Reviewed by Steve Hayes

Antonio Neal uses a number of beats and backing tracks on this project and reads out the Bible from Proverbs (and Genesis Chapter 4), starting at Chapter 1 and ending up (in this Volume 1 CD) at Chapter 14. Rather than rapping the verses (as this would be quite tricky), Antonio chooses to read them over the top of the beats as if reading them aloud to a group or church. There are a range of beats, melodies and vibes through the project, all pretty laid back as you'd expect so they enhance, rather than distract, from the Bible. A standout beat for me is on "P10". On occasions there is an R&B vibe going on with some tasty singing (end track, "Genesis 4"). On most tracks there is an instrumental lead-in and lead-out, giving time to reflect on the Bible verse you've heard.

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