My Ancestors, My Mom ,My brothers &; sisters, Malcolm X, Michael Moore, Winona LaDuke, Leonard Peltier, Mumia Abu Jamal, Larry Davis, Jim Brown, Ramona Africa, Ursala Rucker, &; Orphaned Children any where
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Sounds like the birth of flowers mixed with gospel sermons, old school jump-up parties, ciphers in the park, and the energy of Black spirits poppin, lockin, crumpin + clownin with the Universe. If u dig Common, KRS-One, Rakim, the Last Poets, Gil Scott Heron, Mos Def, Talib, George Clinton, the Beat poets.....ya know where we at.
TRUTHMAZE - EXPANSIONS + CONTRACTIONS (PSOEMS 1:1) Featuring I Self Devine, Muja Messiah, Sister Mimi, Aimee K. Bryant. Produced by Jeremy Ylvisaker, Tom Scott + Ben Durrant. Executive produced by e.g. bailey + Shá Cage
"Dubbed 'the Afrika Bambaataa of Minneapolis,' Truthmaze is one of the few MCs who could credibly rap, 'North Side full-throttle/Mister Influence, I taught Aristotle,' as he spits on his new, long-awaited solo debut, Expansions + Contractions (Psoems 1:1) (Tru Ruts/ Speakeasy Records). The album is a true event, combining the full range of his past live music and electro into a carnival of poetry, hard funk, and raw rap, with guests ranging from multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Ylvisaker to fellow ex-Micranot I Self Devine." -- Peter Scholtes, City Pages
Also available at Fifth Element, Electric Fetus in MPLS. And available at Exile on Main Street in CHAMPAIGN, IL.
VARIOUS ARTISTS WORDS WILL HEAL THE WOUND (VOLUME ONE)
Executive produced by
e.g. bailey + Sha Cage.
THE TWIN CITIES FIRST SPOKEN WORD COMPILATION! Speakeasy Records' first full production release, Words Will Heal the Wound: A Celebration of Community Through Poetry, was developed from the noted spoken word radio series. Words Will Heal features the works of J. Otis Powell!, Arkology, Truthmaze, Bao Phi, ANIKA, Desdamona, Sister Mimi, Sha Cage, Slug (of Atmosphere), Wookiefoot, and others. Includes orginal version of Slug's "Hell's Playground". A must have for lovers of spoken word and those interested in the Minnesota scene.
Spoken Word Conscious Movement. A unique blend of spoken word, hip hop and conscious music. Tru Ruts | Speakeasy Records: manifesting the truth within. MORE CDS AVAILABLE AT Tru Ruts | Speakeasy Records
TRUTHMAZE FEATURED IN DETROIT PISTONS TV + RADIO COMMERCIALS.
Big up to Truthmaze! He will featured in upcoming Detroit Pistons TV + Radio commercials. The commercials will be airing towards the end of October, but only in the Michigan area. We will keep you updated.
TRUTHMAZE'S MUSIC SHOWCASED AT TOOFY FILM FESTIVAL!
Truthmaze's music was chosen to play prior to and after film screenings during the Toofy Film Fest 2006, taking place September 28 - October 1 in Boulder, Colorado.
If u're attending the festival, hit us up and let us know how it went. Big up Toofy!
TRUTHMAZE NOMINATED FOR A MINNESOTA MUSIC AWARDS
The MN Music Awards Final Ballot was just released, and Truthmaze was nominated as Spoken Word Artist of the Year. Show your support. Click on the banner to find out how to vote. Congrats to other MN Music Award nominees - Sol Testimony, Dessa Darling, Desdamona, Kevin Washington, Leroy Smokes, Dosh, Los Nativos, Black Blondie, Mint Condition, New Congress, New Primitives, Intl Reggae All Stars, Innocent, POS, Brother Ali, Maria Isa, Unknown Prophets, I Self Devine, Mazta I, Atmosphere, Sean McPherson, Dunation.com + others. Big up to Minnesota music + artists.
"the sooner Truth Maze breaks national the better"- Dwight Hobbes, Pulse of the Twin Cities
Truthmaze is one of the originators and premier hip hop artists in Minnesota, beginning in 1983, as a vocal percussionist (beatboxer) known as B-Fresh. He was part of one of the first hip hop recordings from Minnesota to reach national presence as part of the I.R.M. Crew, and has been recording since 1986 with such groups as I.R.O.C., Brown Mark (of Prince and the Revolution), Mixed Breed and The Mighty Micronauts, whose infamous debut album was recently re-released on Rhymesayers Entertainment.
In 1989, he embarked into the genre of spoken word and as excel there as well. He is one of the most dynamic spoken word artists on the scene, with his performance infusing everything from African drumming, jazz, hip hop, to neosoul. He has been a member of a number of bands and collectives, in addition to the ones mentioned above, including Trektah Beam Express, Blak Pham, Moveable Feast and the Dijonettes. He sings, plays percussions, rhymes, beatboxes, and has been compared to Gil Scott Heron, Saul Williams, KRS One, the Last Poets, among others.
Recently hosted the Cheap Cologne CD release party, The Hook Up New Years Eve Party and the Nubia's Rhythm! Respect! event, and can be seen performing at various venues in the Twin Cities. In February, he will be traveling to London for performances, and the European release of his upcoming solo debut CD, Expansion and Contraction (Psoems 1:1). In March, he will release the album in the States, with a CD release party at the Varsity Theatre.
To get on the mailing list, email: info@truruts.com.
FOR BOOKINGS, COLLABOs, ADDING A SONG TO COMPILATIONS, SENDING US BEATS FOR RECORDINGS, THE WHOLE NINE -- HIT US UP : info@truruts.com | 612-288-9491 | or send us a message here or at the Tru Ruts myspace.
CD Available online at the Tru Ruts Speakeasy Records Store Also available at: Fifth Element (Mpls) + Mindstate (Mpls) + Electric Fetus (Mpls) + Exile on Main Street (Champaign/Urbana).
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"Hip Hop's true prophets" - Star Tribune (on Truthmaze + Unknown Prophets)
"Truth Maze, he's kind of the Afrika Bambaataa of Minneapolis." - Peyton
" Whats good man. nice show the other night, some of the more real shit I've heard lately. Much appreatiation! thanx for bringin this hip hop back down to earth...Peace!" - ~Luca$h~1
"I'm hip-hop all day. But I'm not trying to be what the fuck people want. I don't have time for that. - Truthmaze
"an underground icon since the late 80s" - Dwight Hobbes, Pulse of the Twin Cities
"As a child, I got to talk to Truth Maze maybe five or six times face up. This was way before Atmosphere, way before the Micranots. It was like being in the presence of a god. He had such an energy to him. He always smiled. Anything that he said to me, I decreed as law, and I would take back to my friends, Mark and Adam, and we would live that way." - Slug (of Atmosphere)
"If pouring your blood, sweat and soul to music is still a trait people like to hear in hip hop, then give it up for Truth Maze and Unknown Prophets." - Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
"Dubbed "the Afrika Bambaataa of Minneapolis," Truthmaze is one of the few MCs who could credibly rap, "North Side full-throttle/Mister Influence, I taught Aristotle," as he spits on his new, long-awaited solo debut, Expansions + Contractions (Psoems 1:1) (Tru Ruts/Speakeasy Records). The album is a true event, combining the full range of his past live music and electro into a carnival of poetry, hard funk, and raw rap, with guests ranging from multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Ylvisaker to fellow ex-Micranot I Self Devine." - Peter Scholtes, City Pages
"The ominous North Side Blues gives you a chill as Truth lays out an urban landscape of blood, smoke and stress." - Dwight Hobbes, Pulse of the Twin Cities
"Twin Cities veterans Unknown Prophets and Truth Maze get better with age. And a little rage." - Star Tribune
"The last thing I wanted to do was rein myself in." - Truthmaze
"He has a hip hop pedigree that goes back to his days with local pioneers the Micranots and the IRM crew. Since then, he has bounded from acid-jazz (with Moveable Feast) to Afrofunk (the Dijonettes) to his ongoing spoken-word experimentations." - Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
A lot of people really owe the Micranots a lot of love. We used to fuck this city up. Literally. Nobody was rocking mics like us. we would come in and wreck shop. - Truthmaze
"I'm being real honest with you. I mean, the best way I can put it is, I've been doing a lot of different things because all these different genres is just a part of me. I decided a long time ago that I'm not going to be stuck with making what people want to call hip-hop." - Truthmaze
It's not just good for us to find that old record that we heard other DJ's play, or want to sample what we think is hot, but it's to remember that all the music we listen to is born out of a very powerful source: creativity. - Truthmaze
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OPEN YOUR EYES BEFORE YOU DIE, AND BEFORE ALL YOUR LIBERTIES ARE STRIPPED AWAY TO THE POINT WHERE ALL YOU SEE IS SOLIDERS ON THE STREETS, TELLING YOU WHAT TO DO. SAY NO THE NEW WORLD ORDER, THE SWINE FLU VACCINE, AND GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH END THE FEDERAL RESERVE, LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN AT WHO REALLY CONTROLS YOUR LIFE OBAMA IS THE FRONT MAN, A PUPPET, THERE TO TRICK YOU INTO BELIEVING HELL MAKE THINGS BETTER WHEN HE CANT DO SHIT! DONT LET THE GOVERNMENT OR MEDIA FOOL YOU ANYMORE, ALL THEY DO IS LIE GET INFORMED & TAKE YOUR COUNTRY BACK AND STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AS A HUMAN!! PEACE & LOVE
What up? Thanks for the friendship!!! We really appreciate your support! Stop by our page and let us know what you think of our music!!! Hopefully we'll find a vocalist soon and be playing shows near you!!!!
LOL this is crazy! And it only works if you have Internet Explorer (I think). You have to go to www . retwistic . com (no spaces) and then after it loads you need to hit the back button or else the funny video won't come up. If that doesn't work then hit the forward button instead.
WHATS THE DEAL HOW YOU ....WANTED TO SEE IF YOU COMING THRU TO FELLA FELLZ B DAY BASH JUNE 6TH @ VISAGE/CLUB SHOW OUT....DJ ADVANCE. DIAMOND DON. TEC DJ's AND BNG FAM IN THE BUILDING SO YOU DON'T WANNA MISS IT BUT HIT ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU COMIN THRU....OH YEAH ITS 18+
What's crackin family? Be on the look out for my new single "HOT GIRL!" It's set to release May 12th, 2009! My birthday! Please stay tuned. The single is fire! In the mean time please get your copy of the my maxi single "Poppin My Colla! " Thank you for all your support!
Hey hun! U should seriously check out the Twin Cities Online Network - join free - make ya own page - add ya own music n getcha network on! It's like myspace just for MN! U will also know what's going down in the music and entertainment world of MN! Check it out n let me know if U have any questions.
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Whats good bro?? stoppin' by 2 show some love & to let U know theres ALL new music up on the page, come thru, peep the tracks, comments and feedback are always appreciated. Thanks much for the support.
Do you remember the "Golden Age" of hip hop? Alicia Leafgreen from Minneapolis Minnesota does, and she is taking it back to the roots of hip hop, retro style. As an old school influenced hip hop emcee she has gathered followers with her "old school-new style" hip hop, and retro linguistic flow. Her style is reminiscent of the golden days of the hip hop era, influenced by both East and West coast styles. Alicia sounds like an emcee rocketed forward in time from 1992 and tactfully preserved.
After recently rocking a sold out stage for Hip Hop against Homophobia at the Nomad and opening for national lesbian hip hop duo YO! Majesty, Minneapolis based emcee Alicia Leafgreen announces the release of her new EP titled "The White Lesbian Rapper EP".
The five song EP with bonus track is currently available for purchase at Twin Cities and San Francisco retail locations and online via Alicia's Myspace page.
CD Release Party Event March 7th, 2009 DinkyTowner Café 412 1/2 14th Ave, Minneapolis MN 55414 Doors at 9pm, 18+ event
Hosted by Tish Jones Performers include: Alicia Leafgreen with DJ Ajent Orange, Katana, Izzy Dunfore, Tori Fixx, and Autumn Compton and the Most Wanted.
Event Sponsored by Rigged Outfitters, Culturebully.com , and Urban Lights Music
TWIN CITIES OFFICIAL AFTER SET 2-6AM @ CLUB PLUSH FEB 14TH
GHT WE GOT THE OFFICIAL AFTER SET POPPIN OFF FROM NOW MAKE SURE YOU COME THRU....ITS 18+ AND WE DOIN 2--6AM...SO SPREAD THE WORD, CLUB PLUSH IS THE OFFICIAL LOCATION @ 4326 LYNDALE AVE N...SECURITY WILL BE TIGHT LIKE VIRGIN SO LEAVE THE BULLSHIT AT THE CRIB....STARTING VALENTINES DAY AFTER THE CLUB....
FEB 14TH AND EVERT SATURDAY....SPREAD THE WORD
WE DONT DO HOUSE PARTIES SORRY TXT 612 987 5534 FOR INFO
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