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Anastejah

About Me

Anastejah is and has always been an innovator. An original in the game of Hip-Hop, Anastejah was one of the first female MC's to grab the mic when the art of spittin' lyrics emerged in the 1980's. Refusing to mold herself into the corporate images being thrown at her via major deals, Anastejah remained a grassroots artist that kept it real with lyrics of empowerment and self sufficiency. From the streets of Brooklyn to stages of various cities throughout the world, Anastejah was and is known as a "sista with konciousness." Never abandoning her love for "The Word", Anastejah continues to record her TRUTH in various mediums. An artist, no matter her profession-Anastejah continues to develop her creativity via working with the next generation of visionaries. Today her talents are used to create the next wave of artists: As an attorney and business specialist, Anastejah helps young talent understand this business of music while helping them keep their talents protected and getting their projects promoted. Anastejah has and continues to work with legendary industry leaders. Some of the tracks that will be highlighted on this tribute page include those musical giants. Enjoy the ride !.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/17/2006
Band Website: jlrainey.podbean.com
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Influences: Sounds and lyrics are inspired from a diverse pool of experiences. Classical music from India and Asia; R&B artists like Sade, Brand New Heavies & Prince. Konscious hip-hop artists like Public Enemy, Arrested Development, The Roots. New School heads Erykah Badu, Common, Mos Def & Talib...all these artists and more...spit truth that inspires and keeps the fires burning. Bob Marley and koncious reggae, Jazz & World Beat....Sounds from the ethers...Words from The Source !
Sounds Like: Timeless Words of Wisdom....on Fire!
Record Label: Divine Design Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Unfolding

The taste of salt gently flowing from my left eyeSweeping up what remains of the best liesThe best whys, and the reasons I betray the flyness that only Ican manifest when I get high...high like in bei...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:06:00 GMT

The Beloved

In the face of love, there is no desire to remain in the illusion of freedom. The Beloved inspires chains. A bounded sacrifice, like Abraham at the alter, ready to surrender the breath of his breath. ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:27:00 GMT

Nigga.....Or The N Word

It's all about the wordI mean in the beginning was the wordThe word was lightAnd the word was filled with energyEnergyEnough to spark creationThe word had lifeSome claim HeHe that is above all othersS...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:01:00 GMT

Hip-Hop : In Search of Self

I am clearly awareof who I amAndwhat you're notYou seeIn my veinsIs the snare drumAnd the hi-hatEmerging out ofAnd apart ofThe conga and the shekireSo even if I've allowed my boom bapTo be assimilated...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:48:00 GMT

Introducing J.L.Rainey (My Alter-Ego)

She entered.Never humbly. Her swagger never permitted her to be so "regular". Instead she would plan some great introduction, a melodrama. She always left ordinariness as a last result. After all, wh...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:13:00 GMT