Hostyle Gospel - Desperation

Published Tuesday 10th February 2015
Hostyle Gospel - Desperation
Hostyle Gospel - Desperation

STYLE: Hip-Hop
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 154983-22786
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

This team from Central Illinois come from a group, The Elite M.O.C. (which stands for Men Of Christ), and the Hostyle part of their name is their style of delivery rather than their general attitude. Having said that, there's quite a bit of anger directed at those rappers who "blaspheme for the fame" on the song "That's Life" while "Monsters" is a direct spiritual confrontation with demons confidently declaring "In Jesus' name I stop 'em." One reviewer described this album as being "peppered with fist-pumping, pep rally-style chants designed to fire up a crowd to join Hostyle Gospel in taking up the fight" and I wouldn't disagree. Lyrical subtlety clearly isn't Hostyle Gospel's strong point but if you want your spiritual declarations shouted at you and you recognize that all of us are involved in an all-out spiritual battle there's much here on the group's third album to inspire you.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.

Reader Comments

Posted by Gregfeeia Loutsos in Champaign, Illinois @ 17:02 on Feb 12 2015

Love your group... Praying that your ministry touch others like it touched me



Posted by Chaddy in Tokyo @ 08:25 on Feb 12 2015

Wow! Thank you for the posting this link to this article on Facebook. You guys never cease to amaze me! I'm happy for you guys! I hope I can see your group perform again. Maybe when I get back from duty. Until then, may God shine his face on you and give you peace.



Posted by Mika Parker in Kenosha, Wisconsin @ 23:49 on Feb 11 2015

Oh my God! Thank you Hostyle Gospel! Are you guys coming back to Wisconsin this year? My kids love your music. They really love the second guy on your song Break, LOL. Please let me know when you come back into town!



Posted by Alex Tate in Chicago, Illinois @ 23:23 on Feb 11 2015

They are the real thing! God bless their music



Posted by Kay in Charlotte, North Carolina @ 21:04 on Feb 2 2015

Who is this group? I listen to their song Jesus Invented Crunk, and it is kinda funny


Reply by Brad in New York @ 05:08 on Feb 7 2015

What do you mean, who is this group? How would you know about a song they made if you don't know who this is.

[report abuse]


The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.

Add your comment

We welcome your opinions but libellous and abusive comments are not allowed.












We are committed to protecting your privacy. By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy.