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Article Title:	Follow The Son
Author of reported comment:	Tim Hamm
Comment Date:	17:26 on Apr 16 2007
Comment:	Here we have the debut release from Georgia based Christian rap/hip-hop recording artist James "Jaawt" Wade. As far as debut releases go, this is a well-produced effort. Professional sounding production helps add credibility to Jaawt. This full length CD includes 15 tracks, with a total running time of just over 58 minutes, Jaawt definitely gives you plenty of music. What I Liked: I'm not the most familiar with this style, but I can differentiate between the more "street level" rap styles versus the more "party" styles. Jaawt falls into "street level", and I could see many of the more "real rap" fans enjoying this CD. The production includes much of the "thump bass" popular in the style, and includes many of the other "drum-and-bass" elements. Jaawt definitely knows the style and what to include. Opening track "When I Die" has a slow reggae groove to it, and includes a easy to follow chorus. I bet it's a popular concert piece. I particular enjoyed "Give Your Life", as it has some bass guitar that sounded like they were sampled from Marcus Miller. Very cool groove. Much of the lyrical content is evangelistic, and clearly presenting a Christian message. The lyrics are all fairly clear, and easily understood. For an outreach to kids into rap music, I could see Jaawt as a solid choice. Overall: Great Christian rap/hip-hop release. Definitely a good Christian outreach tool for those kids who fancy themselves "street" rap fans. Professional production, good variety, solid performance all add up to something worth checking out. If you like the urban street rap style, I'd recommend sending Jaawt an email, and get yourself a copy. Keep up the good work, Jaawt!! Rating: 4 out of 5 Review by Tim Hamm

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