Former Pretty Ricky Member J. Long Announces First Christian Hip Hop Mixtape Release

Houston, TX (Top40 Charts/ J. Hardy Agency) J. Long, new Christian Hip Hop Artist (formerly of platinum selling group Pretty Ricky) releases his first Christian Hip Hop Mix-tape on Monday, September 10, 2012 entitled R&B (REDEEMED & BLESSED). J. Long is a Born Again Christian and no longer performs secular music but now walks a journey with what he says is his calling.

Surrounded by a family of singers and musicians, it only seems appropriate that J. Long hone in on his musical genius and present them to the world in a way that he draws fans closer to show himself as relatable but strengthened by his struggle. Growing up in church J. Long played the piano, drums and other instruments and is ready for the world to see him in a new light. This gifted singer, songwriter, producer, actor and business man still continues to make his mark in the ever so competitive music industry.

With months of preparation for his transition, J. Long has participated in several high profile interviews including features with Yahoo! Music, BET.COM. J. Long also made promotional appearances at the 2012 BET Awards and at the annual Gospel Music Workshop of America in Nashville. These high profile appearances, interviews and features are guaranteed to heighten his name in the Christian/Gospel music industry.

Working towards major goals J. Long recently released his first Christian single's music video "Shake The Devil Off", an up-tempo feel good tune described as encouraging to all listeners despite their current situations to take authority over the enemy. It has been released and seems to be creating a buzz for J. Long. "Shake The Devil Off" Music Video

This mix-tape serves as contribution to his overall project release in 2013. J. Long hopes to build a staggering response and boost the anticipation of his album entitled R&B (REDEEMED & BLESSED) which he continues to collaborate and prepare for its release at the top of 2013. J. Long plans to give Christian hip-hop a new feel and works to make his message a more effective one.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Shake The Devil Off
2. Jesus I Need You
3. Pleasure
4. So Beautiful (proverbs 31:30)
5. Mary’s baby
6. J. Long Drop
7. Nobody
8. Real Love ft. Jeida
9. Women Of God
10. Call Me
11. Closer
12. J. Long Drop

The mix-tape will be available for FREE DOWNLOAD for 24 hours via www.jfammusic.com. Physical Orders are available via online at the same website for $5. For the latest on J. Long follow him on twitter @jlongjam and https://www.facebook.com/JLongMusic

About J. Long:
Hailing from La Marque Texas, J. Long former Hip-Hopper got his start when he was signed to Bluestar Entertainment and had a stint as an artist with chart topping and platinum selling Hip Hop/R&B Group Pretty Ricky. J. Long also spawned the Top 5 hit song "Personal Freak", which stayed in the Top 10 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Singles Chart for 8 straight weeks.

Making a tough decision that would've garnered him millions of dollars, J. Long decided that the best road to take was one that would ultimately glorify God. No longer is he recording secular music, J. Long has changed his walk and ways as he states publically by getting baptized and saved proclaiming Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.