Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Rahsaan • 2008 Scion Hypeman Semi-Finalist


I've been chosen as a semi-finalist and flying to Chicago in January for the 2008 SCION HYPEMAN COMPETITION - Here's what SCION has to say:

One of the most underestimated elements of live hip hop
is the importance of a dope Hypeman...

For the second year in a row, Scion's Hypeman Contest
is aimed at discovering the quintessential hip hop master of ceremonies.

Aside from DJs, producers, and MCs, an often
overlooked aspect of live hip hop is the back-up MC
and party host, commonly referred to as the Hypeman.....
To read the full story check this link ---------> here.

Rahsaan • Best Male Performer 2008 • U.N.I. Awards



Eighth of May Inc. is proud to announce that
RAHSAAN has just been recognized and awarded
BEST MALE PERFORMER for the second consecutive year at the
2008 Unsigned & Independent Artist Awards in New York City.
Recognized for his high-energy stage presence and a crystal clear delivery;
RAHSAAN has embodied each aspect of what makes a 'dope MC,'
and continues to push forward with the truisms of his music.

BIO

As the articulate voice of Generation X,
Rahsaan has thus far led an incredibly storied career,
by creating the perfect balance that embodies commercial marketability
and artistic substance. Revered in the underground community as
"God's Favorite Rapper,"
Rahsaan's lyrical abilities, coupled with his impeccable stage presence
has made his style likened to another world-renowned Brooklyn MC; Big Daddy Kane.
Rahsaan is backed by a powerful production team known as
The Marksmen, founded byFingas, which consists of members such as
NEEDLZ, BABY GRAND, both of G-Unit production credit, and a slew of others.
Rahsaan was also featured as a spokes model for MECCA USA,
in two worldwide ad campaigns alongside Trey Songz, Dave Meyers, and others;
He is also a former menswear designer of MECCA where his collections
were featured on cast members in HBO's THE WIRE
and has acted in commercials for both BET and MTV,
along with creating radio promos for Corona.
Rahsaan is a hip-hop child nurtured through the soul of music.
Born in Georgetown, Guyana, his vision of society began in the heart of a country
enduring endless political violence and corruption.
It is through these life-molding experiences that Rahsaan, the man, the MC, has emerged.
The U-N-I awards were created by Shining Star Productions and Music Notes Magazine.
The overall vision behind it is to give genuine accolades to the hottest
artists, djs, promoters and producers in the unsigned and independent community.
Shining Star Productions and Music Notes Magazine
came up with 20 awards for this year and the board is currently scouted
all the biggest shows and a ton of small ones all over, looking to give out
40 plaques to the dopest artists in each category.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Rahsaan Releases Dadeland: The Dade County Project



words by Jonathan Cunningham
Music Editor • Broward/Palm Beach Times

Today one of South Florida's most slept on MC's, Rahsaan, released a new mixtape with DJ Epps of G-Unit/Shadyville fame that's worth downloading.

The project is called, Dadeland: The Dade County Project, and is a good intro... to read the full article click --------> Full Article.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Dadeland: The Dade County Project: Drops Today



The Mixtape is here. Download now. Enjoy.

download it here or here.

Tracklisting:


* 1.DJ Epps Shadyville DJ's Intro
* 2.I Want Those (Flashing Lights)
* 3.Put 'Em In Their Place
* 4.A Fly Interview (CFRO Radio • Vancouver, Canada)
* 5.Sneaker Store Terrorist [listen] download
* 6.All Eyes On Me - Fly Mob feat. Rahsaan
* 7.Love Hate
* 8.The New School feat. Bobby Sole
* 9.Dressed To Kill feat. Jae Alz
* 10.Gettin' Money Gettin' Paid
* 11.Pearly Gates
* 12.Mr A&R feat. The Last American B-Boy
* 13.Gettin' Mine
* 14.Think About You feat. Sim-E & Jae Alz
* 15.Callin' Me
* 16.Bonafied Lovin' (The Chromeo Edition)
* 17.Drive Thru Lovin' feat. Bobby Sole
* 18.Adore Me feat. Supris
* 19.Pucker Up feat. Bobby Sole
* 20.Ride With Me feat. Supris
* 21.The Workout
* 22.I'm Not Goin' Back feat. Mickey Factz
* 23.Play My Song feat. Bobby Sole
* 24.Star Like Me
* 25.Gotta Love It remix feat. Mickey Factz
* 26.Pusherman
* 27.A Different Town (Outro)

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Dadeland: The Mixtape:: Mixed by DJ Epps - Coming Soon


"I WANT THOSE (FLASHING LIGHTS)"

Myself and DJ Epps are working on this new mixtape for ya'll to vibe with. Not sure who DJ Epps is? Click HERE. Gonna be a lot of treats on there. But here is a teaser to hold you over til it drops. I Want Those Flashing Lights too -
Dig it!

Monday, November 3, 2008

I VOTED - part 1 & 2



7:55am Sunday morning, I made sure I got my a*s up and hit the early voting site. Thinking I'm getting there early for a good spot in line, it still took me 3 hours to actually get inside and vote. But it was worth the wait. Obama! - As Sam Cooke once said, "A Change Gon' Come"

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

TAG Records $5000 MC Battle


Here's me on stage at club 90Degrees for the TAG Records $5,000 MC Battle. There were a couple other quality MC's out there. Out 61 MC's, I placed 3rd in the semifinals. The reason why, well....politics as usual.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Cover Guy


This magazine featured me in it a few weeks ago. Check my name out on the cover...
Shout out to my homegirl Deleise in Southern Cali

Saturday, October 18, 2008

They're calling OBAMA a NIGGER....only in America



You trying to tell me these "conservatives" aren't racist? Watch for the dude who calls Obama a NIGGER."

Monday, October 13, 2008

Howard Homecoming 07


I just got an email about this interview being reposted on the web. Thought I'd share. Shout out to G4 and to Crazy Al Cayne. He reall is crazy.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Snuff Him!


What do you think Obama is thinking?

Chino XL • Rahsaan • Roc C • Oh No



This Friday, October 10th, is going to be one of the biggest hip-hop shows to hit Miami in 2008. The SMASH MOUF TOUR featuring Chino XL, Oh No, Roc C, Rahsaan (yours truly), & more. Gas Face films will be in the place, A&R's, photographers, and everyone in South Florida who is doing anything major in the music industry. If you're in the Miami area, you do not want to miss this. All going down at PS14 - 28 NE 14th St, Downtown Miami.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Cornerstone Promotions - Miami Rep - FARM Team

Recently I was hired to be the Miami Rep for the FARM TEAM on Cornerstone Promotion. My first project I'm working is DJ Revolution and Heltah Skeltah. So peep the stuff below and get familiar.




More from Heltah Skeltah at Myxer



Everything is Heltah Sketalh

DJ Revolution


Download the Duck Down Records Mixtape --------> here

Monday, September 29, 2008

Nelly and Rahsaan Mixtape Release



Nelly burst onto the scene in 2000, spitting nursery-rhyme-inspired raps that had hip-hop purists cringing in their fitted caps. But soon everyone was chanting “Down, down baby” as his first album debuted at number three on the Billboard charts, and it seemed like the St. Lunatic was gonna be in the biz for the long haul. Eight years and a couple of pounds of muscle later, Nelly is still relevant, his rhymes are still catchy, and we’ll go out on a limb to say he’s one of hip-hop’s sexiest. Thursday he performs at Revolution (200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) at 8 p.m., so go watch him make it hot in thurr. Tickets cost $44 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

If your hip-hop palate tends more toward Big Daddy Kane and Jiggaman, stay in town and hit PS14 (28 NE 14th St., Miami) for the album-release party of a rising star who’s carrying the weight for the MCs of Generation X. Spend a night with a Fly Guy, better known as Rahsaan....FULL STORY

Friday, September 26, 2008

A Night With A Fly Guy - Pics

These are just some of the pics...more are on my myspace page -----> here

Jaguar Wright • Rahsaan

DJ Self Born

Sim-E • Rahsaan • DJ Epps

Two Brothers

Sim-E

Rahsaan

A Night With A Fly Guy - Pre Show


Thanks to all the sponsors/supporters that laced me with the gift bag stuff. PRHoney (Dr. Miracle) • Raina McLeod (Miami New Times) • Jonathan Cunningham (Broward/Palm Beach Times) • Kevin Hunte (Cornerstone Promotions) • Danny (Shoe Gallery-Miami, Fl) • Semp (Public Wizard Inc) • Scion • PS14 Staff • DJ Self Born • Mark Gordon (Good Vibes Ent) • Ingrid B (B-Side Ent) • Jaguar Wright • Next Level Barbershop • and if I forgot any one, my apologies...
It was an amazing experience...stay tuned for the show footage. soon come...

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Rahsaan & Cappadonna LIVE



Here's where Rahsaan I brought out Cappadonna during my set, Live at Just For Kicks Showcase at Southpaw, Bklyn

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Rahsaan w/ Jaguar Wright


Philly Soul Singer Jaguar Wright Live & Unplugged with Jerald Dorsett in Miami Thursday September 25th

Yes she is coming back to Miami and this time its an acoustic set with Jerald Dorsett

Along with a special rendition of Jay-Z's "Song Cry"

w/ RAHSAAN (A Fly Guy)

**10PM Sharp**


Catch them together again, later that evening
at Rahsaan's Fly Paper Mixtape Release Party
at PS14
28 NE 14th St. • Downtown Miami, FL.
(rsvp: www.publicwizardinc.com/rsvp)

Don't miss this one...


This is her first DIVORCE Party so Yeah its gonna B Fabulously Funky

THE SOULCIAL
A Monthly Soul Music Experience & Dinner Party

at SHEBA'S

Hosted By
Ingrid B
Music By
DJ SELF BORN
featuring Local & International Soul Music Artist

Showtime! Miami, FL.

Here are my upcoming shows starting tonite in Miami with DJ Epps.. check the dates below.


Friday, September 12, 2008

Chill!

As McLame(McCain) and Failin'(Palin) try to smear the dude's image, he has a message for all his supporters and it basically says...

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Google Alert - Rahsaan


Rahsaan Releases his Fly Paper Mixtape

Miami New Times - Miami,FL,USA
Miramar-based rapper Rahsaan is quickly showing himself to be one of the hardest working MCs in South Florida. The Georgetown, Guyana-born, Brooklyn/Kendall ... Full Story

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The Source Magazine...ehhh

Some of you may know this and some may not, but one of my older brothers, Selwyn Seyfu Hinds was the editor-in-chief when THE SOURCE magazine was in its 'glory days.' He chose to leave that position (for his own reasons) and now he's being asked share the experiences there in a new documentary called The Biible of Hip Hop. I know this....when he was there, The Source was voted the #1 music publication, beating out Rolling Stone. But peep the documentary below and watch for when my brother pops on the screen.

Air ?uests



Legendary percussionist and music director ?uest Love (you should be ashamed if you don't know what group he's a part of) just released his own signature pair of Air Force Ones. I'm still workin' on the AIR FLYS. But check 'em out in the meantime.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Fly Paper - The Mixtape - Download Now

My New Mixtape is available for early download. Mixed by my dude DJ Self Born reppin' Southside Chicago, check out the flavors. Just click on either of the two images below for the free download. FYI, The release party is coming up September 25th, in Miami. Yeahh Bayybee!



Just For Kicks Flicks

Here go the pics from the sneaker party I headlined with Clark Kent last Friday in Brooklyn. Checka, Check it out. Props to EMA Photography for the snaps... Peep!