has unexpectedly passed away. In 1993, Mr. Solo founded the Gospel Gangstaz and revolutionized Gospel music with their gritty, yet inspirational brand of hip hop. 0000170726 00000 n R.I.P. Mr Solo of Gospel Gangstaz - T-Bone So you need to stop sleeping on yourself.. hb```g``Mc`c`0m`a@ VmP}N!mTtw:B&WnJM&K[\ ep9VY"BYPc; \ccQRyG AM m `Uaa ~1 Justin is the Editor-in-Chief of Rapzilla.com. Prior to the release of the gospel hip-hop classic, 1999's "I Can See Clearly Now," I witnessed Mr. Solo do an acapella-poetry rendition of the then upcoming single, "Once Was Blind." 0000245453 00000 n Artist Training, Charles Washington (stage name Mr. Solo), passed away unexpectedly May 22, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Announce Fall 2023 International Tour. In 1993, Mr. Solo founded the Gospel Gangstaz and revolutionized Gospel music with their gritty, yet inspirational brand of hip hop. The most misquoted lyrics from this song are. We endeavor to grab the best stories from the previous week and give them to you every Monday. And whatever I want you to say, I want you to say it. He has ministered to countless people. I'll sting you like a killer bee and swarm like the wu (bzz-bzz) I can't allow myself to get tricked . Chille Baby of Gospel Gangstaz posted a heartbreaking status this morning that stated his partner in rap, Mr. Solo, had passed on unexpectedly. We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine." Articles 0000003902 00000 n You said that Solo has all these songs that he never released. This is the first time Id seen Sup on a track with you in a while. Listen. [Tic Toc] To do or to die, thats my options. He was born Harold George . Having previously spent time rapping about darker, worldly subjects, he found new motivation to use his skills to change the lives of others that could relate to his previous lifestyle. Mr. Solo and Chilly Baby formed the Christian Hip Hop group back in 1994, producing their first album Gang Affiliated. You need a studio, what you need Beats? 0000034574 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % REAL Bible Believers 279K views 2 years ago Convictions That Conquered the World Ravi Zacharias Special. He's written over 10,000 articles, done over 1,000 interviews, and is in post-production for documentaries on Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez & Mario "Machete" Perez. Prayers out to Mr. Solos family and all affected by this loss. Submissions: https://rapzilla.com/submit/, Copyright 2022 Rapzilla.com | All Rights Reserved, Unfortunately we have to open this episode of the news show with a double shot of bad news. I just gotta do a record. " The Gospel Gangstaz have been in the game since 1989," says GG'z member Mr. Solo. Gospel Gangstaz: 01:57 . This chat is chock-full of laughs, hilarious tour stories, and details about new music. I wanted to make sure that when I said something, it was right. 156 0 obj <>stream [citation needed] Mr. Solo died on May 23, 2020. Chille' Baby of the legendary Gospel Gangstaz on faith, street ministry You striving to be, but you aint perfect man. 05. They have not recorded with him since then and Tik Tokk has not performed with the group for years. In a Facebook post, Gospel Gangstaz member Chille Baby posted the following: ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!! The Gospel Gangstaz exploded onto the CHH scene in the early 90s with their 1994 release Gang Affiliated. 0000106597 00000 n Sup called me like three days after the album dropped. Listen, God does so many amazing things. The news came out when Chille Baby posted this to his FB: For those who dont know about the legacy of the group, now would be a good time to do a look back and discover how they smashedon the scene in 1994 with. Welcome to our weekly episode of Rapzilla.coms Top Christian Rap News Recap. The Gospel Gangstaz comprised DJ Dove, Chilly Chill, Tic Toc, and Mr. Solo, all onetime Los Angeles gang-bangers who later spread the Lord's message via the hard beats and gritty rhymes of the West Coast Read Full Biography. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category and a Dove Award nomination for best Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album. Harry BelafonteSinger, Actor, and ActivistHas Died at 96 PDF Editor - In Memoriam MR. SOLO 0000002026 00000 n Like Im a store as if I had a CD in a store and Im just putting it on a shelf. Should I put that one? [3] Other releases from the group include All Mixed UP (2000), The Exodus (2002), The Flood (2006) and a video documentary/soundtrack called Street Disciples (2011). Justin likes to work with indie artists to develop their brands & marketing strategies. 0000001769 00000 n Zoom Hangout with RMG (Derek Minor, Canon, Byron Juane, DJ Standout, & Danielle Apicella), Encouraging Christian Rappers to Boast That They Know God, Trip Lee Drops At the Cross as 1st Monthly Single [Listen Here], Christian Rap Song Drops [April 28th] (Listen Here), TobyMac Said THIS About Lecrae & 116 in 2013, KB Elaborates on Reusing Old Lyrics for New Songs. But we know, I learned from that time. E.T. Were five songs in already. One day you know, we just been talking me and Sup. trailer 0000000016 00000 n Countless souls have been introduced to Jesus through this remarkable Brother. A lot of people dont really know that I literally lost family behind the gospel, bro. New Music Mr. Solo was known for his unique combination of musical talent and Christian lifestyle. He looks at your life. So when the king of gospel rap calls me to tell me my music is dope, I finally felt like I made it. I just wanted to show Solo, in passing that everything we worked for every time he touched the mic, everything that he was trying to do before he passed away was not in vain, bro. Gospel Gangstaz on Apple Music In 1994, his group released their debut album, Gang Affiliated followed by Do or Die. (June 29th, 2020 - Los Angeles, CA) Over the weekend, close friends and family gathered to honor the life of Charles Washington, professionally known as Mr. Solo, the founder of Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award-nominated Gospel hip hop group, the Gospel Gangstaz. Its not exclusive with me, all Im saying is just give a chance to sell the sack. Another tragic loss of life occurred with the death of. 0000029303 00000 n And God still has something to say in us. Here is what some of CHH is saying about it: Every time someone showed me Christian rap, it felt irrelevant. Just found out Solo of @GospelGangstaz has passed on. 0000080828 00000 n [2], In 1994, the group released their debut album, Gang Affiliated. There are not many details yet, but this news is tragic. That was a time when you really learned what made quality music quality. That was a time when we really sharpened that work ethic. If you need something to cheer you up, we suggest you check out the Zoom Chat we did with RMG. He critiques everything. Founder Of Grammy-Nominated Group Gospel Gangstaz Remember By - TCB The top source for new Christian Hip Hop music, news & more. Its dope. And when he said that, I felt like I got a million dollars. We are committed to connecting you with your favorite Christian and Gospel artists like never before with unparalleled coverage of new music, an expansive video gallery, and exclusive interviews, album reviews and special event coverage. 0000008566 00000 n Gospel Gangstaz. Then when he passed man, I was like, you know what? "Tic Tock formerly of Gospel Gangstaz locked up", "Mr. Solo of Legendary CHH Group Gospel Gangstaz Passes Away", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gospel_Gangstaz&oldid=1131635298, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 02:06. i've said solo is top 5 of CHH and that will never be up for debate with me. The Sleeping Giant has been a long time coming, and its an album full of solid features from other pioneers as well as up and comers from the Camp 8 label. In an interview Mr. Solo said of the Gospel Gangstaz: Im not gonna charge you $19 a year. Thats something else that you could be able to feed your family with. 10.pSaHmPIc0a`{XIF~3@3011Y0`PP rOYEAB!T!I'Xr(_ Bmp`So`1C F+ I got you.. minkah fitzpatrick fantasy football names; in . %%EOF Why did it take you so long to do a solo album? We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Bust gages from a pee-wee to BG to teenage rampages. I couldnt connect with the stories. You aint gotta worry about, oh, is gonna come soft? Nah, baby. As a fan of hip hop I was introduced to CHH in 99. 0000015526 00000 n !THIS IS ONE OF MY SADDEST DAYZ!R.I.P 2 MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER IN YAHWEH,MY HOMIE,MY BUSINESS PARTNERMY DAY 1 AND MY BEST FRIEND!WE DID EVERYTHING TOGETHER SINCE WE WAS KIDSOUR WHOLE LIVES TEARS WILL C 4EVA STUCC ON MY FACE! 0000020006 00000 n And with this man, there was no such thing as writers block. But their third album I Can See Clearly Now released in 1999 was their debut CD on B-Rite, a major label. In a previous interview, Mr. Solo explained his mission of his music, "The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help because we have seen how the Gospel of Christ is real. Youre making moves. Its not what you get. Questions . So at the end of the day, whats one, you say, you giving me $5 a CD non-exclusive yeah. David C. Coleman is the President & Owner of JesusWired.com as well as a contributor to the site. Thats crazy, bro. He retired from performing as he entered his ninth decade but never halted his activism until his death on April 24 at the age of 96, as reported by The New York Times. Other releases from the group include All Mixed UP 2000, The Exodus 2002, The Flood 2006 and Street Disciples 2011. There are not many details yet, but this news is tragic. 0000022905 00000 n Either God is God of all or God ain't God at all, gangsta. Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 22, 2020. Even though Mr. Solo gained a larger platform because of his music and artistic innovation, he was mostly known as a family man. He has a huge passion for amplifying the underground of CHH. Yeah. What you need, you need mics? Thank you for your work and legacy RIH. I was honored to be able to sit down with the CHH legend to talk about the new record and whats on the horizon for the future of Camp 8. 0000001316 00000 n 0000029583 00000 n 0000029786 00000 n Yeah man. General, EXCLUSIVES In winter of 1996, the group's follow up, Do or Die was released.

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