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{{Infobox album
| name = Theophanies
| name = Theophanies
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Hazakim]]
| artist = [[Hazakim]]
| cover = Theophanies_Cover.jpg
| cover = Hazakim - Theophanies.png
| alt =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2009|6|23}}
| released = {{Start date|2009|6|23}}
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio = Studio 101, Melbourne, Florida
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| venue =
| studio = Studio 101, Melbourne, FL
| genre = [[Christian hip hop]]
| genre = [[Christian hip hop]], [[hip hop]], [[urban contemporary gospel|urban gospel]]
| length = {{Duration|m=72|s=25}}
| length = {{Duration|m=72|s=25}}
| label = Lamp Mode
| label = Lamp Mode
| producer = Hazakim
| producer = Hazakim
| next_title = Son of Man
| next_year = 2014
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| misc =
}}
}}


'''''Theophanies''''' was the second studio album from [[hip hop]] duo [[Hazakim]]. The album released on June 23, 2009 through Lamp Mode Recordings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hhhdb.com/index.php?id=694|title=The Holy Hip Hop DataBASE - The ultimate online Christian Hiphop resource|website=www.hhhdb.com|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> Although ''Theophanies'' was Hazakim's second album, it was their first album to be released on a record label with national distribution. ''Theophanies'' helped to establish [[Hazakim]]'s unique sound and approach to lyricism in the [[christian hip hop]] sub-genre.
'''''Theophanies''''' is the second album from [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] duo [[Hazakim]]. The album was released on June 23, 2009, through Lamp Mode Recordings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hhhdb.com/index.php?id=694|title=The Holy Hip Hop DataBASE - The ultimate online Christian Hiphop resource|website=www.hhhdb.com|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> Although ''Theophanies'' was [[Hazakim]]'s second album, it was their first studio album to be released on a record label with national distribution. ''Theophanies'' helped to establish [[Hazakim]]'s unique sound and approach to lyricism in the [[christian hip hop]] genre.


==Background==
==Background==
Following their independent 2001 release titled ''Hip-Hologetics'' [[Hazakim]] signed with Lamp Mode Recordings in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evangelicalsforsocialaction.org/spiritual-growth/hazakim-the-story-of-anthony-michael-wray/|title=HAZAKIM: the Story of Anthony & Michael Wray|date=2009-09-09|website=Evangelicals for Social Action|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> ''Theophanies'' was released by Lamp Mode Recordings two years later. It was produced entirely by Hazakim and contained guest appearances from fellow label-mates [[shai_linne]] and [[Stephen_the_Levite]] as well as MuzeOne. Messianic Jewish scholar [[Michael_L._Brown]] is also heavily featured throughout the album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rapzilla.com/2009-08-review-hazakim-theophanies/|title=Review - Hazakim - Theophanies|date=2009-08-29|website=Rapzilla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref>
Following their independent 2001 release titled ''Hip-Hologetics'', [[Hazakim]] signed with Lamp Mode Recordings in 2007.<ref name="EFSA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.evangelicalsforsocialaction.org/spiritual-growth/hazakim-the-story-of-anthony-michael-wray/|title=HAZAKIM: the Story of Anthony & Michael Wray|date=2009-09-09|website=Evangelicals for Social Action|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> ''Theophanies'' was released by Lamp Mode Recordings two years later on June 23, 2009. It was produced entirely by [[Hazakim]] and contained guest appearances from fellow label-mates [[shai linne|Shai Linne]] and [[Stephen the Levite]] as well as MuzeOne. Messianic Jewish scholar [[Michael L. Brown|Dr. Michael Brown]] is also heavily featured throughout the album.<ref name="RZ">{{Cite web|url=https://rapzilla.com/2009-08-review-hazakim-theophanies/|title=Review – Hazakim – ''Theophanies''|date=2009-08-29|website=Rapzilla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref>


==Music and lyrics==
==Music and lyrics==
The musical backdrop of ''Theophanies'' features a unique blend of [[East_Coast_hip_hop]] with melodies and sounds synonymous with [[Middle_Eastern_music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rapzilla.com/2009-08-review-hazakim-theophanies/|title=Review - Hazakim - Theophanies|date=2009-08-29|website=Rapzilla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> While the lyrics are nearly entirely in the [[English language]], sections of the album contain Hebrew. The lyrical content of ''Theophanies'' focuses heavily on the theological concept of [[Theophany|theophanies]] in the Old Testament. The premise of the album is that [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]], most often referred to in the album by his Hebrew name, [[Yeshua]], is the ultimate revelation of God to man. This divine Messiah, they argue, appears throughout the [[Hebrew Bible]] as the [[Divinity|divine]] Messenger of God's presence, and revealed Himself in time and space, most definitively, as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. Throughout the album [[Hazakim]] cites, in rap form, passages from the Hebrew Bible where a divine visitor, who seems to carry the prerogatives and name of the God of Israel, manifests in a physical form. The album ends with a declaration that this messenger was, in fact, the pre-incarnate [[Son of God]], Jesus. This concept is known in [[Christian theology|Christian theological]] circles as [[Christophany|christophanies]].
The musical backdrop of ''Theophanies'' features a unique blend of [[East Coast hip hop|East Coast hip-hop]] with melodies and sounds synonymous with [[Middle Eastern music]].<ref name="RZ"/> While the lyrics are nearly entirely in the [[English language]], sections of the album contain [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]. The lyrical content of ''Theophanies'' focuses heavily on the theological concept of [[Theophany|theophanies]] in the Old Testament. The premise of the album is that [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]], most often referred to in the album by his Hebrew name, [[Yeshua]], is the ultimate revelation of God to man. This divine Messiah, they argue, appears throughout the [[Hebrew Bible]] as the [[Divinity|divine]] Messenger of God's presence, and revealed Himself in time and space, most definitively, as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. Throughout the album [[Hazakim]] cites, in rap form, passages from the Hebrew Bible where a divine visitor, who seems to carry the prerogatives and name of the God of Israel, manifests in a physical form. The album ends with a declaration that this messenger was, in fact, the pre-incarnate [[Son of God]], Jesus. In this way, the album makes a case for [[Christology|the deity of Jesus]] using the [[Hebrew Bible]].<ref name="EFSA"/> This concept of Jesus's pre-incarnate appearances in the [[Old Testament]] is known in [[Christian theology]] as a [[christophany]].

==Reception==
''Theophanies'' was met with positive reviews. [[Rapzilla]] critic Claude Atcho wrote, "Overall, ''Theophanies'' is nothing short of remarkable."<ref name="RZ"/> Due to the positive reception ''Theophanies'' received, [[Hazakim]]'s subsequent album, ''[[Son Of Man (album)|Son of Man]]'', was able to crack multiple [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' charts]], despite the five year gap between projects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rapzilla.com/2014-10-hazakim-son-of-man-lands-top-ten-spot-on-billboard-gospel-chart/|title=Hazakim 'Son of Man' Lands Top Ten Spot on Billboard Gospel Chart|date=2014-10-02|website=Rapzilla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/hazakim|title=Hazakim|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Theophanies'' track listing
| headline = Track list<ref name=jfh /><ref name=amtracks>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/forever-after-mw0002669251|title=''Forever After'' – V. Rose &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=June 29, 2014}}</ref>
| total_length = 72:25
| total_length = 72:25
| title1 = Intro
| title1 = Intro
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| length5 = 5:14
| length5 = 5:14
| title6 = Salvation Plan
| title6 = Salvation Plan
| note6 = featuring [[Stephen_the_Levite]]
| note6 = featuring [[Stephen the Levite]]
| writer6 = Michael Wray, Darrell Bell, Tony Wray
| writer6 = Michael Wray, Darrell Bell, Tony Wray
| length6 = 3:57
| length6 = 3:57
| title7 = Theophanies Interlude
| title7 = Theophanies Interlude
| note7 = featuring [[Michael_L._Brown]]
| note7 = featuring [[Michael L. Brown|Dr. Michael Brown]]
| length7 = 1:22
| length7 = 1:22
| title8 = Genesis 32
| title8 = Genesis 32
| writer8 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray
| writer8 = Michael Wray
| length8 = 3:23
| length8 = 3:23
| title9 = Mercy
| title9 = Mercy
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| title11 = Heavy Laden
| title11 = Heavy Laden
| note11 = featuring Dwayne O'dell
| note11 = featuring Dwayne O'dell
| writer11 = Michael Wray, Dwayne O'dell
| writer11 = Michael Wray
| length11 = 5:14
| length11 = 5:14
| title12 = Uncut & Raw
| title12 = Uncut & Raw
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| writer14 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray
| writer14 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray
| length14 = 5:11
| length14 = 5:11
| title15 = Crucifixion Descriptuon
| title15 = Crucifixion Description
| writer15 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray
| writer15 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray
| length15 = 5:20
| length15 = 5:20
| title16 = Risen
| title16 = Risen
| note16 = featuring [[Shai_Linne]]
| note16 = featuring [[Shai Linne]]
| writer16 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray, Shai Linne
| writer16 = Michael Wray, Tony Wray, Shai Linne
| length16 = 3:57
| length16 = 3:57
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| length19 = 4:06
| length19 = 4:06
| title20 = Summary of the Evidence W/ Dr. Michael Brown
| title20 = Summary of the Evidence W/ Dr. Michael Brown
| note20 = featuring [[Michael_L._Brown]]
| note20 = featuring [[Michael L. Brown|Dr. Michael Brown]]
| length20 = 1:59
| length20 = 1:59
| title21 = Outro
| title21 = Outro
| writer21 = Tony Wray, Mahlodi
| writer21 = Tony Wray, Mahlodi Wray
| length21 = 2:02
| length21 = 2:02
}}


==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 12:25, 13 December 2024

Theophanies
Studio album by
Hazakim
ReleasedJune 23, 2009 (2009-06-23)
StudioStudio 101, Melbourne, Florida
GenreChristian hip hop
Length72:25
LabelLamp Mode
ProducerHazakim
Hazakim chronology
Theophanies
(2009) 		Son of Man
(2014)

Theophanies is the second album from hip hop duo Hazakim. The album was released on June 23, 2009, through Lamp Mode Recordings.[1] Although Theophanies was Hazakim's second album, it was their first studio album to be released on a record label with national distribution. Theophanies helped to establish Hazakim's unique sound and approach to lyricism in the christian hip hop genre.

Background

[edit]

Following their independent 2001 release titled Hip-Hologetics, Hazakim signed with Lamp Mode Recordings in 2007.[2] Theophanies was released by Lamp Mode Recordings two years later on June 23, 2009. It was produced entirely by Hazakim and contained guest appearances from fellow label-mates Shai Linne and Stephen the Levite as well as MuzeOne. Messianic Jewish scholar Dr. Michael Brown is also heavily featured throughout the album.[3]

Music and lyrics

[edit]

The musical backdrop of Theophanies features a unique blend of East Coast hip-hop with melodies and sounds synonymous with Middle Eastern music.[3] While the lyrics are nearly entirely in the English language, sections of the album contain Hebrew. The lyrical content of Theophanies focuses heavily on the theological concept of theophanies in the Old Testament. The premise of the album is that Jesus of Nazareth, most often referred to in the album by his Hebrew name, Yeshua, is the ultimate revelation of God to man. This divine Messiah, they argue, appears throughout the Hebrew Bible as the divine Messenger of God's presence, and revealed Himself in time and space, most definitively, as Jesus of Nazareth. Throughout the album Hazakim cites, in rap form, passages from the Hebrew Bible where a divine visitor, who seems to carry the prerogatives and name of the God of Israel, manifests in a physical form. The album ends with a declaration that this messenger was, in fact, the pre-incarnate Son of God, Jesus. In this way, the album makes a case for the deity of Jesus using the Hebrew Bible.[2] This concept of Jesus's pre-incarnate appearances in the Old Testament is known in Christian theology as a christophany.

Reception

[edit]

Theophanies was met with positive reviews. Rapzilla critic Claude Atcho wrote, "Overall, Theophanies is nothing short of remarkable."[3] Due to the positive reception Theophanies received, Hazakim's subsequent album, Son of Man, was able to crack multiple Billboard charts, despite the five year gap between projects.[4][5]

Track listing

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Theophanies track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Intro"Tony Wray, Mahlodi Wray1:56
2."Fulfillment (Ben Joseph, Ben David)"Michael Wray, Tony Wray3:33
3."Genesis 18"Tony Wray2:42
4."Brace Yourself"Tony Wray, Michael Wray3:23
5."Shamayim of Gold"Michael Wray, Tony Wray5:14
6."Salvation Plan" (featuring Stephen the Levite)Michael Wray, Darrell Bell, Tony Wray3:57
7."Theophanies Interlude" (featuring Dr. Michael Brown) 1:22
8."Genesis 32"Michael Wray3:23
9."Mercy" (featuring MuzeOne)Tony Wray, Gabriel Padilla4:13
10."Eighties Mix"Mahlodi Wray, Michael Wray2:09
11."Heavy Laden" (featuring Dwayne O'dell)Michael Wray5:14
12."Uncut & Raw"Tony Wray3:26
13."Exodus 3"Tony Wray2:08
14."Passover Lamb"Michael Wray, Tony Wray5:11
15."Crucifixion Description"Michael Wray, Tony Wray5:20
16."Risen" (featuring Shai Linne)Michael Wray, Tony Wray, Shai Linne3:57
17."Judges 13"Michael Wray2:12
18."Only Hope"Michael Wray, Tony Wray4:49
19."Kadosh (Conclusion)"Tony Wray4:06
20."Summary of the Evidence W/ Dr. Michael Brown" (featuring Dr. Michael Brown) 1:59
21."Outro"Tony Wray, Mahlodi Wray2:02
Total length:72:25

References

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  1. ^ "The Holy Hip Hop DataBASE - The ultimate online Christian Hiphop resource". www.hhhdb.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "HAZAKIM: the Story of Anthony & Michael Wray". Evangelicals for Social Action. September 9, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Review – Hazakim – Theophanies". Rapzilla. August 29, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Hazakim 'Son of Man' Lands Top Ten Spot on Billboard Gospel Chart". Rapzilla. October 2, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "Hazakim". Billboard. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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