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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 [[ |
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|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>{{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> |
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==Music and lyrics== |
==Music and lyrics== |
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The musical backdrop of ''Theophanies'' features a unique blend of [[East_Coast_hip_hop]] with melodies and sounds synonymous with [[ |
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>{{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 of Jesus's pre-incarnate appearances is known in [[Christian theology]] as a [[christophany]]. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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| Released | June 23, 2009 |
| Studio | Studio 101, Melbourne, FL |
| Genre | Christian hip hop, hip hop, urban gospel |
| Length | 72:25 |
| Label | Lamp Mode |
| Producer | Hazakim |
Theophanies was the second studio album from hip hop duo Hazakim. The album released on June 23, 2009 through Lamp Mode Recordings.[1] 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.
Background
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. 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
The musical backdrop of Theophanies features a unique blend of East Coast hip-hop with melodies and sounds synonymous with Middle Eastern music.[4] 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. This concept of Jesus's pre-incarnate appearances 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." Elsewhere, the unique style and approach of Theophanies garnered praise as the album was dubbed a "classic".[5] 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.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Tony Wray, Mahlodi Wray | 1:56 |
| 2. | "Fulfillment (Ben Joseph, Ben David)" | Michael Wray, Tony Wray | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Genesis 18" | Tony Wray | 2:42 |
| 4. | "Brace Yourself" | Tony Wray, Michael Wray | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Shamayim of Gold" | Michael Wray, Tony Wray | 5:14 |
| 6. | "Salvation Plan" (featuring Stephen_the_Levite) | Michael Wray, Darrell Bell, Tony Wray | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Theophanies Interlude" (featuring Michael_L._Brown) | 1:22 | |
| 8. | "Genesis 32" | Michael Wray | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Mercy" (featuring MuzeOne) | Tony Wray, Gabriel Padilla | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Eighties Mix" | Mahlodi Wray, Michael Wray | 2:09 |
| 11. | "Heavy Laden" (featuring Dwayne O'dell) | Michael Wray | 5:14 |
| 12. | "Uncut & Raw" | Tony Wray | 3:26 |
| 13. | "Exodus 3" | Tony Wray | 2:08 |
| 14. | "Passover Lamb" | Michael Wray, Tony Wray | 5:11 |
| 15. | "Crucifixion Descriptuon" | Michael Wray, Tony Wray | 5:20 |
| 16. | "Risen" (featuring Shai_Linne) | Michael Wray, Tony Wray, Shai Linne | 3:57 |
| 17. | "Judges 13" | Michael Wray | 2:12 |
| 18. | "Only Hope" | Michael Wray, Tony Wray | 4:49 |
| 19. | "Kadosh (Conclusion)" | Tony Wray | 4:06 |
| 20. | "Summary of the Evidence W/ Dr. Michael Brown" (featuring Michael_L._Brown) | 1:59 | |
| 21. | "Outro" | Tony Wray, Mahlodi Wray | 2:02 |
| Total length: | 72:25 | ||
- ^ "The Holy Hip Hop DataBASE - The ultimate online Christian Hiphop resource". www.hhhdb.com. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "HAZAKIM: the Story of Anthony & Michael Wray". Evangelicals for Social Action. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Review - Hazakim - Theophanies". Rapzilla. 2009-08-29. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Review - Hazakim - Theophanies". Rapzilla. 2009-08-29. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ Psalms, Joshua (2009-11-12). "The Cypha: Theophanies". The Cypha. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Hazakim 'Son of Man' Lands Top Ten Spot on Billboard Gospel Chart". Rapzilla. 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2019-02-07.