Hed sit beside you and say, you like that one? But because of the industry, I wanted to give artists a breath of fresh air, you know what I mean? He looks at everything before he says that dudes dope. Im not gonna charge you $19 a year. But their third album I Can See Clearly Now released in 1999 was their debut CD on B-Rite, a major label. For you, its more about the relationship than just trying to get money from people around you. Prayers out to Mr. Solos family and all affected by this loss. Yeah man. The group's founder, Mr. Solo became a Christian after he almost died in a gang-related shooting. You had Sup on here. So you need to stop sleeping on yourself.. Why did it take you so long to do a solo album? As a former gang member who was born in New Orleans but grew up in South Central Los Angeles, Mr. Solo came to faith after nearly dying in a gang-related shooting. Sup put us on, bro. 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The West Coast hip hop members were formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, which has featured Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tik Tokk. He has a huge passion for amplifying the underground of CHH. Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kumiko Ohigashi, seven children, sons Charles Washington (12), Caleb Washington (7), daughters: Krystal Washington (27), Kymani Washington (24), Coniah Washington (19), Kioko Washington (13), Suki Washington (8), two step-children, James Ohigashi (18), Asia Ohigashi (16), mother: Rosemary Washington, and three sisters: Shawanda Cheatham, Da Shon Davis, and Cynthia Carter. Like I tell you, I remember before we even had like an album or got signed or anything, we was traveling with Sup from SFC, the big homie. At TheChristianBeat.org, our mission is to point you to music that connects the human heart with Jesus in all seasons of life. In 1993, Mr. Solo founded the Gospel Gangstaz and revolutionized Gospel music with their gritty, yet inspirational brand of hip hop. "[citation needed], "Professionally, Mr. Solo and Chille' Baby have not been associated with Tik Tokk since 2003. You need marketing? [citation needed], The Gospel Gangstaz are featured in a song called "Testify" on the Luvv 2 Dance compilation album by Much Luvv Records.[7]. The memorial for him was held at Abundant Living Family Church High Desert in Hesperia, CA on June 27, 2020. 68 talking about this. IM A MISS YOU 4EVA!!!! Playlists. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. 0000003990 00000 n What? Christian Rap & Urban Christian Culture's most visited destination has been Rapzilla.com, since 2003. Am I excited bro? 2022 NewReleaseToday It was just, you go to some churches, they support you. E.T. Since the first album The Original Gospel Gangsters have made a permanent mark in the Christian Hip Hop scene. 0000024988 00000 n Growing up in the gang ridden streets of L. A., Chille recalls meeting Mr. Solo and how he ministered to him eventually leading him to getting saved. The first one that put us on TV, he was the first one that got us on the radio. I'll sting you like a killer bee and swarm like the wu (bzz-bzz) I can't allow myself to get tricked . 0000008806 00000 n In a Facebook post, Gospel Gangstaz member "Chille Baby" posted the following: ITS JUS TOO MUCH TO SAY!!! i've said solo is top 5 of CHH and that will never be up for debate with me. 156 0 obj <>stream One day Dax invited me out to a function that he was doing and there was this rumor going around, like Gospel Gangstaz, they cant really freestyle., So that night I had a good night! Should I put that one? Chille Baby of the Gospel Ganstaz and Camp 8, finally released his debut solo album in January. I call some of these emcees microwave rappers, you know because they can get on then just press a button and be like, Im signed. You aint gotta worry about, oh, is gonna come soft? Nah, baby. Its a no-brainer. Justin is the Editor-in-Chief of Rapzilla.com. Mr Solo of the Gospel Ganstaz Passes Away The Legacy that Mr Solo leaves this world, is one that will continue to impact the Christian Hip Hop community and the world, for a very long time to come. The Gospel Gangstaz exploded onto the CHH scene in the early 90s with their 1994 release Gang Affiliated. Im just sitting there like this. He critiques everything. The top source for new Christian Hip Hop music, news & more. I was honored to be able to sit down with the CHH legend to talk about the new record and whats on the horizon for the future of Camp 8. 0000080828 00000 n I got you. Here's the official press release regarding our loss of Mr. Solo. Chille Baby of the Gospel Ganstaz and Camp 8, finally released his debut solo album in January. True, but I bet theres part of you that when you started doing Christian hip-hop, you had no clue what was about to happen. If youre interested in sponsoring, endorsing, or promoting this show, hit us up! THIS IS ONE OF MY SADDEST DAYZ! If you talk to, anybody from Snoop to DJ Quick to Ice Cube to anybody, they know the history, theyre gonna say Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash. 0000048191 00000 n Death for Life (Intro) DJ Dove. I aint had Tik Tokk with me. One day you know, we just been talking me and Sup. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Mr. Solo influenced my content immensely. Submissions: https://rapzilla.com/submit/, Copyright 2022 Rapzilla.com | All Rights Reserved. 0000037468 00000 n We came through the genre when people was picketing outside the venues we were playing saying this is devil music, you can have no rap music here., We come from the era when there was no computers. I got you, man. [citation needed] Mr. Solo died on May 23, 2020. Gospel Gangstaz. You said that Solo has all these songs that he never released. The memorial for him was held at Abundant Living Family Church High Desert in Hesperia, CA on June 27, 2020. Yall went to college a little bit. Listen, God does so many amazing things. God tells you what to do and you just keep doing what He tells you to do. . I dont know about you but i, be do or die. Having previously spent time rapping about darker, worldly subjects, he found new motivation to use his skills to change the lives of others that could relate to his previous lifestyle. 0000020659 00000 n [Tic Toc] To do or to die, thats my options. May he rest well with our Father & may the Holy Spirit comfort those who mourn his loss. Its not what you get. What you need, you need mics? Mr. Solo was the one that passed away and Tic Tock is the one in prison on the murder charge 1 MusicMirrorMan 1 yr. ago I am a bot. 0000017337 00000 n He looks at your life. So then I start to think in my mind, Okay, God wants the glory. They have not recorded with him since then and Tik Tokk has not performed with the group for years. In a previous interview, Mr. Solo explained his mission of his music, The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help because we have seen how the Gospel of Christ is real. So Im telling artists, like, if you dope and I hear you and you say, Okay, you can sell my music. You can still go elsewhere and sell it. Gospel Gangstaz. %%EOF This album had some bangers on it, man. 0000018230 00000 n Their music elevated the sounds of CHH to that west coast gangsta sound that was dominating the airwaves at the time. I was sleeping in the city, man. As a former gang member who was born in New Orleans but grew up in South Central Los Angeles, Mr. Solo came to faith after nearly dying in a gang-related shooting. After all these years we never got around to it. 0000003939 00000 n 0 I Can See Clearly Now. Star power is something that the Gangstaz have become more exposed to, as of late. God can do it. Gospel Gangstaz. 0000001835 00000 n minkah fitzpatrick fantasy football names; in . He says I just picked up the album. Having previously spent time rapping about darker, worldly subjects, he found new motivation to use his skills to change the lives of others that could relate to his previous lifestyle. 0000029786 00000 n I got you.. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kumiko Ohigashi, seven children sons: Charles Washington (12), Caleb Washington (7), daughters: Krystal Washington (27), Kymani Washington (24), Coniah Washington (19), Kioko Washington (13), Suki Washington (8), two step-children, James Ohigashi (18), Asia Ohigashi (16), mother: Rosemary Washington, and three sisters: Shawanda Cheatham, Da Shon Davis, and Cynthia Carter. You know, because I was used to having a crew, used to having Tik Tokk, used to having somebody there saying something stupid. (@cashhollistah) May 23, 2020, Woke up to the terrible news that Mr. Solo from the Gospel Gangstas passed away last night. You gotta know your history. Remember to check out the Christian Rap Mix and Pandora and the best indie artists and tips on NewH2O.com. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. Music Studies Another tragic loss of life occurred with the death of. 0000029583 00000 n Its not exclusive with me, all Im saying is just give a chance to sell the sack. As of late, news came out that they were in the studio or even finished with a record and just waiting for some final touches. The news came out when Chille Baby posted this to his FB: For those who dont know about the legacy of the group, now would be a good time to do a look back and discover how they smashedon the scene in 1994 with. And God still has something to say in us. When we had CDs, we figured it out like, wait a minute. Im already like four songs in on the next album. Other releases from the group include All Mixed UP()2000), The Exodus(2002), The Flood(2006), and Street Disciples(2011). We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine. I was used to writing with Solo. You need a studio, what you need Beats? Yeah. They would go downtown to the clubs where everybody rapped secular and freestyle and they would go shut the underground clubs down and then thats how they got known.