Khaled M

Rank #47 Chicago, IL Hip Hop / Rap / Underground

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Sounds Like: K'NAAN, Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole

Manager: Darrin Rich, Darrin Rich

Bio: Khaled M is a Chicago-based Libyan-American hip hop artist who was born into the struggle. The reigning Chicago Urban Music Awards "Lyricist of the Year" has been featured in Rolling Stone, Complex Mag, The New York Times,Life + Times, CNN, ABC World News, Huffington Post,Yahoo! News, BBC, Fox, N... See Full Bio

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“he put the release of his usually upbeat, positive songs on standby...Then he wrote “Can’t Take Our Freedom” with Iraqi-British rapper Lowkey and the hard-hitting video quickly went viral on YouTube. The web giant removed the clip for several months, but eventually gave in to public pressure and re-hosted it.”

— Janne Louise Andersen, Rolling Stone

“flow reminds me of a mix between Brother Ali and Eminem....”

— Tim Einenkel, Rap Station

“people have begun noticing the rapper with the trademark flat hat on the street.”

— John Sepulvado, CNN

“Meet The Rapper Who Overcame Libya's News Blackout And Informed The World”

— Jenisha Watts, Complex Magazine

“None may have a more unique story than Lexington, Kentucky’s own, Khaled M.”

— Chris Wallace, Chicago Hip Hop Connects

“Khaled’s time is now.”

— Mideast Tunes, Mideast Tunes

“YouTube [went] from promoting his latest video, to pulling it from their site”

— Adam Bernard, Rap Reviews

““Can’t Take Our Freedom”...quickly amassed over 50,000 hits in a single week”

— Marlon Bishop, WNYC

“In an era where dance moves and ringtone sales give an artist more clout than actual talent, Khaled is able to combine his craftiness with genuine song writing ability to appease both hip hop purists and casual fans alike.”

— Urban Cusp Staff, Urban Cusp

“When was the last time you were listening to a song and you heard a verse that made you immediately rewind the track to hear it again?”

— Seth Kamm, Chicago Hip Hop Exposure

“Khaled M. out of Chicago is one of the most interesting rappers in the game today. He oozes genuinity; every line, every song just seems so authentic in their delivery that you become hooked to every word.”

— Mustfa Abubaker, The Right Kind of Brownies

“Unlike the artists that are always talking about the life that most of us don’t live, Khaled makes music for real people.”

— Arionne Alyssa, Urban Shake Magazine

"Can’t Take Our Freedom," a rebel anthem that's garnered attention from ABC Global News, CNN, and Complex magazine. It's a catchy protest song"

— Titania Kumeh, Mother Jones

“Khaled M. based out of Chicago, IL is an emcee that you should start paying attention to. After a long time coming, he is finally getting back into the studio to deliver us with new material.”

— Tarik Nally, The Black Post

“More than nine months later, he has become one of the go-to Libyan commentators in the US, not to mention he has raised his profile as an emcee within Libya.”

— Janne Louise Anderson, The National

“This past week I attended North Coast Music Festival's Toast of the Coast Round 2. Round 2 of the competition was the final round to determine which top ten artist gets to perform at this years North Coast Music Festival. The showcase was held at the Tonic Room in Lincoln Park here in Chicago. The house was packed and each artist received a 10 minute slot to showcase their best talent. Check out the video and photos of one of my favorites from the showcase: Chicago's very own Khaled M.”

— Seth Kamm, Go Where Hip Hop

“New (kind of) track from another one of our Chi-town homies, Khaled M. I say kind of because he’s been sitting on this one for a while. ”

— J WIlder, Foot Klan

“a rebel anthem...a song called “Can’t Take Our Freedom.””

— Robin Young, 90.9 WBRU Boston NPR

"I’m not gonna be like Justin Bieber and use the word ‘shorty’ in my songs if I don’t say ‘shorty’ in real life,” he laughs. “I just want to stay true to my convictions and make music that’s sincere.”

— Khaled M. , FEN Magazine

“In Khaled’s case he gets it from his father, Fathi, who was part of a revolutionary movement in Libya.”

— Global Relief Libya, Global Relief Libya

“Khaled’s father was imprisoned and tortured in Libya for five years as a student agitator. Escaping jail to Tunisia, and eventually Egypt, he met Khaled’s mother, and the rapper was literally born on the run.”

— Darcy MacDonald, Montreal Mirror

“Who's next to blow from the underground Chicago hip hop scene? ”

— Marcus Riley, NBC 5 Chicago

“the musical lyrical genius of Khaled M who is taking the Hip-Hop genre into new heights. Fans will enjoy his intelligent rhymes, powerful words, and smooth R&B flavor.”

— Isaac Davis Jr., Junior's Cave Magazine

“Also promising is the A-rap Revolution show happening on November 2, with rappers Khaled M from Libya and RahZemos from Lebanon, as well as Montreal’s own Monk.e and Jiggy.”

— Kevin LaForest , Hour Community

“Talent showcase winner for Chicago Hip Hop Connects submission contest”

— Chicago Hip Hop Connects

“Some hip-hop artists really keep their act on, which is why they tend to be so successful doing films. Khaled M was humble, yet professional, focused but open-minded. Despite his growing fame the guy really was a grounded individual.”

— Jasen T. Davis, Skinne Magazine

“Libyan-Americans are celebrating the death of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Khaled M. is a 26-year-old Libyan-American rapper from Chicago. In his own way Khaled has followed in his parents footsteps.”

— The Takeaway, The Takeaway

“The first overtly political song that I made was “Can’t Take Our Freedom,” which coincidentally, became my most popular song. It just turned out that way.”

— Claudia Garcia-Rojas , AREA Chicago Part 3

“the language of the Arab Spring has been hip hop -- and among those voices has been the Libyan-American rapper Khaled M.”

— Sound Check, WNYC 93.9 FM

“His father, tortured for years in a Libyan jail for protesting Moammar Gaddafi’s regime before escaping. A young Khaled, moving year after year with his family across North Africa, Europe and the U.S. to stay one step ahead of the government assassins constantly trailing them. ”

— Vehem Magazine, Vehem Magazine

“It wasn’t until I left the record label, and started putting my scene together, that I really started expanding and growing in my career.”

— Claudia Garcia-Rojas , AREA Chicago Part 1

“Khaled M. "Beautiful Feeling"”

— My Hip Hop Radio, My Hip Hop Radio

“Khaled is now expressing his opposition to the long-time Libyan leader in his rap music, and he hopes to one day get a chance to go to his family’s homeland.”

— NPR Boston, Here and Now

“My man just kicked me this from The Burgh, Khaled from Chi; Check Him Out!”

— The Gorilla, Greedmont Park

“A Libyan-American Hip Hop artist inspired by his countrymen ”

— Aaron Katersky , ABC World News

“Khaled M is a Libyan-American recording artist and activist based in Chicago with many contacts in Libya. He tells us why he thinks the rebels are getting an unfair wrap. ”

— Worldview , WBEZ 91.5

“The Guttahouse iz the house where rising starz get a chance to become growing legendz! Introducing ... Khaled M. ”

— The Gutta House, The Gutta House

“Khaled M. decided to be the hip-hop voice of war-torn Libya, where his father narrowly escaped execution and a torture filled five-year prison stay for being part of an opposition movement. In the process, Khaled M has distinguished himself from every other rapper in America by focusing on foreign policy of all things.”

— Rolando Rodriguez, Houston Press

“American-born, Libyan-blooded rapper and political activist Khaled M presents “They Can’t Take Our Freedom”, here is the video for the first single from Khaled’s upcoming release, The freEP. ”

— Mills, 7th Boro

“We sat down with Khaled M recently and discussed the shituation in Libya. Khaled has a special inside view to share with us since he spent most of his childhood on the run in America; hiding from Mu’amer Gaddafi. ”

— Reality, Bad Gals Radio

“Just got word of a new Chicago Based rapper from one of my readers. Khaled M is making a lot of noise on Facebook and in his area. Be one of the first to listen to his music.”

— Ella Emma Pea, Southern Sweet Tea

“As the revolution in Libya continues to attract worldwide attention and media coverage, U.K Hip-Hop soldier and political activist Lowkey has teamed up with Khaled M for their new track “Cant Take Our Freedom”. The inspiring and thought-provoking track is sure to spread across the Internet and attract the ears and eyes of music, political and media personel across the globe.”

— Ryan Maxwell, Hip Hop Kings

“Khaled is from Libya, Africa, but grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, which is where he started his career in Hip Hop. From battling to ghostwriting, Khaled built a strong resume, that has only developed him into the artist he is today. ”

— Lara Phillips, CHICAGO NOW - Go Where Hip Hop

“Introducing Khaled M.: Cloud Conversations Part 2”

— Libya Almostakbal, Libya Almostakbal

“With both an insider’s perspective of the music community and an outsider’s perspective from living in the USA, he was the perfect man to speak to about the popularity of hip hop and the future of the music community in Libya.”

— Phillip Mace, The Phonograph

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Jefell
You got something going on here... & it's jammin! May God continually bless your endeavors.
Derek "The Producer"
Great music. Nice flow my dude!