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Music has changed a lot over time. From what is said in music to how it is said, there is no doubt that music has changed. Some would even use the word evolved. Gospel music is no exception to this. What used to be slow hymns and sunday morning music has now evolved into hard beats and Strong Lyrics. There are even Gospel Rappers and Hip Hop artist now. Artist like Deitrick Haddon, Mary Mary, 21:03, and many others are either accredited with the evolution o gospel music or have embraced the new sound that has developed within the last 10-15 years.

Specifically Gospel Duo Mary Mary. They have been taking music by storm with an innovative sound and overall outlook on music since their first hit “Shackles” back in 2000 if i’m not mistaken. Since then their music has catered more to those who may not necessarily go to church. For this reason many like myself love and enjoy their music. Others believe that all gospel music should speak to the church. It’s almost a let the world fend for themselves mentality. Kind of like Church people believe they “OWN” gospel music and never mind if you don’t help to bring someone from the streets to the church. As long as it sounds like a hymn it’s all good right.

What people forget is that When jesus went out to talk to the people, he didn’t just speak to his disciples. He went out to the people and spoke. Why is it that jesus went out to the people but the church wants to stay in the box. So lets think about a box. A box only has a certain amount of room. Meaning there is only so much you can put into a box before nothing else will fit. Eventually if you continue to put things in the box after it is full it will spill over onto whatever surface the box is on. This is very metaphoric to the career of mary mary. In the beginning , Their music was like a gift to the church. Then as time went on, their gift got bigger and bigger to where not only were church people recognizing them, but “worldly” people as well.

Many Gospel music lovers complain that gospel music is not recognized enough in the mainstream arena. But when it is the first thing people do is find something wrong. “It’s too hip hop” or “they’re not being themselves” is what is usually said about this duo in particular. I have to say, being some one who has gotten the opportunity to see them talk, interact, and give their opinion on things outside of music, I have to say that their music is a direct reflection of their personality. Especially with this new track they have let everyone hear called Something Bigger. It has a very BEP (black eyed peas) feel to it. There is a very important line in the song that says “I can take it to the church where my people go, or I can take it to the people who just don’t know”. That’s what we need to remember. There are millions of people who don’t know so why not make music to tell those who don’t know who God is how amazing he is.

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