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Above the Clouds Are Not In It For the "Applause;" It's About the Message


Above the Clouds Are Not In It For the 'Applause,' It's About the Message


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NEWS SOURCE: Five Twenty PR
February 26, 2025

Sandusky, OH; Chicago, IL - “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” [Ephesians 2:8-10]

Every artist loves it when their art is well received and appreciated. While we may love the applause, we must be careful not to get lost in the adoration of others. If that becomes our motivation, we are destined to be let down…

“What drives us as Christians should be that God is pleased with what we do and not men. - iNTELLECT

Emcee iNTELLECT (Ohio) and beatmaker Tae Lamar (Illinois) have hit the ground running in 2025

The duo’s newest record, Applause, will be available on digital streaming platforms on February 28, 2025. It features Christian rap vet MotionPlus and DJ Radiohead.

The energetic single is a collaborative effort of Polished Arrow Music collective members. True to the P.A. reputation, Applause is built on hard-hitting boom bap, elite-level lyricism, and a standout deejay performance. Following the release of the group’s single “Soul Food,” Applause continues to build anticipation for the next Above the Clouds project as iNTELLECT and Tae Lamar consistently showcase their ability to craft ear-catching records using a wide range of sound.

MotionPlus brings his vast experience as an emcee and applies his God-given talent with the pen to Applause in a way that syncs seamlessly with Above the Clouds. Add to the track the skills of DJ Radiohead and the result is a record that not only resonates within the CHH genre but has underground crossover potential.

What is next for Above the Clouds? Listeners are sure to be eagerly waiting.

Add Applause to your playlist on your favorite music streaming service now.

Support Above the Clouds: Polished Arrow Music Substack | Instagram | iNTELLECT on Instagram | Tae Lamar on Instagram

Song Details

  • Title: Applause

  • Artist: Above the Clouds

  • Release Date: February 28, 2025

  • Label: Polished Arrow Music

  • Production: Tae Lamar

  • Engineering: iNTELLECT

  • Features: MotionPlus, DJ Radiohead

About Above the Clouds

Rapper iNTELLECT and beat maker Tae Lamar formed the group Above the Clouds in early 2019 due to their common love for Jesus and 90’s hip hop. Drawing comparisons to classic hip hop groups like Pete Rock & CL Smooth and Gang Starr (who the name of the group is inspired by), this producer/emcee collaboration delivers a nostalgic brand of hip hop that shows that you can deliver the gospel over classic boom bap.



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