Reviewed by Steve Hayes

Hailing from Hampton Virginia, DJ I Rock Jesus hooks up with The Christian Female Rap Network (The CFRN) to produce and showcase a mix of tunes from Serenity, Octavia Harris, Cameron, LaToria, Elle ROC and Regal. The CFR came about to support and resource female rappers globally - to grow in unity and glorify Christ. As we learn from the track "Supa Man!!", "God can change a life in one night" - a testimony that DJ I Rock Jesus can relate to after God changed him in a Damascus Road experience. The beats are varied, with an east coast and underground feel. Delivery across the mixtape is smooth in the most part, with an engaging, testimonial street edge - sometimes sounding a bit too dry in the mix (touch of reverb needed?) The beat from "Come Back 2 Me" takes Nas "I Know I Can" but is a powerful, soulful and strong tune. The album focus is on Christ down to the last word on the last track. There are testimonies mixed with fun, passion and life. Standouts include the verbal agility of Elle ROC's "Get There", the musicality in "Love And Grace", the bass-driven "Build You Up", the head-nodding "Go Head" and the laid back smoothness from "The Ultimate Change". Essential listening - and inspiring for aspiring female MCs.

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