Ok, so if you heard of these albums, "Gua" or "Ceasefire" its in your "world section" of the record store, bah, then you know the Sudanese Hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal. The "Cease fire" album the album also features Addel Gadir Salim, a arab artist. That point of bring up the comparison of the two is important because if you haven’t noticed there is war raging in the country of Sudan. Please do not go off to read wikipedia about what is going on in the region. Do your own research for cripes sake. Its more than north and south, or as I read on wikipedia, bloods and cripes ( to local USA gangs) that was a bit out of context of the statement but I’m using it any way, there are just so many things going on building up. Its crazy but back to one of my previous point "Ceasefire is dope! check out Gamearina. I don’t have a clue what they’re saying but I like the flow it hooks you in.
As for Emmanuel Jal, he has been keeping busy with his new single WAR CHILD. It transverses the conflict which is going on all over Sudan. Growing up in Sudan Jal was force to become a child solider an as a result The film, WAR CHILD, is his story. Also If you live in NYC the film will be playing at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film is getting rave reviews. Lets hope that translates into more than just accolades.
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