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I SELF DEVINE
Hip Hop / Rap

"The Struggle Continues"

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  9/6/2008
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   I SELF DEVINE: General Info
Member Since11/18/2005
Band Websiterhymesayers.com
Band MembersI Self Devine,Big Chak,Cee Diezel,That Dude,Asra Sifu, Mr Mkali,I Dolo,I Preme,and E Money Baggs.

InfluencesUltra Magnetic MC’s, Run DMC, N.W.A, X-Clan, Poor Righteous Teachers, James Brown, Jungle Brothers, Brand Nubians, Sly and the family stone, A Tribe called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Nas, Ghostface, Compton’s Most Wanted, Snoop, MarlyMarl, Kool Akiem, Jay Dilla(R.I.P), Madlib and his many aliases, Sun Ra, Black Panthers, Us Movement. M.O.V.E, N.A.P.O, The Meters, Skull Snaps, Donny hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Rakim, Malcolm x, Noam Chomsky, Father ALLAH, Nation of Gods and Earths, Black Guerilla Family, Bloods and Crips, Los Angeles from 1972-1990, West Coast Graff, Doze, Skeme, Clever, Eros, Kept/Red, Ewok, The spook who sat by the door, The Savage Planet, De la soul, Wu Tang, Organized Konfusion, L.O.N.S, Large professer, Wax poetics, Police brutality, The struggle of all oppressed in the world, Roots, Muja messiah, Budah Tye, The U.V.S Family, My children, Dead Prez, Jay Z, Jadakiss, Hi Tek, Dr.Dre, Mary j Blige, Minnie Ripperton, Funkadelics/Parlament, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Delphonics, The Dells, Heiruspecs, Ant, Jake One, BeanOne, Vitamin D, Slug, Beautiful Women, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and anything with funk, soul, integrity, humility, and purpose.
Sounds LikeA bullet being discharged from a gun.







Record LabelRhymesayers Entertainment, LLC
Type of LabelIndie




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   About I SELF DEVINE


"I have been terrified of success, as well as the responsibility associated with it. I have sabotaged myself, both consciously and subconsciously. I have immersed myself in the struggle not as a means to an end, but as a buffer to never reach success. Only to fail, which justifies the struggle. This album was put together as therapy. To move on, knowing that I am deserving of success."- I Self Devine, Minneapolis, MN 2004

Self-Destruction (Rhymesayers)

Its not fashionable to talk about problems of poverty and violence in Americas forgotten cities, but I Self Devine put out a collection of songs filled with frustration and a ready-to-burst rage. The best artists are the ones who try and warn us of our approaching fate, and its impossible to hear a song like All We Need is Another Day without thinking of the giant wake-up call of Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans may be geographically distant from I Self Devines home in the northern Midwest, but the cultural and economic proximity is shoulder-to-shoulder. We were all sleeping on a lot of important things this year; dont sleep on this record. Matthew Holota of Buffalo's Artvoice

Merchandise:
Purchase Self Destruction @ Fifth Element Online

Press:
I Self Devine Voted Best Hip-Hop Artist, Citypages 2006
I Self Devine Featured in City Pages
I Self Devine Featured @ Dunation.com
I Self Devine Featured in Liberator Magazine
Self Destruction Review @ PopMatters.com
Self Destruction Review @ Allhiphop.com
Self Destruction Review in Splendid Magazine
Self Destruction Review @ KaffeineBuzz.com
Self Destruction Review in The Argonaut
Self Destruction Review @ Shotgunreviews.com
I Self Devine Featured in Impose Magazine


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I SELF DEVINE's Friends Comments
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Sep 3 2008 4:41 AM

Much love to you and the fam... love and miss you all!!!!!!! *super hugs*
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Sep 3 2008 5:34 AM

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amber nicole





Sep 3 2008 7:51 AM

i had the strangest dream that i met you in a grocery store...and you were soooo nice to me. too bad it wasn't real :(
anyway...
just wanted to drop by and say hello, and that your stuff has been on repeat on my ipod--keep doing what you do.
much love, amber.
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Sep 5 2008 1:00 PM

WHA GWAN KING ?
HOPE EVERYTING IS BLESS
BIG UPS!


FEAT STICKY FINGAZ & CYMARSHALL LAE JANUARY 2009!
OriginalGage





Sep 1 2008 8:54 PM

Whats good Brethren? Hope all is in order...Got a nice Mix joint for your Rotation--> OriginalGage Presents Grown Man Rapp Vol I.<-- Jay Electronica (dont sleep), Oddisee, Little Brother, Buckshot and 9th, Drake, Elzhi and Black Milk, etc. Junohowitduz...Pick up when you see/hear Sun..
Anti-War Committee





Aug 29 2008 3:47 PM

Sherri





Aug 25 2008 8:27 PM

Thanks for the add, have a great day :)
Nicademus Compositions (New Beats 8-19-08!!!)





Aug 20 2008 6:17 AM

yo imma be cookin some shit up for you homie... Ill let u kno when I got some stuff for you to peep...1
Buss One





Aug 20 2008 7:03 PM


Thanks for being in myspace world, check out my page and new music
Buss One
staHHr© tha f.e.m.c.e.e. album out now!





Aug 18 2008 5:56 AM

hows the family? lets connect soon..
Akicida





Aug 13 2008 4:46 PM

EWOK! Movie Night:
Kahnesatake - 270 Years of Resistance
When: Wednesday, August 20th. 630 pm
Where: Smith Theater, 627 Smith Ave St. Paul

EWOK! Movie Night Kahnesatake - 270 Years of ResistanceWhen Wednesday, August 20th. 630 pm.Where Smith Theater, 627 Smith Ave St. Pa
Mystik Keyz





Aug 9 2008 10:37 PM

Hey, Just Stopping By Your Page To Show Some Love. I'd Appreciate It If You Can Stop By My Page And Drop A Comment About My Beats If You Can. Peace and Have A Nice Day...
Vibes and stuff





Aug 7 2008 7:02 PM

you went in on the Doomtree album, keep representing the struggle and the streets god.
NEXBORN





Aug 6 2008 4:44 PM

peace we fam just put this cut together called twin city mc's part 1 giving respect to some of our local mc's...check it out on our page and let us know hat u think.NEXBORNINC.
Dave





Aug 6 2008 1:04 AM

wish u the best in all you do
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Aug 4 2008 10:01 PM

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Aug 3 2008 3:06 AM

pure fire
M.A.T.T. music





Jul 31 2008 4:35 PM

I want it all is a banger
the sidious katana.........BE PREPARED





Jul 28 2008 7:27 PM

your music is pure dopeness brother, check my page out tell me what you think, you opinon is valued
Syntax Vernac





Jul 25 2008 8:29 PM

Much love.
TYME is WHAT WAS AND SHALL BE AGAIN.





Jul 22 2008 5:39 AM

VIKRAM THE VAMPIRE
WHAT'S GOOD?, HOPE ALL IS WELL. PEACE FROM THE CITY OF ANGELS.
the name means BEAUTIFUL





Jul 15 2008 3:51 AM

NICE SEEIN U, HAHA...
~E~





Jul 11 2008 8:24 PM

~YO WAZZUP IT'S ~E~ JUZ STOPPIN THRU TO SHOW A LIL LUV~
intellectiveprospective





Jul 10 2008 6:28 PM

PLEASE REPOST, Felescity's Benefit

Our girl Feles was hit by a drunk driver while she was riding on a motorcyle a couple weeks ago, she suffered multiple serious injuries. We are having a benefit for her this Friday to help pay for her medical expenses and rehabilitation. Please come out and show your support.



Benefit for Felescity
This Friday July 11th
7pm – 11pm
@
Sawatdee Bar & Café
118 N. 4th St.



Minneapolis

Good FOOD & drinks, Good MUSIC, Good FRIENDS & a GREAT CAUSE!

Come down, there will also be a raffle & a silent auction…you never know maybe a performance or two…

Show your luv! All proceeds go to Felescity’s medical expenses.


Peace and Luv Ya'll, See Ya There!!
hit me up with any questions


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Jul 10 2008 3:03 PM

sun salutations
MAJESTI





Jul 8 2008 12:32 AM

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We only have a couple more spots open for artist so please call the number above if you would like to perform.
derock





Jul 5 2008 3:34 PM

still lovin the self destruction album... anythuing new in the near future? Hopefully......

pz
AUSAR





Jul 2 2008 6:48 PM

Peace Original!

That track "I can't say anything" is hot. Keep pushin it.

Peace
KING SANDMAN (unsigned)





Jul 2 2008 12:06 AM

revolutionaries ONLY!!!!

Check out this video: PREACH ON

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