BeatPulse July 2016 | Page 5

content showcasing their phenomenal rapping ability – metaphors , delivery , similies , punchlines – and great production .
Isaac Guest and Justin Gonzalez can ’ t be compared to other artists . They are unique , real , honest , raw , they hold nothing back . God has created them to influence this generation and show the industry that just because they are Christian rappers , it doesn ’ t mean that their music is going to be a weak cliché ’. It is the total opposite .
They are blazing the way in a world where they fall in between . The album has a Top 40 feel but it ’ s essentially a praise and worship album . It is real , it is pain , and it is the saving grace that God alone extends to all of us sinners . Christians can see it for the amazing art that it is , and that the raw power in Lyrical Praise ’ s talent captures the rap game off guard .
“ Summer Praise ” has anthems and bangers strewn across its length and you ’ d be hard pressed to find better songs in this particular genre than “ Truth Hurts ”, “ Rest In Peace ”, “ Breakthrough ”, “ It Gets Better ”, “ I Don ’ t Doubt It ”, “ Set The World On Fire ”, “ Couldn ’ t Make It On My Own and “ Thank You ”.
There ’ s just something about these tracks that are different than anything else that is really out there , and I think that it ’ s the sincerity . Feel is really important to music , being able to completely change someone ’ s mood within a few bars is not an easy thing to do through , but it is something that can be accomplished with music .
The album as a whole feels like riding waves up and down through emotions , issues , questions , and thoughts .
If you like transparency and relatability , “ Summer Praise ” will catch your ear . And if you ’ re looking for Christians who can spit fire and hit