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Hits this month and counting.We really didnt think we would come this far.Dreams do come true.

Well,The journey began in the year 2004 with Royal priesthood Inc that currently handles all Gospel gigs.Denis Priesty better known to the public as Dj priesty was the steward at the time.Years

Fast forward,X-hoodz Entertainment a sister company to Royal Priesthood is born with the studio,Dj Academy,Music School and the Website www.x-hoodz.com at hand.

Today we celebrate 1 year after reloading the website and opening of our X-hoodz studio.

Our ever dedicated team listed below are more than willing to deliver through this new year.

X-hoodz Producers

1.Dannie

2.Sam

Dj’s

1.Dj Priesty

2.Dj Proof

3.Dj Doxa

Web Developers

1.Victor

2.Kagiri

3.Louis

4.Isaac

Prayer,consistence,passion and skills are some of the aspects of life or rather character traits that have kept us going and most definitely we still pushing on to deliver nothing but the best uncompromised X-hoodz material.

Watch out for the Okay Radio show and the Mellow Xundays shows that will soon be here with us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FANS & FAMILY

U.K. entrepreneur Albert Gubay will be giving at least £235 million to the Roman Catholic Church before he dies but hopes to push that amount to at least half-a-billion.

Gubay, the former owner of Kwik Save(a discount supermarket chain in the United Kingdom) and Total Fitness, has already put £470 million of his £480-million estate into the newly established Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, which will invest half of its funds to the Catholic Church and the rest according to the discretion of the trustees.

But Gubay is planning to continue running his companies for as long as he is able, with the goal of getting his empire’s value past the £1 billion mark.

And when he dies, Gubay will have made good on the vow he made to God as a penniless young man

In 1997, Gubay said in a television documentary that he had made a 50-50 “pact with God” in his youth, promising to give half of his estate to the Roman Catholic Church if he succeed in becoming a millionaire.

â??Make me a millionaire and you can have half of my money,â? he recalled praying.

Since then, Gubay founded the now defunct discount supermarket chain Kwik Save, which he sold in 1973 for £14M. Gubay also founded the fitness chain Total Fitness, which he sold in July 2004 for £70 million.

In recent years, Gubay has shifted his focus to property development, investing mainly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Russia. After Gubayâ??s death, the Gubay Foundation will receive an estimated income of £20 million a year from the businesses.

â??He (Gubay) wants this work to continue after his death and he has given a lot of thought to this arrangement,â? foundation chairman John Nugent told the Telegraph.

â??His priority now is to maximize the asset base of the company,â? Nugent added. â??He is confident he can push the worth to £1 billion before he dies.â?

Last year, Gubay ranked 107th on The Sunday Times Rich List. Presently, the 82-year-old retailer turned real estate guru is ranked No. 880 on Forbes’ list of billionaires.

Gubay, a devout Catholic, is married and has two children.

Kenyan Born, Thika based gospel hip hop artist James Kairu Mwangi (More of Jesus Everyday) or otherwise known as M.O.J.E is currently back in studio and working on his self titled album which is set to be released later this year.
â??I feel that this is the right time to do this album and Iâ??m working twice as hard to make sure that it reaches out to the world so that the people can know about Jesusâ? Says M.O.J.E
The album title “MORE OF JESUS EVERYDAYâ? is said to be out of this world reflecting the walk and how one can make it in life through the help of Jesus Christ. The artist says that working with, music arranger, writer and producer Dan Biu of X-hoodz studios has spurred his growth in the industry.
The album includes divas like Maureen, Nimmoh and Faith and as Moje puts it the trio have helped a lot in ensuring that the album set objectives are met.
â??I was humbled that the divas agreed to be on the album and I cannot even express how happy to work with them at an individual level because it gave me the platform of  opening up my heart to share the great vision that God had impacted in my lifeâ?, he added.
â??I have to admit that More Of Jesus Everyday has catchy hooks with powerful flow thatâ??s bound to win souls of those who listen, because the album is focused on showing all the aspects of this multi-talented artist, through creative writing abilities and soul rattling tracksâ?â?? said the executive producer Dannie
Through the pressures and the adversity of the industry Moje has continued to mature as an artist, evolving into the artist he is today from running in the streets of Thika, pursuing hip hop music to a humble godly teacher. The fact that he is the first hip hop artist to go urban in Kenya is what sets him apart from everyone else in an industry that promotes sex, drugs, money and violence�, said Dannie.
‘To keep my head up everyday I have to convince myself that I did not choose to be in this generation but I have the opportunity of making this generation a generation of Power, Purpose and that which has a great vision’ â?? M.O.J.E
-you can get a preview of his debut on www.myspace.com/morejee

Trying to trace its origin would be of no use right now because its certainly gone viral by the time I am writing about it. Its exciting, hilarious and even serious stuff, all at the same time. What am I talking about? Unless youâ??ve been offline for the better part of two weeks its Kenyaâ??s first viral Internet sensation, and his name is Makmende! Yes. Makmende is something to smile about! He is Kenyaâ??s first super hero and boy does he  rock! He lives more or less online and a look at his web site www.makmende.com will certainly crack you up! Until last week, I had never heard of the now famous Makmende. A detailed â??exposeâ? on Makmende can be found on the popular Archer blog here> Whatever the case is, Kenya has its first viral Internet hit â?? the man, the super hero, Makmende! Check out this cool Makmende video below:You can also catch up with JUST A BAND at www.just-a-band.com

Young people are predisposed to ask questions, yet when some questions refer to religion or teachings of the Bible, easy answers aren’t always forthcoming or simply are avoided.

“Why don’t churches allow Christian R&B and hip hop?”

“When I am worried, what can I expect God to do?”

“Since I have a relationship with God, why do I need religion?”

“Does God see me as black?”

A new Bible, “Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens (NIV)”, attempts to respond to complex questions youths often ask themselves and adults.

Wade Hudson, president and CEO of Just Us Books, said the book is necessary because teens and even adults often believe that to question simple statements such as “God is able,” means one is “un-Christian.” Hudson’s New Jersey-based company partnered with Zondervan Publishing House to create the book.

“We came up with the concept and idea because we feel that, often in our churches we tend to miss young people,” said Hudson, who created the book with his wife, Cheryl Willis Hudson. “They’re not getting the necessary information about the tenets of faith. Some Sunday school teachers are doing a wonderful job, but so many of our young people don’t even go to church. So we developed some concepts to engage them, interest them and motivate them to learn more about God’s words.”

At first glance, the Bibles’ interior appears similar to any NIV (New International Version) edition. What sets them apart are their attractive, journal-like, duo-tone covers that come in shades of dark green and orange and black and yellow shades for males and pink and purple for girls. Colorful photographs depicting young blacks in various stage of worship occupy the book’s middle sections. A 106-page addendum that begins with a page devoted to the lyrics of “The Negro National Anthem,” completes the work.

Other key features in this Bible to enhance the readings and cultural relevance include notes on music, the black church and contemporary heroes to complement the Bible passages. A presentation page includes a family section and eight pages of maps to help teens visualize the lands of the Bible. It sells for $27.99.

Wade said the book’s marketing department hopes that by making the book available to mainstream retailers such as Barnes and Noble it will capture a wider audience, namely youths who do not regularly attend church.

“In the center the photographs are to engage and offer images for young people to identify with and learn about worship and prayer. We also answer about 50 questions in the back. Some get very deep; we get in your face.”

Wade, a deacon in his church in New Jersey, said that the answers are written in a manner that young people can understand. For example, “How do I talk to God?”

“Sometimes people think it has to be an elaborate concoction. It’s not.”

The Rev. Charlotte McSwine-Harris, pastor of the Charles City Community Church in Charles City, VA., says she supports the concept of the new book, but views it as a “commentary” because she does not consider the Bible, in its original form, as being targeted toward a specific race.

“When we move away from traditional language (in the Bible), we move from original to translation or interpretation,” said McSwine-Harris, who is studying for her doctorate of Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary.

“The Bible is for everybody,” she adds. “It’s up to the interpreter to (make it applicable) for a particular audience. I don’t think you can have a black Bible or a white Bible.”

Stacy Hawkins Adams is a best selling author of Christian and non-Christian fiction whose new book, “Who Speaks to Your Heart? Tuning In To God’s Whispers,” will be published by Zondervan in early May. Adams also is a wife of an ordained minister and the mother of two children ages 11 and 8. She says she is pleased with the Hudson’s work, and already purchased the children’s version for her son.

“I love the children’s version of this Bible and so does my son, ” she says. “It helps him internalize the Scriptures that assert he is made in God’s image. There are also short articles throughout the Bible that deal with relevant cultural issues. I would definitely buy the teen version of this Bible for the same reason that my son appreciates his age-appropriate version – it can help teens identify with God in a more personal way, and help them understand that as African Americans, they too are a reflection of Him.”

Adams, a former newspaper journalist and Sunday school teach, fully understands the questions and criticism the work may receive in the same manner as critics who question the need for historically black colleges or even Black History Month.

“To me, it’s no different than having a version of the Bible geared to women that features articles and gender-specific information designed to help us strengthen our faithwalk in the context of our roles in modern society,” Adams explains. “This Bible helps teens appreciate and embrace who they are, while inspiring them to better understand God and become familiar with biblical teachings. I’ve shared the children’s version of the Bible with several church leaders, who seemed interested in distributing them to youths new to the church.”

It all started way back in 2004 with the release of the Source Engine and Counter Strike: Source. From there, we have seen many excellent games from Valve, and Valve has become one of the most loved game developers of today. Their latest installment, Left 4 Dead 2, stands on its own among Valveâ??s repertoire of titles. Whereas Left 4 Dead reflected the atmosphere of 28 Days Later, Left 4 Dead 2 would be better suited to Zombieland or Planet Terror. It exhibits a less dire feel than its predecessor. The characters are more stereotypical, the events are sometimes almost hilarious, and the dialogue could easily have been pulled out of almost any 80s-90s zombie b-film. Fortunately, the quality of game still stands strong.

Taking place chronologically before Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 follows the story of four different survivors in the deep South, heading to New Orleans for evacuation. The gameplay is unchanged from its predecessor. You control a single survivor and fight your way through hordes of the undead in order to reach a goal. Special infected zombies often fall into the mix, attempting to ruin your progress. Typically special infected capture survivors and prevent them from moving or fighting and another survivor is required to save the zombie-laden captive. L4D2 includes all three infected from the previous game (Smoker, Hunter, and Boomer) and three entirely new special infected. The Charger is a giant tank-like zombie with a humungous arm it uses to plow through survivors. If it happens to collide with a survivor, the charger snatches them up and carries them off until it hits a wall, at which time it will pound the survivor into the ground dealing large amounts of damage. The Jockey, denoted by its terrifying and twisted laugh, can leap onto the shoulders of a survivor and steer them in a direction of their choosing, all the while dealing damage to them. The Spitter can launch a small sac of acid at the survivors which will break upon contact with the ground. The acid deals continual damage to any survivor standing in it.

Another addition to the L4D universe is the uncommon common infected. In other words, mixed in with the typical hordes of zombies are regular zombies that have certain immunities. Hazmat zombies are invulnerable to fire, police zombies with body armor are immune to gunfire, and clowns attract other zombies with their squeaky shoes. These are just a few of the multitude of varieties of zombies the survivors face.

For the survivors, the most interesting addition is melee weaponry. Survivors can carry either a pistol or a melee weapon. Melee weapons are an instant kill when they strike any common infected and deal extra damage to special infected. There are nine melee weapons in total, which include cricket bats, police batons, frying pans, and even an electric guitar. The survivors can now also find defibrillators to bring back dead teammates, boomer bile bombs that attract the horde to whatever they strike, and special explosive and incendiary ammunition.

All three gameplay modes from Left 4 Dead are included. Players have the choice between playing through a campaign (consisting of several chapters) with 3 A.I. survivors, with up to 3 human players, or in versus mode in which human players take turns playing as survivors and infected while playing through a campaign. Survival mode is also still included where players must hold up in one spot as long as possible while an ever increasing horde of zombies attacks. L4D2 includes a new game mode  called Scavenge in which the survivors are required to collect gas cans and pour them into some sort of tank. Other individuals playing as the infected try to prevent the survivors from successfully fueling up.

The sound and graphics are astounding with this title, as is always the case in a Valve title. Every infected has their own short theme song and sound for survivors to listen for in order to be prepared for battle. Gunfire sounds and looks realistic, dismemberment is realistic to the point of being overwhelming, and the environments are very convincing and atmospheric. Graphically, the game isnâ??t top notch, but it certainly looks good enough. Valve even included some new effects such as downpours and adrenalin that add to the feel of the game. The lighting and atmosphere have only improved over L4D.

Unfortunately, L4D2 falls on its face in the exact same way as its prequel: A.I. When playing any mode in which you donâ??t have the appropriate number of human players, gamers will be forced to suffer the Left 4 Dead horrific, computer controlled players. While they are often effective and nothing short of impressive, it is not uncommon in countless games to see them break. Some issues were as bad as an A.I. survivor leaping off ledges to their death, ignoring incapacitated survivors, and sometimes even ignoring zombies or special infected. This problem has very negative consequences for a game so focused on teamwork and keeping everyone alive. So, for those unfortunate souls with no one to play with, the game is going to be full of frustration in dealing with the occasionally block-headed A.I.

Anyone following the hype surrounding Left 4 Dead 2 will be aware of the rating issues in Australia. The gameâ??s well deserved M rating is primarily the result of its gore. The gore in L4D2 is incredibly detailed and explicit. Bullet wounds on zombies are very realistic and generally reveal their insides and often result in realistic human organs spilling out. Striking zombies with melee weapons results in large amounts of blood spattering in the playerâ??s eyes. Explosives, gunfire, and melee weapons can dismember and mortally wound zombies, sometimes even turning them into a red mist. Mild language also finds its way into the game as the survivors react to their situations. Typically the cursing is lost in the excitement of the game, but it is certainly still present.

Bugs aside, with all of the added material stretched out over five, intense and cinematic campaigns, Left 4 Dead 2 easily lives up to the hype. The new items, characters, and zombies give the game a new dimension while still maintaining the good old Left 4 Dead feeling. The five campaigns are all quite long and interconnected, giving more continuity to the story. The finales are explosive and exciting, the multiplayer is intense and competitive, and the atmosphere is excellent. Had it not been for the faulty A.I., Left 4 Dead 2 could have easily earned itself 5 stars and an editorâ??s choice award, but unfortunately, it is too glaring an issue in a game so focused on teamwork. It certainly earned its 18+ rating due to incredibly explicit and detailed gore and filthy language. Left 4 Dead 2 stands strong both as another excellent Source Engine game and as a striking addition to the weak genre of zombie video games. By the way, Valve just released the development tools for Left 4 Dead 2 just in time for Christmas, so be ready for lots of PC mods and custom content!