Get Up and Rap: MC Solaar and "Leve-toi et Rap"

French rapper MC Solaar, one of France's most influential rap artists, is on tap for today's random song. Of Senegalese and Chadian heritage, Claude M'Barali was born in Senegal but his parents relocated to suburban Pariswhen he was six months old. At age 12, he lived in Egypt with an uncle and became influenced by Zulu Nation and became fascinated with Afrika Bambaataa's rap styles. After studying languages and philosophy, he began his music career and released his first single in 1990. As his rap has evolved, he has become known for complex lyrics and flow, word play, lyricism, and inquiry. He has released eight studio albums and one live album. This song, Lève-toi et Rap, is the story of his parents' move to Paris and his upbringing in the village of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and in Cairo. It can be found on his 2010 album Magnum 567.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Solaar

Loyal: Die Fantastischen Vier and "Troy"

Die Fantastichen Vier (or Fanta 4), pioneers of German rap and hip hop, bring us the random tune for today called Troy. From Stuttgart, Die Fantastichen Vier was formed in the 1980s. They were one of the first groups to rap in the German language and charted the first German rap hit in 1992. The group went to Los Angeles in the late 1980s for inspiration, but quickly realized that there was little in common between the experience of poor African-Americans in the US, whose circumstances fueled the creativity in the US rap and hip hop scene, and that of middle-class Germans. They moved away from gangsta rap influences to create a more German style which was often more serious and philosophical. The group has released 18 albums and 36 singles. Troy can be found on the 2004 album Viel, and on their best hits compilation Best of 1990-2005 (2005).

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Fantastischen_Vier

Tener Miedo: Fèmina and "El Guacho"

Argentine rap and hip hop group Fèmina brings us today's random tune, called El Guacho. Fèmina, based in Buenos Aires, is made up of three women from Argentina's Patagonia region. They classify themselves as a fusion rap group, bringing female voices into a mixture of rap and regional styles that creates something new in the global music scene. They released their first album in 2011, which was a selection of tunes performed live in Buenos Aires and other cities in Argentina. El Guacho is from their second album Traspasa (2014). The song is about feeling lost, fearful and even broken in this world.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9mina

Hold Your Ears: Bams and "Please, Tends L'oreille"

Feminist rapper Bams gives us our random tune for today, called Please, Tends L'oreille. Mixing rap, electronic and afro sounds and adding her voice to the equation, Bams' goal is to spread positivity and kindness through her music. Of Cameroonian heritage, Bams formed the rock band Shuka Gang, performed high level sports in the triple jump and received a degree in mathematics before settling in to concentrate on her music in 1996. She released her first album in 1999. You can find Please, Tends L'oreille on the 2003 album The World According to RZA, where to which she was invited to contribute by the American rapper RZA. You can also find the song on her 2005 album De Ce Monde.

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Source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bams; https://afropunk.com/2013/10/bams-spreads-positivity-and-kindness-with-new-album-dereglement-climatique-climatic-disorder/

Beauty in the Dark: A Peace of Ebony and "Vadzimu"

Today's song is by Zimbabwean group A Peace of Ebony, entitled Vadzimu. A Peace of Ebony was a group of five musicians, all young, talented and innovative who were led by rapper/activist Herbert Schwamborn. They were especially influential on young Zimbabwean performers. In 1994, after winning the prestigious Radio France International Discoveries prize, the members went their own ways, with their lead singer, Chiwoniso, going on to front her own band. Vadzimu has multi-lingual lyrics and encourages Africans to celebrate and assert their cultural identities. You can find Vadzimu on the 2003 compilation Putumayo Presents: African Groove.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Schwamborn; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiwoniso_Maraire

Supersonic: Heartbeat and "Boom Boom Boom (Full Version)"

Today's song is a collaborative effort by young people trying to bridge the huge chasm between two warring countries in hopes of peace that peace might come to the next generation. Boom Boom Boom (Full Version) is performed by Heartbeat, a mixed group of Israeli and Palestinian youth who come together to build critical understanding and transform conflict through the power of music." Working to build awareness, trust and and respect, while also building on the tools of nonviolence for self expression and social change, Heartbeat has brought together over 100 youth musicians from both cultures all over Israel and the Palestinian Territories. 95% scholarship based, Heartbeat not only focuses on music but also retreats, workshops, camps, field trips, overseas exchanges, and the development of ensembles. They also teach video and audio production, and Heartbeat youth participate in performances. Boom Boom Boom can be found on their 2013 album Heartbeat: Amplifying Youth Voices. The youth musicians on this track are Dana Herz, Dave Kirreh, and B-Box.

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Source: http://heartbeat.fm/

Troublemaker: Master Dji and "Tet Chaje"

Some Haitian rap is on tap today with our random song, called Tet Chaje. The song is performed by the late Master Dji, who died in 1994 at the age of 32 from complications of AIDS. His debut album, Master Dji, is known as one of the greatest Creole hip hop albums of all time, and his style of hip hop drew from Haitian music such as rara, rasin, kompa and reggae. A musical pioneer in Haiti, he helped build the popularity of rap and hip hop in that country. Tet Chaje can be found on the 2009 various artists compilation Haiti Rap & Ragga.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Dji

I Mean It, This is the Last Time: Osdorp Posse and "De Alcohol-List"

Today's random tune is by the Osdorp Posse, a group out of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, who was one of the first groups to rap in Dutch and have been a great influence on the Dutch rap and hip-hop scene. The group was influenced by gangsta rap, and initially was shunned by the media because of their extreme sound. They disbanded in 2008 after recording their last album, 2 Decennia, which also features an additional CD of remixes of some of their songs. This song, De Alcohol-List, is from the remix CD of 2 Decennia - and I have included below their original version from the same album as well. The song is an anti-drinking song, of sorts, though the singer eventually decides to quit quitting alcohol.



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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osdorp_Posse

A Prayer: 3030 and "Ogum (Acústico)"

Today's song is by the band 3030, and is the acoustic version of their song Ogum. A Brazilian rap and hip hop group, the band hails from Rio de Janeiro but its members all have their musical roots in the Brazilian state of Bahia. The band tries to avoid looking and sounding like a conventional rap group in both its music and performances. You can find Ogum on their 2016 album Acústico 3030. The song is a prayer to take the evilness away from the world.

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Source: http://www.3030oficial.com.br/home

Pacific Bash: Sudden Rush and "Polynesian Party"

Hawaiian rap and hip hop group Sudden Rush delivers the random song for today. Playing nā mele paleoleo, or a a blend of American hip hop with Hawaiian language and musical styles, Sudden Rush was a pioneer in this contemporary style of Hawaiian music, and the directness of their music goes against the tradition of "hidden meaning," or kaona, conveyed by euphemism and coded metaphor, that is usual in Hawaiian music. Formed in 1993, the group also takes inspiration from past and present Hawaiian colonial history and its current sovereignty movements. This song, Polynesian Party, can be found on their 1997 album Kūʻē and on the 2000 various artists compilation Island Roots.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_Rush

Follow the Money: Tumi and the Volume with "Asinamali"

Today's random song is some rap and hip hop from South Africa by Tumi and the Volume. Tumi and the Volume was a hip-hop group that disbanded in 2012, consisting of Tumi Molekane, guitarist Tiago Correia-Paul, David Bergman on bass, and drummer Paulo Chibanga. They shared core members with Mozambican band 340ml. They released two studio albums and one live album. You can find this song, Asinamali, on their 2010 album Pick a Dream.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumi_and_the_Volume

Original Haitian Rap: Original Rap Staff with Top Tchooko and Posse X with "Fan' Nan Kann Nan"

Today's random tune is by Original Rap Staff & Top Tchooko and features Posse X. Original Rap Staff, from Haiti, are exponents of Rap Kreyòl, or hip hop and rap done in the Haitian creole language. Top Tchooko is known as the king of Haitian hip hop, and is a former member of Original Rap Staff. I couldn't find much on Posse X, but they are also from Haiti. Other, more well known artists in the in Rap Kreyòl genre include Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel from the Fugees so you have probably heard snippets of this type of rap if you listened to them. You can find this song, Fan' Nan Kann, Nan on Original Rap Staff's All Stars "Supastarz" CD, released in 1999.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_hip_hop

Like The Babe: Def-I and "Calling Shots"

Today's tune is by hip hop artist and rapper Def-I, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Native American rap and hip hop artist. A member of the Diné Nation (Navajo), Def-I ranges his styles from hip hop to spoken word to contemporary Native American acoustic. He recently formed a fusion quartet called DDAT and has performed around the country on tour and at festivals. He is also an active member of the community, leading workshops for students ranging in age from elementary school to college in creative writing, song creation and the art of hip hop recording and hip hop culture. He was an active supporter of the Standing Rock protests and helped raise $1.8 million dollars to support the cause with the aid of celebrities such as Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. His example has made him a model and inspiration for a new generation of indigenous artists. You can find this song, Calling Shots, on his solo CD Arrow-Rhymanics, released in 2017.

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Source: https://dreamwarriors.co/artists/def-i/

Spitting Out Spiritual Power: MC Yogi and "Chakra Beatbox"

Today's random tune is by MC Yogi, a Bay Area hip hop artist and yogi who promotes themes of Hindu religion and philosophy in his music. MC Yogi is the performing name of Nicolas Giacomini who began rapping at 13. While living in home for at-risk children at age 17, he became a practitioner of yoga after his father took it up. His songs are often bhajans, or devotional songs, celebrating one or another of the Hindu deities. At other times, he provides interesting history lessons on the lives of important historical figures within Hinduism, such as Gandhi. Even when he is doing nothing but beatboxing, his songs can sound like mantras or prayers. This song, Chakra Beatbox, can be found on MC Yogi's 2008 album Elephant Power.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Yogi

It's a Rough Iiná: Def-I and "Tour Life"

Some rap on tap for today. Tour Life is performed by Def-I, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Native American rap and hip hop artist. A member of the Diné Nation (Navajo), Def-I ranges his styles from hip hop to spoken word to contemporary Native American acoustic. He recently formed a fusion quartet called DDAT and has performed around the country on tour and at festivals. He is also an active member of the community, leading workshops for students ranging in age from elementary school to college in creative writing, song creation and the art of hip hop recording and hip hop culture. He was an active supporter of the Standing Rock protests and helped raise $1.8 million dollars to support the cause with the aid of celebrities such as Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. His example has made him a model and inspiration for a new generation of indigenous artists. You can find Tour Life on his solo CD Arrow-Rhymanics, released in 2017.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://dreamwarriors.co/artists/def-i/

Sing to Me: Jua Cali with Enika and "Niimbe"

Today's random tune is by Kenyan hip hop artist Paul Julius Nunda, better known by his stage name of Jua Cali. He is very well known for forming a recording studio called Calif Records, which is responsible for turning out many East African hits. Jua Cali himself raps in Swahili and Sheng (a form of Kenyan slang derived from Swahili and English), and in a popular style of Kenyan rap called genge which was invented by artists at his recording studio. He released his first single in 2001 and has put out three solo albums and has garnered many Kenyan and African music awards. This song, Niimbie, can be found on his 2015 album Ngeli Ya Genge. It features Enika, a Tanzanian R&B singer, and the song is a remembrance of a time in the singers' lives where they worked hard, before they became well known and famous.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jua_Cali; http://mauriyambo.blogspot.com/2017/01/jua-cali-and-enika-in-nostalgic-call.html

Cumbia Macabre: Ozomatli and "Cumbia de los Muertos"

The random tune for today is by Ozomatli. A seven piece band playing hip hop, Latin and rock, they were formed in Los Angeles in 1995. They sport a wide range of styles, including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, and rap among other styles. They are also advocates for farm workers rights and immigration reform. The band takes its name from the Aztec calendar, in particular the astrological symbol of the monkey. Ozomatli is also a god of dance, fire, the new harvest, and music. This song, Cumbia de los Muertos, is from their 2007 album Ozomatli.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozomatli

Rapping Janitor: Die Fantastichen Vier and "Hausmeister Thomas D."

Die Fantastichen Vier (or Fanta 4), pioneers of German rap and hip hop, bring us the random tune for today called Hausmeister Thomas D. From Stuttgart, Die Fantastichen Vier was formed in the 1980s. They were one of the first groups to rap in the German language, and charted the first German rap hit in 1992. The group went to Los Angeles in the late 1980s for inspiration, but quickly realized that there was little in common between the experience of poor African-Americans in the US, whose circumstances fueled the creativity in the US rap and hip hop scene, and that of middle-class Germans. They moved away from gangsta rap influences to create a more German style which was often more serious and philosophical. The group has released 17 albums and 32 singles. Hausmeister Thomas D., referring to member Thomas Dürr who also calls himself the "janitor" ("hausmeister" is janitor in German), can be found on the group's 1991 debut album Jetzt Geht's Ab, and on their best hits compilation Best of 1990-2005 (2005). You will recognize the bass sample that they rap over from the Commodores' 1977 hit Brick House.

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Pretty Cool: Jaywon and "Kule Lori"

Today's random tune is by Nigerian superstar Jaywon, and features Reminisce and Seriki. The song is called Kule Lori. Singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor Jaywon was born Iledare Oluwajuwonlo, and is known not only for his music but for establishing Next World Music in 2013. He is also a multiple award winner for his music during his career, which started in 2005 in Lagos. He has released one album and a number of singles. You can find Kule Lori on his 2016 album Oba Orin. He is joined on the song by Nigerian rapper Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, also known as Reminisce, who in 2014 was named by Time Magazine as one of the seven world rappers you should meet. Also featured is another Nigerian rapper, Ibiyemi Seriki, who goes by his last name.

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Eagle Feather: Samian and "La Plume d'Aigle"

Canadian rapper Samian brings us the random tune for today, called La Plume d'Aigle. Performing in both French and Algonquian, Samian is a member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation who was first noticed in 2004 after participating in a film project and performing onstage with the Quebecois hip hop group Loco Locass. He has won awards for his music, has acted in two films and has released three albums. La Plume d'Aigle can be found on his 2013 album Face à la Musique.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.