Zerubbabel's Pilgrim Perspective Album To Be Released June 14, 2011

PERSPECTIVE. It determines the way we view the world, it shapes our value systems and fuels our aspirations. As believers, our perspective emanates from a clear understanding of our identity in Jesus Christ. Biblically speaking, we are citizens of Heaven and ambassadors on Earth. In short we are pilgrims. It is with these facts in mind that Zerubbabel presents his sophomore album - Pilgrim Perspective.

Pilgrim Perspective is a collection of doctrinally sound, personally challenging compositions that will convict and encourage believers while exploring what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. Songs like “On Deck”, “Hidden N Christ” and “Take The City” are rallying cries that goad the contemporary Christian to proclaim the Gospel and engage the culture; the deeply personal “Trust You” reminds us that this life will have its share of troubles; while other tracks like “I Know He Coming Back” and “I Need You” urge believers to set their hope and affections on things above.

Zerubbabel has managed to blend distinctive arrangements from various Christian super-producers into a coherent composition that perfectly accentuates his southern-fried delivery. This project is richly laced with beats by an all-star cast of producers that includes K-Drama, PK, D-Flow, T Mak and Tony Stone and is punctuated with features by elite features like Michelle Bonilla and Chris Lee Cobbins. For these reasons, many Christian Hip Hop exponents believe Pilgrim Perspective will be one of the most significant CD's of 2011.

Pilgrim Perspective will be released nationwide on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 but anticipation is building and fans are not waiting. Online outlets, Henn Diesel Records, and a number of national retail chains are already experiencing a growing number of pre-orders for the album.

CY Preps to Launch Fourth Album with Fresh Website, New Distribution Deal, Nationwide Tours, and Free Compilation Download

Christian rapper CY is preparing to launch his fourth album, High Wire Act, with a fresh website, new distribution deal, nationwide tours, and a free compilation download.

High Wire Act is set to drop locally on March 10, 2011 with a combination birthday/release party. But before then, CY is whetting appetites with a free, 31 track greatest hits-style compilation titled As the World Turns: The Best of CY. This collection encompasses tracks from all of CY’s previous releases, various other projects, and even a few sneak previews of the upcoming High Wire Act album.

As the World Turns is being offered as a free, digital release in partnership with 3HP Records. The compilation was downloaded over 2,100 times on the first day it was posted and is rapidly approaching the 10,000 downloads mark (all within the first five days.)

“I thought the compilation was a good way to give back to my fans to let them hear some of their favorite CY songs, catch up on some they might have missed, and to let them sample a few tracks from the new album,” CY said. “I’m excited that so many people have grabbed it and pray that momentum continues once High Wire Act drops.”

After launching the Circus World Event…The Ringleader album at the 2007 Texas Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards (where MTV personality Sway was a presenter) to critical acclaim, CY began to pray about the direction of its much anticipated follow-up.

Whereas The Ringleader’s concept envisioned our world as a circus with one true ringleader (God) and an imposter (Satan) who plots and schemes for the same position, High Wire Act plays off a tight rope metaphor that represents the narrow road believers in Christ must walk in order to receive eternal life. The project also carries other messages about the humility that must be maintained by those placed in lofty positions.

CY’s High Wire Act employs a gloomier carnival sound, picture-painting lyrics, and explosive energy. It’s versatile and accessible to all listeners with tracks produced by himself, Phillip Moore, Tony Stone, Vohn Beats/Symbolyc One, Jimmy Natural and others. Guest artists include Young Joshua, Tony Stone, One Dose, Von Won, FireJaws, Gina V, Tannie, Gifted, Kent & Shellee Coley, MiKalibur, Titus, D.Steele, and more.

High Wire Act will be available nationally through brick-and-mortar and digital channels thanks to CY’s new partnership with CLG Distribution. Fans may also pre-order the release through the artist’s recently revamped website: dasouth.com/complex

Finally, you can catch CY’s eye-popping stage presentation in support of High Wire Act at either South Carolina’s M.O.S.T. Tour or as part of this summer’s 7 Chosen Tour in nine different states throughout United States and Canada.

Download the As the World Turns: The Best of CY compilation from Complex Melodies and 3HP Records here.