Most rappers in the industry today state the phrase, its not where you from but whatchu got. If there were any one who could be a perfect example, that individual would be rapper/producer/songwriter/African gospel chorale base vocalist BASSMAN.
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Most rappers in the industry today state the phrase, its not where you from but whatchu got. If there were any one who could be a perfect example, that individual would be rapper/producer/songwriter/African gospel chorale base vocalist BASSMAN.
BASSMAN aka Lucau Isaiah MANZAMBI was born in Luanda - Angola a southern country of Africa. He is the youngest son of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. The last son of preacher has discovered his love and talent to rap when he moved to the United States. BASSMAN is a talent young MC capable to speak six different languages and rap fluent in four including: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Due to the business relationships he developed over the years, BASSMAN built with many MCs, DJs and Producers a studied ways to mastered his skills and flow by collaborating with several well known over seas and United States Rap, Hip-hop, R&B & House artisans. In 2002, BASS was invited by Sprite to make a tour in Africa countries as Angola, Namibia, and Congo to help African kids infected by HIV virus. Even though he is not a United Nations good will ambassador, his actions make him look like one. Check out BASSMAN official site for further info �www.bassman75.com�
His debut album �I got lucky� features USA hottest rappers as Lil O and Huli Shallone appears courtesy of Hit Em Hard Records, and Bodaiga appears courtesy of Down Low/Sony Urban Music, is an autobiography. The media surnamed him �MC globalisation� because of the number of languages he speaks. To understand the concept behind BASSMAN piece of art, you have to follow the directions of his ancestors 3T �The Triangle Trade�, most knowing as �trade of Slave� and fact is that he travelled from Africa to America and from America to Europe, just to accomplish his goal.
�This album is who I am, is what the world today is all about, so many different races and cultures coming together for one cause, world peace. And I have privileged to be a part of it.� BASSMAN is well Known for his great character, positive way to represent Hip-Hop, not only by energetic and crowd engaging performances but also lyrically as �I�m constantly solving conflicts around the world / develop a better place for your boys and girls - African Soldier.� Even in some songs you can witness that he might say things that we do not necessary want to hear as �those days are over now / look what happen now / we�re forced to emigrate in the city of Nazis / white supremacy and the KKK / rest in peace Steve Biko / we ain�t going no where / we went from slavery to a civil war / and from civil war to industrial slavery - Lord tell me why.�
Actually, the inclusion of new sound occurred alongside with the demand of new generation of musicians and BASSMAN is a prefect example. The artist is only trying to play his part in promoting hip-hop and music in general. Therefore, BASSMAN is well aware of the contradictions of Hip-hop�s globalization process just like most of the international MC�s, and that�s the reason why he shares love and talent for music in general with his people not only in Africa but all around the world.
HOME TOWN:
Minneapolis
INFLUENCES:
BASSMAN
ON MY PLAYLIST: N/A