HIStory: Our Place In His Story CD

The Cross Movement camp returns with HIStory, a clarion call to stand in witness and play our role in God's story. Nod your head to DJ Official's bangin' beats, savor the fine flavors of righteous rhymes by TRU-LIFE, The Phanatik, The Tonic, and The Ambassador. Join the Philly collective for what's rumored to be their last album, and play your part in His story.

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Leaving A Legacy

Some say that it’s best to retire when you’re at the height of your career. The Cross Movement, a flagship artist in faith-based hip-hop, may be taking that advice to heart by capping off its 10-year career with this year’s release, HIStory: Our Place in His Story.

From the outset of the album, the listener is treated to the unique blend of forces that includes DJ Official’s thundering beats, Phanatik’s wordplay and the smooth flow of T.R.U.-L.I.F.E. Tracks such as “Our God,” “Clap Your Hands” and “Now Who’s the Man” revitalize the crew’s identifiable sound while sharing the importance of elevating God in our lives. Purposefully grounded in Biblical advice, the album also addresses our need to find identity in Christ, learn from our past experiences and play our role in God’s unfolding story of redemption.

If the rumors are true and this is The Cross Movement’s last release together, HIStory certainly stands as a testament to the influence and passion fans have been drawn to during the group’s 10-year career. We certainly haven’t seen the last of these guys, however, as their careers will continue as solo artists, producers and mentors to the next generation. Quite a legacy indeed.

BRENTEN GILBERT- CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Tim D. (Canada), September 25, 2009

This album was excellent, maybe their best yet! It has a slightly different sound than Human Emergency and Holy Culture (I also highly recommend these), and i think i enjoy it even more; The Cross Movement is one of those bands that just get better and better every album. I never enjoyed tru-to-life much but he was great in this album.

Reviewed by RALPH HOLMAN (ORAQ), October 06, 2008

If it is the final Cypha then they ended it on a high note... Cross Movement got me hooked on holy hip hop. Since there first album they have come correct, and every album but then the next. DJ Official did his thing and as if you can expect anything less Tru-life, The Phanatik, The Tonic, and The Ambassador showed out. Not to big on Tru-life but he surprised me. Have a doctor on standby the entire CD is sick.

Reviewed by Dominick Factory (Lyndonville, VT), April 04, 2008

A very good cd that you should buy... Good for the Hip Hop Fanz. Thank You

Reviewed by Justin (Indianapolis), March 05, 2008

In my opinion this is their best CD. Beats are bangin and all four of them are on point with the lyrics. I would say Tonic was the biggest improvement over the last cd. These are four of the best Christian rappers out, but I never see them up for awards or anything. I guess Christian rap is the same as secular rap in that aspect....the best rappers don't get any recognition.

Reviewed by Julian Smith (Mullens WV), January 19, 2008

I have kept up with this group since Heaven's Mentality the lyrics and the bibical knowledge is out of this world. Everytime I listen to Cross Movement it puts me in a good mood for the simple fact they have proven that christian rap does not have to be corny. I hope that this is not the last group album, this is a good album especially The Last Cypha that joint was ill. I would add Cross Movement as one of the dopest gospel hip hop groups of all time along with PID, Gospel Gangstaz, Idol King, SFC (Sup The Chemist), etc. Can't name them all but the list goes on.

Reviewed by Lecrae116 (Deland FL), January 03, 2008

Great cd. Our God, Clap your Hands, Whatchu Say, Spare Change, and Get That are the best songs. Great Lyrics, ok beats. Awesome Rappers.

Reviewed by Ronald Allen Jr. (Louisiana), July 31, 2007

The CROSS MOVEMENT best of all time. BUY THIS CD!! Hittin beats with power. THESE CYPHA ARE HOT. THIS GROUP ALWAY EXALT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND BRING HARD HITTING MUSIC. BUY THIS CD!!! DON'T COPY IT!!!!

Reviewed by Joshua Bernard (Australia), July 03, 2007

Cross Movement's latest album is another hit. Every song on this album is well-produced. The lyrics are intelligent and expertly-done. The best songs on the album are "Louder", "Spare Change", "Clap Your Hands", "Name Up" and "The Last Cypha". Although it has been rumoured that this album may be CM's last, I don't think it is. Note the back cover where it says "The Cross Movement (1994-?)". Another hint may also be where it says under it "You can't stop the movement." I'm not sure, but I think CM could do at least one more album. But you never know!

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