Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 22, 2020. One day you know, we just been talking me and Sup. Why did it take you so long to do a solo album? Amir Windom Explains How Canal Street Soundtrack Came Together & Explains Films Incorporate Original Music, Trip Lee Drops At the Cross as 1st Monthly Single [Listen Here], Christian Rap Song Drops [April 28th] (Listen Here), TobyMac Said THIS About Lecrae & 116 in 2013, KB Elaborates on Reusing Old Lyrics for New Songs. Either God is God of all or God ain't God at all, gangsta. The group's founder, Mr. Solo became a Christian after he almost died in a gang-related shooting. There are not many details yet, but this news is tragic. In a previous interview, Mr. Solo explained his mission of his music, The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help because we have seen how the Gospel of Christ is real. Articles The Legacy that Mr Solo leaves this world, is one that will continue to impact the Christian Hip Hop community and the world, for a very long time to come. pic.twitter.com/qVydgufTD0, Crum The Valiant (@jcrummusic) May 23, 2020, man, this is messing me up. Gospel Gangstaz, PoetiCS, Canon, and more SOMETHING HORRID Before Ravi Zacharias Died!!! Another tragic loss of life occurred with the death of. I was sleeping in the city, man. 0000009425 00000 n Chille Baby of the Gospel Ganstaz and Camp 8, finally released his debut solo album in January. startxref Because let me tell you, it was a lot of lonely dark hours in that studio for me. Other releases from the group include All Mixed UP()2000), The Exodus(2002), The Flood(2006), and Street Disciples(2011). I was used to writing with Solo. Gospel Gangstaz: 04:47 0000017337 00000 n Its dope. And when he said that, I felt like I got a million dollars. Sign up today to start receiving our free weekly email! Gospel Gangstaz | CAMP8REPUBLIC Dynamic Twins. In winter of 1996, the group's follow up, Do or Die was released. Gospel Gangstaz & R. Collins, Gospel Gangstaz Announce Release Date for Defenders of the Faith, Trendency Records Announces Signing of Gospel Rap Group Keno Camp, Trendency Records Signs Legendary Gospel Rap Group Gospel Gangstaz. *Arms Crossed*, I didnt say anything. So maybe its supposed to be like this. So I just pressed on and did what He had me to do. You gotta know your history. Devotionals He gonna write all the records, you know what Im saying? Gospel Gangstaz G'd Up official music video [watch in HD] PDF Editor - In Memoriam MR. SOLO Even though Tik Tokk parted from the Gospel Gangstaz, our heart still goes out to him, as well as the families of the victims. They would go downtown to the clubs where everybody rapped secular and freestyle and they would go shut the underground clubs down and then thats how they got known. God can do it. 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We endeavor to grab the best stories from the previous week and give them to you every Monday. Thats crazy, bro. We want to thank Mr Solo and his Family for the years of sacrifice and obedience that will continue to reach the lost, may God bless you richly. Other than that, you was not seen because you couldnt just get online to cop stuff back then. 0000045994 00000 n So at the end of the day, whats one, you say, you giving me $5 a CD non-exclusive yeah. True, but I bet theres part of you that when you started doing Christian hip-hop, you had no clue what was about to happen. Rest In Heaven and THANK YOU! My stuff is out. He looks at everything before he says that dudes dope. 03:36 05. General 0000034574 00000 n Find all articles mentioned on https://www.Rapzilla.comMr. So Im telling artists, like, if you dope and I hear you and you say, Okay, you can sell my music. You can still go elsewhere and sell it. He has been a journalist for over a decade and has written or edited for Relevant, Christian Post, BREATHEcast, CCM, Broken Records Magazine, & more. Should I put that one? And ever since it was a blessing because all the people that considered themselves real emcees and about wordplay was like, Whoa, I didnt even know yall came like that.. Gospel Gangstaz - Do or Die Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Do or Die. Gospel Gangstaz is known for their unique combination of musical talent and Christian lifestyle, as evidenced in their songs. Lonely, Lonely bro. Luc has been a fan of CHH for 30 years, and has been writing about it for just over 4 years. %%EOF When asked about the future of the Gangstaz, Mr. Solo said, 'We are moving on with our ministry with the vision God has given us. Star power is something that the Gangstaz have become more exposed to, as of late. You are now home with your Heavenly Father, and have the beneifits of being able to see the Fruits of you Sacrifice Rest In Piece Mr Solo, https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-the-family-of-mr-solo?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet, Just received the horrible news that my brutha and and one of the greatest rappers in CHH history Solo from the gospel gangstaz passed away just a few min ago. We Love Awards, RESOURCES Having previously spent time rapping about darker, worldly subjects, he found new motivation to use his skills to change the lives of others that could relate to his previous lifestyle. 0000014842 00000 n Defenders of the Faith . I love the Gospel Gangstaz. . Why do you call yourself The Sleeping Giant? Because I feel like youre kind of awake, right? He has ministered to countless people. All of the weeks top stories in one place in the TCB Newsletter. Founding member of the L. A. CHH supergroup Gospel Gangstaz; Chille Baby drops in on Church on The Block with to share his testimony and why street ministry is so important today. Ill catch the current of water if I can hear it. Gospel Gangstaz (@GospelGangstaz) | Twitter Because like you said, I didnt have Solo with me. So, probably what a lot of people wanna know. The last few years have been life-altering for Chille, not only from the pandemic but also from him losing a lifelong friend and fellow Gospel Gangsta, Mr. Solo. 0000031293 00000 n Gospel Gangstaz had raised the bar in Christian Rap. Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 22, 2020. Posted: June 29, 2020, 5:00 PM | Category: Artist Tags: Yeah man. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. Its what you take home. The Sleeping Giant has been a long time coming, and it's an album full of solid features from other pioneers as well as up and comers from the Camp 8 label. All these guys, you know, south-central cartels, the, you know what Im saying? You can go to iTunes. Im gonna tell yall because of business and because of family you probably will, but its going to take a little while. 10.pSaHmPIc0a`{XIF~3@3011Y0`PP rOYEAB!T!I'Xr(_ Bmp`So`1C F+ Then when we met them, we really got some respect from them. Countless souls have been introduced to Jesus through this remarkable Brother. So when the king of gospel rap calls me to tell me my music is dope, I finally felt like I made it. Gospel Gangstaz - Gang Affiliated Album Reviews, Songs & More - AllMusic 0000031906 00000 n 0000020006 00000 n E.T. 0000008566 00000 n Justin is the Editor-in-Chief of Rapzilla.com. I wanted to do it and I dedicated it to him to let him know that look, bro, it can be done. He has a huge passion for amplifying the underground of CHH. ewells35 1 yr. ago now this is a classic throw back. Youre making moves. IM A MISS YOU 4EVA!!!! But their third album I Can See Clearly Now released in 1999 was their debut CD on B-Rite, a major label. hb```g``Mc`c`0m`a@ VmP}N!mTtw:B&WnJM&K[\ ep9VY"BYPc; \ccQRyG AM m `Uaa ~1 Listen, God does so many amazing things. 0000001316 00000 n The top source for new Christian Hip Hop music, news & more. Outrageous I ain't the one to step to. Went in there, shut that thing down, you know what I mean? Like I was telling somebody else the other day, you dont look back at the years when you, when pressing forward with the gospel and youre in it. No strangers to the industry, Mr. Solo, Tik Tokk, and Chille' Baby embarked on a mission to reach lost souls using the avenue of rap.. See previous 1999 interview. I Can See Clearly Now. In a Facebook post, Gospel Gangstaz member Chille Baby posted the following: ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!! As a former gang member who was born in New Orleans but grew up in South Central Los Angeles, Mr. Solo came to faith after nearly dying in a gang-related shooting. [Tic Toc] To do or to die, thats my options. You need to know where you come from. 0000020881 00000 n And I was telling him, I cannot do this record without you bro. DJ Dove / Mr. Solo. 0000017977 00000 n We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Prayers out to Mr. Solos family and all affected by this loss. The Gospel Gangstaz exploded onto the CHH scene in the early 90s with their 1994 release Gang Affiliated. And I aint stop. Mr Solo of the Gospel Ganstaz Passes Away The Legacy that Mr Solo leaves this world, is one that will continue to impact the Christian Hip Hop community and the world, for a very long time to come. Their next album, I Can See Clearly Now, marked their first release with record label B-Rite in 1999. Gospel Gangstaz - Facebook Christian Rap & Urban Christian Culture's most visited destination has been Rapzilla.com, since 2003. We came through the genre when people was picketing outside the venues we were playing saying this is devil music, you can have no rap music here., We come from the era when there was no computers. 0000106597 00000 n You aint gotta worry about, oh, is gonna come soft? Nah, baby. I call some of these emcees microwave rappers, you know because they can get on then just press a button and be like, Im signed. You striving to be, but you aint perfect man. We learned that back in the day. Its not over. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category and a Dove Award nomination for best Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album. This chat is chock-full of laughs, hilarious tour stories, and details about new music. "[citation needed], "Professionally, Mr. Solo and Chille' Baby have not been associated with Tik Tokk since 2003. 0000002344 00000 n He's written over 10,000 articles, done over 1,000 interviews, and is in post-production for documentaries on Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez & Mario "Machete" Perez. 0000029303 00000 n Or I wrote this one too. Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 22, 2020. Youre part of the documentary thats gonna be on Netflix, right? Like I tell you, I remember before we even had like an album or got signed or anything, we was traveling with Sup from SFC, the big homie. Not much has been made public yet except that his body was found. Gospel Gangstaz Founder, Mr. Solo, Remembered By Loved Ones 0000170726 00000 n <<87B56069BFBA77468D10A171FEE24CA8>]/Prev 1487970>> Music Studies For us, we had to get in there and get grinding, we had to go from church to church, to church, to prison, to prison, to block, to block. Im just sitting there like this. A lot of people dont really know that I literally lost family behind the gospel, bro. Im gonna load you up. Christian Rap & Urban Christian Culture's most visited destination has been Rapzilla.com, since 2003. Overview ; Biography ; Discography ; Songs So you need to stop sleeping on yourself.. That was a time when we really sharpened that work ethic. You say the mic goes around like a pipe in a smokers basement/ while I flow, Mr. Solo stands adjacent. What was it like for you to step into the booth the first time without Solo there? And thats where Im at. Like Im finally a real gospel rapper. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kumiko Ohigashi, seven children, sons Charles Washington (12), Caleb Washington (7), daughters: Krystal Washington (27), Kymani Washington (24), Coniah Washington (19), Kioko Washington (13), Suki Washington (8), two step-children, James Ohigashi (18), Asia Ohigashi (16), mother: Rosemary Washington, and three sisters: Shawanda Cheatham, Da Shon Davis, and Cynthia Carter. The Gospel Gangstaz have teamed up with some of the biggest names in Gospel music including Kirk Franklin A-1 Swift CMC's and Mary Mary. Mr. Solo of the Gospel Gangstaz | #ripmrsolo #ripsolo B Plus Music 502 subscribers Subscribe 453 8K views 2 years ago Today, May 23, 2020, is definitely. But how can you beat somebody like that? I wore this one out & is a big reason why I make music today. 0000014597 00000 n The whole song is a reference to Romans 6:16. I let it be known from the jump that this was Christ for life, Lay in the cut, with my Bible in front my gut, See, prayer is how my text spit, my Bible's my next clip, Its Jesus Christ for life, and satan K all day, Track 6 from Gospel Gangstaz 1995 album Do Or Die A Tribute to a Legend Mr. Solo of the Gospel Gangstaz | #ripmrsolo Over the years the groups influence would reach and inspire many both in music and those in gang culture as they ministered through their real music. That was a time when you really learned what made quality music quality. Start with the Rapzilla Playlist and work your way down. You need to know where all this started. Im not gonna charge you $19 a year. As a fan of hip hop I was introduced to CHH in 99. The memorial for him was held at Abundant Living Family Church High Desert in Hesperia, CA on June 27, 2020. One day Dax invited me out to a function that he was doing and there was this rumor going around, like Gospel Gangstaz, they cant really freestyle., So that night I had a good night! Gospel Gangstaz. Thats crazy. Mr. Solo of Gospel Gangstaz and Ravi Zacharias Pass Away, RMG & More Listen. He looks at your life. God tells you what to do and you just keep doing what He tells you to do. I was honored to be able to sit down with the CHH legend to talk about the new record and whats on the horizon for the future of Camp 8. The Gospel Gangstaz comprised DJ Dove, Chilly Chill, Tic Toc, and Mr. Solo, all onetime Los Angeles gang-bangers who later spread the Lord's message via the hard beats and gritty rhymes of the West Coast rap sound. Its about what you gonna do with it and how you got it. 0000018230 00000 n Aliases: II G's Members: Chille-Baby, D.J. Well, Im awake now. He's written over 10,000 articles, done over 1,000 interviews, and is in post-production for documentaries on Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez & Mario "Machete" Perez. Even though Mr. Solo gained a larger platform because of his music and artistic innovation, he was mostly known as a family man. According to initial information coming in, Charles Washington (aka Mr. Solo) passed away on Friday, May 22nd. Submissions: https://rapzilla.com/submit/, Copyright 2022 Rapzilla.com | All Rights Reserved, Unfortunately we have to open this episode of the news show with a double shot of bad news. In an interview Mr. Solo said of the Gospel Gangstaz: The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help, because we have seen how the gospel of Christ is real. So if you go back and look at our interviews. 0000002718 00000 n Im the older guy in the game. They have not recorded with him since then and Tik Tokk has not performed with the group for years. @GospelGangstaz were the first to do that for me. 0000001835 00000 n Justin likes to work with indie artists to develop their brands & marketing strategies. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. 0000001769 00000 n The West Coast hip hop members were formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, which has featured Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tik Tokk. Here's the official press release regarding our loss of Mr. Solo. Events [citation needed] Mr. Solo died on May 23, 2020. Gospel Gangstaz | Discography | Discogs Mr. Solo and Chilly Baby formed the Christian Hip Hop group back in 1994, producing their first album Gang Affiliated. 0000003990 00000 n Their next album, I Can See Clearly Now, marked their first release with record label B-Rite in 1999. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. And if you didnt see that person on stage, you bought the tape, you bought the CD. Chille Baby of Gospel Gangstaz posted a heartbreaking status this morning that stated his partner in rap, Mr. Solo, had passed on unexpectedly. https://www.facebook.com/GospelGangstaz/. Chille Baby Being Solo Awakened 'Sleeping Giant' Apart From Gospel Gangstaz His work ethic was so crazy. In a Facebook post, Gospel Gangstaz member "Chille Baby" posted the following: ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!! He has been in the music business since 1990 in many different roles - drummer; independent recording artist; senior buyer for the largest independent music distributor in the country; publicist; marketing agent; and current owner of a music distribution and record label company. Sup called me like three days after the album dropped. 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Prior to the release of the gospel hip-hop classic, 1999's "I Can See Clearly Now," I witnessed Mr. Solo do an acapella-poetry rendition of the then upcoming single, "Once Was Blind." Idol king, Mike Peace, LPG, Tunnel Ratz, You know the Tunnel Ratz, I just talked to D about a month ago, they were so cold at what they did because, in the genre, they were the freestylers back then for us. Gospel Gangstaz is a Greater Los Angeles Area-based Christian hip hop group. But he dont just look at your raps. You had Sup on here. 0000161444 00000 n I didnt write it, I didnt produce it. 0000027098 00000 n 1394 fans Top Tracks. Gospel Gangstaz. And the reason why I didnt used to say anything is because I used to always tell them, Im as dope but Im a little more different than yall. Thats something else that you could be able to feed your family with. "Tic Tock formerly of Gospel Gangstaz locked up", "Mr. Solo of Legendary CHH Group Gospel Gangstaz Passes Away", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gospel_Gangstaz&oldid=1131635298, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 02:06. And with this man, there was no such thing as writers block. And if Im on a show with you and we need to smash something, I got it. Gospel Gangstaz - One Way Lyrics | Genius Lyrics And whatever I want you to say, I want you to say it. The next thing you know is another year, then its another year, then its another year, then its another year. '"[5], The Gospel Gangstaz have teamed up with gospel music artists Kirk Franklin, A-1 Swift, CMC's and Mary Mary. And it was a trip because I called those people back, and nobody hit me. Theyre gonna say where it started in New York. I chose do and I . Directed &. !THIS IS ONE OF MY SADDEST DAYZ!R.I.P 2 MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER IN YAHWEH,MY HOMIE,MY BUSINESS PARTNERMY DAY 1 AND MY BEST FRIEND!WE DID EVERYTHING TOGETHER SINCE WE WAS KIDSOUR WHOLE LIVES TEARS WILL C 4EVA STUCC ON MY FACE! I was 10-years-old when I heard Gang Affiliated. ThE LEGENDARY "GOSPEL GANGSTAZ" WELCOME YOU TO THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE! And its not being boastful, bro. Submissions: https://rapzilla.com/submit/, Copyright 2022 Rapzilla.com | All Rights Reserved. Founder Of Grammy-Nominated Group Gospel Gangstaz Remember By - TCB Then right after that, well come back with a Gospel Gangsta album. But you know, he was such a perfectionist, its like, well have a song and hell be like, but it needs this one little bitty thing. And records will pile up and pile up and pile up and pile up. 0 sadly, one of the members of the group went to prison for life I think it was for murder and then another one of them passed away. RIP my brutha #ripsolo #gospelgangstaz, A post shared by T-BONE (@tboneoficial) on May 22, 2020 at 11:48pm PDT. In a previous interview, Mr. Solo explained his mission of his music, "The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help because we have seen how the Gospel of Christ is real. I'm do or die, I'm do or die.

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