Released May 30, 2011 Length 52:42 Artist Tedashii Label Reach Records | Recorded 2010 Blacklight
(2011) Below Paradise (2014) Release date 31 May 2011 Genre Christian hip hop | |
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Blacklight is the third studio album by Christian rap artist, Tedashii on Reach Records. It was released on iTunes on May 24, 2011, and in stores on May 31, 2011. The album produced singles "Need It Daily" (which later became a music video) and "Riot". The song "Last Goodbye" was made into a music video which was released on May 30, the day after Memorial Day.
Contents
Theme
According to the official online release, Tedashii did this album with the intent of speaking to "the hearts of believers with the hope of eternity spent with Christ, no longer living in guilt for what has been uncovered in our lives", as found in 2Corinthians 4:16-17. The release ends with the statement: "We can and should live with the end in mind."
Charts
When it debuted on May 31, 2011, Blacklight reached No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, No. 2 on the Gospel Albums chart, No. 8 on the Independent Albums chart, No. 9 on the Rap Albums chart, No. 11 on the Digital Albums chart, and No. 63 on the Billboard 200.
Songs
1Riot3:13
2Rock a Bye Baby3:17
3Need It DailyDerek Minor3:29