May 2012
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Filming a Music Video for Baliva
We are filming a music video in London. Would be great to have you join in the fun!!! Text your name to 07903343988 for location details https://www.facebook.com/events/225525850898738/
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The Baliva Music Show - Summer Soundtrack
In light of the lovely weather we are having in the UK, the Baliva Music Show has released a ONE OFF summer radio show with a summer soundtrack to play as you enjoy the summer. This episode will be available as long as the weather is good, so you better download it before the rain comes. Peace out!
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This free mixtape is highly recommended for any hiphop lover Download it here
April 2012
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BALIVA IN LOCAL TIMES PAPER
A reverend says “hip-hop is the liturgy of the future” as he successfully launches an evening service with a musical twist. Offering people the chance to worship in style, Rev Peter Cooper welcomed approximately 50 people to his first Urban Praze service at Mill Hill East Church in Salcombe Gardens last night. Leading an informal sermon based on the Bible, Rev Cooper...
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WHY DOES THEOLOGY EVEN MATTER
“Most of us tend to think that theology is a waste of time, discussing theological terms like doctrine, trinity, atonement, creation etc can seem like an intimidating waste of time in light of the pending task of evangelising the lost. Studying or discussing doctrine often brings connotation’s of arrogant intellectuals who don’t live out their faith so...
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Audio Bible over HipHop Beats
I have recently been listening to the bible over hiphop beats, its an amazing way to meditate on the word of God on the move. We listen to music on repeat and remember the lyrics, imagine how cool it would be to remember the word of God. Read the description below and get your free download.
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Streetlights is the world’s first urban audio Bible, combining...
March 2012
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BALIVA’S ARTICLE FOR JOHN3:30.co.uk
In May 2010 I told my boss that I was planning on leaving my job to spend a year serving my local church. This was an unpaid year where I would be involved in serving my church’s media team while receiving theological training. There was no degree to be received, no job at the end of it, and I was not looking for either.
I was following God’s call to...
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BRAND NEW REMIX OF SWIFT
<a href=”http://baliva.bandcamp.com/track/swift-falling-remix” data-mce-href=”http://baliva.bandcamp.com/track/swift-falling-remix”>Swift ( Falling Remix) by Baliva</a>
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Baliva Preaching at Youth Concert Nottinghamshire
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Listen to Baliva live in Concert from 7:30pm TONIGHT
LISTEN LIVE FROM 7:30PM
Special thanks to Flash Community Radio for broadcasting the concert.
January 2012
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INDEPENDANT MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS BALIVA
Written by Sue Bryant
Whilst many of today’s bestselling hip hop artists have expressed religious beliefs or made religious themed tracks e.g Jay-Z “Kingdom Come” and Kanye West “Jesus Walks” they are not considered to be Christian rappers as they have not adopted the philosophy of Christianity in its entirety.
In 1985 the...
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FEARLESS
I am not the same person I was 3 years ago. My perspective on life has been rocked by so many things I have seen, heard and read. Every area of my life has been crushed and rebuilt for the better.
Every now and then I get into convo’s with people who remember the old me or people who are happy living oblivious to the obvious worldview that is pumped to us from legalists, nominal...
December 2011
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STREET SESSIONS WITH BALIVA
This verse is from the song “Swift” , You can download it here.
March 2011
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BALIVA RAPS AT CAMDEN ROCK
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December 2010
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BALIVA ENDS 2010 SHARING THOUGHTS ON HIS MUSIC AND MINISTRY
May 2010
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REFLECTIONS ON BECOMING A CHRISTIAN
This post is a reflection on my story of how I became a Christian, In essence there really is nothing wrong with the desire to enjoy life, make music, be famous or move to a new country, after all these are gifts given to us by God for our enjoyment and his glory,the problem is the motive in the heart, it occurs when we desire these things more than we desire...
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HOW I BECAME A CHRISTIAN
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, I knew God existed but never factored him much in my day to day life, you could say I was religious but did not have a personal conviction about God.
The British Dream
Growing up we were heavily influenced by British and American culture primarily through MTV, BET and other media programmes. I heard how great england was and had the...
March 2009
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BALIVA SPEAKS ABOUT BEING A SOLDIER FOR CHRIST
Baliva at Imperial College from Baliva on Vimeo.
January 2009
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I’M A MILLIONAIRE PART 2
The world promotes a craving for physical pleasure, pride in our achievements and possessions. You can find evidence for this by watching MTV for one day, maybe even half and hour in some cases. From MTV cribs to Making the Band with P Diddy there is a constant message in the media that motivates us to chase after the cars, the house, the lifestyle etc. In other...
December 2008
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I’M A MILLIONAIRE PART 1
I remember in October 2004 when I heard the new release “Millionaire” by Kelis and Andree 3000, being a fan of electro beats this tune was explosive for me.As I began to listen to the lyrics I laughed because I actually woke up mad early that morning…but as the song progressed I took interest to the main message which was like a word to me. Now...
October 2008
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BALIVA ON STREETS OF CAMDEN
September 2008
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SUNRISE RELEASE PARTY - HIGHLIGHTS
Its a Saturday afternoon and I arrive at the Basement room in The Beacon, Belsize Park, London, for the “CD launch party”, I’m feeling relaxed now after a very busy afternoon spent getting ready.
As I walk down the stairs I notice the room is filled with people, the atmosphere is so welcoming and a bit surreal. This album was the hardest...
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BACK TO BASICS
Ive recently been visiting alot of myspace pages and finding out the unlimited possibilities with the look of a Myspace page, Ive seen some simple designs that give you basic information, a selection of songs and a handful of pictures then ive seen some really complex designs that take ages to load and ages to figure out where everything is.
Up until recently i had one of those...