Reviewed by T A Sutherland

DJ Lopez mixes the Crossover Community Church's fourth compilation, as the Crossover phenomena (being the world's pioneer rap church) reaches its first decade serving the youth in the neediest part of Tampa. Musically, this offering is a slight improvement on the previous release and features such rappers as Tize, Surreal, Crag Nice and The R.O.C. and continues to excel in confronting relevant issues with its "pull no punches" sincerity together with powerful and moving testimonies. Because of this it's an ideal tool for youth work, however it still doesn't hit the quality control mark that would make experienced hip-hop devotees want to give it a second listen.

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