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 Not By Might But true hip hop heads can get excited, because the duo is back —and hitting hard.  Their new project, titled Not By Might on Wise Ant Music, slings 26 tracks, yes 26 of them, as the duo jumps back in the game as if they'd never left, bringing relevant messages and in-your-face lyrics that will keep people talking for a long time to come.Eight years away from the rap game can be an eternity, as the face of hip hop, both secular and sacred, has dramatically changed. But IDOL King stays with the times and delivers serious beats for your ears, coupled with their trademark delivery that makes their lengthy layoff worth the wait. You can't help but to notice the lineup of friends that connect with the duo to make this project so notable. Lanee Battle adds her vocals to the slick track "Lord You're Worthy". Produced by Slack, this song speaks of God's mercy and grace even with our frailties and shortcomings. Todd Bangz and Rayza show their prowess on the catchy "Some Do, Some Don't", and the eclectic Pigeon John partners with IDOL King on "Ooowee". The West Coast continues to show the tag team love as Jah Word appears on "What'Cha Gonna Do?". Jah Word's direct approach to issues works perfectly here as this team challenges society to recognize the relevance of holiness. Pigeon John's energy and off-the-wall delivery ironically serves as an awesome compliment to the duo, and adds a new dimension to the IDOL King sound. Speaking of altering sound, you can't miss the funkiest track on the project, "I'm Sorry". Those innovative soldiers Lee Jerkins and David Hackley, Jr. from RockSoul Entertainment provide production and quickly give these West Coast emcees an East Coast facelift. It's funky, it's trendy, and it's gritty. And if that's not enough, it's the story of Adam and Eve from Adam's perspective as he apologizes to mankind for disobeying God's will. It's everything that's right about hip hop packaged in one track. You've got to peep this. As funky and creative as IDOL King can be, they are very clear that they are ministers of the Gospel and their rhymes clearly reflect that. It is safe to say that they've been in the game long enough to feel exceptionally comfortable speaking their mind, holding nothing back.
"Turn It Off" addresses addictions to pornography and and the trappings that occur from constantly filling one's mind with this form of 'entertainment'. "Sistah" tells the story of a female who's been raped and the pain that she endures. IDOL King offer understanding, encouragement, and hope to all who have endured similar circumstances. "Hope" is another laidback track that speaks very directly about homosexual lifestyles and its presence in both the church and society at large. Perhaps it is this song that best encapsulates the format of IDOL King's tracks that speak of these heavy issues. While Slack and C.O. are candid, they always offer Christ as a solution in a manner that offers healing and hope. Certainly, it takes courage to address the very real issues of today. By offering the Christian perspective, IDOL King speak fearlessly, and show themselves as role models for others in ministry who find occasion to address these very same issues. It's no wonder that fans have been asking about the return of this essential crew. Their comeback is worth all of the hype it can get, as Slack and C.O. re-introduce the true spirit of hip hop, as it was originally meant to be: informative, real and funky. With Not By Might, IDOL King introduce a victorious project that does all of that, while unashamedly offering the hope and message of Jesus Christ. Not by might, but by God's power —how does it get any better than that?
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