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Altering Popular Perception Since 1985

Thaahum: The dawn of a new emcee


February 08, 2008 | Tags: thaahum
Peace! So, I wanted to introduce ya'll to a dude I thought was on point and kind of embodies what it means to be different and innovative.  His name is Thaahum.  Check him out and let him know what you think. He's from AZ- the place of hot cars, cool nights and diversity.  Shout out to Juice and Hot Rod. Open your eyes and ears for this one. Stay altering popular perception. Peace. :0)

ONE ON ONE WITH THAAHUM  

   How do you perceive yourself?As a person I perceive myself as a go-getter-an entrepeneur.  One who creates doors of opportunities for himself, and does what he can to transcend the status quo.  This flows over into my music, because I make innavative songs, that true music lovers have been looking for.  I have this perception because I am a father, and family man, so I want to set an example for my daugthers as one who stays innovative in a world followers and almost no originality.  I perceive myself as one who has the ability to take any topic, and not only just put it in rhyme form, but make it sound excellent so that anyone will be into what I am saying.

 How do you think you are perceived?I think listeners see me as a good lyricist, and someone they can relate to, and connect with.  As a single dad, people really feel my music, and see me as a real ass dude.  And even though my beats have a commercial appeal to them, people really are into the message in my music-it's something that can get them through their day.  The other day I got two compliments.

 How would you describe your style of rap?It's tough to say I have one distinct style.  My style is a universal one that folks can relate to.  Rather you like east coast, west coast, or down south, you will be able to pull something from my lyrics you like.  It's one that moves the body, mind, and spirit.  You can relax or jam to it.  I like being artistic, and doing things most artist won't do.  I'll streach my abilities, and rap over a track, I normally wouldn't rhyme over, or aspire to work with an artist the masses may not think fit my genre, just to challenge myself.

 What historical icon best describes you?I don't know if I can pinpoint one exactly, but oddly enough I would say the character from Ghanian and Sumerian folklore, Anansi.  My father's from Ghana, and when I was young he would always read me stories of Anansi the "man/spider."  See in the story people always got lessons from him through jokes he played, or his mis-adventures.  I kind of see myself the same way.  I like doing my music in an unconventional way, and even though its unconventional, people can still get something positive out of it.

 Let me know about the culture in AZ.AZ is state with a lot mixed cultures.  Many of the people here came from a different state, so that reflects in the different hip hop styles here in AZ.  It is a bit separeted between the underground "conscious" scene, and the mainstream scene.  I wish I could see more unity amongts crews in AZ.  One time I tried to do a track that had representation from different crews in AZ, and only one person came through on the track.  Everyone else was wrapped in up their "own thing."  Not many A&Rs come to AZ to find talent, so the few artists who have made a name for themselves are ones who went seeking an out of state major label like G-Unit's Hot Rod, or Black Wall Street's Juice.  Honestly I feel so many artists here get wrapped up in the illusion of competition, and lose site of creating, so it stunts the growth here.
  
  Check out more about Thaahum at:  Keneteph Entertainmentwww.keneteph.net
www.myspace.com/keneteph  Sidenote: We're looking for feedback. So don't be afraid to voice your opinion.   
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