Random Abiladeze - www.randomab.com

Bio:

"Random Abiladeze's music is all about empowerment and social awareness." - The Sacramento Bee

"Random Abiladeze is wise beyond his years...[His tour and CD] 'Brutally Honest' deserves your undivided attention." - Submerge Magazine

Biography
Random Abiladeze ("Abilities") is a dynamic and celebrated hip-hop artist, spoken word poet and community educator who hails from Sacramento, CA. A two time champion of Northern California's "Got Spit?" competition, Random's work has been honored by the Hip Hop Congress, a grassroots international cultural arts organization, as well as numerous schools, community venues and universities. His second CD, "Brutally Honest" (featuring tracks with world renowned beatboxing champion, Butterscotch) was described by 209Vibe Magazine as
"Original, creative, and most importantly, intelligent".

In October 2007 Random was named "Poet of the Month" by Youth Speaks, the nation's leading nonprofit presenter of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs. In 2009, he won Stanford University's prestigious "Battle of The Bay Poetry Slam" for the second consecutive year in a row and was the 2008 Champion of Sacramento State University's "Word of Conscious Action" Poetry Slam.

A sought after performer and speaker, Random has won several rap competitions including ones broadcast on 103.5 (KBMB) & 102.5 (KSFM). He has shared stages with: Nas, Immortal Technique, Tech N9Ne, Zion-I, Living Legends, Chino XL, Pigeon John, San Quinn, Little Brother, Diabolic, Mistah F.A.B., Planet Asia, Taalam Acey, Butterscotch, Z-Man, Amir Sulaiman, and Black Sheep.

Some of the venues that Random has performed at include:
California State Fair, California State Capitol, D.E. Young Museum,
Herbst Theater (San Francisco), Colonial Theater (Sacramento, CA),
Mondavi Center (Davis, CA), Mission Cultural Center (San Francisco),
Crest Theater (Sacramento, CA), Placer County Fairgrounds, Fresno
Art Museum, Auburn Fairgrounds, UC: Berkeley, Davis, Santa Cruz
Sacramento State University, Stanford University, University of Pacific,
Sacramento City College, Sierra College, Delta College, Chabot College,
Cal Poly University (SLO), and numerous high schools & middle schools.

Random Abiladeze has his eyes set on a bright future, with the intent to inspire and inform people across the world. In addition to developing his art, Random continues his youth outreach and education projects, speaking with and inspiring teens at youth summits and conferences.

Press Quotes:

"Random Abiladeze is a gifted artist." - URB Magazine

"With the lyrical skill of Nas and the righteousness of Malcolm X, Random Abiladeze puts all jokes aside." - Sacramento News & Review

"Random Abiladeze easily stands out as one of the premiere artists" -
The Local Slice

"Random Abiladeze offers clever social commentary and polished, high energy anthems." - California Aggie

Discography:

"Brutally Honest" (2008) - CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO SUPPORT!




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Member Since:

July 06, 2004

Members:

DISCOGRAPHY: SUPPORT RANDOM'S ENTIRE COLLECTION!

Random Abiladeze:
Brutally Honest (2008)

Random Abiladeze:
Space N' Time: The Mixtape (2006)

MUSIC VIDEO:
"NEVER GIVE UP"

Influences:

Mom, Dad, 2pac, Nas, KRS-One, George Carlin, Paul Mooney, David Icke, Wayne Dyer, Dr. Llaila Afrika, Dr. Paul Goss, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X, and all other people like them.

Sounds Like:

Repair man man man man man man...

Record Label:

DIY

Label Type:

Indie