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Lit-Hop (a.k.a. Literary Hip-Hop), Big Willie Shakespeare meets Lil' Wayne, the perfect combination of balls and brains...
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New album out now! "Apocalyptic Utopian Dreams in the Western Wilderness" was engineered by the super-talented Lin G of Super G Music and features Aaron Nazrul, Chantel Upshaw, Erica Dee, Tia Brazda, and Smoky Tiger. Click the artwork to buy.
"The Tree Planter's Waltz" - Smoky Tiger ft Baba Brinkman and Emily Ray
Download "The Rap Guide to Evolution" for free from www.babasword.com
"The Rap Guide to Evolution" 2009 Reviews:
"Brilliantly conceived and effervescently performed…not only is it factually correct, it's also dazzlingly intelligent…after seeing this show, you'll never look at a hip-hop music video in the same way again!" * * * * The Scotsman
"Brinkman is an excellent performer, combining the boyish energy of a rapper with the clever wit of a comedian and the intelligence of a lecturer to create an excellent production, which could be a new and exciting art form." * * * * FringeReview.com
"A mesmerizing performance, one that would probably do more to convince school children of evolution's validity than any BBC or PBS special could." Science Magazine
The name "Baba" comes from India, where it means "Father" usually signifying "Holy Man" or "Teacher". My dad gave me this name the day I was born, because he said I had a peaceful expression at birth, like I was a re-incarnated mystic... go figure.
I planted trees with the family biz in the wilderness of BC every summer for ten years (personally planting over one million seedlings), while paying my way through school and building my skills as an MC. I finished my Master's degree in English Literature in 2003 and since then I've been recording music, collaborating with other vocalists, musicians and producers, and performing rap and poetry around the world, making my living as an independent artist.
In 2007 I started a record label, Lit Fuse Records, and signed Aaron Nazrul, whose critically-acclaimed debut solo album "Butterfly Man" is now available. The most recent addition to the Lit Fuse family is Smoky Tiger, whose video for "The Tree Planter's Waltz" is above.
All of my previous albums are available through the iTunes Music Store: Lit-Hop, The Rap Canterbury Tales, and Swordplay, just type my name into a search, or click this link: iTunes Music Store
For more background info, videos, mp3s, etc, check out my website: www.babasword.com
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A friend was at the Edinburgh festival. I get CD's rammed in my hand all the time its always nice when something is refreshing. Would you mind if I passed it on to a couple of majors or are you all sorted in that department?
yo the rap guide to evolution is the most outrageous shit ive ever heard. its mad fat. i cant believe you flipped "i'm an african". that was bold as fuck. infact i cant beleive you rolled with that concept for an entire album and gave it out for free. of all the shit i thought i'd ever hear on an underground rap cd i never expected social darwinism. hella innovative. mad props
Hey, long time no talk, just stopping by to keep in touch & to show some love :) I have uploaded some new videos on my youtube (youtube.com/silkyslickakattide) to check out if you want :) How's it going? Hope to talk to you soon :)
I bought my tickets for the show in Edinburgh. Actually, I bought tickets for 2 shows. See you in Scotland! Am I a total dork because I'm very excited to see the show? :P
Hi Baba how you doing? Be good to chat about the show soon, when u in UK next?
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The Rap Guide to Evolution was brilliant. Just picked up a copy of "Origin of the Species." Stop by my page and listen to some of my new material, let me know what you think. I'll send you a copy of my CD next week. Hope all is well. Cheers.
Oh yea I can feel you on the crazy week. It's our grand prix over here at school and everyone is out and about. And I have 3 projects for school...lovely right?
Wow man! I saw your "Rap Guide to Evolution" performance at SFU the other day and it was awesome! I'm definitely going to try to get some of my friends to to check it out.
Hey Baba!! It was so good to catch up that Sunday in Fresno! How did the rest of Rogue go? I'm still disappointed I couldn't see your new show. Any news in respect to the bay area shows? Let me know if you're coming through! We can take the City by storm. ;) xoxo
Thank you for such a powerful, enlightening, and wonderful show! Yours was the first show I saw at this festival and was one of the best. Thank you!!!<br /><br />Sara
Alright Baba.. loving the new stuff, got nice groove to it as usual
Just wondering if theres anywhere i can buy either the lp or the book of the rap canterbury tales? I am doing chaucer for a level english and would give me a nice understanding of it
yoyo sicko! ill be sending you a track called " clockwork" later tonight or tomorrow early. it will be a nekkid beat, and a very awesome one at that. The Rhythym Weaver is a magician with an akai. i will send you the lyrics i have tentatively planned for it, but if your feelin somethin different out of it, i can always riff offa you. i was thinkin 2 verses each on this one...
Hey Baba! Would love to. I know the event is at Reed but can you tell me what building? (Still new to the area!) Looking forward to Tuesday...see you then!
Baba Brinkman features on a song by A Promise on this new compilation from Boomsmack Records. Available from cdbaby, iTunes, boomsmackrecords.com and our mypsace page
