RE-VOLT PRESENTS : BEIRUT HIP HOP / Pix!

Some Pix of my first event featuring, DJ Jackson Allers, DJ Lethal Skillz, Fareeq Al Atrash, Double A, Qusai(Don Legend), Big A, Hanouneh. The event was held on 21 July,2010 at the Basement (Beirut,Lebanon)

It was great meeting all these amazing artists and having this event. It was also a great night for me since Omar Offendum dropped in to the club and actually took the stage & performed 4 songs from his epic solo album "SyrianamericanA" . The night featured MC Zoog, Malikah, RGB who also took the stage & performed! along side other MC's as well . We also had a great visit by Bootie Brown (The Pharcyde) ; they did perform a night before with the Gorillaz!

It was a night filled with positive energy and love, I could feel it. It also marked the first time that Hanouneh (a member of the 961 Underground family) performed in the Middle East. People loved what she had to offer!

For me supporting these artists is very crucial to the scene especially in Arab World. People have to know that there is great talent everywhere, you just have to open your eyes & ears. Big up to all the artists that made this event possible and they surely rocked that night. It was a real honor having RE-VOLT's first event in Beirut and I look forward to working with more artists in the very near future. I also would like Basement management for all their support.

Hip Hop has no boundaries, we had people from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt,Saudi Arabia, Sweden, USA performing on ONE stage!. Its a statement that these guys are making and for me to support them and let the public know more about them is exactly what I want.

Video shots are coming soon (in the works) had some techinical difficulties with that (first event haha shit happens) it was also a learning experience for me in so many ways. I will take what I learnt from this event to my second one inshalla.

I appreciate your support and look forward for RE-VOLT to be in a city near you soooon!

**All pictures are a courtesy of the talented photographer: Karen Kalou whom I truly thank. Beautiful Work!

*Fareeq Al Atrash

*Jackson Allers opened up the evening!

* Big A rocking it on stage

* Malikah & RGB jumped off to the stage & performed!

* The one & Only Omar Offendum !

* Hanouneh's first performance in the Middle East!

* Big A

* DJ Lethal Skillz Mastering the set!

* Double A

* Omar Offendum!

* DJ Lethal Skillz getting interviewed by Future TV

* Qusai (Don Legend)

http://picasaweb.google.com/100002532135336347945/REVOLTPRESENTSBEIRUTHIPHOPATTHEBASEMENT21JULY2010#

RE-VOLT POST : Liberian Amputee Soccer Narrated by NAS

This really got to me. I saw it a while back on ESPN & decided to look it up. NAS is great on the narration and did it just justice. Check it out & leave your feedback.

It's strongly done and narrated. The ability of sports to bring people together no matter what. This is a story about how Amputee Football united a nation.

Its a very uplifting story about group of men that never give up and twisted their weakness into strength.

The below is the trailer (3 min). To watch the full episode which is 13 min right here:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5163171

E:60 Liberian Amputee Soccer Tease feat. Nas from E60 on Vimeo.

Tuesday May 4th E:60 presents the story of the Liberian Amputee Soccer Team, featuring narration and music by Nas.

RE-VOLT PRESENTS : BEIRUT HIP HOP AT THE BASEMENT / 21 JULY,2010

Since September 2009, RE-VOLT has stood its ground strong and proud, bringing you the highest quality of underground music.
As you have all noticed, RE-VOLT has lately been focusing on Arabic Hip Hop as a genre, a message and a movement. Our controversial Middle East is filled with potential, art and charisma.

Being keen on what the artists of this movement are doing, I - HASS - proudly present you my first event that will be showcasing some of the most committed MC's, DJ's of Arabic Hip Hop.

Event Details:

"Beirut Hip Hop" will be held at THE BASEMENT on Wednesday, July 21st 2010 at 9:00 PM.

The Line up:

** DJ Lethal Skillz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VefDTO-c1B8
** Hanouneh : http://soundcloud.com/hanouneh/real-gaza-me-seh
** BIG A http://LebanonDon.com/
** Fareeq El Atrash - http://www.facebook.com/Fareeq.el.Atrash
** Qusai:http://www.youtube.com/user/QusaimuziQ#p/u/1/64QotAh6DeI
** Double A The Preacherman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0YTCbaUs3c

**Opening Set by Jackson Allers playing funk / deep soul / break-beats

Please reserve your places by calling, THE BASEMENT at 70 95 96 98

Ticket Price: 20$
Includes 1 Drink + 1 CD "Arabic Hip Hop Mixtape"

I hope I see you all there. Come and support "real" music.

Note: The CD is a compilation of pro-Palestinian themed songs from the best Arab Hip Hop artists out there! It is a collaboration between RE-VOLT & DJ LETHAL SKILLZ. You can check out the mixtape here:
http://revoltradio.blogspot.com/2010/06/re-volt-phonosapien-productions-present.html

OMAR OFFENDUM'S FIRST SOLO VIDEO: "DESTINY"

Immortal Entertainment Present "Destiny", Omar Offendum's First Solo Music Video. Beautifully done. Listen & check out this video directed & shot by my man Laith Majali..(A lens legend).

Omar Offendum lyrics in this song is truly admirable. He's one of the Arab MC's I been following and praising. Mashalla he's doing a great job!

Big up to him & all the Arab MC's :)

THE VIDEO:

Omar Offendum "Destiny" Music Video from laith majali on Vimeo.

Omar Offendum's single Destiny from his debut album "SyrianamericanA"

(www.offendum.com)

Video Produced by Immortal Entertainment (www.immortal-ent.com)

Edited and Directed by: Laith Majali

Beat by DaSole

Shot on location in Los Angeles, California and Beirut, Lebanon.

RE-VOLT RADIO INTERVIEWS : NIZAR WATTAD a.k.a RAGTOP

Nizar Wattad a.k.a RAGTOP is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter and hip-hop artist, born in Palestine and raised in the Tennessee hills,USA.

He is currently penning feature films for Walt Disney Pictures, ART, and Golden Globe-winning director Hany Abu-Assad – as well as developing his own indie project Land of the Brave, an official selection for the 2008 Sundance/RAWI Screenwriter’s Lab.

He was also a finalist for the 2006 ABC/Disney Writer’s Fellowship and the 2008 Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab. His musical endeavors include executive-producing the first Arab-American hip-hop compilation Free the P and sold-out performances around the world.

He earned a Bachelor’s in English from the George Washington University in 2001, a Master’s in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California in 2006, and has written and edited for various publications.

I am a big supporter of the Arab Hip Hop scene simply of guys like Nizar who truly carrier the message of Arabs in a civilized way.

I had the privilege to chat with him on so many subjects including his role in "Disney's First Arabic-Language Film". Really interesting conversation.

Nizar's song titled "1948" is epic. Check it out, it explains the whole thing about the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict.

You can listen to it here: http://www.thephilistines.com/home.htm

THE FULL AUDIO INTERVIEW:

Check out Ragtop's music right here:
http://www.thephilistines.com/

** Picture is courtesy of the great Laith Majali.

RE-VOLT RADIO INTERVIEWS / JODY MCINTYRE : REVOLUTIONARY VOICE

I present to you Jody Mcintyre, a true voice of revolution that is out there. Despite his really young age , this man has gained so much respect to all the places he spoke at.

His passion and knowledge about the situation in Palestine is admirable and I for one support him. I have told Jody before that he's legend in so many people's eyes.

Jody is a British Citizen that lived in Belaaeen (Palestine) for around 6-7 months and got to know the people of this small town and what they go through on a daily basis.

When Jody was born, he was told by doctors that he might never talk & might never walk again , after proving them wrong and 18 years later , he decided to travel the world !

Jody's story began when Israel committed the massacre on Gaza and planted the seeds of revolution in his mind. The rest is history!

I had the privilege to chat with Jody about his journey and talk about some of his thoughts.

Please support this and spread it around for Jody is a true voice of the revolution, a true voice of honor and a true voice of a human being!

Listen to this amazing interview that I am personally proud of!

Big Up Jody - Stay Strong - we all supporting you brotha! Thank you for your time!

His message to the world : "EVERYONE HAS A DUTY TO STAND UP & RAISE YOUR VOICES & LEARN ABOUT THE SITUATION IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW"

THE FULL AUDIO INTERVIEW:

You can follow Jody's writing right here at his official site:

http://jodymcintyre.wordpress.com/

RE-VOLT RADIO INTERVIEWS: DR.NORMAN FINKELSTEIN

Without a doubt this man does not need any introduction.. He does bring the voice of the voiceless up.

Dr. Norman Finkelstein is a professor of political sciences , His parents were Holocaust survivors and he is an author of several books. He speaks of his experience especially in the Middle East related issues.

RE-VOLT is not a political blog, but I have been following Dr. Norman for quite some time now and it's just fascinating to hear him talk. He always has a point and a prove on that point. I just want to share this interview with the world.

He's been the center of serious political and academic disputes. His books , his lectures are always mind elevating.

This is a new documentary done about Dr. Norman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpCypn2YXKY

I had a very quick chat with Dr. Norman about the role of music & youth in raising awareness in this cause.

I just would like to thank Ms. Shirien Damra for setting this interview up. Also appreciate the time Dr. Norman gave RE-VOLT.

THE FULL AUDIO INTERVIEW (just click play)