Translation-- The Diplomat

Through his use of multiple languages and his knowledge of global culture MC TRANSLATION has defied nearly every stereotype along the path of life. Who would have expected a small town Irish/Jew from middle America to go on to become an international rapper, master of several languages, scholar of world history, and purveyor of human culture...all the while having a good time and keeping a solid, upbeat vibe for today's music listener?
His love for music, culture and languages has brought him to places around the globe, performing in front of audiences in places such as California, NYC, Ohio, Toronto, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Belgium, Sweden, and more. In 2003 he moved to San Francisco California, where he currently resides and where he acquired the name MC Translation or simply “Translation.” In 2005 he founded the Word Of Mouth crew, which featured musicians from 5 different ethnic backgrounds. He spearheaded the 2006 release of “Voice of Reason,” which has been sold independently in several countries in Asia, Europe, and North America.
His solo debut came in 2007 with the release of Translation – Worldwide, which features some of his greatest work yet. Working in several studios including Big Chris’ MoodSwing Studio in Los Angeles, John Flores’ SnoppyQuop studio in San Francisco, and Tony Espinoza’s SF Soundworks has enabled Translation to work with a variety of producers and musicians. Worldwide, as one listener stated, “is a combination of East Coast meets West Coast with an uplifting message and hints of Rock n Roll, Dancehall Reggae, and RnB.” It sets the stage for future work, which continues to reach new levels as Translation’s skill and his ability to connect with talented artists and producers grow.
Translation is committed to the principles of providing a solid message for today’s youth in the form of Hip-Hop and maintaining the integrity of Rap Music. His music features lyrics in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew and even a touch of Arabic. His sound has proven to appeal to a variety of listeners and fans of diverse backgrounds, spanning cultural boundaries and multiple generations.