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Release Date: August 31, 2006
Website: SoberMinded Blog
Label: LFTB

SoberMinded “Points, Thoughts, and Stories” Album Review
I ain’t gonna lie, man … never really been a big fan of christian rap. My bad God, but what can I say? It’s not just that christian rappers seem to constantly preach to you, but their music is often corny. However, I have recently come across a couple christian rap groups that are making me feel different … and SoberMinded is one of them.

The two MC/ producers, Offbeat and Noneuclidean, are not only dope lyricists and beat makers, but they are also spitting some major knowledge, ranging from spirituality and philosophy to current events and hip-hop culture, with excellent storytelling and verbal wordplay. And the production is often quick and bumpy, providing a perfect backdrop for the tongue twisting yet clear and well-annunciated vocals.

Easily among the best independent and underground hip-hop releases of the year. It pushes intellectual and moral points while remaining relevant to people of any or every religion. I’d love to take a couple days and write a full review on it, but am way too tied up with all the music we’re getting nowadays. Either way, this is a permanent fixture on my iPod, so I highly recommend checking it out whether or not you’re a fan of christian rap.

Album Track Listing:

1. Introduction
2. Shooting the Breeze
3. Sojourner
4. Idols
5. Swindoll’s Illustration
6. Contentment
7. $uper Celebrity (Produced by Ofcelfe)
8. Ecclesiastes
9. Question of Relevance
10. Absolute Truth
11. Side Two
12. The Fact of the Matter
13. Space Kidette
14. Nature (Ft. Banana 9)
15. Letter to Christ (Co-produced by Joshua Tree)
16. Small World
17. To My Dying Child
18. The Cat
19. Slow