His days of freestyle rap battles, time in prison and life in crime are visible and reflected upon during the show.ĭespite this chequered past, he’s a pretty good role model, encouraging young people to question the faults in society. His work is controversial and thought provoking, but it’s the live show that reveals his true skills. Immortal Technique is a ferocious off-the-cuff lyricist. ‘Dance With The Devil’ is one of tonight’s memorable moments that, along with a massive chant for ‘Free Palestine’, stand out as highlights. In the later part of the set, to the crowd’s delight, Technique tells the explicit tale of a man who gang rapes an old woman, on one occasion realises the victim is his own mother and jumps off the building. He performs songs from each of his LPs, including the crowd-pleasing ‘Peruvian Cocaine’ and ‘Obnoxious’ from the second album ‘Revolutionary Vol 2’. During ‘Golpe De Estado’ from Technique’s 2008 album, ‘The 3rd World’, we glimpse the message behind the words without fully understanding them, but we are united.
The fans appreciate Technique’s humble acceptance of fame keeping the vibe personal and interactive is a fundamental part of the show. Technique talks to the crowd, grabbing phones and filming himself close up. The set opens with title track from last year’s album ‘The Martyr’, followed by ‘Angels & Demons’ and ‘Toast To The Dead’. Without hesitation we are immersed in the latest material. DJ Static busts out classic hip hop backing tracks throughout the show. Technique is accompanied by MCs Poison Pen and Swave Sevah. He tells stories of criminal society from the eyes of the criminal and discusses the facts of universal issues that affect us all. Immortal Technique tells truths about political conspiracies and current affairs, questioning and exposing the system. The rapper and urban activist is famous for his raw lyrical skills and opinionated songs about the government and power struggles in society. It seems the growing reputation of America’s Felipe Andres Coronel has not diminished his underground hip hop status – it’s just that more and more people are intrigued by his music. More than a few adults have admitted that they play his CDs even when the kids aren't in the car.A congregation waits anxiously for the voice of Immortal Technique. Graham's talent lies not just in his vocal and musical skill, but in his ability to balance sincerity with silly, meeting the needs of both children and parents simultaneously. Graham's style is smart and fun and grounded in ethical teaching and important lessons for kids but avoids being saccharine sweet or condescending.
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) He loved it so much, he forgot about that pesky PhD and started writing music full time. His sister-in-law, a teacher herself, suggested that Graham bring his guitar to schools to play for kids. To pass time, they went to train stations (Blake loved trains), took walks through town and Graham played guitar to help baby Blake sleep. While working his way through graduate school and newly married, he took care of his one year old nephew. From there he taught English Literature at a Bronx high school and went on to earn a Master's in Philosophy from Fordham University. Graham graduated from the Honor's Program at Boston College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in both English and Philosophy. He currently lives in a big, old house in Somers, NY, with his wife, Peggy, and his toy Poodles Athena and Pandora (who has earned the right to her name). He has been performing for children professionally since September 1995. Graham Clarke grew up in Oradell, New Jersey (but don't hold it against him). If Only people listen to what he says they will be amazed A must have to those that wish to contribute to the cause-the money from this CD will go the OMEID foundation which helps shelter homeless children in Afghanistan.
Immortal Techniques "The 3RD World: is a great continuation to the Revolutionary Muzik made my him and several others in his Rebel Arms group. The CD arrived in perfect condition, brand new, wrapped up, no fingerprints. Lyrically this man is a beast and he truly shows the real hip hop is still alive.Ī great continuation of the Revolutionary Genre In a industry where the style riegns over substance out comes hope by the name of immortal technique. I remember listening to revolutionary 1 and 2 and learning so much more about the world we live in. Immortal Technique and DJ Green Lantern have not held a singl thing back.
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