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'''Azeem Ismail''' (born July 17, 1977{{ |
'''Azeem Ismail''' (born July 17, 1977{{citation needed|date=July 2011}} in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]), better known simply as '''Azeem''' is a performance poet and hip-hop MC, residing in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City|New York]].<ref name="Ducker">Ducker, Jesse (2008) "[http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/1154964/ Azeem: Cartoon networker] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020044307/http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/1154964/ |date=October 20, 2012 }}", ''[[SF Weekly]]'', September 10, 2008, retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Azeem, born of Jamaican and Panamanian descent started his first band, [[Telefunken (band)|Telefunken]], in 1991, which was a combination of live instrumentation and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]. Their first release came out in 1994 on the then newly formed [[Om Records]]. |
Azeem, born of Jamaican and Panamanian descent started his first band, [[Telefunken (band)|Telefunken]], in 1991, which was a combination of live instrumentation and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]. Their first release came out in 1994 on the then newly formed [[Om Records]]. |
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Azeem's first break as a solo artist came at an open mic competition where he performed under the alias the "Invisible Man" against fifty other poets and lyricists for a spot on the [[Lollapolooza]] Tour.<ref name="Harris" /> |
Azeem's first break as a solo artist came at an open mic competition where he performed under the alias the "Invisible Man" against fifty other poets and lyricists for a spot on the [[Lollapolooza]] Tour.<ref name="Harris" /> |
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This led to a [[PBS]] special (''United States of Poetry'') with Washington Square Films,<ref name="Harris" /> and two book publishings.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}} |
This led to a [[PBS]] special (''United States of Poetry'') with Washington Square Films,<ref name="Harris" /> and two book publishings.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}} |
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In 1997, Azeem was hired by Bay Area artist, [[Michael Franti]] ([[The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy]] and [[Michael Franti|Spearhead]]) to assist him in composing songs for the second Spearhead album, ''Chocolate Supa Highway''.<ref name="Harris">Harris, Craig "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/azeem-p293375/biography Azeem Biography]", [[Allmusic]], retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> This led to Azeem touring, writing, and performing with the band for two years.<ref name="Harris" /> The single "Keep Me Lifted", a song that features Azeem, was the only song from the album to reach ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Rap Charts]].<ref name="Harris" /> |
In 1997, Azeem was hired by Bay Area artist, [[Michael Franti]] ([[The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy]] and [[Michael Franti|Spearhead]]) to assist him in composing songs for the second Spearhead album, ''Chocolate Supa Highway''.<ref name="Harris">Harris, Craig "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/azeem-p293375/biography Azeem Biography]", [[Allmusic]], retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> This led to Azeem touring, writing, and performing with the band for two years.<ref name="Harris" /> The single "Keep Me Lifted", a song that features Azeem, was the only song from the album to reach ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Rap Charts]].<ref name="Harris" /> |
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In 1999, after his third tour with Spearhead, Azeem left to work as solo. 1999 saw the release of his first solo EP ''Garage Opera'' (Heratik),<ref name="Harris" /> and he contributed a track to [[Afro-Mystik]]'s ''Future Tropic'' album. Azeem followed up with the full-length album ''Craft Classic'' (Stray). The album's single "Rubber Glue" reached number two on the [[CMJ]] radio rap chart. |
In 1999, after his third tour with Spearhead, Azeem left to work as solo. 1999 saw the release of his first solo EP ''Garage Opera'' (Heratik),<ref name="Harris" /> and he contributed a track to [[Afro-Mystik]]'s ''Future Tropic'' album. Azeem followed up with the full-length album ''Craft Classic'' (Stray). The album's single "Rubber Glue" reached number two on the [[CMJ]] radio rap chart. |
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In 2003 Azeem released the [[12-inch single]] "Family Man" ([[Bomb Hip-Hop]]) and toured Europe with the Bomb Hip-Hop Tour. |
In 2003 Azeem released the [[12-inch single]] "Family Man" ([[Bomb Hip-Hop]]) and toured Europe with the Bomb Hip-Hop Tour. |
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In early 2004 Azeem was the frontman on the [[Variable Unit|VU]] release ''Mayhemystics'' ([[Wide Hive Records|Wide Hive]]),<ref name="Henderson">Henderson, Alex "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/mayhemystics-r681123/review ''Mayhemystics'' Review]", [[Allmusic]], retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> which was nominated for a [[California Music Award]]. |
In early 2004 Azeem was the frontman on the [[Variable Unit|VU]] release ''Mayhemystics'' ([[Wide Hive Records|Wide Hive]]),<ref name="Henderson">Henderson, Alex "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/mayhemystics-r681123/review ''Mayhemystics'' Review]", [[Allmusic]], retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> which was nominated for a [[California Music Award]]. |
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In 2005 Azeem wrote and performed a play called ''Rude Boy''.<ref name="Hartlaub">Hartlaub, Peter (2006) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/15/DDGBVMCJS61.DTL Journeying into his own heart of darkness]", ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', November 15, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> Azeem plays the character of Johnny Burke, a struggling and slightly disturbed "Jamerican" ([[Jamaican-American]]) who works as a janitor.<ref name="Ducker" /> The play is set at Johnny's place of work, a Mexican [[Corrugated fiberboard|cardboard]] box factory. Azeem performed ''Rude Boy'' at: The [[Lincoln Center]] - NYC, [[Marsh Theater]] - SF, [[Oaklandish]] - Oakland, Hip Hop Theater Festival ([[Brava Theater]])- SF, San Francisco Theater Fest - [[Yerba Buena Gardens]] [[San Francisco]], [[Redline Theater]] - [[Chicago]] IL. He also produced and directed ''The Secret Circus'', a [[performance art]] show at the Marsh Berkeley.<ref name="Arnold">Arnold, Eric K. (2006) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/03/DDG9FLEMHO45.DTL Rapper Azeem takes his YouTube blessings and curses all in stride]", ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', October 3, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> |
In 2005 Azeem wrote and performed a play called ''Rude Boy''.<ref name="Hartlaub">Hartlaub, Peter (2006) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/15/DDGBVMCJS61.DTL Journeying into his own heart of darkness]", ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', November 15, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> Azeem plays the character of Johnny Burke, a struggling and slightly disturbed "Jamerican" ([[Jamaican-American]]) who works as a janitor.<ref name="Ducker" /> The play is set at Johnny's place of work, a Mexican [[Corrugated fiberboard|cardboard]] box factory. Azeem performed ''Rude Boy'' at: The [[Lincoln Center]] - NYC, [[Marsh Theater]] - SF, [[Oaklandish]] - Oakland, Hip Hop Theater Festival ([[Brava Theater]])- SF, San Francisco Theater Fest - [[Yerba Buena Gardens]] [[San Francisco]], [[Redline Theater]] - [[Chicago]] IL. He also produced and directed ''The Secret Circus'', a [[performance art]] show at the Marsh Berkeley.<ref name="Arnold">Arnold, Eric K. (2006) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/03/DDG9FLEMHO45.DTL Rapper Azeem takes his YouTube blessings and curses all in stride]", ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', October 3, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30</ref> |
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===Other appearances=== |
===Other appearances=== |
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* ''Afro Mystic'' (1999), Om Records - "Shoplift The Future" and "Trivia Terrorist" |
* ''Afro Mystic'' (1999), Om Records - "Shoplift The Future" and "Trivia Terrorist" |
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Revision as of 22:02, 12 September 2018
Azeem | |
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| Birth name | Azeem Ismail |
| Born | July 17, 1977 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, playwright |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Website | www |
Azeem Ismail (born July 17, 1977[citation needed] in New Brunswick, New Jersey), better known simply as Azeem is a performance poet and hip-hop MC, residing in Brooklyn, New York.[1]
Biography
Azeem, born of Jamaican and Panamanian descent started his first band, Telefunken, in 1991, which was a combination of live instrumentation and hip-hop. Their first release came out in 1994 on the then newly formed Om Records.
Azeem's first break as a solo artist came at an open mic competition where he performed under the alias the "Invisible Man" against fifty other poets and lyricists for a spot on the Lollapolooza Tour.[2]
This led to a PBS special (United States of Poetry) with Washington Square Films,[2] and two book publishings.[citation needed]
In 1997, Azeem was hired by Bay Area artist, Michael Franti (The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and Spearhead) to assist him in composing songs for the second Spearhead album, Chocolate Supa Highway.[2] This led to Azeem touring, writing, and performing with the band for two years.[2] The single "Keep Me Lifted", a song that features Azeem, was the only song from the album to reach Billboard's Rap Charts.[2]
In 1999, after his third tour with Spearhead, Azeem left to work as solo. 1999 saw the release of his first solo EP Garage Opera (Heratik),[2] and he contributed a track to Afro-Mystik's Future Tropic album. Azeem followed up with the full-length album Craft Classic (Stray). The album's single "Rubber Glue" reached number two on the CMJ radio rap chart.
In 2003 Azeem released the 12-inch single "Family Man" (Bomb Hip-Hop) and toured Europe with the Bomb Hip-Hop Tour.
In early 2004 Azeem was the frontman on the VU release Mayhemystics (Wide Hive),[3] which was nominated for a California Music Award.
In 2005 Azeem wrote and performed a play called Rude Boy.[4] Azeem plays the character of Johnny Burke, a struggling and slightly disturbed "Jamerican" (Jamaican-American) who works as a janitor.[1] The play is set at Johnny's place of work, a Mexican cardboard box factory. Azeem performed Rude Boy at: The Lincoln Center - NYC, Marsh Theater - SF, Oaklandish - Oakland, Hip Hop Theater Festival (Brava Theater)- SF, San Francisco Theater Fest - Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco, Redline Theater - Chicago IL. He also produced and directed The Secret Circus, a performance art show at the Marsh Berkeley.[5]
In 2008, Azeem released another solo effort Air Cartoons,[5]
In 2010, Azeem performed live with Heavyweight Dub Champion.
Discography
Albums
| Artist | Title | Year | Label |
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| Azeem | Garaga Opera | 2000 | Heratik |
| Azeem | Craft Classic | 2001 | Stray |
| Azeem with Variable Unit | Mayhemystics | 2004 | Wide Hive |
| Azeem | Show Business | 2004 | Bomb Hip-Hop |
| Zeph & Azeem | Rise Up | 2007 | Om |
| Azeem | Air Cartoons | 2008 | Oaklyn |
Singles and EPs
| Artist | Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azeem vs. Hydroponic Sound System | Family Man | 2002 | Bomb Hip-Hop |
Other appearances
- Afro Mystic (1999), Om Records - "Shoplift The Future" and "Trivia Terrorist"
- Spearhead (1997), Capitol - "Keep Me Lifted", "Food for the Masses" and "Madness in the Hood"
- Groove Active (1997), Om Records - "The Message" (Telefunken)
- Grand Slam CD — Azeem the Invisible Man
References
- ^ a b Ducker, Jesse (2008) "Azeem: Cartoon networker Archived October 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine", SF Weekly, September 10, 2008, retrieved 2011-07-30
- ^ a b c d e f Harris, Craig "Azeem Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-30
- ^ Henderson, Alex "Mayhemystics Review", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-30
- ^ Hartlaub, Peter (2006) "Journeying into his own heart of darkness", San Francisco Chronicle, November 15, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30
- ^ a b Arnold, Eric K. (2006) "Rapper Azeem takes his YouTube blessings and curses all in stride", San Francisco Chronicle, October 3, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30
External links
www.thepoetazeem.com