I Self Devine

The Upliftment Struggle

Fresh off of a powerful Sold Out show at 7th St. Entry in downtown Minneapolis this past Sunday, Rhymesayers and I Self Devine are proud to announce the second show in The Culture Series, happening Sunday, February 19th at 7th St. Entry. This show is to celebrate the upcoming release of The Upliftment Struggle mixtape, the second release in The Culture Series!

I Self Devine Presents
The Culture Series
THE UPLIFTMENT STRUGGLE
with Special Guests
I.B.E, III Chemistry featuring Desdamona & Carnage and Maria Isa
DJs: Plain Ole Bill & Kool Akiem

Advance tickets for the show are only $10. Get yours now at Fifth Element (2411 Hennepin Ave. S. in Minneapolis), The Depot (17. N. 7th Ave. in Minneapolis), and Electric Fetus (2000 4th Ave. S. in Minneapolis), and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

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02.19.12 Minneapolis, MN 7th St. Entry

The Culture Series - The Upliftment Struggle Release Party: I Self Devine w/ IBE, Ill Chemistry, Maria Isa, Plain Ole Bill, Kool Akiem
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  • Jan 5th 2012
  • Digital
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I Self Devine

LA State Of Mind
  • 1 Intro
  • 2 Dream Crusher
  • 3 Zero To 5ive
  • 4 Death In The Air
  • 5 Diamond Movement
  • 6 Thingz
  • 7 Justice
  • 8 Sweat Equity
  • 9 Bastards Of The Party
  • 10 Had To Go Never Leave
  • 11 Mecca

The first out of four FREE releases in The Culture Series releases from I Self Devine.




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Booking Agent:
US / Canada - ZachQuillen@theagencygroup.com


Chaka Mkali, also known as I Self Devine is a musician, Mc, community organizer, racial justice trainer, graffiti artist, muralist, program coordinator and director of organizing and community building at Hope Community Center in Minneapolis.

As an Mc, I Self is known as an integral part of the Atlanta and Twin Cities underground Hip Hop community as ½ of the duo Micranots, ½ of Semi Official, ¼ of the Dynospectrum, and as a soloist. Over the last decade I Self has released over 10 albums of political conscious socially aware music capable of moving the crowd as well as uplift the spirit and sustain the movement.

As a graffiti artist and muralist, Chaka Mkali is recognized as one of the crucial figures in the revitalization of graffiti art in the Twin Cities using the skills developed in the streets, alleyways, walls, and store fronts of Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta.

As The Director of Organizing and Community Building Chaka has developed impressive work with very diverse largely low income teens and young adults that is impacting individual lives and collectively helping to bring change to a challenged community.