Contact: Brandi Michelle Rhodes, RELEVANT Media Group, 407-660-1411 ext 125
MEDIA ADVISORY, Mar. 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- There aren't many who would put actor and renowned wild-man Mickey Rourke on the cover of a Christian magazine, but RELEVANT did just that on its Sixth Anniversary issue. Rourke, the Oscar-nominated star for The Wrestler, tells his story of faith and fame. Rourke shares the first-ever dual cover of the magazine with hip-hop's Renaissance man, Q-Tip, who is largely known as the frontman of A Tribe Called Quest.
And after six years and 38 issues of challenging the status quo, RELEVANT's March/April 2009 issue reveals even more of the heart behind the magazine, and its twentysomething readers through the launch of Reject Apathy. In the words of founder and Editor Cameron Strang, "[RELEVANT] is rolling up [its] sleeves and getting involved."
Pick up your copy of the Sixth Anniversary issue of RELEVANT today on newsstands or preview the issue online in its entirety by visiting RELEVANTmagazine.com:
"Still Wrestling" (p. 37) Mickey Rourke is a work in progress, everyone knows that. Read the story you didn't know. The Oscar nominee opens up about faith, fame ... and why he's trying to walk a narrower road.
"Q-Tip: Hip-Hop's Renaissance Man" (p. 68) Hip-hop is experiencing a rebirth. And, just as he was 20 years ago, Q-Tip is at the forefront. Tip talks with RELEVANT about the hip-hop landscape, the importance of community and the power of music.
"Reject Apathy" (p. 42). In an effort to challenge and educate its readers towards justice in a holistic way, RELEVANT focuses on social justice's "global giants" -- and the people making a huge difference -- with a 16-page spread highlighting immigration, women's rights, sex trafficking, child abandonment and the global food crisis.
"The New Music Guide" (p. 62) Featuring Q-Tip, The National, Manchester Orchestra, Danielson, and more than a hundred other artists and trends to watch for in 2009. Remember, you heard it here first.
As Strang says, "This is arguably the best issue of RELEVANT magazine we've ever created."
RELEVANT Media Group is a multimedia company whose purpose is to impact culture and show that a relationship with God is relevant and essential to a fulfilled life. Publishing magazines, websites and multimedia targeting the 18- to 34-year-old demographic, RELEVANT is recognized as the market leader in reaching spiritually focused twentysomethings. For more information, visit www.relevantmediagroup.com.
