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gotta be karim
Hip Hop / Jazz / Soul

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SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
United States

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Member Since12/28/2005
Band Websitegottabekarim.com
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Influencesfirst off, all praise is do to Allah. my musical influences stem from my family(my mother, father, 2 sisters, 1 kaamilya the oldest and jewel the youngest and my younger brother juba and my older brothers). marvin gaye, ghostface, redman, mos def, jay z, common, the roots, and project pat, stephany mills, and curtis mayfeild. pretty women, my squad the 87 billion dollar click, the enviroment, dead prez, freedom, my people, the high point cafe every monday night, Nat turner, Malcolm X, faith, genghis khan, the moores, coultraine, a bunch of ganstas i know that do gangsta ish i cant name no names, and george bush( that p****). .. ..
Sounds Likegod speaking
Record Labelcobblestone rock music inc.
Type of LabelIndie








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   About gotta be karim
Those memorable phrases, burning ambition and sonic cohesion…it’s Gotta Be Karim. Born Karim Hameed in St. Louis on October 26, 1984, Gotta Be Karim owns the beats that get the party started and lyrical content more powerful than a loaded gun. From his days with the St. Louis hip-hop artists’ collective Soul Tyde, to his exciting, new solo work, Karim aims for and hits the target of a perfect musical balance. The Gotta Be Karim blueprint is a mix between the New York style of rhyming with content and choruses that really capture the St. Louis swagger. The influences are broad. There’s the old school records of Taj Mahal, Curtis Mayfield, The Beatles, The Coasters and Marvin Gaye – which a young Karim’s mother and father played, while getting the kids ready for school. And there are nods to Biggie Small’s swag and sound, the attitude and image of Tupac and an appreciation for Common, Ghostface, Redman, Jay Z, Eminem and Pharoah Munch. Yet, when you throw it in the blender, Gotta Be Karim comes out with a style that’s all his own. It’s no surprise that his forthcoming debut solo album, “Bullets and Books,” is a very personal effort that reflects the philosophy and experiences of its artist. “The greatest weapon we have in the struggle is our mind,” says Karim. “My weapon is my music.” A former member of the acclaimed St. Louis hip-hop artists collaborative Soul Tyde, Karim gets his “Swagger Back” in the first single to his new CD. The single is sure to get the crowds jumpin’ with its bouncy beat and homegrown feel distinctive to “The Lou.” Writing must have been in Gotta Be Karim’s blood, as his mother, Nailah Hameed, was a journalism major in college, and father, Walee Hameed, is a published poet. At age of 15, Karim was the youngest poet from Missouri selected to participate in the 2001 National Poetry Slam in Rhode Island. He won a number of poetry slams and soon crafted his art into flows with a University City High School group known as Silent Assassins. Around this time, Karim met the artist and producer Black Spade at Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop and the rest was history. Karim joined Soul Tyde, for whom he made contributions to more than eight songs on the 2003 double CD “Soul Tyde: Hip Hop & Soulful…ish.” The moniker, Gotta Be Karim, was derived from a Karim-penned track, “Element” on this album. Along with B Hollywood and Samson, Karim also comprised one-third of Metaphor. With the group and as a solo artist, Karim has rocked audiences at The Pageant, Hard Rock Café, Cicero’s, Blueberry Hill and Washington University in St. Louis and DePaul University in Chicago. He’ll take to the stage at College Music Journal (CMJ) Music Festival in New York in the fall 2007. His exploits were highlighted in publications, such as the St. Louis American, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Flipside and the Riverfront Times, in which he received a nomination for Best Hip-Hop Group as a member of Soul Tyde. Karim’s sights are set on establishing an independent label, Cobblestone Rock Music, in conjunction with the producer/rapper Black Spade. His further goal is to gain a major-label deal to promote his music on a more national scale. Karim also is focused on growing Cobblestone Concepts, the promotions and music marketing company he founded. Encouraging the study of African-American history and heritage among children is one of his personal passions. With so many hustles and so much ambition, it’s Gotta Be Karim. Biography © 2007 William E. Fronczak, Fronczak Group



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Jul 23 2008 7:02 PM

how are ya?
TERESAJENEE’S T-DAY EVE PARTY 07.27.08!!!





Jul 22 2008 9:13 PM

TERESAJENEE'S BDAY PARTY!!!
8PM SUNDAY 07.27.08 @ THE PAUL BROWN LOFTS(208 N. 9TH ST IN DOWNTOWN STL)!!!
FOR MORE INFO CALL 314-302-1837
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Jul 19 2008 5:15 PM

what's up baby
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Jul 12 2008 11:53 AM

Thanx too murch,bruva..I'm plotting right now..lol...
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Jul 12 2008 8:28 AM

Good show last night. Thanks for lettin me get the Nas promo off and gettin my people in! Respect.
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Jul 11 2008 11:02 AM

Thank you for inviting me into your circle of friends, dont be a stranger!

Much Luv

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Jul 10 2008 10:07 AM

Independence Day Jam
Date: August 16, 2008
Location: Royal Crown St Louis, MO
Artist Allowed: 25 Artists
Hosted by: Eva (of America's Next Top Model)
The theme of the event is to represent the hottest independent artist and labels throughout the United States. This will be covered by The Source Magazine and other mass media outlets. Artist will be included in all promotional material for the event and will receive VIP ticketing for the event. Negotiated hotel rates will also be available.
Deadline: 7/27/08
More Info: 618-972-6869 ~ 618-570-3594 ~ 618-509-0622
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Jul 9 2008 9:50 PM

YO I GOT A GREAT IDEA........why don't you come up to the chi and help me move in august. sounds pretty fuckin great doesn't it? i got some free food and alcohol or weed which ever you like.....if its weed i'll have to round some up.lol
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Jul 9 2008 3:12 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME..
MAKE SURE YOU DONT BECOME A STRANGER NOW.. <3
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Jul 9 2008 3:00 PM

in hard knock way ,we livin',thanx for add & keep it on ,keep in connect ,peace!!!
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Jul 9 2008 1:45 PM

Tell you about these tribe of D.A.N ass niggas!! LOL
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Jul 8 2008 10:19 PM

I was with you in spirit today...I had to be at work.
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Jul 7 2008 5:16 PM

do it mane. i will do my part by not ever patronizing a starbucks again. thanks for letting me know about this i already don't like starbucks for there coffee being horrible now this gives me another reason, one that proves that they will hire racist zealots and ignorant people to work for their business. i refuse to patronize places that uphold this kind of behavior from its employee's. peace and many blessings to you fam.
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Jul 7 2008 11:54 PM

i commend your activist efforts against them coffee gangsters, i forgot to cop your joint @ vintage, but i just purchased through snocap. i know the show is gonna be dumb friday wish i was in the lou to see it. tell everybody, grand said peace.
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Jul 7 2008 7:19 PM

Thanks for tha invite..;D

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Jul 7 2008 1:56 PM

DAMN, THAT'S MESSED UP...COUNT ME IN!!
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Jul 7 2008 10:21 AM

covering your ass is smart.
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Jul 7 2008 9:15 AM

...wondering if a more effective way to get Starbucks would be by not buying ANYTHING?

after all, they did just have to close 600 stores from lack of sales....

just a thought.

holler bLack.
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