User:AKA Casey Rollins/CEDM
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| CEDM | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Christian Pop, Christian Rap, Dubstep, EDM, Reggae Christian Music, Remix |
| Cultural origins | 00s, Remix culture |
| Typical instruments | Computer, Synth, Vocals, Drum machine |
| Subgenres | |
| Christian Electronic Pop, Christian Trance | |
CEDM, or Christian Electronic Dance Music, is a genre of Christian music. Notable artists include Bryson Price, Capital Kings and Soul Glo Activatur.
Styles and Derivatives[edit]
There are generally two styles of CEDM; Christian Electronic and Christian Dubstep.
Christian Dubstep[edit]
Bryson Price is one of the main Christian Dubstep figures. He is heavily influenced by Skrillex[1]. Other artists have entered the subgenre too, such as fe5a, Matthew Parker, and more. [2]
Christian Electronic artists such as Capital Kings, Owl City and Kye Kye have more of a Pop sound. Also a surprisingly large amount of artists from this subgenre tend not to take kindly to the Christian Music label[3][4], similar to notable rappers Andy Mineo and Lecrae.
Some CEDM songs sound very repetitive. These are called Christian Trance. Good examples of this are Resurface Instrumental by Karac and It's a Trap by DJ Official, though It's a Trap could qualify as Christian Dubstep.
Critical Response[edit]
While CEDM isn't very popular, many Christians long for Christian Dubstep and other CEDM derivitaves.
Capital King's debut album was highly praised for its upbeat style.[5] Their album impacted the Christian music culture so much that now many artists have created CEDM sangs, including Mandisa (With Overcomer and Joy Unspeakable) and tobyMac[6] (with Me Without You, Mac Daddy and Unstoppable).
- ^ W, Chris. "Bryson Price". Indie Vision Music. Indie Vision Music. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Text "Electro Pulse" ignored (help); Text "Indie Vision Music" ignored (help) - ^ Shea, Matt. "Christian Dubstep is Kind of a Big Deal". Noisey. Noisey: Music by Vice. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Frochtzwajg, Jonathan. "Do Portland-area electro-pop act Kye Kye a favor: never call them a Christian band". Oregon Live. The Oregonian. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Vivaldo, Josephine. "Interview: Owl City's Adam Young and His God-Inspired Music". Christian Post. Christian Post. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Francesco, J. J. "Capital Kings Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. New Release Tuesday. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "tobyMac talks his new tour, DC talk and more". BleepMag. Bleep Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2014.