It is difficult for me to not marry the sacred and the secular. This impulse informs all of my work in studying the history of African American music. It also, as far as I can tell, is why scripture tells us God made man in Jesus who walked this Earth.
Here are four hip hop songs loosely organized to parallel the story of Holy Week: first, the people's rejection of the Son of Man, Judas' betrayal, the faithful keeping vigil and the ultimate resurrection of Jesus Christ.
0. ARM 18 Intro
1. Devil's Pie (Mark Ronson Mix) - D'Angelo, Saigon, The Strokes
2. Unforgiveable (ARM 18 Mix) - Jinx da Rhymesayer
3. Keep Ya Head Up - Tupac
4. The Empty Tomb - Pete Rock and 9th Wonder
5. Resurrection (Extra P Remix) - Common
Easter Morning clean mixes
ARM 18 Minutes of Funk - The Re-up Gospel by djarm18
You have out done yourself with this one! Love the art work ;)
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