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Cross Movement emcee Phanatik debuts his solo effort 'The Incredible Walk' |
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Written by Shawnee Penkacik
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(Philadelphia, PA) February 22nd, 2005 -- Embark on an incredible
journey... a journey through the depths and complexities of transformation
that define the Christian life. Can a rap album take you there? The
Incredible Walk is indeed the ultimate transportation vehicle, as Phanatik
- a lyrical heavy hitter from The Cross Movement - unleashes considerable
talent on his solo debut. A clever play on Marvel Comic's The Incredible
Hulk, The Incredible Walk reveals the metamorphosis... chronicles the
struggle of the new nature of the Christian to break through and come
alive where the old nature used to thrive.
Phanatik was raised in Philadelphia and despite his mother's best efforts
grew to love most things hip-hop. Christ's love regenerated his mind and
his music, inspiring Phanatik to create and perform "Jesus centered"
hip-hop. Phanatik has a distinctly analytical style, as evidenced on such
Cross Movement hits as "Who's The Man", "C to the R", "Start Something"
and "Holy Culture" (title track from "Holy Culture". He has toured the US
and abroad on what he describes as "musical, missionary journeys" and is
the recipient of numerous accolades for his role as a member of The Cross
Movement. His studies at Lancaster Bible College (Lancaster, PA) and work
as Vice President of Cross Movement Ministries (Philadelphia, PA), in
addition to his music ministry with The Cross Movement, enable him to fill
the evangelistic void in hip-hop culture.
Phanatik's solo effort is a feat of lyrical prowess - he deftly weaves
athletic metaphors from the Scriptures (running an agonizing race,
fighting the good fight, receiving a crown, for example) into vivid
pictures of life. The believer is absorbed by and identifies with the
truth of Phanatik's depiction of the battle to subdue the old nature. The
non-believer is confronted with the monstrosity of life without Christ and
challenged to join the fray - to live The Incredible Walk.
The Incredible Walk is out in stores now from Cross Movement Records.
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