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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 18 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3110
Category: Music
Artist: Trip Lee
Publisher: Reach Records
Studio: Reach Records
Manufacturer: Reach Records
Label: Reach Records
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 829569806522
EAN: 0829569806522
ASIN: B00171NZAI
Release Date: May 20, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | 20/20 Intro | | • | Superstar (Eyes Off Me) | | • | Real Vision | | • | Inexhaustiable | | • | Who Is Like Him? | | • | We Told Em | | • | Cling To You | | • | Relief | | • | Behold The Spirit | | • | Satisfaction (Hedonist) | | • | Come Close | | • | Who Is He | | • | Intimacy | | • | True Security | | • | Eyes Open | | • | (Hidden Track) |
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Product Description
Do you see Him clearly? You ve heard about God, you ve heard the name Jesus before, but do you really know who He is? With this landmark sophomore album, the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed debut, If They Only Knew, Trip Lee wants to give every listener 20/20 vision. Looking through a Biblical lens, Trip Lee introduces us to the person of God using incredible beats and diverse lyrical flow. As one of most anticipated and truth-centered albums of 2008, this will be a staple for any hip hop fan.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Man, this is some raw Christian rap September 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, it sounds to me that Trip Lee has been baptised in the Holy Spirit. Good!! Some of his tracks on "20/20" are rather convicting and have something to say.
I will admit, several of his tracks have beats and melodies with production quality that equals, if not surpasses, much of the mainstream hip hop/rap of the radio. That is a good sign (hopefully, it will be more appealing to secular audiences - this goes for the people who only listen to the beat, and/or to the people who prefer lyrics over beat - or whatever). Personally, I thoroughly enjoy multiple tracks on this album due greatly to the beat and melody.
On to the lyrical side of the album. Here is where I feel the album faulters. While much of what Trip Lee raps about is very true and awesome, considering he is glorifying Jesus Christ to the utmost, I think that some of the tracks on this album aren't quite individual enough; they don't really stand out to me and they seem repetitious of previous tracks on what they are trying to get across. I get the feeling that a few of these tracks were made by first creating a cool beat then just putting some familiar words and truths into the rap. On top of that, some of the tracks seem like Trip Lee's voice gets kind of mixed in with the sound of the beat, rather than standing on top of it, thus leading it to be harder to some to decifer exactly what he is saying.
BUT!! On the positive side, there are some tracks on here that are completely contrary to what I just said. Great quality. Amazing beats/melodies mixed with outstanding lyrics that can, indeed, be heard above the background (thus, creating a foreground and background in the first place). Along with the word "outstanding" to describe the lyrics, I would also use the word "constructed," having aim and a more specific point to get across. "True Security" and "Eyes Open" are prime examples of such.
Also on a positive note, there are a few guest rappers(Lecrae, Sho Baraka, and Tedashii), which are nice small break-up qualities in a full-length rap album.
All in all, 4 out of 5. Maybe I will see it's production as higher quality than I do now once I continue to listen to it for a long time, but in the meantime, I want to be honost (which may mean being critical!). None of that means I don't like the album.
I recommend this album to anybody who can, first, handle hip hop/rap, and/or, second, who wants to be encouraged in Christ Jesus from the standpoint of the streets. But, heck, if you don't follow Christ, this is some tight rap, anyway (if you listen to rap songs about money and booty all day, why not give the raps about Jesus a shot, even if you don't believe. It's still music.).
P.S. - I happen to not listen to hip hop/rap on a regular basis besides some Christian artists, so my fondness of the genre style of music may not surmount to one who has a larger bias toward hip hop/rap.
P.S.S. - I really like the cover of the album. :) Also looks very well done and interesting.
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GREAT CD, COULD BE BETTER September 1, 2008
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST HIP HOP ALBUMS OUT PERIOD. HIS DELIVERY IS MUCH IMPROVED AND YOU CAN TELL THIS BROTHER IS IN HIS WORD. FOR THE OLDER HEADS WHO SWEAR THE EIGHTIES WERE THE END ALL OF HIP HOP, PLEASE GIVE THIS A LISTEN. CLING TO YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST MATURE AND REVEALING GOSPEL OR RAP SONGS OF ALL TIME. THE CLARITY (BECAUSE OF CHEAPER ENGINEERING) COULD BE IMPROVED BUT THAT SPEED BUMP DOES NOT STOP THIS TRAIN. TRIP LEE CAN BRING IT PERIOD. THIS ALBUM WALKS THE THIN LINE BETWEEN SOUTH, MIDWEST SWING AND EAST COAST FLAVOR BUT TRIP LEE PULLED IT OFF. MANY HAVE TRIED BUT NONE I'VE HEARD HAVE DONE IT. 20 20 IS SOMETHING YOU WILL BE PLAYING IN THE PRESENT AND IN THE FUTURE (5-10 YEARS). 2 GOD BE THE GLORY
 Awesome CD!!!! August 26, 2008
This CD is a must for all Christian Rap fans. The lyrics are unique and heart piercing. I am excited to hear what's next for this gifted and Holy Ghost filled young man.
Amazing August 19, 2008
I can't stress enough how amazing this guy is. Thank God for people like Trip Lee. This album is just as good as his first one if not better. All the songs are worth listening to. You should definitely check this out!! You wont be disappointed.
Clear Vision 20/20! Trip Droppin Tight! August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Trip Lee spits hot on this album. I purchased it, and it has a mix of different artists, and a mix of emotions. Trip lets us know that it's not about him on this album, but it's about God. A lot of times in the good news rap, we get a lot of cocky emcee's. Trip is humble, and letting Jesus take it all. You can tell he is guided by the spirit on this album. I love it. I strongly recommend this album. If you like hip hop, and love tight flow, and craziness! It's all over the place, but still the subject remains the same, Trip denies himself, and lifts God up. Awesome album! Best to date in the christian genre.
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