This is a tricky question…it's easier to name people we respect artistically, but they don’t necessarily have an impact on our music…let’s see…The Cross Movement, Corey Red and Percise, John Legend, Lauyrn Hill, Stevie Wonder just to name a few…and as far as who influences our music…I mean Jesus is really the only influence we need (and that is real)
Raiderz of the Lost is an alliance of Christian M.C.s whose sole desire is to deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ through hip-hop in its purest form. This Virginia Beach based groups mission is to penetrate the hearts of mankind all over the globe.
The Raiderz were formed in the summer of 1997. The founders, Aaron Warner (a.k.a. Messenger 777 formally with the Raiderz), Sirrico Whitfield (a.k.a. Dialect) and Trabelus Whitfield (a.k.a. Dr. Madd Lines) have been making music for the Lord ever since. Their debut album entitled, "Prepare 4 tha Spillage", contains creative lyricism partnered with head-bobbin infectious beats released on CMN Records.
Both members of the Raiderz(actual brothers) are born-again believers in Jesus Christ. They understand the importance of daily devotionals and quiet time with the Lord. God commanded believers to Go and make disciples of all Mankind, and with that He has equipped His farmers with different tools for the harvest. Rap is the tool the Raiderz have been called to use for the harvest. They desire to continue to be used to draw people to Christ, bring forth conviction and revolutionize the declining morals of the hip-hop industry.
The Raiderz wish to continue to minister in churches, schools, correctional facilities, housing developments, coffee houses and any other opportunities that come up in order to share their passion. They have ministered at Creation Festival with Five Iron Frenzy, Salem Coffee House (NY) Rap Fest 99(MD), Code of Honor Concert (NJ), Drexel University (PI), Kingdom Bound (Darrien Lake Buffalo at Six Flags), Assembly of God Youth Convention (Woodbridge, Va), Jamaican Festival, Gospel Jammz, Many Colors One Blood concert, Love Feast 98, Sidewalk Celebration concert series, Positve Sounds Music Festival (05'), and many other venues spanning the east coast.
After the release of their debut album Prepare for the Spillage in 1998, they have endured many trials. Among those trials, was the folding of their record label, many producers and managers going separate ways, and, more seriously, two battles with cancer. Although the cancer attacked Dialects body, the whole ministry felt the affects. To the natural eye it may have seemed like the ministry had stopped, but it was only the beginning of greater things to come. Now healed and once again in the lab, Trabelus Whitfied (a.k.a. Madd Lines) and Sirrico Whitfield (a.k.a Dialect) have been blessed with the opportunity to pick up where they left off. With renewed fire and passion, the Raiderz are back! We know that the work the Lord has begun; He is faithful to complete it. That time has come
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hey waddup yall just listening to your cd again wanted to let you know your stuff is probably the most powerfull Christian music ive ever heard hip hop or other.... i think you'd even give Kieth Green a run for his money and in my opinion thats a BIG deal!!!! your music really leads me to God!!! thanks yall... peace...
Hey Raiderz!!! IT's Mike. just saying what's up to you both. I just got married(finally hahaha) on May 17th. Anyways, whens the next show? And i am not giving up on a copy of the spillage :)
It was great to see yall again.. Apex 08 was of the hook ... i had a really good time talking with you guys .. God is good .. thanks for putting me in your freestyle... that was so hype.. you two had some strong flows that convict and had the power of God in them ... thank you guys so much ... God Bless
TRABELUS......... i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just thought i'd let you and the whole world know ;) can't wait to meet your princess:)
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yo yo! wuts goin for goin!i miss y'all dudes man. i hope all is well.i still have'nt heard a hotter group/duo than tha 2 of u yet and dats the truth.keep being who u r.God bless. your brother always- Ant Chambaz
