Dichotomy B

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Dichotomy B
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Studio album by
GRITS
ReleasedNovember 2, 2004
Genre Christian hip hop, alternative hip hop, Southern hip hop
Label Gotee
GRITS chronology
Dichotomy A
(2004)		Dichotomy B
(2004)		 GRITS 7
(2006)

Dichotomy B is the 2004 follow up the GRITS previous effort, Dichotomy A .

GRITS American Christian hip hop group

Grits is a Christian hip hop group from Nashville, Tennessee. Their name is an acronym, which stands for "Grammatical Revolution In the Spirit". GRITS is made up of Stacey "Coffee" Jones and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, both of whom were DC Talk dancers.

<i>Dichotomy A</i> 2004 studio album by GRITS

Dichotomy A is the first album in a two-part series of albums released in 2004 by the Hip hop group GRITS. The second album is Dichotomy B. The song "Hittin' Curves" won the group's second Dove Award for "Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song", awarded in 2005.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Awarding the album four and a half stars from Christianity Today , Andree Farias writes, "GRITS seems to want to take us by the hand, slowly guiding us through the many dichotomies of their never-conventional art." [1] Mark Sherwood, rating the album an eight out of ten at Cross Rhythms, describes, "This album is perfect for chillin', reflecting, driving and dancing - what more could you want? This is recommended for new fanz and old." [2] Giving the album four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Justin Mabee says, "Dichotomy B is basically a continuation of A, and is a must for any fan of Grits or good, quality rap music." [3] Sarah Verno, indicating in a five star review by The Phantom Tollbooth, states, "If you thought Dichotomy A was an accomplishment, get your hands on Dichotomy B and when you do, make sure to crank it up!" [4] Reviewing the album for GOSPELflava, Dwayne Lacy replies, "GRITS again show that they are far from slowing down, and that they are relevant with the times." [5]

<i>Christianity Today</i> evangelical Christian magazine

Christianity Today magazine is an evangelical Christian periodical that was founded in 1956 and is based in Carol Stream, Illinois. The Washington Post calls Christianity Today, "evangelicalism's flagship magazine"; The New York Times describes it as a "mainstream evangelical magazine".

Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources on contemporary Christian music.

Track listing

  1. "On My Way"
  2. "If I..."
  3. "Open Windows"
  4. "We Don't Play" (featuring Manchild from Mars Ill)
  5. "There I Go"
  6. "Saved Soul"
  7. "U Want It"
  8. "In Your Eyes"
  9. "Feel My Flow"
  10. "Sippin' Some Tea"
  11. "Next (Interlude)
  12. "I Wanna Be with you" (featuring Sarah Kelly)
  13. "Stressin' Me"

Awards

In 2006, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. The song "We Don't Play" was also nominated for Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year. [6]

The 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards, also called the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, were held on April 5, 2006 recognizing accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2005. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Rebecca St. James and Kirk Franklin. This was the last year in which the awards were called the "GMA Music Awards", since they will change their names to "GMA Dove Awards".

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References

  1. 1 2 Farias, Andree (November 1, 2004). "Dichotomy B". Christianity Today . Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Sherwood, Mark (January 19, 2005). "Review: Dichotomy B - Grits". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Mabee, Justin (December 2, 2004). "Grits, "Dichotomy B" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Verno, Sarah (November 27, 2004). "Grits – Dichotomy B". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  5. ↑ Lacy, Dwayne. "GRITS (Dichotomy B)". GOSPELflava. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine on About.com; Jones, Kim
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