BLACKMAN PREACH: state of the ghetto addess

Blackman Preach

state of the ghetto addess

© 2004 Cedric Bolton (634479002403)

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Spoken word that fuses Hip-Hop sensibilities with Black Arts/ Black Power Movement legacies.

tracks

1 genesis
2 the state of the ghetto address
3 pulled over
4 stray bullets
5 killing the messengers
6 coffins
7 what's love
8 keep going
9 bloody revolution
10 the movement
11 wake up

notes

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Artist History:

The poet who's known as Blackman Preach unleashes power packed messages that grab listeners by the collar and proclaim, "LISTEN TO ME." The album features a few spoken word artists from the University of Minnesota and a staff poet to add the fusion of the State of the Ghetto Address. C.T. Bolton (Blackman Preach) a visionary who has produced and arranged each track on the album and has been compared to The Last Poets, Haki Matabuti, Nikki Giovonni, and Amiri Baraka. The State of the Ghetto Address is a spoken word album that fuses Hip-Hop sensibilities with the Black Arts/ Black Power Movement legacies. Listening to The State of the Ghetto Address, you will see why he is not only a poet, but a leader in the poetry movements of Bellingham, Washington; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Syracuse, New York and has worked to help other poets and gain support for the art form that continues to gain popularity across the country.

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  • Stunning Debut!
    author: Lady K

    This album is an amazing debut from a talented producer and awesome poet. The collaborations on the album bring together some of the hottest new poets. The words offer hope and inspiration. And the beats are banging! This is spoken word at it's finest and the best of what the hip-hop generation has to offer. If you want to be in the know about the State of the Ghetto, you need to buy this today. This is a must have to any collection!

  • On of the most important poetry albums, keep it coming!
    author: MOWEZ-B

    "This album is Impressive and put together very well. I look forward to you next CD and send blessings on the preparation of the second album.

  • Original Eclectic Style
    author: Moonlight Poet

    I was very impressed by the way poetry, music, and song merged together throughout this CD. Politics and art smoothly joined together in a way that I've never heard before!

  • I loved the CD!!!
    author: Arfasse

    The CD had a powerful message, which will definately open the eyes of people who are still asleeep to what is really going on. I recommend it to everyone.

  • The CD is deep, thought provoking, and right on time!
    author: Makua Atana

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