I rap for my own good. I rap to release all pressure and all that is uneven. It is and has been my resource for dealing with many realities that cant be adressed and dealt with in any other way. Or at least for me.
Ive been through allot of positive and negative, and I'm no fool. I feel strong in knowing that I'm gonna be ok. I will never loose my root.
So given that I am emotionally tied and connected to hiphop music, and that It was the first music I really held on to as a young man, and that it has potential "political" power, you know.. in its truth, clarity and popularity- it is-right now, what I want to persue. Its been 7 years. I have worked very hard, and I truly feel I worked hard at it the right way. For the right reasons. Basically I attached myself to it as a partner. And what I write is me now...
Influences
The '97 Bulls
Sounds Like
Catching a gigantic Fish, celebrating and then tossing it back in the tub.
Verbal Kent has been recording and performing Hip-Hop music since 1998. He has released three solo albums, "What Box" (2003), "Move With the Walls" (2006), and "Fist Shaking" (2008). He is set to release his fourth opus entitled "Brave New Rap" on April 1st, 2009. For a decade Verbal has toured and shared the stage with Hip-Hop Legend's Krs-1, Redman, Gza,The Pharcyde, Sadat X, Cypress Hill, The Boot Camp Click, and De La Soul. He has also performed alongside Rap's next generation, artists such as Sean Price, Ill Bill, Little Brother, Atmosphere, Mr Liff, Akrobatik, and many more. Kent has toured the U.S. and several European countries, including the UK, France, and Germany. Over the years he has been involved in events to help the community, fundraising and lending his services to humanitarian organizations such as Chances by Choice and The Chicago Alliance to Help Homelessness. Verbal Kent is currently the coordinator of the Center for New Community's Hip Hop Project, building coalitions in Phoenix and Chicago to respond to anti-immigrant activities that threaten multiracial communities.
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Verbal Kent ft. Ill Bill "Dead Serious" 12" UK-Import:
Limited edition 12" single of "Dead Serious" pressed in the UK b/w "Remain Hungry" & "Duesday" ft. Tableek & Racecar.
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No worries man, I heard of you on Sonnyjim's album 'Trading Standards' - dope shit. Have a listen to my music if you get a chance however best wait for the new shit to drop, the stuff on there now is a few years old!
What's been good man? I see you got a bunch of shows goin on.
You get a chance to get on any new stuff yet? I'm still tryin to get you on some stuff.
btw, I'm doin album reviews for local and regional magazines. If you want one done, let me know. I just need a copy of the cd in question (digital or hard copy).
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