Search - Da Truth :: Open Book

Preaching put to music

F. Bailey | Queens, NY United States | 07/14/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"To be honest, I didn't like this CD when I first played it. It needed to grow on me a little bit. I have the same problem with this album that I did with the last one. The raps were good, but the music could use a little work. I still gave this one 4 stars though because the music is a little better than his last CD and the lyrics are too. This is one CD where those little 30 second clips you get to hear online will not do it any justice. That's because there are songs on here that when you first hear them, you may not like them because of the music, but when you hear what he's talking about, you'll still want to hear the song because of what he's saying. Like most people, I edit people's CDs when I put them on my MP3 player. Usually at most only 4 or 5 songs make the cut. With this album, I'm going to have to put about 8 or 9 of em on there because just about every time I heard a song that I was thinking about skipping (because I didn't particularly care for the music), I said nahh, I can't skip this one because he said so and so.



I like the fact that Da Truth is a pure gospel rapper. He gives you pure word and preaching. He always gives the glory to God and never to himself. He never talks about how good he raps or how much money he has. And unlike his friend Ambassador (who's beats are better by the way) he doesn't seem like he's trying to justify to the church why he does what he does. He just gives the word to his audience and keeps it moving. Even though I'm almost 10 years older than him, I want to be like him when I grow up.



Another interesting thing about this CD is that he was VERY transparent. He exposed himself on this CD like the guy that ran across the field naked during the Super Bowl. Young people need to hear this CD because they need to know that Christians are not perfect, but at the same time, we have a high calling and are striving to reach perfection.



Every young person should hear and take heed to what is said on this CD. If there is anyone out there that has a young person in their life and is trying to reaching them with the right message but is not sure how to do it, buy this CD and give it to them. Because they're not going to buy it themselves. Music is very powerful. The same way secular music is being used to destroy our youth, this can be used to turn someone's life around."

Simply Amazing!

Phillipe Alexander | Harlem, New York | 07/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album, quite simply, is among the top five rap albums I've ever heard. I love tracks 2,3,5 (ft. Trip Lee...unbelievably awesome), and last but not least the track "Open Book" which is extremely powerful and is a great song in general. Da T.R.U.T.H. uses this album to explain to the listeners that every second of every day is written in your book and that God knows every thought and action. Thus, we, as Christians should value every second of our lives and never forget that God is watching. Get this album...you will not be dissatisfied in the least!"

Da' T.R.U.T.H. is lyrically on POINT!

Jesse V. Mercer | Macon, Georgia USA | 07/10/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Da' T.R.U.T.H. really is transparent on this album and raps truly from his heart. His messages are sincere and each track is lyrically sound. Open Book is lyrically an "open book" where he challenges listeners to consider how their personal lives (OPEN BOOK) would read if read by others. Fans of Da' T.R.U.T.H. will love this album because of its variety. He has collaborations with CMR Artist (Tonic, Ambassador, Tia Pittman), Reach Records Artist (Trip Lee), Tye Tribbett, Donnie McClurkin, TWyse, Izzy, and Lisa McClendon.



His music is a great, positive alternative to secular artist that rap primarily about themselves, gold teeth and material possessions. I personally think this is his best album to date. I strongly believe that those who love Christian rap/hip-hop and are mature in the faith will enjoy this album. Also, I challenge those new to the Christian lifestyle to have an open mind and focus on self-examination through GOD's WORD (Galatians 6:1-10). Grace and peace, "