Rating the album an A - for '' CCM Magazine '' , Anthony Barr-Jeffrey states , " '' Redemption '' is a sparkling reflection of a mature group that seems to have outgrown the Christian music scene and is completely ready to surpass the best general market hip-hop has to offer . " Andree Farias , giving the album three stars at '' Christianity Today '' , writes , " It 's silly , sure , but GRITS has always had a knack for levity . " Rating the album an eight out of ten from Cross Rhythms , Steve Hayes says , " Nice ending to a great album . " Justin Mabee , indicating in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout , describes , " this is a mediocre release from the rap pioneers of Gotee Records . " Allocating four stars to the released from Rapzilla , Wordlife responds , " Redemption is a memorable graduation present as they prepare for their commencement and move on to what looks like continued and further success . " Kevin Jones , writing a review at '' Exclaim ! '' , replies , " Pigeon John and Canibus each lend some lyrical guidance on the topics of relationships and ambitions to round out a disc that you could easily imagine blowing out of a set of window rattling car speakers on a stuffy summer afternoon . " Reviewing the album for GOSPELflava , Dwayne Lacy reports , " With '' Redemption '' , GRITS are poised to do what many fear is impossible in holy hip hop : be a commercial success while not isolating the church community . " Justin ' Tha Shiznute ' Chandler , allotting the album an eight and a half star review from Rap Reviews , recognizes , " This album expands their horizons and pushes them into a stronger direction towards the future . " Signaling in a one star review at '' The Phantom Tollbooth '' , Scott Lake cautions , " There are positive lyrics on this CD , even a few references to Christ and God . But there are some serious mixed messages here . Parents , keep this one away from the kids if you do n't want them confused . " In 2008 , the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards . The song " Open Bar " was also nominated for Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
39th GMA Dove Awards
39th GMA Dove Awards
Redemption (GRITS album)