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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
editThere are generally two styles of CEDM; Christian Electronic and Christian Dubstep.
Christian Dubstep
editBryson 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
editWhile 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).
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- ^ 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.
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