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Hope, Humanity, and the Art of Rap Songs in the Borderlands

This piece explores the intersection of faith and social issues through the lens of rap music, particularly focusing on Jay-Z's "Justify My Thug." It delves into themes of neglect and the urgent call for attention to marginalized communities, echoing the biblical promises from Isaiah and the invitation to embrace love and connection. In the context of Leamington, Ontario, the discussion highlights how music can be a powerful tool for community engagement, reminding us that "You still matter."

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Hope, Humanity, and the Art of Rap Songs in the Borderlands

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  1. HOPE, HUMANITY & THE ART OF RAP SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

  2. “Justify My Thug” from Jay-Z’s The Black Album

  3. “Mr. President, there’s drugs in our residence Tell me what you want me to do, come break bread with us. Mr. Governor, I swear there’s a cover up. Every other corner there’s a liquor store - what the ______ is up?” “Justify My Thug” from Jay-Z’s The Black Album

  4. Isaiah 49:13-23

  5. Luke 5:30-32

  6. Leamington, Ontario

  7. The “Giant” Tomato

  8. Luke 5:30-32

  9. ISSUES vs PEOPLE

  10. In Jesus, we see the fulfillment of Isaiah’s promise to Israel. At the heart of this invitation to come and sing, is the gracious and loving voice saying, “I have not forgotten you.” “You still matter.”

  11. “I have not forgotten you.” “You still matter.”

  12. SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

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