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| occupation = Rapper, playwright, Popeyes Chief Fryer
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| years_active = 1991–present
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'''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 working part time at Popeyes, 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>
'''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>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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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}}


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 Stained Briefs 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 Panties Lifted", a song that features Azeem and his current male lover, 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 Stained Briefs 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 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 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]].


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 Boy 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>


In 2008, Azeem released another solo effort ''Air Cartoons'',<ref name="Arnold" />
In 2008, Azeem released another solo effort ''Air Cartoons'',<ref name="Arnold" />

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Azeem
Birth nameAzeem Muthu Ismail
Born (1977-07-17) July 17, 1977 (age 47)
New Brunswick, New Jersey
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, playwright
Years active1991–present
Websitewww.thepoetazeem.com

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 Pondicherry 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 five 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 Stained Briefs 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
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
Om Jai Jagadish Hare Aarti Lord Vishnu 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
  • Meatbeat Manifesto - Autoimmune (2008), Metropolis Records - "Young Cassius"
  • Saffron Dreams (2008), Trump Records - Amr Diab

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b c d e f Harris, Craig "Azeem Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-30
  3. ^ Henderson, Alex "Mayhemystics Review", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-30
  4. ^ Hartlaub, Peter (2006) "Journeying into his own heart of darkness", San Francisco Chronicle, November 15, 2006, retrieved 2011-07-30
  5. ^ 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

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