In this episode Bert and Eli interview artist B Luve and pastor of Elements Church, Brother E. Also, listen to the exclusive announcement of the confirmed Rap Fest 2013 - Twentieth Anniversary ministries. follow on twitter: @bluvrealtalk @elementsbx @rapfestradio @iamunyc [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/rapfestradio/Rapfestradio_05202013.mp4] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Song: "Need A Savior" by: Takeover Records' Meek, Franky Bells, Testimony, feat: Guest: Jin Music V...
May 21, 2013•1 hr 39 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview Christian singer / songwriter Debbie Gonzalez and Rev. Dr. Michael Carrion of Promised Land Covenant Church. Follow Debbie Gonzalez on twitter @D_GonzalezMusic Follow Michael Carrion over on Facebook @ facebook.com/PLCChurch Follow Rap Fest Radio on twitter @rapfestradio Follow Rap Fest on facebook @facebook.com/rapfest Follow Grateful Apparel on twitter @gratefulapparel Follow Triple Threat Ministries International on twitter @ttmi326 ...
May 09, 2013•1 hr 30 min
In this episode Bert & Elias mention some last minute Rap Fest 2013 Submission details and also have a live telephone conversation with one of the confirmed special guests @YavesEllis. Also, check out the "OD REMIX" by: Yaves exclusively in this episode. The song officially drops on Thursday, May 2nd. You can hear it here first. Follow Rap Fest at @rapfestradio Follow I Am UNYC @iamunyc Follow God Belongs In My City @gbimc Follow Grateful Apparel @gratefulapparel Follow Triple Threat @ttmi32...
May 01, 2013•1 hr 1 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez speak to Erik Acevedo aka Blaze Torch regarding his FAREWELL concert and EP coming out this weekend. Listen as we discuss the final details as to why the Farewell and also watch some new music videos and listen to some new music. Follow Erik on Twitter - twitter.com/ErikNAcevedo Follow Rap Fest Radio - twitter.com/rapfestradio Follow I Am UNYC - twitter.com/iamunyc [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/rapfestradio/Rapfestradio_04152013.mp4] List...
Apr 19, 2013•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview Slave and Gauge regarding the release of their new project, Iron Sharpens Iron, which drops on Tuesday, April 9th at www.mentallinkinc.com and www.kingdomtimeent.com. Follow Slave on twitter @slave9thinning Follow Gauge on twitter @gauge77 Follow Rap Fest Radio on twitter @rapfestradio [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/rapfestradio/Rapfestradio_04082013.mp4] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Song: "Be You" by: Slave ...
Apr 10, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Pastor Jose Cruz, Pastor Jesus Goyco, and Elias Gonzalez are all leaders in the Urban Kingdom Youth Ministry network representing The Bronx, NY. We were blessed to have them all on the air at the same time and share a lot of exciting, new, relevant information for all youth leaders and even senior pastors. Listen as they share details about the UKYM and other programs they are involved in. You can contact the Urban Kingdom Youth Ministry team by e mailing contactunyc@gmail.com. Follow Rap Fest R...
Mar 13, 2013•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview the ministry "RENEWED" of Kairos Project. Their CD "RENEWED" drops on March 15th in outlets everywhere. Be sure to follow them on twitter and facebook for continued updates. Follow RENEWED : Facebook.com/kairosproject7 Twitter.com/kairosproject7 Follow RAP FEST RADIO : @rapfestradio @iamunyc Show Name: Rap Fest Radio Episode: #135 - "RENEWED" Playlist: Video: "Renewed" - Album Trailer Song: "Glory" by: Renewed Song: "Know His Name" by: ...
Mar 06, 2013•1 hr 7 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez announce all details for the upcoming Rap Fest 2013 - Twentieth Anniversary event celebration. For more details regarding Rap Fest 2013 please visit http://http://www.http://www.http://http://www.holyculture.net/rapfest2013 Follow: @rapfestradio @iamunyc Show Name: Rap Fest Radio Episode: #134 - Rap Fest 2013 - Twentieth Anniversary Information Playlist: Music Video: "Small World" by: Japhia Life Music Video: "Hope" by: Da' TRUTH Music Video: "Gr...
Mar 01, 2013•1 hr 6 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview artist, producer, musician Daniel Steele. We speak about new stuff going on in his ministry including an upcoming release with Humble Beast Records. Follow Daniel Steele on facebook.com/daniel.steele Follow Rap Fest Radio at t witter.com/rapfestradio Follow I Am Unyc at twitter.com/iamunyc Show Name: Rap Fest Radio Episode: #133 - Daniel Steele Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Music Video: "Feel Good" by: MC Jin ft.Toes...
Feb 12, 2013•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview Poet and Spoken Word artist from Brooklyn, NY; "THEE APPRENTICE". Find out why he chose the art of poetry to do ministry and also find out what his true ministry passions are. Thee Apprentice can be seen ministering at many mainstream clubs and slams around the tri-state area, most notably, The Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Watch the entire interview for a glimpse of one of his live performances as well a live piece live on Rap Fest Radio. Foll...
Feb 06, 2013•1 hr 7 min
In this episode Bert and Elias speak to Erik Acevedo aka Blaze Torch regarding a recent change in his ministry. We won't give it away on text. Watch the video and find out what this change is all about. Download all of Blaze Torch's music for free at http://blazetorch.bandcamp.com . Follow Erik Acevedo at http://twitter.com/eriknacevedo Follow Rap Fest Radio at http://www.twitter.com/rapfestradio . Join Rap Fest Radio on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/rapfestradio . Watch Rap Fest Radio liv...
Jan 29, 2013•1 hr 17 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Tha Gim, Japhia Life, Canon, Shane Kidd and much more! [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/madnessmixshow/MadnessMixshow012813.mp3] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Good To Go - Canon - Blind World All We Know Is Winning - Thi'sl - Free From The Trap Thank U - Tha GIM/JR - Supreme Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Relikis JIFE - Da' T.R.U.T.H. - n/a Ali - Sho Baraka - T...
Jan 28, 2013•57 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Ruslan, Thi'sl, GS, Relikis and much more! [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/madnessmixshow/MadnessMixshow012113.mp3] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: I Know(ATP Remix) - Lecrae - Gravity Please Don't Kill My Vibe - Ruslan - n/a Ali - Sho Baraka - Talented Xth Zone Out - KB - Zone Out New Day - Cy - Under the Radar Vol. 1 PT. 2 Adalid - Dollar - n/a Madness Mix...
Jan 24, 2013•55 min
In this episode Bert and Elias interview Christian hip hop artist and Ex-BET Freestyler "RED DOTT". Watch as we discuss how his journey in Christian hip hop has been so far. We also discuss a topic which has been spoken about a lot on Social Networks lately which is, why Christian hip hop artists have crossed the line and possibly compromised in their music / lyrics. Follow Red Dott on Twitter via @reddottmusic Follow Rap Fest Radio via @rapfestradio Follow I AM UNYC via @iamunyc [audio:http://h...
Jan 23, 2013•1 hr 16 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Japhia Life, Propaganda, Relikis, Canon and much more! [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/madnessmixshow/MadnessMixshow011413.mp3] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Sedatives - Mitchell Seeds - The Fix Loud Music - Canon Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Relikis Hunger Games - Da T.R.U.T.H. Excellent - Propaganda - Excellent Live It Up - The Ambassador - n/a No Regrets(...
Jan 15, 2013•56 min
In this episode Bert and Elias interview Gospel hip hop artist and Youth pastor TWyse. Listen and watch as we discuss what he is up to and also talk about his upcoming 2013 release "LISTEN UP". Follow TWyse on Twitter - @TWyse Follow Rap Fest Radio on Twitter - @rapfestradio Follow I AM UNYC on Twitter Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Video: "Ready Set Go - FUEL ANTHEM" by: TWyse Video: "Got Til It's Gone" by: Jeff Bradshaw feat: Marsha Ambrosius and TWyse Video: "Mindright" (LI...
Jan 15, 2013•1 hr 13 min
Founder of the "NOT ON MY WATCH" movement, Kei Kei, joins us on this first episode of 2013. She explains the NOMW movement a little more detailed than her last visit and also presents her vision and mission of the entire movement. Also with us in the studio was half of the rap duo, Freestyle Fam, Quest the Wordsmith. Quest the Wordsmith is a firm believer in and supporter of the NOMW Movement. Get in touch with the Not On My Watch movement by going to: http://notonmywatch2618.tumblr.com Playlist...
Jan 09, 2013•1 hr 1 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Sho Baraka, MC Jin, Relate, Chad Jones, Japhia Life and much more! Show Name: DJ Eklectic - Madness Mixshow Episode: Madness Mixshow 1/6/13 Playlist: Crazy Love - MC Jin - Crazy Love Ridiculous Faith Ali - Sho Baraka - Talented Xth I Aint Got An Answer - Propaganda - Excellent Hopeless - Relate - n/a Hope - Relate - n/a Tell The World - Lecrae - Gravity Madness Mixdown: Zone Out - ...
Jan 08, 2013•57 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Lecrae, MC Jin, Elan Brio, Ruslan, Sho Baraka and much more! Show Name: DJ Eklectic - Madness Mixshow Episode: Madness Mixshow 12/31/12 Playlist: Cross The Line - Conquest - Radical Departure Cloud - Japhia Life - Westside Pharmacy I Hope You Get This - Elan Brio - Free Download Zone Out - KB - Zone Out Crazy Love - MC Jin - Crazy Love Ridiculous Faith Ali - Sho Baraka - Talented X...
Jan 01, 2013•59 min
DJ Eklectic\'s Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Japhia Life, Lecrae, Ruslan, Tha GIM and much more! Show Name: DJ Eklectic - Madness Mixshow Episode: Madness Mixshow 12/24/12 Playlist: Tell The World - Lecrae - Gravity Schizo - Swoope - Wake Up Cloud - Japhia Life - Westside Pharmacy Touche - Chad Jones - Touche Everywhere - Yaves - In Autmns Ear Hunger Games - Da\' T.R.U.T.H. - n/a Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Relikis Madness Mi...
Dec 29, 2012•59 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring the latest music from Thi'sl, Derek Minor, Erick Dayz, Relikis and much more! \ Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Relikis Oh Lawdy - Canon - Loose Canon EP Volume 1 Live It Up - Ambadasdor - n/a Stomale - Eric Dayz - n/a Touche - Chad Jones - Touche Love & Happiness - Yaves - IAE Madness Mixdown: Hunger Games - DA' T.R.U.T.H. - n/a Reap What You Sow - GS - ...
Dec 18, 2012•56 min
DJ Eklectic's Madness Mixshow is your radio show for the best in Christian Hip Hop. Featuring new music from Thi'sl, Canon, Adalid, Ruslan and much more! Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Halleluljah - Lecrae - Hallelujah Snap Off - Thi'sl - Snap Off In My Heart - Ruslan - In My Heart Touche - Chad Jones - Touche Oh Lawdy - Canon - Loose Canon EP Volume 1 Dollar - Adalid - n/a Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Relikis I'm A Believer - Tedashii - Identity Crisis Sitting Big - JSon - Life...
Dec 14, 2012•56 min
This is our last episode of 2012. We get to chop it up with rapper, spoken word artist and singer "Kei-Kei". Watch and find out more about her music and ministry as well as the "NOT ON MY WATCH" Movement. Connect with Kei Kei on twitter ( @Kei2Music ) Connect with Rap Fest on twitter ( @rapfestradio ) Key Words: Music, Hip Hop, Kei Kei, Bert Bocachica, Rap Fest Radio, Spoken Word, Rap, last show [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/rapfestradio/Rapfestradio_12102012.mp4] Listen to Holy Culture ...
Dec 11, 2012•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez take some time to reflect on some of the highlights of previous Rap Fest Radio episodes. It's always difficult to pick the best but it's never a problem to highlight some key interviews and conversations. We are thankful that God has allowed us to interview so many different artists and ministries over the past few years. We look forward to building more relationships in the upcoming episodes (years). Thanks for your continued support of Rap Fest...
Dec 04, 2012•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez have some real talk with DJ Corruption of Ruff Ryderz Latino. Currently on deck to be DMX's tour DJ, he has been visiting The Sanctuary Fellowship in The Bronx and is (what we would consider) a work in progress. Please note: This show contains some heavy topics and serious / real talk. Follow Rap Fest Radio on twitter @rapfestradio Follow I Am UNYC on twitter @iamunyc [audio:http://www.hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/rapfestradio/Rapfestradio_11262012.mp...
Nov 30, 2012•1 hr 13 min
Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Real Recognize Real - Derek Minor - PSA V3: Who is Derek Minor Snap Off - Thi'sl - Snap Off Touche - Chad Jones - Touche In My Heart - Ruslan - In My Heart Gorilla - Cash Hollistah - Gorilla Single Dollar - Adalid - n/a Lofty - Propaganda - Excellent Means of Grace - Timothy Brindle - The Restoration Gimme A Second - Lecrae - Church Clothes Reap What You Sow - GS - Warning Before Destruction 4 You Know What It Is - Tedashii - Blacklight Love &...
Nov 26, 2012•59 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview Julio "DJ WHO?" Vasquez of DJ Who Entertainment. He is a long time Gospel DJ who is very popular within the Wedding and Sweet 16 circuit in the NY area. Watch as we discuss how his ministry has developed over the past few years and where he's at now. Aside from being a DJ he is the senior pastor of The Chapel Christian Church in the Bronx. Connect with DJ Who on Facebook at / djwhoentertainment or on line via www.djwho.net / www.djwho.o...
Nov 23, 2012•1 hr 9 min
Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: 1. Stack City: #PoloFlow ft. Wisdom and Dillon Chase 2. Canon: Oh Lawdy 3. Lecrae: Fakin' ft. Thi'sl 4. Thi'sl: Snap Off 5. Black Knight: We Do It ft. Milliyon 6. GS: That Real Talk 7. Facade Music (FM): Light Flow 8. AG Primo: Come With Me 9. DJ Primo: Holy Hip Hop Remix of the Week 10. Charles Jenkins: Awesome 11. New Music Tuesday Song of the Week: MPH Man Praisin' Hard: On My Block 12. Lecrae: Fuego 13. Crane and A1: Lose It ft. Canton Jones ...
Nov 16, 2012•1 hr 41 min
In this episode Bert Bocachica and Elias Gonzalez interview Christian hip hop artist " CONQUEST " regarding the release of his new CD entitled "Radical Departure" which drops Tuesday, November 13th at conquest.bandcamp.com. The second half of the live show was an interview with Gospel DJ, "DJ TRANZFORMED". Watch as we get into the details of the role of a DJ even in the Christian market as well as the resources available. Both interviews touch on some very important information and details. We e...
Nov 14, 2012•1 hr 31 min
Episode: Madness Mixshow 10/29/12 [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/madnessmixshow/MadnessMixshow102912.mp3] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Oh Lawdy - Canon - Loose Cannon EP Volume 1 Live It Up - Ambassdaor - n/a Oooo Weee - Relikis - I Am Reliis You Know What It Is - Tedashii - Blacklight Reap What You Sow - GS - Warning: Before Destruction 4 Loud Music - Canon - Loose Cannon EP Volume 1 Touche - Chad Jones _ Touche No Fuego - Lecrae - Gravity Work - Canon - Single Lofty...
Oct 30, 2012•59 min
