Timz
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Timz (Tommy Hanna) is an Iraqi American rapper mostly known for his controversial rap song "Iraq". His debut album "Open for business" is available online. He has gained recognition through the political messages in his music. He has also been featured on Fox News, MTV News, and Al-Jazeera, as well as being nominated for "Best Hip-Hop Album" at 2006 San Diego Music Awards.[1]
He has recorded a theme song for the San Diego Chargers football team, although the team hasn't accepted it.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Stevens, Scoop. "Locals only. Gossip from the local music scene.", San Diego Citybeat, 08/02/2006. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
- ^ San Diego Citybeat. Locals Only. Gossip from the local music scene. Super Chargers redux. 01/10/2007
- Interview by Chuck Norris. Iraqi-American Rapper Faces off Prejudice. Fox News interview via The America's Intelligence Wire. (Text transcript.) 02 January 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- Fox News interview. Video transcript on YouTube.
- Rieckhoff, Paul. "Meet TIMZ" GNN Guerilla News Network. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- News Hounds. "Iraqi American Tells FOX News Iraq Safer Under Saddam Hussein" January 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- Kaufman, Gil. "Where Is The Anti-War Movement? Activists insist movement is working online and behind the scenes instead of marching." MTV News. Mar 7 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- Santos, Ines. "Benefit dinner raises money for children in Iraq". Daily Bruin. Monday, May 14, 2007 Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- Kadry, Mohamed. "Hip-hop Meets the Middle East." The Arab American News 2007-07-21 Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- VH1.com - TIMZ Biography by Cyril Cordor, All Music Guide
