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Rasheed Chappell - Theology of War
Artist: Rasheed Chappell
Producer: Kenny Dope
Album: Future Before Nostalgia
Label: Kay-Dee Records
There are those who prefer to cultivate a few comforting illusions—some will even admit they can’t handle the harsh truth. Booth newcomer Rasheed Chappell, on the other hand, is a “red pill” kind of guy, determined to unplug from prevailing falsehoods even if it means spending the rest of his life battling robots in a creepy cavernous wasteland. (Of course, getting to kick it with Cornel West does sweeten the deal). On album standout Theology of War, Kenny Dope‘s leisurely, piano-led boardwork sets the stage for a veritable massacre of sacred cows. In fiery verses, the Jersey native recounts how popular beliefs simply provided pretext for cruelty and exploitation: “Man found gold, and man found greed, then man sold weaker man to serve man’s needs / Man spread lies, man used chains / Man made hate, said it’s all in God’s name” And religion is only the beginning—by the end of the record, he’s implicated science, the media and even public education in the creation and maintenance of injustice. Digging Rasheed Chappell’s radical rhetoric and uncompromising vision? There’s plenty more where this came from on Future Before Nostalgia, released July 12, and out now online.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on August 1, 2011
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 555 |
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 Great song, but that sample of Malcolm X was used in the song "Race Matters" by Jelani and probably others.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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Rasheed is bringing back that classic NYC sound that has been lost in today's hip hop.
This is my favorite cut off a very solid album. 
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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I agree with D Mac. NY rap has been pathetic over the past 3-4 years and this brings back that tough east coast sound. Not too tough, though, where Rasheed sounds like he is trying to emulate a favorite growing up...
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2011 |
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Real classic NY vibe on this.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 492 |
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Wow this is ridiculous, can't rate it anything but a classic.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2949 |
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Man I have to buy this track, so smooth. Legendary.
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2011 |
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