Check out the new gear on the Reach Storefront. 

We have added a brand new Rehab snapback, Two new KB tees, and refreshed a classic tee with new colors. Pick up the new gear by heading over to our Storefront and representing the Unashamed life.

God is so wonderful, so beautiful, so majestic, so amazingly exalted that to truly gaze upon Him is to be changed forever ( 2 Cor 3:18). 

Justin Martyr, an early church apologist, said,”They can kill us, but they can’t hurt us.”   This simply means that no matter what happens to the person that has zoned out, his life and hope are always out of reach of true danger.  For his life and hope are safe in his savior.  Rather we live or die, we will be with our Lord.

 ”I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your way. Psalm 119:15 Zone Out!”

Get the FREE single “Zone Out” below

 As seen in the “Zone Out” video, the KB “Forgiven” shirt is now available HERE

The Good Life

Calling all men to the Man Up 2012 Conference & Concert Finale. 

Registration is now open and we are currently offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT to all registrants before March 1, 2012. We also offer a group discount for groups of 10 or more. 

Last year, ReachLife Ministries in partnership with Reach Records launched the Man Up Campaign. The campaign included a CD, a movie, curriculum and concert series. This year, we are adding a new element to the campaign – a two-day conference & concert event!

The 2012 Man Up Conference and Concert Finale will be held in Atlanta, GA on April 13-14, 2012. This conference will focus on going deeper with the topics that we feel are the biggest issues facing manhood in the urban context today. 

Also, on Saturday night, April 14, 2012, Reach Records will host a FREE Man Up Concert Finale for all conference attendees! This will be the final opportunity to see 116 performing all of the Man Up songs and others together in one night. You wont want to miss this chance to see the Man Up concert for the last time!

Registration is now open and we are currently offering an significant EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT to all registrants before March 1, 2012. We also are offering a group discount for groups of 10 or more. 

For further questions, email manup2012@reachlife.org.

This Christmas, rep the Movement with your favorite 1-1-Six shirt and/or get the latest Reach CD for family and friends.  Today through January 1st, order now and get 15% off you entire order! Also select shirts are now only $5!  Click Here to visit the Reach store. 

Also, for resources beyond music, be sure to visit the ReachLife online store here.

Check the new video from PRo’s Mixtape PSA Vol. 2 “In HIs Image” Feat. Andy Mineo. The Video was Shot by Joshua “Insight” Itiola of Insight Films and Edited by Matt Robertson of CIK Productions.

Get 15% off your entire order at the Reach Records storefront! The sale begins this Friday (11/25) and ends on Monday (11/28).

Take advantage of this opportunity to represent the unashamed life with new 116, Andy Mineo, and Man Up gear… Plus much much more! 

*DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT

What are you most thankful for?  KB reflects on the greatest gift that Believers should be thankful for– God’s forgiveness! No matter what our struggle is or what we go through, God grants us a new set of grace and mercy each day.  Everyday we live is another day that we know that we’ve been forgiven.

Get KB’s single “Hello” Feat. Suzy Rock now on iTunes

Unashamed Africa kicked off today in Botswana Africa, here is a clip from the first concert. Please continue to pray for all the guys as they seek to glorify the Lord during their time there. The movement continues across the globe! To learn how you can help with the Unashamed Africa tour check out Trip Lee’s latest blog here.

Check out the new video for “Man Up Anthem” Feat. Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, PRo, KB, and Andy Mineo. “Man Up Anthem” was the lead single from the Man Up soundtrack availabel now on iTunes. For more info on the Man Up campaign visit http://www.manup116.com/

If you love the 116 t-shirts available on the Reach Storefront. Now you can get some of your favorite designs as wallpaper for your smartphone! 

Click and hold on the wallpaper you want then click “Save Image” to save the it to your Phone.

(NOTE: Wallpapers are optimized for iphones but will work with most smartphones) 

Lecrae recently teamed up with Statik Selektah to do song called “Live & Let Live” for his Population Control album out now on Showoff / Duck Down Music.  Watch the video below. Video directed by Todd Angkasuwan.

Purchase “Live & Let Live” single at iTunes: http://bit.ly/qQgkgH

Check out the new video “Fools Gold” Off Andy Mineo’s free Mixtape “Formerly Known”. The video was produced by James Diaz and directed by Francis De La Torre (http://www.8BitFilms.tv) & Andy Mineo. For more info on Andy Mineo go here.

We recently released a exclusive album “The Music of A Movement” through Family Christian Stores as part of their members only “Family Perks” program. The album is a compilation of some of Reach’s fan favorites and also new songs from KB, Tedashii, and more! Look for it by the register at your local Family Christian Bookstore. Its in stores now! To find a store near you go here.

Click play below to listen to the new song by KB “Hello” Ft. Suzy Rock.

For more info about KB go here.

Join us in congratulating Brandy Acres of Adams, TN the winner of the Man Up/Rehab Deluxe Sweepstakes! Brandy and a guest will be on there way to one of the next Man Up events next week! We would like to thank everyone who participated in the sweepstakes. For ticket information and more about Man Up Click Here. 

If your in the Dallas area this Saturday Oct. 15th, 2011. Join the entire 116 crew before the Man UP event @1:30 for a signing at Mardel! 

We will be shooting a video for thesong “Beautiful” from PRo’s recently released album Dying To LIve. The shoot will be tomorrow (10.6.11) in Atlanta and we need extras! Here is what we need:

1) Women of all ages, shapes, and ethnicities in the Atlanta area.

2) Father/mother and daughter pairs.

NOTE: In order to participate you must be available between 7-11pm 

To confirm your participation please send an email with the subject line PROBEAUTIFUL to reach@reachrecords.com. Please specify if you are attending as an female extra or as a father/mother and daughter pair. 

Our newest artist Andy Mineo drops his first project “Formerly Known” Featuring Lecrae, Thi’sl, R-Swift, KB and more! 

“Everybody wants to be heard. Everybody wants to be seen. Everybody wants to be known, and everybody’s got some dreams.”

At first glance, the title “Formerly Known” will strike a chord with anyone who has been following Andy Mineo’s music. Those who know about the name change from C-lite to Andy Mineo will get it, but that only scratches the surface of the much deeper meaning of the title….READ MORE.

For more on Andy Mineo go HERE.

First off we would like to thank everyone who got up early this morning to get the Man Up and/or Rehab Deluxe albums! There was a discrepancy with Target which caused the pricing issue, however they do have them in stock and will be getting them on the shelves throughout the day.  In keeping with our $9.99 promotion, starting Thursday, September 29th, Rehab Deluxe will be priced at $9.99 permanently. Man Up will also be $9.99 but  for a limited time only in select Target stores.  A list will be provided in the near future. 

For those of you who have already purchased either Man Up or Rehab Deluxe today at full retail price, please send a picture of your receipt to reach@reachrecords.com with the subject line TARGETREACHPROMO and receive 20% off your next purchase from the Reach Storefront.

Thanks again to everyone for your patience and support of the movement.

“I want my music to offer the hope and encouragement I didn’t get.”

Lecrae recently had the opportunity to share his story with the great folks over at I am Second. To watch it Click here.

116 Clique’s new album “Man Up” is available in stores now! 

The soundtrack to the film features Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, KB, Pro, Andy Mineo and Sho Baraka. Pick up a copy of the “Man Up” film and album now on iTunes or at Walmart, Best Buy, F.Y.E, Family Christian, Lifeway, and Mardel.  For deluxe packages and merchandise visit the Reach Records Online Store.

Also for a limited time get it at Target for Just $9.99. Click Here for details.

Album Bio

 The picture has been painted: “Little boys with muscles and a mustache.” These are the headliners of our era. They crave power and authority, reject responsibility, hate on the next man, boast in themselves and feed their flesh, living as though they have no one to answer to.  But they do. We all do. God created us with a purpose in mind. And men, God has called you to lead. But what does that look like?

The Man Up album, in conjunction with the Man Up campaign, seeks to answer that question by offering the soundtrack to the movement! Lecrae, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka, Tedashii, Pro, KB and Andy Mineo are calling men in the Hip-hop culture to true biblical manhood summed up by: leading courageously, rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility and pursuing humility, through repentance and faith in Christ.

The soundtrack kicks off with the entire unit collaborating for the inspiring Cheesebeats-produced Man Up Anthem, which offers a diagnosis of society, acknowledges the struggles present within it and prescribes a solution to becoming a man despite it—“…stand up and see the hands of the standard—Holy is the Lamb. Now we holding you to Man Up, ‘cus we were made in His image; start looking at what you came from!” Each track that follows takes on an aspect of biblical manhood and offers practical application with production from DJ Official, Pro, Dirty Rice and others.  First up, is the challenge to learn how to follow in order to lead by way of the Big Juice-produced banger “Authority.”  Next, Sho, Trip, Pro, Lecrae and Tedashii tackle the “Responsibility” of mankind to steward all God has given and “have His mission on our mind.”  The sample-driven “Envy,” plays on the futile, never-ending competition between men—fighting for fleeting status rather than being content in their position in Christ.  “Courage” strides in asserting a confidence only to be found in God and for God’s glorification.  The stirring, sermon-infused “Temptation” addresses warring with the flesh daily and Pastor Leonce Crump II caps it off by challenging the idea that manhood is defined by sexuality rather than obedience to godly restrictions. “Repentance,” the melodic, final track on the soundtrack, is a confession of wrongdoing and cry for divine empowerment to become the men God intended.

While Man Up: The Soundtrack walks through what it takes to become a real man; the message is not one of self-help. “Manning up is our ability to lay down all of our effort and all of our trying and all of our strength and say I trust in Jesus. I trust in His perfection. I trust in His power. I trust in His resurrection, because He’s the only one that can get me through this. And He’s the only one that can make me free!”

 The only way to become men is found in the only way to God—Jesus!    

Tracklist 

1. Man Up Anthem feat. Lecrae, KB, Trip Lee, Tedashii, Sho Baraka, PRo, and Andy Mineo 
2. Authority feat. Lecrae, Tedashii, PRo, and KB
3. Responsibility feat. Sho Baraka, Trip Lee, PRo, Lecrae, and Tedashii 
4. Envy feat. Tedashii, Andy Mineo and KB 
5. Courage feat. Sho Baraka, Lecrae, Trip Lee and PRo 
6. Temptation feat. Andy Mineo, KB, PRo and Tedashii 
7. Repentance feat. Lecrae, Trip Lee and Andy Mineo 

The rehabilitation continues with the release of Lecrae’s Rehab Deluxe.  Pick up a copy of Rehab Deluxe at Best Buy, Walmart, F.Y.E, Family Christian, Lifeway, Mardel or Berean.  You can also purchase the album at the Reach Records Online Store.

Also for a limited time get it at Target for just $9.99! Click here for details.

NOTE: Album will not be available on iTunes

Album Bio

So I admitted that I mess up constantly. Realized I can’t fix myself. Acknowledged that I need Jesus to rehabilitate me. But I’m still fighting not to relapse. Now what? Well, the rehabilitation continues…

Back with the final installment, Lecrae offers Rehab Deluxe, which includes the Grammy-nominated Rehab, Rehab: The Overdose, previously unreleased tracks and a documentary chronicling Lecrae’s life and story of rehabilitation.  The new package features the smash “Hallelujah” and encourages listeners to keep pursuing Christ who brings freedom from our past experiences and present struggles. 

  “Lord, I pray you wash away all these stains I’ve got on me ‘cus I’m afraid to walk away from the man I used to be. So, break away all these chains, so I can finally be free…” In Christ, we can finally be free!

Tracklist

Visit your local Target this Tuesday to pick up the Lecrae’s Rehab Deluxe and/or 116 Man Up project and you could win a trip for you and (1) guest to an upcoming Man Up tour date!

Heres how you enter:

1. Go to your local Target store on 9.27.11 take a photo of yourself with the Lecrae’s Rehab Deluxe and/or 116 Man Up albums.

2. Email your photo along with your AGE, STATE OF RESIDENCE, and PHONE NUMBER  to lecraesocial@gmail.com 

3. Upload your photo to your Facebook page, tag yourself and share with your friends.

Winner will be chosen randomly however, they must have followed all the above steps in order to be considered.

NOTE: Reach Record’s “MAN – UP / REHAB DELUXE” Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States (including the District of Columbia), are of at least 18 years of age at time of entry and have a valid driver’s license.

CLICK HERE for official sweepstakes rules 

Get Lecrae’s new single “Hallelujah” from “Rehab Deluxe” available now on iTunes.

Continuing in the theme of Rehab series, Rehab Deluxe offers new unheard songs and bonus DVD which gives a closer look at Lecrae’s story and journey as an artist. Check in at your local Target on 9.28.11 for just $9.99!

Lecrae along with Andy Mineo recently had the opportunity to perform on BET’s hit singing competition, Sunday Best. Tune in this Sunday, September 11th at 8pm est to see it on the season 4 finale.  Check your local cable provider for channel info.

Both 116 Man Up and Lecrae’s Rehab Deluxe drop this month on 9.27.11, and during the week of release you can pick up both albums only at Target for Just $9.99 each! To find a store near you go here.

Recently the entire Reach Records roster had the opportunity to do a showcase at the 2011 GMWA. Here is a article from the Path Magazine recaping the event. 

Gospel rap took a big step forward towards being widely accepted in the traditional Gospel market that controls radio air time.  For the first time Gospel rap was rewarded at the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) with its own nightly showcase.  GMWA is known as an influential Gospel music conference that brings together members of the Gospel Announcers Guild (GAG).   

Before the showcase, Top Rappers from several record labels held a Q & A forum with over 50 radio hosts, programers, and publications in attendance.  The goal of the panel was to open up dialog that would bring the emerging genre of Gospel rap closer to receiving continuous air-time on more radio stations. 

Some of the people in attendance included rappers Lecrae, Jai, Tedashii, Thi’sl, Trip Lee along with industry execs Shamael Lataillade, and Bishop Al Hobbs. 

Gospel Rap (sometimes referred to as Holy Hip Hop) has the fastest growing fan-base out of all of the Gospel genres.  This year rapper Lecrae had two albums in Billboards top 10.  A first for Gospel rap.  Rappers Trip Lee, Thi’sl, and Tadashii also made Top 10 debuts the new norm.  Parents and radio announcers across the country are starting to understand that this genre will play a key role in offering a Godly alternative to it’s secular rap counter-part….READ MORE. 

NEW CD DUE IN STORES 09/13/2011

New York, NY (August 10, 2011)—One the heels of being named one of “10 Men Leading the Way” by EEWMagazine.com & DaSouth.com (see http://www.eewmagazine.com/), DA’ T.R.U.T.H. releases the first two singles from his highly anticipated forthcoming project THE WHOLE TRUTH exclusively on his Facebook page.  Supporters can listen to “Alive” and “The Whole Truth” at: https://www.facebook.com/truthonduty?sk=app_178091127385.

THE WHOLE TRUTH will mark the first CD release with new joint venture Xist Music/220 Entertainment on September 13, 2011. For more information on Da’ T.R.U.T.H., visit www.datruth.net  or www.xistmusic.com.

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Pick up where PRo left off in the “Dying To Live” mini-series, and fight against the zombies of his alter ego in the sequel—Altered Pro: the video game. Plus, get a chance to listen to an exclusive preview of “Full Court Mess” Ft. KB from his upcoming album Dying To Live when you play!

 For all you video game aficionados, Altered Pro was inspired by the classic Sega Genesis game Altered Beast, which was released in 1989. We’re bringing back a classic with a twist, so check it out today!

A Life Worth Dying For 8.23.11

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Da’ T.R.U.T.H. “THE WHOLE TRUTH” TRACK LISTING REVEALED – CD DUE IN STORES 09/13/2011

New York, NY (August 04, 2011)—DA’ T.R.U.T.H. today revealed the track listing for his highly anticipated forthcoming project THE WHOLE TRUTH.

1. Lights

2. Impossible ft. AD3

3. Without God

4. Freedom ft. Donielle Rodwell

5. The Whole Truth ft. Mia Fieldes

6. Forgiveness

7. Can’t Believe ft. Eric Greene, Jr.

8. Do It For You ft. Irving Washington

9. Brainwashed ft. Prayz1

10. Survivor ft. Suzy Rock & Sean Simmonds

11. Ain’t Goin’ Back ft. Malski

12. God is Good

13. Alive

THE WHOLE TRUTH will mark the first CD release with new joint venture Xist Music/220 Entertainment on September 13, 2011. For more information on Da’ T.R.U.T.H., visit www.datruth.net or www.xistmusic.com.

About Xist Music Xist Music is the recording label of Xist Worldwide, which produces innovative projects from award-winning artists who are leaders in the inspirational urban music industry. Xist Worldwide was founded by Terverius Black and Sean Simmonds to become the leading producer of inspirational urban entertainment, lifestyle and media content. With properties in music, film, publishing and other lifestyle projects, Xist Worldwide acquires, produces, markets and distributes inspirational urban content.  Visit Xist at www.xistmusic.com for more information and follow them at www.twitter.com/xist_music.

About 220 Entertainment

220 Entertainment Group, a Black Fuel Music, LLC company, is a multi-layered entertainment entity led by partners CEO Jeff Adams, COO Martin Lovelace and Executive Vice President and General Manager Al Marks, encompassing several mutually beneficial enterprises that work to deliver success for the artists, clients and companies it partners with and represents. 220 Entertainment Group’s management division, Streetlight Artist Management, represents some of Christian Music’s hottest new artists including Group 1 Crew (Fervent), Rachael Lampa, Ryan Stevenson (BEC), Hyland (Tooth & Nail), Charmaine (in:cite), Rhema Soul and more. 220 Entertainment Group is now also partnering with several record labels, providing distribution and other services. Black Fuel Music, LLC is the parent company of 220 Entertainment Group, Streetlight Artist Management and the concert and artist event booking entity, Upstream Artist Agency.



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8.23.11

Xist Music recording artist The Ambassador, released his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Stop the Funeral, which debuted at #6 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart and at #14 on the Top Christian Albums Chart. The album also landed at #52 on the overall indie chart.

Within hours of the July 12th release, Stop the Funeral debuted in the Top 10 Albums Christian/Gospel Chart at iTunes, peaking at #2. “I’m thanking God for this and for my team and all their hard work just to get to this point,” said T. Black, co-founder and CEO of Xist Music. “We’re a brand new company under a new distribution system, and we still have a lot to learn. This momentum reflects just how much his supporters have been waiting for The Ambassador to return.”

Stop the Funeral features guest performances by Canton Jones, Mali Music, Sean Simmonds, Jessica Reedy and Charmaine, who is featured on the first radio single, “Up Down.” Stop the Funeral is available now at iTunes and wherever music is sold.

XIST MUSIC SIGNS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED URBAN HIP HOP ARTIST FROM THE UK, JAHAZIEL

Xist Music is proud to announce the signing of MOBO Award Winning Gospel artist Jahaziel to a recording contract. Widely considered one of the most talented and innovative Hip Hop artists in the UK and internationally, Jahaziel has been causing a stir on the Christian hip hop music scene for almost a decade.

In signing with Xist Music, Jahaziel joins fellow urban Christian music artists The Ambassador, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Andale and Xist label president and vocalist, Sean Simmonds. “This is an exciting time at Xist,” says T. Black, CEO of Xist Music. “Adding Jahaziel to Xist is an important step within the vision that God has placed on our hearts.”

Jahaziel’s latest release, “The Still Livin’ Mixtape”, which has been downloaded to rave reviews, is a foretaste of where Jahaziel is going musically. The high demand for his unique sound and powerful messages will now only increase.

Jahaziel shares, “I am honored and excited to join Xist and to see what the LORD will do.” Jahaziel’s next project, which will be released on the Xist Music label, is slated for early 2012.

Biblical manhood is such an important issue and needs to be treated with care and excellence. So as you can imagine, the production of a short film and album has proven to be an extensive process. We have been on our grind to complete everything so the Man Up Release date has been pushed back from July 23 to September 27, 2011.

Until then, you can be among the first to experience a showing of the film, a panel discussion on manhood, and a live concert at the kick off of the Man Up concert series in New York, NY on August 6th, 2011. Don’t wait Click Here to get your tickets now!