Aug
09
2010
The Kind of Hip Hop YOU Should Listen To: Hazakim
At the Legacy, the Lord granted opportunity to hear a group I didn’t really know previously–Hazakim. Here’s a bit about them and their approach:
Founded in 1997, Hazakim (Hebrew for “strong ones”) consists of emcees/producers, Michael and Anthony, who also happen to be blood brothers. Due to an upbringing in the Messianic Jewish movement, as well as multi-cultural roots that include Jewish ancestry, their sound possesses a trademark Hebrew influence which sets them apart from other hip-hop artists. By applying as their motto the charge of Rav Sha’ul (Paul) in II Timothy 4:2, “preach the Word, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, and exhort – be unfailing in patience and in teaching”, using the medium of hip-hop culture and through the scriptures they strive to bring the Good New of Yeshua uncut and raw! (description provided by artist)
I wasn’t ready for these young Jewish bloods to tear it up like they did. Beat boomin’; hard-drivin’; Hebrew chorus; sometimes reggae flair; straight biblical stuff! For real… I was hooked. You should hit Amazon and pick up this album.
So, here’s the audio and pics from a track called “Even So.”
I couldn’t find lyrics for this one. If anybody has a link or source, feel free to add them in the comments.