EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 1H 3M
The Edge 166
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The Edge 166 - UK Gospel Rap: The Forgotten Pioneers | Roger Moore & Marx | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore & Marx from Affinity Xtra as they take a deep dive into the history of UK Gospel Rap, going beyond the early 2000s era that many recognize, marked by Simply Andy’s groundbreaking track “Bibles Bibles.” In this episode, we explore the early foundations of UK Gospel Rap from the 90s, highlighting the contributions of pioneers like Green Jade, Gifted, Shekinah, and many others, who laid the groundwork for today’s UK Gospel Rap scene. We also extend an open invitation to veteran artists and key figures to share their experiences, as we believe their contributions have been undervalued and overlooked by today’s generation of Gospel Rap practitioners. 🎧 Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the origins, struggles, and impact of UK Gospel Rap! 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! #UKGospelRap #GospelHipHop #AffinityXtra #UKRapHistory #ChristianRap #GreenJade #SimplyAndy #Shekinah #Gifted #HipHopCulture #GospelMusic #RapLegacy #MusicHistory https://youtu.be/iqY71OB3hT8
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The Edge 166 - UK Gospel Rap: The Forgotten Pioneers | Roger Moore & Marx | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore & Marx from Affinity Xtra as they take a deep dive into the history of UK Gospel Rap, going beyond the early 2000s era that many recognize, marked by Simply Andy’s groundbreaking track “Bibles Bibles.” In this episode, we explore the early foundations of UK Gospel Rap from the 90s, highlighting the contributions of pioneers like Green Jade, Gifted, Shekinah, and many others, who laid the groundwork for today’s UK Gospel Rap scene. We also extend an open invitation to veteran artists and key figures to share their experiences, as we believe their contributions have been undervalued and overlooked by today’s generation of Gospel Rap practitioners. 🎧 Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the origins, struggles, and impact of UK Gospel Rap! 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! #UKGospelRap #GospelHipHop #AffinityXtra #UKRapHistory #ChristianRap #GreenJade #SimplyAndy #Shekinah #Gifted #HipHopCulture #GospelMusic #RapLegacy #MusicHistory https://youtu.be/iqY71OB3hT8
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