Rising from Oakland, California, this golden-era inspired hip-hop artist has refused to bow down to the corporate slave traders dominating todays music business, choosing instead to embrace hip-hop as a lifestyle rather than just a commercial commodity. This gifted lyricist and producer knows how to move the crowd while speaking truths about extremely controversial political and social issues.
In 2003, REMO dropped the hard-hitting anti-Bush, pre-Iraq invasion 12" single "Down to the Wire" backed with "Let Me Live". These songs harshly criticized the Bush regime, police corruption, and U.S. Imperialism, and quickly gained worldwide attention. He followed with "Thought Criminal: Journal of a Serial Thinker", a limited pressing 6 song EP which further revealed the creative stamina and genius of this multi-talented artist and secured his position in the world of respected Rap Artists.
His latest effort, Infiltration, is a 13-track roller coaster ride of politics, lyrical bravado, and straight up MC skills. Featuring "Lies" and "We Know" which are featured in the movie "Loose Change", as well as many more sure-fire brain sparkers. Producers who worked on this album include Donnan Linkz (Embedded Music/Uncle Howie Records), Seth Spins, Adamatic (Bomb Hip-Hop Records), and DigDug (Agartha Audio).
Coming from humble beginnings, and with modest means, REMO has hit his stride. From his modest studio in Oakland, California he continues to perfect his craft, bring his musical visions to life, and create powerful and truthful music for the heart, mind and soul.
You can find Remo's website here.
Infiltration
On this 13 track explosion, this veteran ink-slinger and producer, attacks with mind expanding precision and wit.
From melodic keys to gritty guitar riffs, REMO pulls his audience by the ear, taking them on a very personal and emotional journey with poetic lyricism and vocal splendor.
Teenage suicide, police brutality, crooked politicians and single fatherhood are just a few of the topics covered in this hip hop opus.
Guest appearances are made by Donnan Linkz (Uncle Howie Records/Embedded Music), who produces many of the tracks alongside REMO and makes a note worthy vocal appearance on "Don't".
New comer Seth Spins comes out swinging producing the infectious "Land of the Robots" and "Call Me", and DigDug produces the battle ready "Verbal Miracles".
Adding some sweetness to the mix are Sparlha Swa and Samantha Alexes, who tame the savage beast with sweet sultry vocal offerings on "Time," produced by Donnan Linkz and "Don't Go," produced by Adamatic (Bomb Hip Hop).