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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
February 07, 2011
R&B duo finally receive ‘RecognitioN’ by Derek Dark
The term “recognition” is defined as identification of something already known or acknowledgement of something as valid. Jerrod Rankin (J-Rod), onehalf of the super R&B duo “RecognitioN” from Magee, Miss., says that’s what they’re trying to gain. J-Rod and Rico Sivad (Rico Davis), were signed to Capitol Records this past summer. It marked the beginning to
getting even more recognition; something they’d been striving for since the age of 13. “Life is a journey and I can’t write about anything I’ve never experienced.” J-rod said. “I love to be challenged, it brings the best out of me,” he added. RecogntioN found their inspiration by many R&B greats like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and the Temptations. They have served as the opening act for artists such as KC and
JoJo, Keyshia Cole, Usher and Lil-Wayne, just to name a few. So what’s next for RecognitioN? Their name is now solidified in the music industry. Their new single “Scratches” is set to debut on BET and MTV Jams really soon. If you want to listen to some of their music, just type 4Recognition in the Google search engine. contact Derek Dark at darkdq@warhawks.ulm.edu
A book review:‘Irresistible Revolution’
BRANDY HECKFORD Hanging out with homeless people and living in a community house would not ordinarily be called “irresistible.” However, radical living calls for radical tales, and Shane Claiborne’s book, “Irresistible Revolotion,” is no different. His tales are about a spiritual journey that leaves behind the rules and regulations of the Christian religion and passionately starts to follow Christ. He doesn’t just give to the poor, he lives with them. He doesn’t just pray for Iraq, he goes to visit the Christians there. Claiborne also tells stories of his many arrests for his nonviolent protests for the poor. For Claiborne, Christianity isn’t about going to church, tith-
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ing, or giving to the poor; it’s about serving others. To some religious people Claiborne’s book is offensive, and encourages people to live too radical. While his tales are radical, and his comparison of “emotionally charged Christianity as spiritual masturbation,” is slightly disturbing, his tales are most revealing of the true essence of Christianity and how all pro-
claiming Christians should live. Claiborne goes to great lengths to explain that Christianity is not a religious way or the “American way,” but simply another way to live. This book will open the eyes from the most seasoned saint to the lowliest sinner. contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu