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Musa Okwonga
A'cappella / Emo / Screamo

Brokeback, pro-black, old-school throwback...




United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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Member Since5/12/2006
Band MembersI am one-fifth of PiP (A Poem in between People)...check us out at www.myspace.com/apoeminbetweenpeople... what, you're still here?
InfluencesJay-Z (for the flow!); Mos Def (a master of all subject matter); Ernest Hemingway (keeps it simple); Peter Carey (ditto)
Sounds LikeThe young Sir Trevor McDonald
Type of LabelMajor


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Jun 15 2009 7:00P
E4 Udderbelly at the Southbank w/PoeJazzi: Scroobius Pip, Polarbear, Sound of Rum, Benin City London, London and South East

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   About Musa Okwonga
"Some are from the streets, from crews like So Solid;
I'm from refugees, Eton is my college:
Posh but no dosh; yes, I guess that's ironic,
I don't fight with knives or mics, I write sonnets...
Many mates from school pursue familiar fates;
They're chasing millions, instead I'm craving William Blake -
So while these cats get fatter, I stay as thin as a rake
Wishing to show life as a poet's not a silly mistake
And still here I wait, using the tube, not a limousine,
Paycheque is small, not like that footballer Zinedine's,
Patience is low, ambitions high as the Pyrenees -
Lyrically I'm weak; I need to write more similies...
Seriously, those poor folk who don't know Benin City
Don't know what they're missing, so we look at them in pity,
Poetry spoken over beats like you've never heard it:
Passionate chat, drum, bass and sax; the mixture’s perfect."
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chooki ting





Jul 15 2009 7:54 PM

Photobucket
MONKEYTEK





Jul 10 2009 12:26 AM

you rock!
MINDTRAP (new album out!!!)


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Jun 24 2009 6:48 AM





You can Order our Album "LIVING DEMONS" right now on our Page! If you like See You Next Tuesday, I Wrestled a Bear Once or War From a Harlots Mouth than " Living Demons" will blast you!!!!
Check the uploaded Songs on our Page and say us what you think about it.

MINDTRAP LOVES YOU!!!
Miss Moneypenny





Jun 18 2009 1:36 PM

OH YES - Little Dragon, Ebony Bones, MC Xander, Jamie Woon, Polarbear, Kate Tempest, Joe Driscoll, Sound of Rum, Pearl Apollo, United Vibrations, and DJ John Hendicott all at OneTaste in Hyde Park THIS SUNDAY - FREE ENTRY!!

All info: http://moneypennypromotions.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/21st-june-onetaste-in-hyde-park/

http://www.onetaste.co.uk

Rory.





Jun 9 2009 4:27 PM

Hi Musa!
I was wondering if PiP were playing Latitude festival again this year?
Really enjoyed last year.

Rory
x
.MariaSlovakova.(sounds)





Jun 8 2009 10:31 AM

new one...about one moment back in 1999
hello Musa, how are you? :)
uploaded a new one, do come and have a listen!!!
Shannon Hardwick Poetry


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Jun 8 2009 2:08 AM

Like I said, FAMOUS! Love the new track. It's been so long since I've had my fill! xxx
Metis





Jun 4 2009 1:02 PM

NEW VIDEO UP! JAZZY/HIP HOP FLAVA!! CHECK IT OUT!!!

CHAMELEON REACHES TOP 10 ON AFRICA'S PREMIERE MUSIC
TV CHANNEL (CHANNEL O) AIRING IN 52 COUNTRIES AS OF
TODAY.



MONKEYTEK





Jun 3 2009 10:24 PM

: )
Mat Lloyd - For people who don't read poetry!





May 20 2009 12:28 PM

Glad you like it.  I'm about to start promoting my first poetry collection "DEMO TAPE" and hopefully the video will help.  I'm also talking to a couple of Charities that might want to use the video, so some good may come of it yet.  You good?

MCL
AZ





May 17 2009 1:04 PM

Mat Lloyd - For people who don't read poetry!





May 16 2009 3:24 PM

Hello, please take a look at my new video and tell me what you think!

moomusound





Apr 15 2009 8:46 AM

you're looking very dapper in The Times magazine...nice!
Shannon Hardwick Poetry


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Mar 28 2009 2:47 AM

thinking of you. I can't ever get over The Flight. I always tear up.
:)
MONKEYTEK





Mar 13 2009 1:38 AM

HEAVYWIGHT!!
Peter Le Couteur





Mar 12 2009 12:10 PM

Musa will you consider doing a tribute gig to Eek A Mouse?
MINDTRAP (new album out!!!)


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Mar 9 2009 3:49 PM

Hey,
check out 2 new songs from our upcoming album "living demons" and leave us a comment!
And to improve the profile: add our banner, haha!

Thx, Mindtrap

Gronk’s Lo-Fi Larder





Mar 3 2009 12:06 PM

Oops, just spilt some music on MySpace ... some old, some new ... better have a quick listen before I wipe it up ... now, where's that kitchen roll?
MANDiNKA "Beyond Just Music"





Jan 27 2009 6:29 PM






This event is not too be missed. £5 on guest list simply txt full name too 07944 090 805 / £7 OTD.



Special guests: COMFORT, DEE QUEST + Book author SWISS (So Solid) talking about "Spot the Difference"
.MariaSlovakova.(sounds)





Jan 25 2009 2:10 AM

greetings Musa! hope to see you soon!
Zorasgal the OHbama p08t





Jan 12 2009 10:18 PM

Thanks for the Add. Have a wonderful week.
Peace,
ZG
Shannon Elizabeth





Dec 25 2008 5:03 PM

Merry Christmas, Musa! I hope the day is/was filled with lots of love and joy.
xxx
Jason Lee Lovell





Dec 22 2008 2:44 PM

I just listened to 'Heavyweight' again... Heavy!!! It made the hair on my arms stand on end! ... I miss home :)

I'm back in London for a while in Febuary. It's been far too long. If you have time I'd like to meet for a drink and find out how you're doing. I find you an inspiration.

Hope to hear from you soon friend
Jx
georg-ina





Dec 9 2008 10:49 PM

i really love your work........where can i get it?
georg-ina





Dec 9 2008 10:36 PM

thank you for the add.....great space btw.ggx


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