READNEX POETRY SQUAD: Social ISsUe

ReadNex Poetry Squad

Social ISsUe

© 2006 Debefore Records (837101240437)

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Music that will move a Nation.

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Meet the ReadNex Poetry Squad, a group of four spoken word poets/emcees that have banded together to uplift urban communities through the power of music. Comprised of 4 esteemed lyrical “scholars” and 1 DJ—Decora, Free Flowin, Cuttz, Latin Translator and DJ H2O have managed to blend conscious social commentary with influences from Hip-Hop, Soul, Latin and Caribbean music, to create a unique sound that is already making an impact on not only the music industry, but the world. During the development stages of their sophomore album, the group took to interviewing over 100 people from different cultural backgrounds, genders and neighborhoods to find out which problems are affecting today's society. Using those interviews as a blueprint for what needed to be discussed, they went into the studio and poured their blood, sweat and tears into the recording process. What emerged was Social ISsUe, an 80-minute LP that tackled head-on the issues of gentrification, sexism, racism, segregated education and inequality. The album sold 200 copies in New York during the first week, and went on to become a highly sought after album in the CD collections of many spoken-word aficionados. Since the release of Social ISsUe, the ReadNex have gone on to do an 18-performance tour of London, headlined the “Hip-Hop Not War” tour and opened for the legendary Rage Against the Machine in April 2007. Most recently group member Latin Translator had the privilege sharing the stage with Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of El Hajj Malik Shabazz, a.k.a. Malcolm X. Not ones to forget about their purpose, the ReadNex have stuck to their commitment of being models for change and continue to hold monthly campaigns that range from fighting for the removal of U.S soldiers in Iraq to stopping the improper treatment of women in today's society. Currently they are re-developing their Nex to Read Program, a program geared towards helping today’s youth build their confidence and self –esteem through the power of poetry. The program was started in 2004, in Newburgh NY and is now being considered as an after school curriculum all over the state of New York. With over 6000 CD’s sold independently and another tour planned for late summer, The ReadNex Poetry Squad are still getting started. 2007 marks the next chapter for the group as they have been billed for one on of the biggest Underground Hip Hop tours for 2008 and also have been selected as the protagonist in an Indie film due to come towards the end of 2008. These young artists have proven that every stanza and every verse that comes out of their mouth is Music with a cause not just beCause.

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  • author: Alex Voz

    This CD is great. I heard these guys on mySpace and bought the CD immediately. I like what they say and the beats are either dope and banging or smooth and soothing. Good all around. Plus, it's relatively cheap! Thanks CD Baby. - Alex from BK

  • readnex is the shi...
    author: Cameron

    This CD starts off hard and stays that way. concious rap is comin back. bout time. mad love this CD is dope.

  • author: Charlie

    I would like to hear more.

  • author: Nancy Williams

    ReadNex and Rage Against the Machine in Chicago Can't wait this is going to be a crazy show. I hope they perform the wade in the water song.

  • author: Hernando

    We want ReadNex we want ReadNex we want ReadNex!!!

  • Don't Stop Please Don't Stop You are going to Blow
    author: Tracy

    Nowadays when the radio is not playing what needs to be played. People need to have something to look foward to, people need something that will help them to rise to the top of a conscious level. This has helped me and it definitely will help others. Big Up to the Readnex they are true lyrical Soldiers.

  • author: George Watson

    When do you go on tour? because i know for a fact that atleast my whole dorm would love to see you!

  • Me Gusta
    author: Michelle Ortiz

    They should erase all the stuff they teach us in college or high school and put this on the radio, in the classroom. Because i would learn better if the ReadNex were my teachers.

  • Damnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    author: Stephanie Alissya James

    This CD is awesome where can i get more of it. I like live on this cd. I even played it for my mom and she liked it too and she never likes anything i play her. I wante to know if you will be touring soon because this music is the bomb.

  • really good !!
    author: William

    Too bad CD Baby doesn't have a featured artists page because these guys need to be on one. They are really grat. It is about time someone put out some music with some quailty and still be independent. And on top of that their message is great. Great Job guys

  • author: Albert Cohen

    Fire thats all i have to say.

  • author: Carlos Gomez

    I have been listening to Hip Hop for years and never have i heard anything like this.

  • WOW
    author: Tanya Stansfield

    Queens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • author: Bill Martin

    I could not believe my ears these guys are great. Miseducation of Bling is hot!!!

  • author: John

    I think it's time for people to recognize the talented artists that exsist on this earth such as the ReadNex Poetry Squad. They have influenced my whole class here in San Francisco.///

  • They were great!!!
    author: Falicia

    I've never seen a show like a ReadNex Poetry Squad show they were amazing and educational at the sametime.

  • Bueno
    author: Sarah Santos

    I bought the CD online a week ago and i just wanted to say that it is very inspiring!!!!!!

  • One of the greatest Hip Hop CD's this year
    author: Tanya Cerlinski

    The ReadNex are great!!!!!! I've seen them live twice and it's still not enough.

  • It's hot
    author: Joey

    i think this is a work of art. I bought the CD last week at a show and i have been listening to it ever since.

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