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Influences
Dujeous, Stevie Wonder, De La Soul, Outkast, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Bjork, Wu Tang, Rakim, N.W.A., Martin Scorcese, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Michelangelo Antonioni, Slick Rick, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sly Stone, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Nas, Luther Vandross, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Spike Lee, Jack Daniels, Steve Jobs, Yoda, Barney's Breakfast Bar in Amsterdam, NYC, Philly, Chocolate City, The Twin Cities, Paris, Marseille, 15 passenger vans, Robert Bresson, Akira Kurosawa, Jigga, Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass, Blue Magic, Doves, Will Ferrell, Robert Deniro, Sidney Poitier, Dario Argento, John Carpenter, The brown & The green
Although you may not recognize the name, by now you’ve probably heard the voice. East Harlem rapper/singer/songwriter (“you can never have too many slashes in your name,” he laughs) Mojo The Cinematic has spent the past year putting the finishing touches on two projects that could catapult him to the notoriety he’s been working for during his decade-plus in the rap game.
The first project, Day In Day Out, is the 2nd LP from his band Dujeous, who have quietly become the go-to live act in the NYC indie scene due to their amazing live shows and lushly produced debut album (2004’s City Limits). The other project is the first solo effort from the triple-threat performer. Titled Blacademic, the record boasts production from producers Southpaw, The Audible Doctor, Omen, Just-One, and of course, Dujeous.
“Dujeous have always been into pushing the boundaries of what people think hip-hop is or what it should be, so with my solo I just want to even take it a step further,” says Mo.
And that he does. At 9 tracks deep, Blacademic takes the listener through so many different styles that it’s hard to remember that you’re listening to just one man. His cascading, soul-flavored tunes (Back to You, The Line) bump shoulders with golden age boom-bap (Analyze This, B.R.O.S) on the disc, and he even gets to shoehorn in some tracks that defy categorization (like the Beach Boys-assisted God Only Knows)
“I’ve always listened to so many different types of music, and I always found it natural that I would sing and rap the way I do. When I spit I get a rush onstage, and when I sing, I just let it take me to that next level.”
Other artists have taken note of The Cinematic’s vocal game. Last year, Mojo graced UK pop-princess Lily Allen’s remix of her smash hit Smile courtesy of Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson. This year, Immortal Technique invited him to guest-star on Reverse Pimpology , a track from The 3rd World which has reached 10 on Billboard’s Independent Album Chart. That song would become one of the project’s 1st singles, and has quickly garnered Mojo a lot of attention from fans and labels alike.
Now finally poised to step into a bigger spotlight this year, the self proclaimed “child of the 80’s” says, “There was never a “plan b”. I always knew that I was born to perform, and I just keep on doing it because I know that I’m entertaining people. That’s what I want to make my mark as…not as a rapper, not as a singer, but as an entertainer. I make good music, and if you don’t like what I do then maybe it’s just not for you.”
With the 2 albums set to be released in late ’08, and a handful of high profile cameos already committed to tape, this looks to be a busy year for the soulful NY native. His plan? “Hold on and enjoy the ride. I’ve already seen a lot of the world on the strength of my music, and I can’t wait to see some more.”
Hear MOJO on IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE & GREEN LANTERN's new LP
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Watch The Dujeous Video for "Spilt Milk" Below!!!
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"THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE" F/ AKIR, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, POISON PEN, & MOJO THE CINEMATIC
THEY DON'T CALL ME "THE CINEMATIC" FOR NOTHING.
WATCH CRAIG BUTTA'S "CONEY ISLAND, USA" (WITH YOURS TRULY IN THE DP SEAT)
FEAT. @ SXSW 2007, PBS REEL 13, ROOFTOP FILMS, CONEY ISLAND FILM FEST, AND MORE
Peace, Check DUJEOUS at the legendary End of the Weak showcase at the Pyramid, on Sunday, April 12th. EOW is a must-stop for any New York MC; we've tore down it quite a few times, and always had a damn good time doing so. Expect some raw ish.
Check DUJEOUS live at THE APOLLO Wednesday March 25th @ 7:30pm.
Also, Dujeous' "Break Bread" Video Now Available Online: Check it right here on our Myspace or at http://www.vimeo.com/3547318
Click the links, leave comments, and forward to your friends. Huge thanks to directors Andy Bui and Winnie Ng, producer Jihan Robinson, and the entire cast and crew (including the amazing Maya Azucena) for a fun shoot and a fresh end result. Oh, and in case you didn't do so yet, check "Break Bread" via iTunes.
Check DUJEOUS live at THE APOLLO Wednesday March 25th @ 7:30pm.
Also, Dujeous' "Break Bread" Video Now Available Online: Check it right here on our Myspace or at http://www.vimeo.com/3547318
Click the links, leave comments, and forward to your friends. Huge thanks to directors Andy Bui and Winnie Ng, producer Jihan Robinson, and the entire cast and crew (including the amazing Maya Azucena) for a fun shoot and a fresh end result. Oh, and in case you didn't do so yet, check "Break Bread" via iTunes.
Click the links, leave comments, and forward to your friends. Huge thanks to directors Andy Bui and Winnie Ng, producer Jihan Robinson, and the entire cast and crew (including the amazing Maya Azucena) for a fun shoot and a fresh end result. Oh, and in case you didn't do so yet, check "Break Bread" via iTunes.
hey mojo, thanks for the add! I just wanted to give you props for that track "true"!! So beautiful! And AMD did a nice job on the beat!! Is there a vinyl coming out with this? peace
Peace! Thanks to all who came through to the Break Bread Video Release on Sat. What a blast! Now come check DUJEOUS Live THIS Thursday March 12th at Club NME at The Annex, 152 Orchard Street, L.E.S, NYC. OPEN BAR from 9pm-10pm.
We're back with yet another free DUJEOUS event this Saturday, March 7. This Saturday, We're throwing a free premiere party for our super-amazing, super-anticipated, never-before-seen video for "Break Bread," and the legendary DJ Evil Dee is manning the turntables. The details:
Saturday, March 7 DUJEOUS proudly presents... "Break Bread" Video Premiere Party feat. DJ Evil Dee on the mix @ M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St b/t Church and Broadway New York, NY 7 pm to 11 pm NO COVER! ACE/JMZ/NR/6 to Canal St.
Check DUJEOUS live TONIGHT Sat Feb 28th at Rose Live Music 10pm, NO COVER! Featuring DJ Russian Bear. 345 Grand Street (btwn Marcy & Havemeyer) BK NYC HIP HOP!
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