I Self Devine
| I Self Devine | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chaka Mkali[1] |
| Born |
1972 (age 42–43)[2] Los Angeles, California[2] |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota[3] |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Dynospectrum, Micranots, Semi.Official |
Chaka Mkali (born 1972), better known by his stage name I Self Devine, is an American hip hop musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been a member of groups such as Dynospectrum,[4] Micranots,[5] and Semi.Official.[6] In 2012, City Pages described him as "one of the most influential voices in Minnesota hip hop".[7]
Career
I Self Devine released the solo debut album, Self Destruction, on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2005.[8] He released the second solo album, The Sound of Low Class Amerika, on the label in 2012.[9] It was produced by Medium Zach of Big Quarters, DJ Todda, Benzilla, King Karnov, Vitamin D, Jake One, Proh Mic, and I Self Devine himself.[10] The album was preceded by four mixtapes, which were all released in early 2012.[11]
Discography
See also: Dynospectrum, Micranots discography and Semi.Official discography
Albums
- Self Destruction (2005)
- The Sound of Low Class Amerika (2012)
Mixtapes
- LA State of Mind (2012)
- The Upliftment Struggle (2012)
- Reports from the Field: In the Trenches (2012)
- The Shining Path (2012)
Singles
- "Ice Cold" b/w "All I Know" (2005)
- "The Origin of Urban Crisis" (2012)
Guest appearances
- Atmosphere - "Flesh" from God Loves Ugly (2002)
- The Opus - "First Contact" from First Contact 001 (2002)
- P.O.S - "I Play the Matador (Redo)" from Ipecac Neat (2004)
- Oddjobs - "Stone Cold" from Expose Negative (2005)
- Omega One - "I Want It All" from The Lo-Fi Chronicles (2005)
- Cleveland Steamers - "Day by Day" from Treasure Chest (2006)
- Leroy Smokes - "John Henry" from Love Hustle Theater (2006)
- Big Quarters - "How to Kill Your Rap Career" from Cost of Living (2007)
- Heiruspecs - "Broken Record" from Heiruspecs (2008)
- Muja Messiah - "Patriot Act" from Thee Adventures of a B-Boy D-Boy (2008)
- Doomtree - "Twentyfourseven" from Doomtree (2008)
- Crushcon7 - "Fieldwerk" (2009)
- Toki Wright - "The Law" from A Different Mirror (2009)
- St. Paul Slim - "McArthur Park" from Bald Headed Samsun (2010)
References
- ↑ McCormick, Zach (April 17, 2012). "Q&A: I Self Devine". The Wake.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brown, Marisa. "I Self Devine - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (May 6, 2012). "Friday night wrap: I Self Devine release party, impromptu Beasties tribute". Star Tribune.
- ↑ Gillespie, Blake (April 18, 2008). "Minneapolis is Rhymesayers". Impose Magazine.
- ↑ Miyakawa, Felicia M. (2005). Five Percenter Rap: God Hop's Music, Message, and Black Muslim Mission. Indiana University Press. p. 98.
- ↑ Beacham, Kevin (April 30, 2013). "H2 Local highlights - I Self Devine and DJ Abilities' collaboration Semi Official". The Current.
- ↑ Gage, Jeff (May 2, 2012). "I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returns - The Sound of Low Class Amerika gets personal". City Pages.
- ↑ Mason, Stewart. "Self Destruction - I Self Devine". Allmusic. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ↑ Ortiz, Edwin (May 17, 2012). "I Self Devine - The Sound Of Low Class Amerika". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Elabbady, Ali (May 1, 2012). "I Self Devine: The Sounds of Low Class Amerika". Reviler.
- ↑ Drake, David (May 7, 2012). "Stream I Self Devine’s The Shining Path Mixtape". The Fader.
External links
- I Self Devine on Rhymesayers Entertainment
- I Self Devine on Twitter
- I Self Devine discography at Discogs
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