CraCajaC

The biggest danger to hip-hop has always been...hip hop itself. In the last five years, we've seen two kinds of hip hop, the genuine kind, and the over-marketed, dance-move driven ringtone hip hop. Fortunately, CraCajaC is one of the torch bearers of the real hip hop. His delivery is dead on, and his songwriting reveals more depth with each listen.


-Seth "Tower" Hurd
89.7 Shine.fm - Seth "Tower" Hurd - Shine.fm (89.7)

“Didn’t know what to expect when he walked on stage. “Not your typical rapper” by personality or style. But he blew me away at the depth and talent that he showcased during his performance. CraCajaC speaks to all generations with his songs and channels his passion and struggles toward the audience during each performance, clearly communicating his message. Using a wide range of art expression from drama to multimedia, the audience didn’t have a chance to lose interest.” - Alex Lyons - LyonTamer Entertainment

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to endorse the character and ministry of my friend and brother in Christ, Matt Gaskins, aka, CraCajaC. Matt is a fine young man with an energetic personality and a passion to see others learn about the Christ he loves. He has been a faithful follower of Christ here at New Song Church since his youngest days.

He is a member of our worship team and has been used greatly of God in that capacity. At the same time, Matt has a love for the "hip hop" generation and culture. He is a talented musician and has a growing ministry through his music. I recommend him heartily and will be praying for his opportunity and yours to minister together.

May God bless your ministry and may many of the lost find their way to faith in the only Name under heaven by which we may be saved.

Sincerely,

Pastor Marty Schoenleber
Sr. Teaching Pastor
New Song Church
(An Evangelical Free Church of America Congregation) - Pastor Marty Schoenleber/Sr. Teaching Pastor - New Song Church, Bolingbrook IL

"CraCajaC (Matt Gaskins) communicates clearly to his audience through lyrics, testimony and drama. He understands the cultural and spiritual struggles of his generation. He unashamedly asks questions of God and clearly proclaims his faith to the audience. The energy at Matt’s concerts is intoxicating. I would not hesitate to use Matt again as an outreach event to our community. He speaks to a diverse population." - Betty Hamm/Worship Director, New Song Church, Bolingbrook IL

“I was impressed with the content of [CraCajaC]’s music as well as his performance. He has the ability to transcend cultural, gender, and age barriers with the style and content of the music he expressed. His ability to relate and become transparent to just about any group or audience is remarkable. Many members of our congregation were affected by what they experienced in his performance, especially the youth, but the older generations as well. He has done a few youth events that were partnered with our church and I have never received a negative remark… but have been bombarded only with compliments and praises. To this day, my daughters ask me when Matt is going to be back to our church to perform. He’s truly blessed with a remarkable gift.” - Calvin Quarrels/Sr. Teaching Pastor - Bolingbrook Community Church, Bolingbrook IL