What’s in a Name: Spoken to Become Shopé

by | Jul 24, 2014 | Featured, News, Video

(TORONTO, ONTARIO, JULY 22, 2014), In a career-shifting move, Role Model Records lead recording artist, Spoken drops the moniker in favour of what he calls, “a natural evolution in my growth not simply as an artist, but as a man.” The artist is officially changing his name to Shopé, which in fact, is his real name (with a slight variation in spelling). When asked about the motivation surrounding his decision, the recently married 25 year old stated, “all arrows pointed to it…it simply is the right time”. In recent years, Shopé (fka Spoken) has generated a lot of buzz performing at major festivals like SXSW and Alive Festival, alongside international acts like Trip Lee, Brit Nicole and Crowder. He has also worked and graced the stage with virtually all the major names in the Christian Hip Hop scene. As Spoken’s credentials grew, he increasingly noticed some confusion in the blogosphere pertaining to fans of a similarly named iconic rock band. This immediately prompted the need for a name change. With a growing fan base, both artist and label (Toronto-based, Role Model Records) believe now is the best time to brandish the new identity. Additionally, Shopé believes the new name is more reflective of the kind of music he hopes to make. He states, “…words like transparent and vulnerable, have become clichés and buzz words…not with me…I really plan to put it all out there…well most of it at least…he laughs…I want to show people a real christian who’s tryna figure out how to navigate this thing called life…someone who’s a real christian, but notwithstanding understands that life is hard…with...
The Follow Tour

The Follow Tour

by | Apr 17, 2014 | Events, Featured, News

Rapzilla.com in partnership with Role Model Records presents:The Follow Tour featuring Spoken, Canon, Json, S.O, Julien & Dj Lagit. The tour will run from August 2014 until October 2014 and will feature special guests in each city. Email [email protected] to bring the tour out to your city. Look out for dates, website info and new music in support of The Follow Tour. With the foundation being Mark 8:34-38, The Follow Tour will host three youths from at risk neighborhoods throughout the tour. These youth will experience first hand the lifestyle of believer, the interaction of love between believers and why we believe what we believe. The Follow Tour: Taking The Meaning Of Follow Literally. Sept 12: Toronto, ON - TBD Sept 13: Philadelphia, PA - TBD Sept 14: New England - TBD Sept 26: Oklahoma City, OK - The Link Church Sept 27: Houston, TX - The Legacy Church Sept 28: Corpus Christi, TX - Calvary Chapel Oct 3: Lake Worth, FL - Salem Community Church Oct 4: Miami, FL - TBD Oct 5: Nashville, TN - Rocketown Oct 10: Colorado Springs, CO - Springs Journey Church Oct 11: San Diego, CA -...

Rock The City Radio Show

by | Feb 26, 2014 | Featured, News

Role Model Records official Dj, Dj Lagit, partners up with one of Toronto’s most prominent mainstream internet radio station, HipHop.ca, to bring to you Rock The City Radio Show. “I’m excited about this move because it allows for more Christian artists To be heard by mainstream audiences. This is only the beginning, We’re looking to launch this show on FM stations in Toronto” Dj Lagit Hosted by Dj Lagit, Billy Angel and Neva, Rock the city radio show is an urban Christian show playing the latest in Christian hiphop, R&B and reggae as well as discussions on topics that will challenge Christian’s and mainstream audiences alike. Get ready to step out of the pew and hang up your church clothes, this show is guaranteed to defy all of your Christian stereotypes. Questions that you only think about, but would never have the nerve to ask we will tackle with high energy and no judgment. Be sure to tune in every Thursday from 7pm-9pm. Rock the City Radio Show “From Our City to Your City and all Around the World”. Visit www.hiphop.ca To Submit music please email: [email protected] Like us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockthecityradioshow Follow us on twitter:...

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