![]() ![]() At the end of the day though, it’s a song glorifying God given abilities. But, if you take the Biblical angle on his use in the song, did Jesus not sit and eat with these same types of people? He probably sat with far worse, to be honest. How will people speak of you 300 years from now? But I get it, in a sense, an alleged gambling womanizer who people in his time believed to be possessed by the Devil, isn’t the greatest person to end a punchline with even if it’s all hearsay. None of us were actually around then, so who really knows. The big issue, on social media, among Christians with the song is the use of Paganini, due to who or what it is presumed that he was as a person. In so doing, they are using Paganini not as a reference to their own lives or beliefs but as a metaphor for how good they have been blessed to be in their respective crafts. Braggadocio, in its’ simplest form, is such a large element in Hip Hop that these days it’s overlooked completely. If you’re not musically inclined, he rapped dope bars over a dope beat. The concept of the song is very simple, Andy as his cohorts on the song, are being dope Emcees. “Woo! i’ma show off, every ability God’s giving me to go off, and ain’t nobody mad about the beauty of the Vatican & Tabernacle, so when i’m rapping you can add it in….” -Andy Mineo Now, to the issues in the song, of course. Said to have played so fast and theatrical that the audience thought he was “possessed.” -Wasn’t buried by the Catholic church until 1876 after many appeals to the Pope, because he passed away without his Last Rites being performed. Known for his penchant for gambling and womanizing. Ended career in 1834, due to constant health issues. ![]() Spent most of his career and as a traveling Freelancer. Niccolo’ Paganini (1782-1840) -Italian Violinist, Violist, & Composer. After the release of the now critically acclaimed EP, there was a buzz in the Christian Hip Hop community surrounding a particular song featured on the project, “Paganini.” First, before we get into that i know you’re thinking to yourself, Paganini? Exactly. Some what genius though, of Reach Records, to stir the proverbially pot amongst their supporters. Conspiracy theorist and believers alike picked a part certain elements of his art and promotional flyers claiming that symbols used were everything from a connection to The Illuminati to the Devil himself. Prior to the release of his latest EP, Neverland, there was quite the debate online as to numerous issues people had with the visuals for the release. Mineo reached #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart with both of his first two albums: 2013’s Heroes for Sale and 2016’s Uncomfortable.Christian Hip Hop Artist, Andy Mineo, seems to be unable to please all listeners these days.1 in 2009, Mineo signed with Reach Records in 2011 and released the mixtape, Formerly Known. After releasing the independent mixtape Sin Is Wack, Vol.Mineo soon closed his studio, left Fat Camp, and rededicated his life to Jesus. In college, Mineo met Grammy-winning producer Alex Medina, who introduced him to the urban ministry group T.R.U.C.E.He went on to attend the City College of New York and opened for artists such as The Roots, Common, and Jadakiss. Mineo joined the rap group Fat Camp in high school.He built a studio in his mother’s basement and launched a business recording other artists. In high school, Mineo’s faith drifted, and he began to focus on music.His life changed when he attended Bible camp at the age of 12. Mineo was raised in a single-parent household in Syracuse, New York.Christian rapper Andy Mineo found himself through his faith and has made unclassifiable rap music inspired by his experience. ![]()
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