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 Rahsaan & The Last American B-Boy
"Mr. A& R"
(Directed by: The Last American B-Boy)
 Rahsaan
"Here We Go Again"
(Directed by: The Last American B-Boy)
 Rahsaan
"Come On"
(Directed by: The Last American B-Boy)
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Biography “They say I’m like Big Daddy Kane from the past...” ---Rahsaan, “In My V”
“Old school slang I’m gonna bring right on back” are the words in Rahsaan’s song “Hold On” that best describe the poet’s intention. Entering the rap game with a debut album, Rahsaan has a flow and a mission that harkens back to the early days of hip-hop, bringing forth realness and heartfelt stories through rhyme. Rahsaan is a hip-hop child, born into the soul of music. “I was blessed with the gift of song-writing and an understanding of the impact music can have on people,” he muses. His tremendous love of the culture has helped shape his desire to entertain and educate through words.
As the articulate voice of Generation X, Rahsaan has thus far led an incredibly storied career, by creating the perfect balance to embody commercial marketability and artistic substance. Affectionately known in the streets as “God’s Favorite Rapper,” Rahsaan’s lyrical talent coupled with undeniable dedication has made this Georgetown, Guyana native, this generation’s version of Big Daddy Kane. But this is not your typical “every rapper has big dreams” story. This talented MC is a hip-hop child nurtured through the soul of music. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, his vision of society began in the heart of a country enduring endless political violence and corruption; a country where countrywide blackouts 2-3 times/week became the norm. He developed a strong sense of patriotism being the last in his family to be born in Guyana and frequently pays homage to the culture that birthed him, hence the name of his debut album, GEORGETOWN. It is said that his passion for Guyana parallels to Wyclef Jean’s passion for native country of Haiti. It is through these life-altering experiences that Rahsaan: the man, the MC, and superstar began to emerge.
After leaving his native soil, the young star’s family relocated to Flatbush, Brooklyn, where he again endured hardships; particularly due to the beginning of the crack epidemic in New York. He often says that this relocation is best described as moving from “one hood to another,” and the streets of Brooklyn in the mid 80’s were filled with the harsh realities of life in urban America. As a distraction, Rahsaan spent his time idolizing his brothers: Simeon, 5 years his senior, and Selwyn, 9 years his senior, who would both continue on to establish themselves on their own playing fields within the world of hip hop. It is through this admiration of his siblings that this young star in the making discovered his love for hip-hop.
As a young MC, he found that his in-depth knowledge and genuine appreciation of hip hop allowed him to excel beyond comparable measure at the art of expression over a beat. And though many young men believe that being a rapper is a way of escaping harsh realities and improving financial stability, Rahsaan’s GOD-given talent, made the art of rhyming second nature and allowed this star an opportunity to find his way rather than escaping.
After then relocating to Dade County, Florida, this culturally enriched artist began making tremendous strides to allow the world to witness the talents of a “true MC” unfold. By performing for crowds ranging from 3 to 3,000 people, the energy that Rahsaan brings to hip hop can be truly described as “what the game has been missing.” From the moment he hears a beat, Rahsaan is able to effectively tell a story that not only captivates the minds of his audience, but forces you to “play that track again” in the pursuit of understanding the complex, yet so-far fulfilling life of this rap phenomenon.
In the true spirit of a real MC, Rahsaan writes, rhymes and performs. He takes his inspiration from first-hand history and experiences, not a superficial idealism. On “A Letter to My Babies” Rahsaan speaks to the children he might have had. Those occurrences haunted Rahsaan, who put paper to pen to tackle a tricky subject most rappers keep quiet. Another super-hit and Rahsaan’s favorite is "Mama's Baby.” The track defines the rapper’s evolution from a boy to a man, addressing many issues he faced as the youngest of 3 brothers, whose father had passed on when he was young. The powerful lyrics mark “Mama’s Baby” as one of his many timeless classics.
While every track is a definitive classic, they are not all based on deep retrospective. Rahsaan gets the party started with tracks like “I Need a Beat” and “Hands Up.” From party-anthem kick drums to slow-pimpin’ rhythm and blues, the forthcoming album is ripe with marvelous melodies. And resting neatly over the beats is Rahsaan’s unique flow – intense, yet laid-back. “I’ve been told that my voice is very commanding on the mic, reminiscent of Rakim or Big Daddy Kane,” explains the gifted rapper. To describe Rahsaan’s flow you have to step outside of the box, creating a new interpretation rhyme. On some tracks Rahsaan glides along the beat softly spitting lyrics, while on others he jabs his rhyme into the song with ferocity and clarity.
As the self-proclaimed “God’s Favorite Rapper” Rahsaan brings that old school back. And as he boldly puts it, his mark will be “to continue to bridge the gap between commercial success and artistic substance.”
Website: Http://www.myspace.com/rahsaan1
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