the movement is soon ....opium - The world's first Algerian-American gangsta rapper resides in San Francisco, California. Bringing us our first taste of East-meets-West to the hip-hop world, in both style and sound. Opium has been rapping and making music for over ten years. His many artistic talents include theatrical stage performances and writing songs for other artists - as well as composing, mixing and writing his own songs on countless mix tapes, compilations, and underground albums.
Opium has also performed all over the Bay Area and across the globe at such diverse venues as India's “Ahimsah Life Celebrationâ€, Morocco's “Le Coupe de Monde World Cup Festivalâ€, and numerous clubs from France to Amsterdam. Thus proving that his skills and talents weigh in at an international level and are capable of going toe-to-toe with top industry competitors.
Opium is currently in the process of completing his Debut Album titled “T-101â€, and is fully anticipated to dive into the music world and shake up the status quo. Confronting prejudice and mistreatment of Arabs and Middle Eastern people in America and the world, Opium stands as a bold and uncompromising reminder that dignity and respect are earned not given upon request. Challenging commonly cherished icons and myths near and dear to many, his music amounts to a "wake up call" long overdue. Political yet rugged and urban, with a west coast style and an appreciation for lyric, this is a jihad to bring back hip hop and make it what it once was: Music of Revolution.
Opium is not only a solo artist, but a part of a global network and movement as a member of the group “216†with all North African members, and “Ferenheight†an SF Bay Area rap group with a growing fan base and regular live performances, co-founded by Opium with Spicey Mike in 2004.
Opium derives inspiration and motivation from people as diverse as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Cheb i Sabbah. Yukmouth, Salif Keita, Mobb Deep, Hasan Hakoum, Khaled, Bally Sagoo, Rashid Taha, Mac Dre, Federation, Andre Nickatina, La Kahena, Malcolm X, Huey P. Newton, and Robert WIlliams."..
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