3HP Records Utilizes Social Media for Christian Rap

I have been following 3HP Records for over 2 years now. 3 HP Records is a Christian Rap label that started out as a radio show called 3 Hours of Power in Baltimore D.C. As the CEO and Founder Troy Edwards started working with a lot of artists then this label grew into what it is today. 3HP Records serves in various ways such as marketing, promotion, magazines, e blast,fliers, radio shows, award shows, event planning,music production and much more. Not only does 3HP serve in capacity on many levels they are widely spread across the internet through social media.

I first came across 3HP records due to their immense use of Social media outlets and networks. I was online and came across their Ning site: http://3hprecords.ning.com/ which has a very professional look and design. This was around the first time I heard about Ning websites which I saw were very good for getting a message to go viral while building a great online fan base.3HP Records has a growing social media presence with sites like facebook and twitter but, as far as the utilization of Ning and Blogspot they have mastered that. I look forward to seeing more from 3HP records and as always Urban christian Media is on the rise!

Sources:
http://www.dasouth.com/interviews/2141-troy-edwards-ceo-of-3hp-records
http://3hprecords.ning.com/
http://3hppromotions.blogspot.com/

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SEO & Christian Rap Fusion

This video is of a Christian rapper (Poetic Prophet) who is discussing the importance of SEO for Christian rappers. The video is a promotional tool and establishes the "SEO Rapper" Charles Lewis as an expert in the SEO field. Charles works for a company called Poplabs, an online marketing firm. Even though the song seems humorous there is some very factual information being mentioned in the song. He discussed the importance of branding, site design, having a call to action, and creating an easy to use interface. He suggested that users should use Xml, Css, describe the doc types, check all browsers, title everything including pictures and content. He also discussed some things to avoid such as using graphics in moderation, staying away from incorrect color combinations, no tables, no background colors, no bold, and not to use italics.

I believe that SEO is very important in the Christian Hip Hop industry because there are so many artists and to stand out there needs to be a way where people can find them easily. SEO does exactly that, so I agree with Charles that if an artist wants to build their following they need to have all their websites and content online optimized correctly for search engines. To find more about the Poetic Prophet click here.

Resources:http://creativewebbiz.com/2008/08/07/seo-rapper-charles-lewis/

DJ Wade - O Hits the 200th Epsiode Mark!

The Bible says that we must give honor to whom honor is due (Romans 13:7). Wade “DJ Wade O” Harris is long over due on his portion of honor. He has a Christian Radio show called “The Wade O Radio Show” which has been on air for over 3 years. Dj Wade O just hit the 200^th episode mark on March 12^th 2011. This is phenomenal for radio in general but, for Christian Radio geared towards Christian Rap, Christian R & B, and Reggae & Dancehall Gospel this is truly spectacular!

To give a little background on DJ Wade O, he got his start in radio doing a secular radio show at Howard University where he attended. He was djaying longside Nas, Busta Rhymes, Alicia Keys, DJ Clue, Fabulous, DMX, Biz Markie, Mos Def, Baby Sham, Ashanti and Mobb Deep. There a came a point where he was fed up and was quoted saying,

“Despite that “worldly success,” I was spiritually bankrupt. I was never truly at peace. I knew I needed to make a change in my life, but I was scared. I didn’t want to miss out on all of the fun. I thought that when I finally grew up, then I would get serious about serving the Lord.In 2002, my life changed. A good friend gave me a book written by former hip‐hop superstar Ma$e entitledRevelations. Through Ma$e’s (now Pastor Mason Betha) testimony, I was reintroduced to Jesus Christ.”

Dj Wade O has one of the #1 most listened to Christian Radio shows in the world! He has a potential listener base of 6 million listeners; he’s syndicated on over 15 different online radio stations. Also he is syndicated on over 10 different live radio networks not including his 3 stations on Bridge FM in New York where the show is broadcast live 11pm- 1am every Saturday. He has over 45,000 podcast downloads each month and counting.

Not only is the “Wade O Radio Show” highly successful, it also helps spread the word out about Christian businesses, books, award shows, the newest CD’s, and the latest in news. The Wade O Radio Show has become one of the premiere information hubs for the Christian Hip Hop community. Sketch the Journalist is a part of the Wade O Radio show that gives the latest news around the globe in urban Christian media. The Wade O Radio show is a radio show that uses music and interviews to minister the gospel to the thousands that listen to the show. Congratulations Dj Wade O on achieving the benchmark of 200 episodes and may Gods continued blessing reside upon all you do. This is yet another advancement for Urban Christian Media.

To find more information about Dj Wade O and the Wade O  Radio show you can go to www.wadeoradio.com

THE UNASHAMED TOUR

             I recently went to the Unashamed Tour and it was a phenominal site to see. The show featured Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashi,Sho Barraca, DJ Official, and Pro. According to the Christian News Wire this tour was expanded to over 20 cities throughout the United States and plays to tour the United Kingdom in 2011. A group of us from House of Slap Radio (an urban Christian Hip Hop Radio station) attended this event to find the church building filled to capacity. The show was electrifying and lasted from around 7pm to 12am of nonstop display of rapping, drumming, ministering, djaying, and dancing. I thought to myself the planning for this event must be intense because there needed to be someone to cue these videos which went along with the performances. In addition there had to be cues for the lighting and audio. The planning for this process must have included drawn out detail as well as strenuous preparation. The execution of this event was absolutely amazing! The only glitch that happened was the sound went out when Lecrae was ministering his song called the "Background" but because he is very experienced in this he kept going and it looked like it was part of the song because he never stopped rapping. The video, audio, & lighting cues were all timed exceptionally well and they kept a high level of professional showmanship. Everyone I talked to after the event was well pleased with the event and actually some people said that they received way more than they paid for, which is due to the fact the show lasted around 5 hours. This performance which i like to call ministry was well put together with proper planning, execution, and a satisfied audience. This concert gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and once again this is another advancement for Urban Christian Media! Please check out the photos of some of the team from House of Slap Radio(Download free podcast at www.houseofslapradio.com or download on itunes podcast section):

SOURCES: http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5999915300.html