I Self Devine has been one of my favorite musicians for many, many years now, and if you like hip hop that has depth to it, he'll most likely end up being one of your favorite artists as well. Here's a recent interview where he discusses a series of four albums he's going to be releasing for free that will eventually lead up to his full length Rhymesayers Records LP, 'The Sounds Of The Low Class America,' which is set for release on May 8th, 2012. If you can't already tell, this music is the perfect soundtrack for a Blue Collar Gangster.
Below is a bio of I Self Devine from the Rhymesayers website. Rhymesayers' roster is extremely impressive, in case you're not familiar with them. Since 1995 they've been putting out some of the best hip hop around, lead by Atmosphere {Slug & producer Ant}, Eyedea & DJ Ablilities, Brother Ali, MF Doom, Felt {Slug & Murs}, Soul Position, Abstract Rude, and many many other talented MC's and musicians.
Chaka Mkali, also known as I Self Devine is a musician, MC, community organizer, racial justice trainer, graffiti artist, muralist, program coordinator and director of organizing and community building at Hope Community Center in Minneapolis.
As an MC, I Self is known as an integral part of the Atlanta and Twin Cities underground Hip Hop community as ½ of the duo Micranots, ½ of Semi Official, ¼ of the Dynospectrum, and as a soloist. Over the last decade I Self has released over 10 albums of political conscious socially aware music capable of moving the crowd as well as uplift the spirit and sustain the movement.
As a graffiti artist and muralist, Chaka Mkali is recognized as one of the crucial figures in the revitalization of graffiti art in the Twin Cities using the skills developed in the streets, alleyways, walls, and store fronts of Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta.
As The Director of Organizing and Community Building Chaka has developed impressive work with very diverse largely low income teens and young adults that is impacting individual lives and collectively helping to bring change to a challenged community.
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