Christian hip-hop that is flying through all over America. It hasn’t got its own church but it doesn’t need to. Kanye West is especially famous for his music and fashion design. But lately, there are a lot of curious shots on the celebrity’s blogs taken during some events with distinctly religious overtones. Perhaps we could consider an ordinary themed party, until you know who’s behind it. Yes, this is him. Ye, who has preached with his own-created prayer performance group.
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What could we expect from a guy named Yeezus?
It all began in 2019 with one-hour home sessions, which were then moved to a rehearsal studio, before the release of the album «Jesus Is King», marking a complete immersion in the Christian faith. It continued like this until the fields and the stadiums. In fact, it has swept America as far as music and arts festival Coachella. Gatherings are also held in churches frequented by interfaith Christians, and even once in a Houston prison.
Religion in the era of social networks
Meanwhile, spirituality has always been traced in hip-hop music also at the suggestion of many other artists.
Despite the trends that are so striking, whether it be a cult of money, sexism or violence, there could also be some moral comprehension behind. Reflection on sense and redemption, like an inner struggle against evil. Ultimately, we can find lots of illustrations of how hip-hop mocks lavish lifestyle’s propaganda which is part of its own image and its own identity.
Although Kanye has always brought religious note into his art, Sunday Service is a real breakthrough. Especially given his epic scale figure, this took religion to a new level in hip-hop.
This is place to feel good
In fact, Service gathers people for song and prayer, but formally it is not a church. These are the Christian meetings with a “family atmosphere” setting that talk about Jesus and God.
The hip-hop element alone attracts people who used to choose an alternative place to an ordinary church. It is a good shot for non-traditional Christians.
“It’s just an idea we had to open up our hearts to make music that we felt was as pure and as positive as possible and just do it for an hour every Sunday, and have something where people can just come together and feel good with their families.” — Kanye.
So, who can touch a bit of that divine?
Weekly sessions contain «The Samples» choir. Along with the Kanye’s tracks gospel versions, together they perform popular songs of other musicians, many of whom already came themselves to be part of action.
Аmong them there is even Justin Bieber. But that’s nothing compared to Marilyn Manson. That’s a little crazy, but makes some sense if you want to see what all the hype is about.
The party mainly is available to visit only by special arrangement. As you probably guessed, the dress code is specially created by Yeezy.
