Zealous
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Influences
The Holy Spirit, everyone I ever met, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, The Cross Movement, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nas, Grits, Righteous B, Tobymac, The Apologist, The Beatitudes of Franciscan University, Martin Doman, many many more.
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Aaron Hostetter, aka "Zealous", arrived on the Catholic hip hop scene with his first release, "Refocused" in 2004. An independent emcee (though his new cd "Battle For Souls" is being recorded and produced by www.phatmass.com), Aaron is a student at Franciscan University of Steubenville and enters the scene with hopes of being able to share his message through poetry set to ill beats. Ever eager to share his love of Christ and the Church, Zealous welcomes the opportunity to set hearts a blaze with his rhymes and encourages others to dive deeply into the mystery of Christ and His love for us. With experience performing @ the Proud2bCatholic music festival(s), Fan The Fire youth rally(s), and in Catholic High Schools from Cleveland, OH, to West Palm Beach, FL, Zealous can bring an entertaining show with a strong message of faithfulness to the Church. He was also featured in the National Catholic Register in November 2005. Zealous plans on becoming a youth minister after graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a degree in Catechetics.
Zealous also has experience singing in the A Capella group called "The Beatitudes" of Franciscan University, and also has added vocals to a youth mass music ministry band called "Facedown" in his hometown parish.
Some of his goals include answering the call of Pope John Paul II for "new evangelization" through music, upholding the sanctity of marraige, family and life, and supporting a movement which will spread awareness, talking to men about how women should really be treated by them, and likewise, to women about the dignity and respect they deserve from men (the biggest problem is that most people don't realize that how women are treated most of the time in modern society is nowhere near what they truly deserve, and since this mistreatment has become the norm it has become the only standard known for many women and men. This also leads to women settling for much less than what they deserve, among other things that snowball from it).
CATHOLIC HIP HOP MOVEMENT
"Catechesis entails a substantial amount of involvement and interaction with the culture and the vernacular being used. With this in mind, Catechesis must be continually renewed by a certain broadening of its concept, by the revision of its methods, by the search for suitable language, and by the utilization of new means of transmitting the message (Catechesi Tradendae 23). It is the task of the Catechist to teach the faith effectively and uncompromising while appealing to the contemporary culture. Above all, the Catechist should always be furthering his/her knowledge of the culture circumstances, and with this knowledge, seek to harness it for the spreading of the gospel."
Look at Saint Gregory the Great. He devoted his resources for the development of music, music that would appeal to society and that would bring them into the truth of the Church teachings. After a while, they developed a mixture of monophonic and polyphonic singing styles and formed what is known as the Gregorian Chant. Hip Hop is not intrinsically evil. God can take it and use it for his greater glory. In fact, I would say that it brings hip hop into the fullness of it's dignity...in other words, it brings hip hop to it's apex, the height of what it is meant to be. It is important to note that this movement isn't trying to bring hip hop into Catholicism, but rather bring Catholicism into hip hop. This is taken from the mission of www.phatmass.com: "Phatmass is strongly opposed to advocating the use of hip-hop in the liturgy, as we do not feel it properly creates an atmosphere of reverence condusive to prayer"
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Hey Aaron!! How is life over there??? I hope fun and rewarding!! So Guess what I just found out.... I WILL BE SPENDING MY BITHDAY WITH YOU!!! well ok not really just you but At P2B Catholic in Framingham Mass on August 9th!!! I am so excited!!!! I am not 100% sure if I am deff going but as of now I am 98% sure that I am going!! I am so excited!!!! I hope all is good with yo and I would love to hear from you soon!! God Bless!!
Hi Aaron, how are things in Austria? According to the pictures you have posted on facebook, you seem to be having a good time. I am actually going to France in the begining of March. It is a trip PennSate is having since my brother goes there. When will you be back? I hope everything is going great. bye
hey Zealous thank you for being my new friend.. I just wanted to come through and show your page some love. Zealous come and check out my page leave me a comment sign my guestbook.. Or even better leave me a voice comment too.. i will featuring my voice comments made on my coming album in 08' once again Zealous thank you for being my new friend I pray all is goin well for you.. God bless.. Peace and Love Prayer E StaRR p.s i posted a new song too its called LET IT GO Check it out.!
hey homey, this is brother mark mc imaginazun rapping friar, anyways, you still at steubenville? or perhaps going to world youth day? shalom let me know
When are you coming to Nor Cal. We are up in the Redwoods on the North Coast. Makes for a nice Vacation. We'd love to host you. Keep it Catholic alllllllllll the way, bro. ~Robe~ Hit us up with a comment back at www.myspace.com/oaksofjustice.
Aaron! Thanks for the b-day wishes. I have been praying that your trip to Austria, France, and Spain will be enlightening and a lifelong abiding inspiration. Europe changed my life. Sometime I want to go on a pilgrimage to all the great Cathedrals and shrines of Europe - so much greatness! Be blessed, A
Thanks for the add dude, We talked a couple of months ago. I got a new myspace and hooked up with a really good producer since than. If you get a chance check my page out and let me know how you like the music. Peace, One
Hey Aaron as my college lookin process comes to a close ill be out in steubenville sometime during the summer prob idk if u will be around let me know mucho love from ur prod 2 be catholic Massachusetts buddy.. and #1 Righteous B seller/Human
