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In It For The Change" LP Debuts in U.S. 4/8/08

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Taciturn Records has signed Israeli Jewish rapper Yoni Ben-Yehuda, a.k.a. Sneakas for his U.S. debut album, "In It For the Change," to be released by Sony Red on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The album will be available in retail locations nationwide, including Virgin Records for $11.99, and on iTunes for $9.99.
"In It For the Change" features 15 tracks inspired by Sneakas' personal experiences as an Israeli Jew--and boasts a series of Hip Hop heavyweights. Tracks with radio ready hooks include "My Music," "No Time for Games" (featuring Kool G Rap, Bless and GTO), "5 Mics" (feat. four Israeli rappers: Booskills, Shi 360, Sky and Subliminal), "Two Stories" (feat. Wordsworth), "Wit Us" (feat. Ras Kass) and "In It For the Change" (feat. Maya and Momy Levi). The LP is also packed with social and political messaging in tracks like As an artist, his mission is to initiate positive change in the world through music and his socio-political messages."The Virus," "Middle Eastern Jumpoff,""Hebrew Mamita", "Learn to Fall" and "Uni Worship."
Sneakas came to the attention of U.S. labels after appearing on the double-Platinum album, The Light and the Shadow, from Israeli Hip-Hop sensations Subliminal and the Shadow. The young Israeli MC has performed for crowds upwards of 10,000 and has opened in the U.S. for artists such as, Wu Tangs' Remedy, Miri Ben-Ari and Lupe Fiasco.
Sneakas' next album is already in the works--a collaboration with Muslim rapper Mazzi. The album will focus on their view on the Middle East and American politics. Although the two rappers have differing opinions about the Middle East, the album is proof that forums of non-violent expression between Jews and Muslims do exist. Collaborators for this project include MC Search and Noose.
The 26-year old MC known as Sneakas, was born Yoni Ben-Yehuda in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After moving to Manhattan at age 11, he quickly became fascinated by Hip-Hop culture. Using his extensive musical background, which includes classical training in both bass guitar and drums, Sneakas started writing rhymes and producing his own music. After years of honing his skills in the underground circuit of New York City, Sneakas was signed in 2001 to the production company, Nu Media, whose production credits include the likes of Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Babyface, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Faith Hill, Kirk Franklin and Bob Dylan.
In 2003, Sneakas toured for a year in the Middle East, performing in hundreds of clubs, festivals, fundraisers and other venues. Since his return to New York in 2004, he has continued to carve a niche for himself in the NYC Hip-Hop scene with performances at B.B Kings, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Pussycat Lounge, Bowery Poetry Club, The Knitting Factory, M1-5, The Groove and The Bitter End.
As an artist, his mission is to initiate positive change in the world through music and his socio-political messages.
Sneakas' EP "Rap, Kicks and Politics" is also available on iTunes.
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Member Since: 5/9/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/mcsneakas
Band Members: CBS Radio "Quick Pick" -- IN IT FOR THE CHANGE
"THREE-AND-A-HALF STARS (Out of Four). The hottest sensation in the world of hip hop is the young Israeli Yoni Ben-Yehuda, who goes by the professional name Sneakas. This CD marks his American debut. Unlike most hip hop, the music of this so-called 'Rapper for Peace' provides fuel for positive thought and reflection. Who knows? In a world fraught with chaos and conflict, Sneakas' talent just might make a meaningful difference. His next project is a collaborative effort with a Persian Muslim rapper." - Todd David Schwartz, CBS Radio
Sneak Peek: Israeli Jewish rapper Sneakas and Persian Muslim rapper Mazzi performing a track from Sneakas' next album, "The Middle East Peace Project" (Part I)

Sneak Peek: Israeli Jewish rapper Sneakas and Persian Muslim rapper Mazzi performing a track from Sneakas' next album, "The Middle East Peace Project" (Part II)

Video Shot in Israel: "Middle Eastern Jumpoff"

Influences: Mos Def, Talib, Jay-Z, biggie, Common, Aesop Rock, Nas, Kanye west, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Gangstarr, Shi 360, Wordsworth, Wu-Tang, Al Green, David Broza, R.A the Ruggedman, bless, Remedy.
Sounds Like: Nothing you've ever heard...

Record Label: BabySteps/Taciturn/Sony Red
Type of Label: Indie

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Sneakas Album "In It For The Changes" comes out thie Tuesday!!!!

What up everyone!!!! As Some of you might know My Album "In IT For The Change" comes out tomorrow (April 8th). You can get it on iTunes, music.yahoo.com, and all other major online outlets. you can ev...
Posted by Sneakas on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:46:00 PST

Why America will never be great again!!!!!

This year NASA spent over 3 million Tax dollars on a program that was dedicated to creating a pen that writes upside down. The goal of this was to have a pen that the astronauts can use in space&...
Posted by Sneakas on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:44:00 PST

Goodbye!!!!!!

Well friends, That time has come and gone. I found out what I wanted to about myspace....as some of you may know...I put a pic of a half naked girl on my page to see if I get more hits..I went from 40...
Posted by Sneakas on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:50:00 PST

Explaining my default picture!!!!

Ok....so looking around on myspace, I go to the famous rappers/artists pages that get like 40.000 hits a day (I hate you Sean Paul) and I see all these half naked girls saying check out my music...so ...
Posted by Sneakas on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:51:00 PST

The music biz

So...I see a lot of people posting blogs, and talking about all kinds of things, so I thought I would jump in and let ya'll know whats up with me and where I am at right now. Everyone says, "The music...
Posted by Sneakas on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:29:00 PST