Gospel Gangstaz
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| Gospel Gangstaz | |
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| Origin | South Central, Los Angeles |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop, Christian hip hop |
| Years active | 1994—present |
| Website | Official website. |
| Members | |
| Mr. Solo Tik Tokk Chillie' Baby |
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| Former members | |
| DJ Dove | |
Gospel Gangstaz is a Grammy-nominated pioneering Christian rap group from South Central, Los Angeles, United States. The group contains members formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tic Toc.
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[edit] Biography
The group is known for their beliefs and religious related songs. The group's founder, Mr. Solo became a Christian after he almost died in a gang-related shooting. In an interview Mr. Solo said of the Gospel Gangstaz:
| “ | The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help, because we have seen how the gospel of Christ is real. 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. We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine.[1] | ” |
In 1995, the trio released their debut album, Gang Affilated, later in the same year, the group's follow up, Do or Die was released. However their third album I Can See Clearly Now released in 1999 was their debut CD on B-Rite, a major label. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category.[2] Other releases from the group include All Mixed UP 2000, The Exodus 2002 and The Flood 2006.
[edit] Discography
- 1995: Gang Affiliated
- 1995: Do or Die
- 1999: I Can See Clearly Now
- 2000: All Mixed Up (Unauthorized remix CD)
- 2002: The Exodus
- 2006: The Flood
[edit] References
- ^ Biography. christianmusic. Accessed December 18, 2007.
- ^ NBC4 "Grammy Nominees -- Gospel"
