Why Try?  Feat. Redd Lettaz, Etchelon, Armond, & Lyriq Nawqiy

The first single from "Closed Captioned", featuring Etchelon and Redd Lettaz. "Closed Captioned" 1.20.14, preview here >>>> http://youtu.be/RB1hbRRAh-M

We In Feat. Etchelon & Redd Lettaz

Closed Captioned is a 3 prong attack. First, It's a call for both saints and sinners to step out the box (for Christians, it's the church, for those without Christ, it's the box where Christ isn't welcome; their mind, heart, etc.) Secondly, C.C. is a call for us to be the light in the midst of dark (serve as good examples in all aspects), and third, it's a calling for us to live out the word.

Memories Live feat. Radical

Stay Focused w/ words from Trip Lee

Today's News

All Black Everything

C.C. Intro

Closed Captioned

Here is the bonus track off of the most recent release by Lyriq Nawqiy, Closed Captioned: hosted by DJ I Rock Jesus. The Cypha features Chicago artists, CellBlok, Bruh Luuh & J. Love (of Conclave Download), Sam & Tim (Fresh Heir), and Brother 3. The song touches on the three aspects that the mixtape pirmarily focuses on: 1. Step outside the box, 2. Be the light in the midst of dark, and 3. Live out the word. The entire project can be obtained at: www.noisetrade.com/lyriqnawqiy/closed-captioned

C.C. Cypha Feat. CellBlok, Bruh Luuh & J. Love (of Conclave Download), Fresh Heir, & Brother 3

This is an unreleased track from my mixtape, "Closed Captioned". In light of Good Friday and Easter, the time is perfect to spill on our Lord and Savior and what He went through for our salvation. Available for free download until 4/6!

Black - N - Blue

"Hands up if you've ever been tempted, hands down if you never give in; that should leave all hands erect cause that would mean that you're sinless." 

The bible says that we are never faced with anything that we are not able to withstand and resist. We are to clothe ourselves with  the armor of God to protect our weak flesh. Jesus was and is the only one who is without sin. He has fought and resisted every kind of temptation. Yes, even the kind we struggle with today.  However, we are given a way out. Through Him. By prayer and keeping His word, we are equipped not to be immune to temptation, but to have the will power and strength to recognize it and stand tall against it. What's so amazing about that is, even when we do stumble and fall, and give in; He is always there to restore and renew us with His forgiveness and never failing, unconditional love. That is what this song, Temptation, exemplifies. The constant battle between earthly and spiritual things. That sometimes, not so subtle whisper of Satan, beckoning you to give in. The smallest seed of temptation, can grow like a weed, rooting and wrapping itself around the life God has promised for you. The bargaining of immediate pleasure versus waiting on God: and He encourages us to endure and persevere, that we may receive the ultimate reward in the end. 

 


Temptation- Lyriq Nawqiy, Phil House, & Radical

**DOWNLOAD ENTIRE PROJECT TO GET THE BONUS TRACK**

What's your definition?! 

We allow so many things in life to define who we are as individuals: friends, family, tragedies, blessings, love etc.; unaware that those things should just serve as a catapult to launch us further into life, rather than a ball and chain creating stagnancy through contentment. "Nawqiy Defined" challenges the listener to exchange their name in the title, examine events, feelings, and people in their lives, and to find new definition. A definition found solely in The Creator, not in the creation; be a creature. Be new.(2Cor 5:17)

Be redefined!

Foreword

"So Good" is a song that recognizes, and seeks to fully appreciate and embrace the ultimate pleasure; that when reached, can make one feel as the title states: so good!

So Good Prod. By Tae Lamar

Happy birthday to Mya Grace from daddy and brother. 

Sabastian Thomas & Lyriq Nawqiy- Happy Birthday Mya

Born Todd Andrew Burton, raised on the south side of the Chi in a strict house hold; hip hop was not allowed to be played. The youngest of six kids, he was highly influenced by 80’s hits and later grew to love r&b for the passion and heart displayed in it. Introduced to rap by his brother T-Doh he began listening to artists such as: Bone Thugs N Harmony, Outkast, Ludacris, Method Man, and various others that helped create his ear for lyricism. He quickly became a student of the art form putting rhyme schemes together and developing his own style. Having grown up in a household with a religious father and a Christian mother he understood his gift to be God given and utilized it to glorify God. Introduced to Cross Movement in 2000, he immediately changed the music in his cd changer. He then began listening to more gospel rap artists, and growing in his faith and artistry.  
When he began to rhyme his brother gave him the name Nawqiy, Hebrew, meaning the innocent. He was the baby of the family, the innocent child, therefore the name fit, but he was also cleansed by the blood of Jesus, making him blameless before a Holy God. The name Lyriq, was added in later years. As a hip hop artist, he seeks solely to give listeners a solution to the many woes of the world, citing Christ as the absolute antidote. His first mixtape entitled “Nawqiy Defined” initiates a call for believers and non-believers alike, to redefine themselves and find true definition in Christ Jesus, our savior. He holds firm to the belief that man should use their trials, tribulations and lessons as stepping stones to a higher means. Persevere through it all, in order to give God the glory. With no aspirations to be famous or a worldwide name, Lyriq Nawqiy spits to have his message heard entirely to glorify God in a manner that brings together, those opposed to God’s word. 
Nawqiy’s second release; a mixtape entitled “Closed Captioned”, unleashes a three-fold mission. After seeking to find definition in the proper area with “Nawqiy Defined”, “Closed Captioned” seeks to solidify the new found definition in Christ as well as spread the knowledge to others by way of, exemplary living through actions, openness, and luminous living. The project, released on August 1st, 2014 is a call for all to step out of the box, be the light in the midst of dark, and live out the word. Three things that will have different meanings for all, but are important as a whole for each individual listener to grasp in hopes of completion.  
Follow Lyriq Nawqiy on his spiritual and musical journeys, see the growth that stems from each release, and share in the excitement that permeates in his artistry, in order to bring a compelling message to all those who have an ear to hear.  More music is sure to follow, as God continues to bring new obstacles, lessons, and joys into his everyday world. Lyriq has already been blessed with a wife: enriching his life, and with children to be added in the future, new relationships and stronger footing in his faith, the future continues to look bright, both for him, and all those who are supporters of what he does. 

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