Musical Influence: KRS-ONe, Eminem, Pharoah Monche, Copy-write, Nas, Talib Kweli, Big Daddy Kane, Jay-z, K-Rino, Ma$e, Immortal Technique, Chino XL, Black Thought, Lupe Fiasco, Outkast, Ras Kass on Soul on Ice, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Fela Kuti, Michael Jackson, Sam Cook, James Brown, Lauren Hill, Kanye West, Soulja Boy knows his business, Stevie Wonder, The Beetles
Life Influences us all. But here are influences to help me live by.
My Parents, Martin Luther King RIP, Bhutto R.I.P., Malcolm X RIP, Kwame Toure RIP, Prof. Hagan, Ghandi RIP, Coretta Scott King...et al.
I was born Aondongu December 26, 1983. I was born a healthy baby in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. My father moved to America on academic scholarship in the 80's. He had to work odd hours and save money to bring my mother and I to America. It is in America I've met so many beautiful people. I've made great friends while here. But it wasn't until I took a trip back to visit my birthplace that things really started to make sense. All my life my parents made sure I never forgot where I came from.
But it didn't make sense till I went back to visit Nigeria. The experience was not only overwhelming, it was beautiful, disgusting, familiar, yet foreign. When I came back to Georgia, I started questioning every aspect of my life: I questioned my religion, my world view, my own existence. I started searching for honest people to answer my questions and uncertainties. I found no one. I had always wrote poetry to express myself, but I needed something which would help me express my new passions frustrations. Hip Hop. I had always loved Rap music, but I became obsessed with Hip Hop culture in my adult years. Through Hip Hop I want to reach those who I did not reach before. I want to bridge the gap between the African Diaspora and the African people. I feel this will uplift humanity, because as the rest of the world lessens the gap, Africa digresses. I think we can all do something to uplift humanity by respecting and restoring Africa and it's people Anyone willing to listen and help is welcome. "I'm not a teacha I just want these kids to be unashamed of their African Features." That's my ethos.
come join my 1,000 list today.if u would like to purchase my upcoming cd 'solitary confinement when it drops in oct,send me your email address and i'll add u to the list,thanks,peace.
hey, Thank u for the comment...i never knew that u read it...i thought no1 reads the blogs..sometimes i type how i feel about the world and type my thoughts and sometimes i read to get information about things for myself...knowledge is power=)And im glad there people like you in the world.Keep spreading the truth..and keep doing the good music that u r doing.Much love and respect.Tc and have a nice day.
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEXT "I LOVE RAP"? YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! THURSDAY, FEB. 19th @ APACHE! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TO SEE WHO WE'LL HAVE IN THE BLDG! TIX ARE AVAILABLE NOW @ ApacheCafe.info THE SHOW WILL STREAM LIVE @ ApacheCafe.info, SO GET THERE EARLY!
Aondongu, I haven't had a chance to come see you perform, but I just checked out your music video :: TWO WORDS :: and let me tell you man- that is hot stuff!! You really should come to London and check out the grime scene too- there's a big market for real hip-hop like that :) I hope you can make it out tonight- drop me a line! ~Ciao!! :: wez ::
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Hi AO, thanks for accepting my buddy request. MY id here is shykitte, but you can call me Anne if you like, which is my real name! :)
I read your post on Arn's blog a while back and then followed your link to your profile here. I love the music you have on here, and also your story. Great to meet you and thanks again! *Smile**
