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2018 In Review

2018 In Review

A year ago, on Dec 28th, I tendered my resignation from an incredible job. I didn’t plan to, but the universe was telling me it was time…
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THE #MUSICSERMON INDEX

THE #MUSICSERMON INDEX

Looking for a specific #MusicSermon? Want to experience them in their original format instead of as a longform blog post? Our entire index…
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The #MUSICSERMON Hymnals

The #MUSICSERMON Hymnals

Because all the best churches have a strong Music Ministry, there are playlists to accompany almost every #MusicSermon. Links here for…
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The #MUSICSERMON Shop is Updated for Fall!

The #MUSICSERMON Shop is Updated for Fall!

We’ve expanded some faves and added new items in prep for the change of season…
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Latest
The Hip-Hop Generation’s Minister of Music

The Hip-Hop Generation’s Minister of Music

Kirk Franklin is the Minister of Music for the hip-hop generation. His music was groundbreaking — and sometimes scandalous — and it…
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GRAMMY MOMENTS

GRAMMY MOMENTS

The Grammy Awards are #MusicSermon’s Easter, so we take some time going through awards moments over the years for some of our church faves…
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LET’S GET BUSY: REMEMBERING THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW

LET’S GET BUSY: REMEMBERING THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW

30 years ago last week, The Arsenio Hall show debuted and changed late-night TV forever. More importantly, it changed urban music on TV…
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#MUSICSERMON’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE

#MUSICSERMON’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Gather ‘round, get a drank, grab your loved ones and get cozy for our #MusicSermon Christmas Sing Along
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THE SANCTUARY
FOR US, BY US: How Fox’s Answer to ‘Must See TV’ Validated Hip-Hop Culture

FOR US, BY US: How Fox’s Answer to ‘Must See TV’ Validated Hip-Hop Culture

Fox’s Thursday night programming showcased the hip-hop generation in a new and necessary way.
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TAKE ME TO THE KING…OF R&B

TAKE ME TO THE KING…OF R&B

Wherein We Give Robert Barisford Brown His Propers
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CAN WE TALK…ABOUT TEVIN?

CAN WE TALK…ABOUT TEVIN?

As an unanticipated result of Aretha Franklin’s passing, Tevin Campbell has become a hot topic. We take a moment to give Tevin him his…
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For Aretha

For Aretha

The range and depth of the Queen of Soul through her performances and music.
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YO! MTV RAPS TURNS 30

YO! MTV RAPS TURNS 30

HIP-HOP WOULDN’T HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR WITHOUT YO! INTRODUCING THE WORLD TO & EDUCATING THE WORLD ABOUT THE CULTURE
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I THOUGHT IT WOULD ONLY BE TWO MONTHS

I THOUGHT IT WOULD ONLY BE TWO MONTHS

REFLECTIONS ON #MUSICSERMON TURNING A YEAR OLD
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REMEMBERING HEAVY

REMEMBERING HEAVY

Celebrating one of the most underrated artists in mainstream hip-hop
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YOU DON’T KNOW NUTHIN’ BOUT THIS HERE: The Slow Jams

YOU DON’T KNOW NUTHIN’ BOUT THIS HERE: The Slow Jams

A bookend playlist to #MusicSermon’s Cookout Essentials, to pull out strictly once the sun has gone down and the kids are elsewhere. The…
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THE BATTLE OF UPTOWN: MARY J BLIGE vs JODECI

THE BATTLE OF UPTOWN: MARY J BLIGE vs JODECI

This was originally posted to #MusicSermon’s Patreon during the 90s R&B #MarchMadness, where the two acts that changed the face of R&B and…
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TV THEME SONGS THAT SLAPPED

TV THEME SONGS THAT SLAPPED

Is ‘The Jeffersons’ “Movin’ on Up” the jammin’est TV theme song of all time? Let’s explore.
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COOKOUT ESSENTIALS 🍗🍔🥃

COOKOUT ESSENTIALS 🍗🍔🥃

Good evening, family. I pray you all are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend; or in the case of those of us in the northeast, I pray you’re…
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ADORATION R&B

ADORATION R&B

We’ve talked quite a bit about love with #MusicSermon. We talked about love not being proud or boastful, and putting ego aside when you…
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BEGGIN’ ASS R&B

BEGGIN’ ASS R&B

Pride is kind of killing modern love, and arguably modern music. No one wants to stick their necks (or hearts) out and clearly, unabashedly…
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WHEN OLD THINGS BECOME NEW: NEO SOUL

WHEN OLD THINGS BECOME NEW: NEO SOUL

We all know by now (I hope) that #MusicSermon is a B2K (before 2000)-centered ministry. However, I promised that at some point I would…
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Bubble Coats, Leathers, Polo Boots & Timbs: NY BOOM BAP

Bubble Coats, Leathers, Polo Boots & Timbs: NY BOOM BAP

One night, some followers and I had a brief convo about the hip hop sub-genre of Jeep Music. I started pulling up songs and videos, but was…
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ALL HAIL THE QUEENS

ALL HAIL THE QUEENS

Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Salt n’ Pepa
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THE NEW (JACK SWING) TESTAMENT

THE NEW (JACK SWING) TESTAMENT

It recently came to my attention that there had not yet been a sermon specifically on New Jack Swing.
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