After eleven years helping to establish hip-hop as a viable genre for Christian music, walking the line between mainstream and Christian radio, taking stands on issues that were taboo, and doing their thing, Grits is more than ready to take things to the next level. In the last few years, they’ve fulfilled their contractual agreement with Gotee Records, launched 5e Entertainment, and set the wheels in motion for life after Gotee. Their eighth album is releasing 21 November on both Gotee and 5e. Does it have the punch needed to put Grits and 5e Entertainment on the proverbial map? Let’s take it for a spin and see what’s what. […read more]

On the verge of releasing their most daring album to date, theTRu managed to chat with Kalel, the bass player for the popular rock group Pillar. The album is called The Reckoning, the tour is just around the corner and now is the time to read what we talked about. […read more]

Poised to take over rock radio with their second mainstream release, Comatose, Skillet still faces a bit of scrutiny for “selling out” or not being “Christian” enough. TheTRu sat down with John Cooper, lead singer and primary writer for the group to talk about the new album as well as a new attitude and focus for the group. The album promises something of an awakening and hopefully this interview will begin the process. […read more]