I’m Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ Not a Killin’ is the debut album from San Francisco Revolutionary Poet and Activist Sellassie, a 15 song collection exposing socio-economic inequities, political injustices and the realities of ghetto life. Sellassie is an alternative in today’s hip-hop, proof that there are young black artists that can make music that is creative, street and smart.
I’m Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ Not a Killin’ has heads bobbin’ from the jump with Newsflash, a unique track that awakens the listener to this new sound. With Mad Young Generation Here Eternally To Take Over (M.Y. G.H.E.T.T.O.) as a call to action, Sellassie inspires with strong messages and dynamic beats. Why You Worried About Me speaks to the importance of knowledge of self, individuality and the common threats of haterism, with a feel-good beat. Slap Factory, a young, imaginative crew of producers creating a new Bay Area sound, crafted all the beats for this project. I’m Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ Not a Killin' is a testament that you can come hard, produce meaningful rhymes and remain conscious without leaning on cussing or the N-word.
This album is truth. This album speaks on issues that need to be addressed. Sellassie takes a stand, will not be silenced or compromised and believes that it is important for young black men and women to have someone to be proud of again. Sellassie’s music represents survival, freedom and hope. He embodies black street culture alongside the revolutionary spirit of the Black Panthers. His music is a commitment to truth and justice in an industry of destructive messages and payola scandals.
Bringing a fresh perspective to the game, Sellassie stands firm to his message, has a charismatic presence and is evidence that not every rapper raps negatively, glorifying drugs, guns, women, money or their ego. Masterfully articulating the struggle, Sellassie’s art is poetry on hip hop beats, music that identifies with scholars and people in the ghetto alike. Sellassie is a confident emcee, riding on substance and ideas instead of gimmicks and guise.
What up Sellassie? Congrats with everything bruh keep pushin' I Just completed my album with 12 total tracks. It has been mixed, completely mastered and is only available digitally at the moment. If you'd like to support click or copy and paste the following link. http://www.101distribution.com/artist/?id=6335&srh=s
Hes an ambassador for Pacific Islander Hip Hop..."Theres only one King Kapisi" and he's coming to the SF bay, Cali Thurs., Aug. 27th@ Pier 23 Cafe....6 Note Entertainment is spreading the PI love!!! Pass on the word and hope to see you there...DO RIGHT BY THE PIs!!
Watz up juss showin your page some love. We have a new song on the page
called Cutie Pie. Check it out when you get the chance. Keep doing ur
thing.
-Almighty Renegades
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Word UP! Whats good with you BRO BRO? I dont know if you remember me but I seen you downtown, I was with my cousin Fox...Love your music bro, Ima big fan, yeah Im out in City sometimes, not so much anymore because I moved to San Diego, but yeah how can we collab on a track? I got protools...just send me some shit with a verse open...
Didn't get the link for the digital copy but I definately wanna collab with you on some records. Get at me and lemme know whats good. I'm up in Tacoma, WA right now, but distance ain't ever stopped any artist from getting down on a joint. Get at me, mayne.
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thanks for the add! I've got some new super duper, funktastic, light and heavy at-the-same-damn-time compositions that'll blow the musical inspiration right to your noggin' on the page. Check 'em out if you're bored!
