BeatPulse July 2016 | Page 4

Lyrical Praise: “Summer Praise” Relevant Lyrical Content Showcasing Phenomenal Rapping Ability. Lyrical Praise is a Christian Hip Hop group based between Pittsburgh and Brooklyn. Isaac Guest and Justin Gonzalez started with a simple song called Priorities based on the priorities of people in todays nation that quickly turned into the group now known as Lyrical Praise that is focused on spreading the word of God through their music and saying the things other Christian artists are afraid to say, and speaking on the subjects nobody wants to speak on in this politically correct world. “Summer Praise” by Lyrical Praise is one of the most complete projects in Hip-Hop music in recent years. Full of substance, truth, and incredible lyricism to challenge you as a human being into paths of reflection, growth, and a clear invi- tation to roar in the face of oppression. Isaac Guest and Justin Gonzalez present an album that is such a true testament to our constant need to serve God and stand up for the truth, to be sanctified and set apart from the world. I’m not going to lie, this album surpassed my expectations. I’ve always known Lyrical Praise were masterful lyricists, from listening to their single “Strapped Up”, about a month ago, but I wasn’t sure if they would be able to carry an entire album. God over money artists always seem to do an exceptional job of delivering the message of the Lord, and Lyrical Praise is no exception. At the same time, they still give you relevant lyrical