{"product_id":"sfc-saved-man-in-the-jungle-cd-2025-christian-raphip-hop-royalty","title":"S.F.C. - Saved Man In the Jungle (CD, 2025) Christian Rap\/Hip-Hop Royalty!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurchase hassle-free low cost insurance at checkout which covers your entire order against damage. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2vjGd2BucMg?si=0qwIVwU1zx6gJ8fU\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hF0ILoFcJHo?si=-ebvsIOvcusWPxLx\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFC's CHRIS COOPER \/ SUPER C (Sup the Chemist) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1 Christian Rapper of All-Time\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(Rapzilla)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf we’re all standing on the shoulders of giants, we are most definitely standing on the shoulders of Sup The Chemist of SFC (Soldiers For Christ). In addition to his own artistic contributions, of beats and rhymes, his blazing of trails helped to build an infrastructure and economy that all who are involved today continue to benefit from. He also continually introduced listeners to other artists, such as the Tunnel Rats and Gospel Gangstaz to name a few.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf Christian hip-hop were to attempt to pinpoint a founder, it may as well be Sup the Chemist. His unrivaled influence isn’t why he’s on the list, though. He is the whole package and was ahead of his time artistically\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-be8c6ff1-7fff-dd96-5112-42c0fd192550\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRCD2026 S.F.C. - Saved Man In the Jungle 300 CD 732131698046\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released 1990, BAI\/Broken Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.F.C. stands for Soldiers For Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the elite Retroactive Records Legends Remastered Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited pressing of just 300 CDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-page booklet with lyrics, jewel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong out-of-print, impossible to find CD \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFC sold over 100,000 albums in the 1990's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper C (Chris Cooper\/Sup the Chemist) #1 on the Top 20 Christian Rappers of All-Time (Rapzilla)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuest M.C.’s – Dynamic Twins, M.C. Peace, Poetic Lee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevered classic in Christian rap \u0026amp; hip-hop scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneering role helping introduce hip-hop to the Christian scene in the\u003cbr\u003epre-DC Talk days when it was not granted much of a hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main title is stylized with a handwritten “L” on top of the typeset “SAVED,” so it appears to read “SLAVED” on the front cover \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Can’t Wait” features “Down on the Corner” by CCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples Saturday Night Live’s Church Lady (i.e., Dana Carvey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaxophone by Dan Michaels (The Choir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdam Again music sampled generously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGene Eugene (Adam Again\/Lost Dogs) Mixed and Engineered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian Rap Godfather, Chris Cooper (Super C) later known as Sup the Chemist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooper told \u003cem\u003eCCM\u003c\/em\u003e his mission was to “reach drug sellers, club hoppers,\u003cbr\u003eand other people you wouldn’t find sitting down and listening\u003cbr\u003eto a church choir.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Sup the Chemist, E.T.W., Ice Cube \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBefore Christian hip-hop found its mainstream voice, there was \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle)\u003c\/em\u003e—a raw, fearless, and unapologetically bold statement that shattered expectations and kicked open the doors for a new wave of faith-fueled rap. Originally released in 1990 on BAI\/Broken Records, this long out-of-print classic remains a pivotal moment in hip-hop history, merging street-level authenticity with an uncompromising message of redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFC (Soldiers for Christ) wasn’t just another rap act—they were pioneers. At a time when hip-hop barely had a foothold in the Christian music world, SFC stood alongside the likes of ETW and pre-\u003cem\u003eFree at Last\u003c\/em\u003e dc Talk, proving that rap had a place in faith-based music. Led by Chris Cooper—better known as Super C, later Soup the Chemist, and eventually Sup the Chemist—SFC brought a level of credibility unmatched by their contemporaries. With razor-sharp lyricism and beats that stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of the era, \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle)\u003c\/em\u003e blended hardcore hip-hop with jazz and reggae influences, drawing inspiration from Public Enemy, N.W.A., and Ice Cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking album features guest MCs Dynamic Twins, M.C. Peace, and Poetic Lee, adding even more firepower to an already explosive record. The production, mixed and engineered by Gene Eugene (Adam Again\/Lost Dogs), weaves in elements of funk, gospel, and comedy, with samples ranging from \u003cem\u003eSaturday Night Live’s\u003c\/em\u003e Church Lady to Adam Again’s signature grooves. The track \"Can’t Wait\" even nods to classic rock, incorporating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s \u003cem\u003eDown on the Corner\u003c\/em\u003e into its infectious hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, for the first time in decades, \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle)\u003c\/em\u003e returns in a \u003cem\u003eLegends Remastered\u003c\/em\u003e CD edition, meticulously remastered by Rob Colwell. This 2025 Retroactive Records release is limited to just 300 copies and comes housed in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet featuring lyrics. With its iconic cover stylized to read both \u003cem\u003eSAVED\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSLAVED\u003c\/em\u003e, this album continues to challenge, inspire, and move listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSup the Chemist once told CCM Magazine that his mission was to “reach drug sellers, club hoppers, and other people you wouldn’t find sitting down and listening to a church choir.” More than 30 years later, that mission still resonates. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle)\u003c\/em\u003e demands to be heard—loud and unfiltered. Don’t sleep on this reissue, because once it’s gone, it’s gone. For fans of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Sup the Chemist, E.T.W., Ice Cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever    3:17\u003cbr\u003eA Saved Man    4:42\u003cbr\u003eSuplex 2 Mind    4:51\u003cbr\u003eKACR I    0:34\u003cbr\u003eIdiot Box    3:33\u003cbr\u003eLong Way    3:54\u003cbr\u003eRominos    0:48\u003cbr\u003ePeculiar    3:54\u003cbr\u003eThe Verdict    4:33\u003cbr\u003eIn Your Speaker    3:47\u003cbr\u003eThe Bomb    4:06\u003cbr\u003eMy Alarm \/ Freestyle    5:29\u003cbr\u003eHonesty    1:31\u003cbr\u003eKACR II    0:58\u003cbr\u003eCan’t Wait    4:31\u003cbr\u003eSuccess    0:50\u003cbr\u003e2 Much Chemistry    3:35\u003cbr\u003eA Word From Our Pastor    0:24\u003cbr\u003eJungle Message 2 Man    4:20\u003cbr\u003ePrime Time Mix    3:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever \/ A Saved Man \/ Suplex 2 Mind \/ KACR I \/ Idiot Box \/ Long Way \/ Rominos \/ Peculiar \/ The Verdict \/ In Your Speaker \/ The Bomb \/ My Alarm \/ Freestyle \/ Honesty \/ KACR II \/ Can’t Wait \/ Success \/ 2 Much Chemistry \/ A Word From Our Pastor \/ Jungle Message 2 Man \/ Prime Time Mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eSFC – \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle) REVIEW\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWay back in 1991, my ol’ buddy and fellow music scribe Jamie Lee Rake wrote about SFC in a publication we both contributed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Soldiers For Christ (SFC) comin’ at ya with the beat, layin’ down some def grooves. No \u003cem\u003eKids on the Block\u003c\/em\u003e schlock—this is hardcore street rap, b-boy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you knew Rake, you’d know that’s exactly how he ad-libbed. Pretty fly for a white guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo frame SFC properly, you’ve got to understand the landscape of Christian hip-hop in the ‘80s. Early pioneers ranged from MC Sweet to, believe it or not, the early days of MC Hammer. But by 1991, three names stood at the top of the Xian hip-hop world: dc Talk, ETW, and SFC. Each carved out a distinct space within the scene, but SFC brought the most raw, street-level hip-hop cred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFC—comprising DJ Dove and Chris Cooper (aka Super C, later Soup the Chemist, finally Sup the Chemist)—had authenticity in spades. Sup eventually earned the title \u003cem\u003eGrandfather of Christian Hip-Hop\u003c\/em\u003e, which is no small honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut let’s not overlook the youthful boldness of \u003cem\u003eA Saved Man (In The Jungle)\u003c\/em\u003e. SFC wasn’t just about beats and rhymes—they were intentional about their faith. Sup’s father had deep ties to Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam, and his conversion to Christianity fueled his passion for using hip-hop as a tool to reach those caught in the grips of radicalized religion and street life. Inspired by Public Enemy, N.W.A., and Ice Cube, SFC took things further, weaving jazz and reggae influences into their sound—a signature move that set them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross twenty tracks, this album is packed with creative sampling, comedic interludes, and straight-up fire. Highlights? Plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"A Saved Man (In The Jungle)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – Yes, that’s an Axl Rose sample you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"KACR I\" \u0026amp; \"KACR II\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hilarious call-outs to Christian radio stations that wouldn’t touch Xian hip-hop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Long Way\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gospel vocals so hot they could melt wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Freestyle\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – A nod to Jamaican riddim culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Can’t Wait\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features the unmistakable intro to CCR’s \u003cem\u003eDown on the Corner\u003c\/em\u003e—and it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"A Word From Our Pastor\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – Samples \u003cem\u003eSNL’s\u003c\/em\u003e Church Lady and an Adam Again guitar riff. (Yeah, they went there.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave I enticed your eardrums yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis\u003c\/em\u003e is an album meant for headphones. A record that begs to be played loud. If you can drop the needle on it, even better—give your speakers a proper workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one crazy good album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Peterson\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003emusic critic\/wanna-be hip-hop connoisseur\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d7644268-7fff-37e1-de05-c7c042958c8d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat we have here is SFC's 2nd release through Broken records...back when hip hop had creative production and when lyrics had a point. 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