Da’ T.R.U.T.H. | hip hop
Stellar Award Winner Da’ T.R.U.T.H. talks about OPEN BOOK, his most transparent exciting work to date. About OPEN BOOK: Building on the foundation of his debut and sophomore albums and recently released DVD, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. & Friends LIVE, the rapper unwraps on OPEN BOOK what it means to make God the priority in one’s life, and he encourages believers to make people the assignment as they follow the Word of God.
Also, Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s first enhanced CD, consumers will be very pleased that OPEN BOOK includes bonus video clips and exclusive MP3 downloads from Da’ T.R.U.T.H. & Friends LIVE DVD. OPEN BOOK hosts a superb lineup of guest vocalists, including GRAMMY, Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Donnie McClurkin; GRAMMY Award nominee Tye Tribbett; and Stellar and GMA Dove Award nominee Lisa McClendon. Tribbett joins Da’ T.R.U.T.H. on “Who Am I?”—a song challenging believers to examine the narrative of their lives and make sure each day is lived with purpose, passion and godly focus. His life symbolizes where “faithfulness” to God can lead a person. And his lyrics push responsibility both personally and to the masses in a day and age of the glamorized misogyny and recklessness promoted by mainstream Hip Hop. “Man Up” reminds men to hold manhood and Christ likeness as synonymous. “Rose” fuses Latin string guitars with the enrapturing voice of McClendon and reaffirms through its lyrics the beauty and worth of a godly woman and “13/30” encourages youth (many who are teens but act like they’re 30) to avoid being ‘conveniently’ grown—but to mature in their relationship with God and other authorities.
Rapper da’ T.R.U.T.H. video | hip hop
A graduate of The Institute of Jewish Studies and Philadelphia Biblical University, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., born Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., has been involved in urban missions since he was 16. As a rapper and urban missionary, he is on a mission to impact the culture with godly values. He has been a featured artist on Kirk Franklin’s HERO Tour along with platinum-selling duo Mary Mary and has performed at festivals including MegaFest and Creation Fest. Da’ T.R.U.T.H. has been featured in Vibe, The Source, XXL, Sister2Sister and JET magazines and profiled in Charisma, CCM and New Man magazines. His television appearances include “BET News” (aired during “106 & Park”), BET’s “Lift Every Voice,” TBN’s “Praise The Lord,” INSP’s “Steelroots” and “Mixx Master’s Lounge” and the Word Network’s “Bobby Jones Gospel.” Da’ T.R.U.T.H. was also a featured artist in “Holy Hip-Hop: The Movie,” Christopher Martin’s urban Christian film. Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s OPEN BOOK will be available on Cross Movement Records and distributed in the CBA market by Provident-Integrity Distribution and by Sony RED in the general market. For more information on Da’ T.R.U.T.H. and his new album OPEN BOOK, visit www.datruth.net.
