Ένα ζευγάρι μήνες πριν, εξέπληξε τους πάντες ανακοινώνοντας ένα νέο άλμπουμ, “Αύξηση.” Δεν καταλαβαίνουν πόσο δύσκολο ήταν να κρατήσει ήσυχο γι 'αυτό πριν από την ετικέτα μου και πήγα δημόσιο. Το άλμπουμ ήταν στα σκαριά για πάνω από ένα χρόνο, και εγώ δεν μπορούσα να περιμένω να πω σε όλους - ειδικά εκείνοι που ζητούσαν συνεχώς όταν ήμουν ρίψη κάτι νέο.
Η ανταπόκριση μέχρι τώρα ήταν βαθύτατα ενθαρρυντική. Είμαι κατάπληκτος ότι οι άνθρωποι συνέχισαν να με υποστηρίξει ακόμα κι αν έχω πάει αρκετά ήσυχη για τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια. την αγάπη και τον ενθουσιασμό σας έχει αυξηθεί μόνο το δικό μου.
Πρόωρη συνταξιοδότηση
Μία από τις απαντήσεις μου δεν ήταν έκπληξη από ήταν αυτό: "Περιμένετε, Νόμιζα ότι αποσύρθηκε?"Αυτό είναι το ερώτημα που με ακολουθεί γύρω σαν σκιά. Έχω απευθύνεται σε συνεντεύξεις, tweets, και blog θέσεις, αλλά ξέρω ότι είναι ακόμα ασαφές σε ορισμένες. Επιτρέψτε μου να συνεχίσουμε να προσπαθούμε να βάλουμε τα πράγματα: Ποτέ δεν αποσύρθηκε.
Σε 2012, Ανακοίνωσα ότι θα ήθελα να είναι "ενίσχυση μακριά από τη μουσική." Ναι, Ξέρω ότι ακούγεται συνταξιοδότηση-ish, αλλά σκοπίμως δεν χρησιμοποίησε αυτή τη λέξη. Συνέχισα ότι σκόπιμα ασαφής, επειδή δεν ήμουν 100% σίγουρος τι θα μοιάζουν.
Ήξερα ότι ήταν δυνατό ότι «The Good Life" ήταν το τελευταίο μου άλμπουμ, αλλά δεν ήμουν σίγουρος. Εδώ είναι αυτό που ήξερα: θα υπάρξει μια τεράστια αλλαγή προτεραιότητας που θα αλλάξει ριζικά τον τρόπο που σχετίζονται με τη μουσική. Δεν θα είναι έξω στο δρόμο με τους συναδέλφους emcees μου όσο. Εγώ δεν θα είναι σε θέση να ξεκινήσουμε από μια δέσμη της νέας μουσικής. Δεν θα είναι μια πλήρους απασχόλησης ράπερ. Ήξερα ότι ήθελε να βοηθήσει την εκκλησία πάστορα του Θεού.
Από τότε, Έχω ήδη υπηρετούν στην εκκλησία μου στην Ουάσιγκτον Διαμ. σε διάφορους ρόλους ποιμαντική. Έχω κάνει το admin εργασία, κήρυγμα και τη διδασκαλία, υπουργείο νεολαίας, οικογενειακή συμβουλευτική, και τα λοιπά. Πήγα μήνες χωρίς να κάνει οποιεσδήποτε παραστάσεις ή να γράψετε ούτε μία γραμμή από ένα τραγούδι, λόγω της εκκλησίας ευθυνών. Ι ακόμη και κάθισε έξω το 2013 ανεπαίσχυντος Tour. Και αν έχασα τη δημιουργία νέας μουσικής, Αγαπώ αυτό που έχω κάνει. θέματα υγείας έχουν καταστήσει δύσκολο μερικές φορές, αλλά αυτό είναι μια επιβράβευση της σεζόν για την οικογένειά μου και εμένα.
νέο άλμπουμ
Μετά από αυτό το πρώτο έτος ποιμαντική διακονία πλήρους απασχόλησης, Αποφάσισα να αρχίσω σιγά-σιγά εργάζεται πάνω σε ένα νέο ρεκόρ. δημιουργικούς χυμούς μου είχε στοιβαγμένες, και ήμουν έτοιμος να πάω. Αλλά αντί για πέντε ή έξι μήνες έκρηξη της μη σταματήσει το γράψιμο και την καταγραφή, αυτό το άλμπουμ ήταν αργή και σταθερή αφού η μουσική δεν ήταν πλήρους απασχόλησης εργασία μου. Αυτό απεδείχθη πολύ καλό γιατί θα μπορούσε να δημιουργήσει σιγά-σιγά κάθε τραγούδι, και να το πάρετε όσο πιο κοντά στην τελειότητα όσο το δυνατόν.
Αποφάσισα να συνεργαστεί με έναν παραγωγό αυτή τη φορά, αντί της αποδοχής υποβολές κομμάτι από μια δέσμη των διαφορετικών παιδιά. Όταν έφερα την ιδέα να Gawvi αγάπησε, και πιέσαμε ο ένας τον άλλον να κάνει κάτι απίστευτο. Κάθε ταξίδι που έκανα στην Ατλάντα ήταν κρίσιμη επειδή ήταν τόσο δύσκολο να πάρει μακριά από την οικογένεια και την εκκλησία των καθηκόντων. Αλλά εδώ είμαστε πάνω από ένα χρόνο αργότερα, και είναι σχεδόν έξω!
Ξέρω ότι μερικοί άνθρωποι εξακολουθούν να έχουν συγκεχυμένη για το τι να περιμένουν από μένα στο μέλλον. Υπάρχουν πολλοί άγνωστοι για μένα, αλλά εγώ θα σας πω τι ξέρω:
– Εξακολουθώ να θέλω να είναι ένας πάστορας.
– Εξακολουθώ να θέλω να κάνω μουσική.
– Εξακολουθώ να θέλω να ταξιδέψουν στο ραπ και να μιλήσει.
– Εξακολουθώ να θέλω να γράψω τα βιβλία.
Και εγώ προσπαθώ να μάθετε πώς ή αν μπορώ να κάνω όλα αυτά τα πράγματα με έναν τρόπο που τιμά τον Θεό, ενώ εξακολουθούν να είναι πιστοί στην οικογένειά μου και την εκκλησία του Θεού.
Θα “Αύξηση” να είναι το τελευταίο μου άλμπουμ? Θα μπορούσε να είναι, αλλά ελπίζω όχι. Προς το παρόν, Θέλω να απολαύσετε τη στιγμή και να μοιραστώ με όλους σας ό, τι νομίζω ότι είναι το καλύτερο έργο μου ακόμα. Πολλά έχουν αλλάξει από τότε 2012, αλλά ένα πράγμα παραμένει η ίδια: ο Ιησούς είναι Κύριος, και θέλω να τον τιμήσει με τη μουσική μου.
I’m so happy to hear Trip Lee’s new music. Can’t wait for the new album. Truly a talented guy
Good Day my good brother? Its an awesome thing that your passion and desire for music is still flowing through your veins as well as your desire to spread God’s word through sermons. I can imagine how time consuming things are with family, μουσική, ministerial duties etc. Born from D.C and raised in Ft. Worth, its a great thing to see a brother from my neck of the woods doing God’s work in every area.
Thanks for the music brother.
Με σεβασμό,
Αντωνάκης
Thank you for the continuous transparency!
Trip has always been intentionally consistent in his approach to teaching, preaching, and music, which has encouraged me and continues to encourage me, daily. When the initial announcement was made in 2012, I knew it wasn’t an official “retirement”, just a strategic shift to focus on other things. Even now, he’s delicately balancing preaching, διδασκαλία, μουσική, and family in an awesome way. That’s why I’ll continue to support him in his endeavors, and as he mentioned “ο Ιησούς είναι Κύριος, and I want to honor Him…” λέω, keep going Trip, your life, music and ministry speaks volumes, beyond a stage, a mic, or a sound bite, your life and the way you intentionally carry yourself, speaks volumes.
Trip lee…your life and passion for Jesus amazes me!! You really bless my heart. i am someone who loves authentic people and though i do not have a close relationship to you, that authenticity comes out through your music and your messages. i met you in Philadelphia at Carin University two years ago and it was a life-changing experience… my dream is to one day work with you in ministry and in music…. keep the faith my friend!!!
Great to hear, Ταξίδι! Keep preaching and rapping the Word. Excited to see what the Lord has in store.
I’m glad you’re back making music but, more than that, I’m glad that you’re following the way the Lord wants you to go. Your music, books, and messages have been a great uplift to me over the past couple of years. Thank you so much for those. You’re in my prayers.
Trip you’re an inspiration to all of us Christian Rappers. We support every and any decisions you make. Keep it
Trip Lee is the best keep up the good work man
έπαινος τον Θεό!!
YES! THANK YOU FOR THIS BLOG POST TRIP! IT’S ENCOURAGING TO SEE THAT YOU ARE STILL OPEN TO MAKING MUSIC BUT AT THE SAME TIME ARE STAYING FAITHFUL TO THE MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH. YOU ARE ONE TALENTED DUDE. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOU LIVE ONCE AGAIN. PRAYING FOR YOU.
Ταξίδι, I am do glad you decided to allow God to use you in music once again. I love his work, and I am happy that soon I will have more relevant tunes to praise God to. Ταξίδι, you have been such an encouragement, not only to the young, but to the young at heart, and those across the world. I hope my son turns out to be a man after God’s own heart, such as yourself, and that he will allow God to use him in everyway possible. It is important that our young men have a Godly example before them. Keep doing the will of God. I believe that by staying obedient, God will show himself and bring healing to you. Να είσαι ευλογημένος!
T. Holmes
I love how Trip Lee is doing what the Lord has called him to do. He is following the Lord and honoring him with his music. Keep doing what the Lord has called you to do.
Great blog!
Ευχαριστώ!!!
I can’t wait to see you at WinterJam!
I am very excited to see that you are disciplined enough to slowly do music and be fully committed to your family and God’s Church. Can’t wait to hear your album though.
Woow this is awesome Trip.I cannot wait for Rise to come out soon.I definetly think this album is going to touch a lot of people.Your music inspires me.Continue to honour the Lord as you do.
Blessings all the way from New Zealand!
hey Trip,
I really look up to you bro! As someone who is a PhD student in engineering, a youth pastor and a worship leader amongst other things, you’re struggle to find a way to use the talents God has given you has inspired me not to give up in finding the Good life. As soon as I heard the title of your new album, I knew this was God’s way of tellin me it’s time to wake up and to not give up on finding the Good life in him. Even if I fail, your music reminds me that he won’t. Thanks for your music and for the struggle you put yourself through to simply get the message out.
Πολλή αγάπη
Much respect for you, ταξίδι Lee. You’re a man of God. You’ve always been one of my favourite rappers and I couldn’t be happier that you’re releasing new music whilst fulfilling your duties to your family and church.
I have so much gratitude to God for that fact that artists like you exist. Εσύ, through God, have provided me so much inspiration in the midst of both my struggles and triumphs, and for that I’d like to show my sincere appreciation. It’s one of my dreams to see you in concert, either by you visiting New Zealand or by me travelling to the US for one of your shows! God bless and much love to you and your beautiful family.
Awesome Trip! Keep going where He leads you…and please share all of your amazing experiences with us as you go!
I am always stirred up and encouraged by Trip’s artistry. I praise God for that brother. I hope he moves to Atlanta so we can build.
Φοβερός
I can’t wait for this new album. I Started listening to Christian hip hop in 2013. First artist I heard was Lecrae. I was hooked since I first heard Church Clothes. Time went by and I started to find out about Andy Mineo, KB, ταξίδι Lee, Tedashii and so on. All of these guys’ music has changed my life. Totally changed my taste in music and also encouraged me to get more involved with my faith. Thank you Trip and the rest of 116. I hope I get to see you in concert soon. Ο Θεός να ευλογεί.
Ταξίδι, as you were out of music, I noticed an extreme difference in your approach to your faith & career from other 116 artists. I have been able to see & feel through your journey that being pliable in the hands of the Father has been your number one priority (not saying that isn’t true for the other artists). I admire you for the way that you’ve gone about your pursuit of your goals. I’m proud to be a fan of yours & SO EXCITED that there’s new music from you. I am praying Isaiah 60:1-2 over you & your family, as I feel that RISING to the glory of God that’s shining into your life, is what you’ve been doing over the last years. Salute!
#Ανεπαίσχυντος
I’m happy for you bro. I know you’ll do whatever God is asking of you. But for you to say this is your best work yet..I’m really excited to hear what God has been laying on your heart through the music. God bless you man and thanks for teaching me all the things you have through you music.
ΥΣΤΕΡΟΓΡΑΦΟ – 20/20 was BOSS!! Χαχαχα
-JoshuaDenim
Ταξίδι, I’m happy to know you have created a new album. I’m more happy as to the fact you stepped side from music for a while to focus on things in your personal life, that you felt were far more important in which the were. For years I have looked up to you as well as a few of your fellow emcees because if I hadn’t began listening to, what most would call mere lyrics, I would much rather call your words, or songs rather, lyrical testimonies and preachings. Before hearing your music, I was in a dark place. I had fallen far from the arms of God. Your music, as well as other artists, brought me closer to God and motivated me to better myself. I thank you as well as other emcees in your category for inspiring me and motivating me to come closer to God. I support you and what you do because you don’t do the things you do for yourself. Όχι. You do them in the name of the Lord and I respect that so much. Keep on doing the things you do. God isn’t done working with you yet. ο Θεός να ευλογεί.
Took the words right out of my mouth. I’m proud of you, Ταξίδι, and excited for everything you’re doin. :) Keep it up!
Some just didn’t catch your words of prophecy, that you weren’t just referring to God being on his Brett Favre.
I praise God for your diligence and dedication to His word. The time spent on your album is evident in the tracks that have been released so far. I love your work and ministry and look forward to what God has in store for the Body of Christ through you.
Χάρη και Ειρήνη.
Ταξίδι–
I recently (4 days ago) just saw you in concert in Salt Lake City, UT. I absolutely loved the way you were so transparent in your songs. You preached the gospel so clearly, thank you. Thanks so much for bringing hope to the world in the name of Jesus. Love you!
–Τζούλια
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Hi Trip Lee. I love your song sweet victory. I love the authenticity of your lyrics. Its really helped me feel like there are people who can sincerely relate with my struggles as a Christian. Cause its not easy. Witnessing how Gods used you due to obedience, ie remaining faithful despite the pain- both encourages and challenges me not to tap out, but to keep pressing on.Christ is soo proud of U. Ο Θεός να ευλογεί! Tamsyn, South Africa
My husband and I are excited for this new album and have listened to every song that has been released so far from Rise. You got great stuff on it bro. We’re glad to be supporting you by buying your new album. (Παρεμπιπτόντως, you’re a HUGE inspiration to my husband. He’s a big fan of yours-from rapping, to buying your book, and to admiring your love for your wife and kids and how you display it all the time in interviews).
God bless you bro. May God continue to grant you the strength you need to deal with all your responsibilities. Supporting you all the way from the Bay in California.
-the Leaupepe’s.
You have been such a blessing to me and many others. God has been clearly shown even through your weakness.
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Bro I just downloaded your album and maaaannnn certain songs almost brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for reppin the Lord man you all have been a huge blessing in my life and brought me closer to Jesus with your music. #116
Ταξίδι, I love the new album. Listening this morning before going into work. So encouraging!
I LOVE YOUR MUSIC TRIP!!!!! I love how you represent the gospel through your music. Ευχαριστώ!! Ο Θεός να ευλογεί!!!