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I SELF DEVINE
Hip Hop / Rap

The Struggle Continues



MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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   I SELF DEVINE: General Info
Member Since11/18/2005
Band Websitewww.rhymesayers.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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"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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BIG WIZ, WiZE Ent.





Jul 3 2009 6:30 PM

Young Tone





Jul 3 2009 6:27 PM

Check Out My New Video "Cant Get The Best Of Me" Off My New Mixtape South Side Radio. Leave Comments and Feed Back Let Me Know What Ya Think.

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Jun 24 2009 5:46 PM

showin luv ;D
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Jun 11 2009 6:46 PM

what's hood with that yung Wire set Season 1 dunny??
Mavin MC





Jun 11 2009 6:46 PM


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Jun 11 2009 6:45 PM

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Jun 2 2009 3:42 PM

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Jun 2 2009 3:41 PM

Keep making big moves
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Jun 2 2009 3:41 PM

peace
Anthony Apollo





May 28 2009 11:40 PM

what up big homie
Stellar





May 28 2009 11:40 PM

Love the work,Musics onpoint no doubt, keep slappin out the soul Nice One
BREAKROOM





May 26 2009 7:25 PM

Are u coming to the show? Sat May 30th @ Relapse
BEACE





May 26 2009 7:25 PM

Peace from Beace!!!

Word sun gotta civilize these 85s 1 mind at a time...
Indigenous Flygirl





May 26 2009 7:24 PM

So I was thinking about those lemon bars...
Amahl





May 26 2009 7:24 PM

Waiting on that new I self already know its banging
A.M.G.





May 26 2009 7:23 PM

I Self! I saw you at Soundset09. You ripped it man! In my opinion you should have been a headliner. Have a great week. Peace
♫♪♫ LiL’C ♫♪♫





May 20 2009 8:56 PM

Come celebrate my 26th birthday with me...

An Old Skool Black & White Affair:

OPEN BAR 8-10

HOTT DJ’s

LIVE PERFORMANCES

COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE

SEXY LADIES & HOT MEN


In the Penthouse:

There will be Open Bar from 8pm~10pm
with Dj Tcity on the wheels.

In the main room:

Live performances by:
ReddyRed, Rico Nevotion & Unknown
with Dj Spontanious on the wheels.

Cover: $5
Dress Code: Dress Smart... No Baseball Caps.

But Remember, this is a black & white affair... all guests that wear black & white will be rewarded with a complimentary glass of champagne.


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May 20 2009 8:56 PM

What it do!  Do you plan on coming out Wednesday for "Raising the Bar" at Arnellia's (1183 University Ave. St. Paul)?  Hit me back ASAP!  This week's featured artist is Shayde.  As always, Mario Dawson, Nik Nyc, and Best Kept Secret (BKS) will be in full effect!  Plus Live Music/Open Mic/Drink Specials!
G.MALICIOUS





May 20 2009 8:56 PM

what up? thanks 4 addin me on. much respect. appriciate it.
peep these tracks and tell me what you think. peace.

G MALICIOUS AKA THA BUTCHER
OF TWENTYONE TWELVE

BIG WIZ, WiZE Ent.





May 19 2009 11:11 PM

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May 19 2009 11:11 PM

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May 19 2009 11:11 PM

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