Malcolm X, Huey, Fred Hampton Sr. and JR. , Herman Bell, The Africas, Walter Rodney, dead prez, 2PAC, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, John Coltraine, Dizzy, Bird, My father and Mother, My sistas and all Prisioners of War worldwide!!!
umi from P.O.W./PEOPLE’S ARMY/RBG FAM was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. His rebellious nature helps remind people everyday that their true independence is still waiting to be claimed. He continues to show listeners that music can be used not only to get money, but also to mobilize and motivate the people.
umi is a creative musician with an insightful sound that has been practicing and performing since 8 years old. He has brought forth numerous works with Prisoners of War and The People’s Army/RBG FAM (dead prez) and now introduces his solo works. In his respective career, he has opened for or shared the stage with The Roots, Dave Chapelle, Mos Def, Styles P, Method and RedMan, Maceo Parker, Busta Rhymes, Young Bloods, dead prez, David Banner, and Erykah Badu just to name a few.
As of date, umi has released solo projects entitled A Race Against Time Volume 1, R.I.F. A TRIBUTE TO J. DILLA and has collaborated with Scribe to bring forth P.O.W’s Street Report Volumes 1 and 2. His solo work not only compliments the earlier P.O.W. releases, it also introduces a new style and approach to the hip hop world. His business minded grind has made it able for him to consistently perform and setup domestic and international showcases. Just like his current project title, umi’s work ethic has proven to be a race against time. He has written and acted in a film entitled Under The Gun which is set to release June 2008 and is currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Watch for umi’s highly anticipated debut album, to be released by SONY RED 10.28.08. Purchase or order wherever music sold.
HEY WE HAVE A FEW UPCOMING EVENTS THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO!
The First is Monday July 14, Mello Mondays presents Erotic Poetry Open Mic. For more information call (786)333-9159
The second is Udonis Haslem will be at Element Ultra Club Saturday July 19 for Cabana Saturdays. That flyer is located just bellow the Mello Mondays flyer. For more information call (786) 357-7208
And the last event that we would like to invite you to is 241 Wednesdays at Tatianna Night Club. The flyer for this event would be located just under the Udonis Flyers. For more information regaurding this event please call (954) 245-8777
I don't speak spanish. Mon danga na wolof, but I hope I am the first one to say HAPPY EARTHDAY!! Miss you cousin! Keep doing your thing. See you in September!
Hope evrythang is cool. Just wanted to ask if u'd do me a favour. 1. I would appreciate it big time if u took a couple minutes to check out my tracks and leave me some feedbak.
2. I'm currently workin together with Defbeat Records and MyMusic on their new Project. Be cool if u would check out www. mymusic. net . Its a new community where u can upload ur tracks, photos, videos, and connect with other people who share the same interests. But best of all u can log on as a DJ, Songwriter, Rapper, Singer, Modell, Dancer and many other artist variations and use it as ur A&R Plattform. I myself already logged into mymusic. My page is www. mymusic. net/preach be cool if i hear from u soon.
Last thursday and the thursday before to that, we broadcasted the enterview you had with hio hop revolucion. Also, the video "portraits of life", with translation. Very good comments about the lyrics and music!!!
Cheers friend, an honour having you here, be well, and do enjoy the library/blog's contents, here's hoping that it'll inspire you, as your creative spirit has inspired mine, sweet dreams then...
peace 2 u - umi, this is grasshopper from shadesradio. com. thanx for the interview. it meant a lot. im still learning, and i soaked up the experience like a sponge.... and what you said about humility was true indeed. i appreciate your contribution RBG peace , love & progression g.h.o.p.
YO UMI, WHAT'S UP BRUH? MISS YA IN THE HOOD, BUT I SEE YOU DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST. YOU ARE TRULY ONE OF THE REALEST BROTHERS I EVER MET IN MY LIFETIME. KEEP PUMPIN OUT THAT HEAT, HOPE TO SEE YA SOON. (BLACK HOFFA) UNO!
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