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 No Limits The trio from Austin, Texas consisting of Erv, Proof and Victorious are back with a vengeance. Much like their previous project, The Art of War (read review), their new one, No Limits, doesn't disappoint. Just the title alone offers a foretaste of what is offered this time around. Chock on this album are 18 hot tracks artfully fused with God's anointing and their signature swagger.  The guys kick things off with "The Warriors Anthem", a song of devotion or loyalty that is smokin' due to its infectious hook: (for Christ I'll live, for Christ I'll die). It says all it needs to say and could serve as The Warriors' musical mission statement. The anthem plainly states what The Warriors stand for and rep for.This easily slides into "The Great Warfare", a track all about how your mind can play a major role in how we do what we do. It heeds us to not let negative talk from ourselves or others be considered —all we should regard is Christ's plan for us, and we need to work it. Every man gets to a point when he questions himself; one day he turns around and has an epiphany that where he is, is not where he is supposed to be. He has to decide if he will make a U-turn to God to get his act together. This is the message of "Man I'm Supposed 2 Be," a tune any child of God can relate to. Switching gears a bit, the brothers take us to the islands with the Caribbean-vibed, "Jus' One." Outside of having a slamming dancehall beat, it contains a good genuine story (all it takes is jus' one time.... just one puff, pill, line and sip) to get us hooked. Some habits are easy to form and every addict that gets hooked said they at least tried it once. "They Don't Really Know" is a shout-out to 'simply recognize'. The Warriors drive home the point that some of us fail to realize the real cost Jesus paid for us. All that He endured, ridicule, shame, beatings, piercing and more was so that we wouldn't have to. They continue on with this rhythm of transparency with "B.C." Though simple in name ("Before Christ"), the tune packs a mighty blow as the guys spit this bold story about reconciliation. "Running" echoes much of those same true life elements. It provides and interesting peek at a man's life who's been on the run from ministry. D. O'Brien vocals make this song come alive and hammer the thought the racer to should rethink why they're running. The Warriors proved they are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ with "Kingdom Music" and "Flippin'." Both let us know we shouldn't be either. If we can play secular music loud, we should rep for Christ and turn it equally as loud too. The threesome closes the project with "Message" and "Come Back Home." Here they let those who don't know Christ and others who may have backslid that it's never too late to be right. These songs of invitation not only say worship but also a merely come as you are and I will give you rest. The boys from Austin, Texas nail it yet again! Whether you're a holy hip-hop head or the mundane playlist of your iPod is dead, check out No Limits. It is truly a blessed offering of praise that is limitless. Each time played, you'll be revved more and more... almost to the outer limits. So big nods Ervin Jackson, Corey Anderson and Ahmad Bell, better know as The Warriors.
Email This To A Friend Fervent Records — reviewed by John Burton, Jr. —
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