I Self Devine | |
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 I Self Devine performing live in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chaka Mkali[1] |
| Also known as | Self One |
| Born | 1972 (age 51–52)[2] Los Angeles, California[2] |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota[3] |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, activist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment |
Chaka Mkali (born 1972), better known by his stage name I Self Devine, is an American hip hop musician based in Minneapolis. He has been a member of groups such as The Dynospectrum,[4] Micranots,[5] and Semi.Official.[6] In 2012, City Pages described him as "one of the most influential voices in Minnesota hip hop."[7]
- ^ McCormick, Zach (April 17, 2012). "Q&A: I Self Devine". The Wake. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ a b Brown, Marisa. "I Self Devine – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Riemenschneider, Chris (May 6, 2012). "Friday night wrap: I Self Devine release party, impromptu Beasties tribute". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ^ Gillespie, Blake (April 18, 2008). "Minneapolis is Rhymesayers". Impose Magazine. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Miyakawa, Felicia M. (2005). Five Percenter Rap: God Hop's Music, Message, and Black Muslim Mission. Indiana University Press. p. 98.
- ^ Beacham, Kevin (April 30, 2013). "H2 Local highlights – I Self Devine and DJ Abilities' collaboration Semi Official". The Current. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Gage, Jeff (May 2, 2012). "I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returns – The Sound of Low Class Amerika gets personal". City Pages. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.