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Kemo - Upside of Struggle
“Upside of Struggle” will be available worldwide on CD and
digital-download formats at CDBaby.com, iTunes and Amazon.com
West Coast
Latin hip hop pioneer, Kemo the Blaxican, is an MC and producer who creates
music that transcends cultures and blends hip hop with funky beats,
thought-provoking lyrics, and clever hooks for an overall dynamic urban sound.
His new CD, Upside of Struggle, slated for release August 17, 2010 (Dead
Silence Records) is series of hip hop tracks inspired by his roots; specifically
southern California culture and the music that influenced his youth—from west
coast funk, soul, and classic hip hop, to traditional Latin music. The album
features guest appearances by Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) and Tetsuya Weeping Willow
Nakamura (formerly of War) on “Just What You Feelin,” as well as contributions
by Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm).
Upside of Struggle is Kemo’s third solo
album on Dead Silence Records, which demonstrates his evolution as an MC and
producer. This 12-track incarnation bursts with musical styles and compelling
arrangements. Kemo’s lyrical skills stretch back and forth between L.A. street
slang and barrio Spanish, never hesitant to show both sides of his composite. He
moves the listener through moods, harmoniously encapsulating contradiction,
antagonism and the co-existence of good, even during bad times, all with mind
bending ease. "I was inspired to write this album as I did by taking a
retrospective look at my past an introspective look at my present and the
current state of society and thinking about the future," says Kemo.
Kemo
The Blaxican is a former MC and lyricist for West Coast Latin hip hop pioneers,
“Delinquent Habits.” He is also the proud owner of indie record label, Dead
Silence Records and the urban fashion t-shirt line, Joint Clothing. Kemo also
works successfully in publishing, garnering his music in numerous national T.V.
ads and films, for over a decade.
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