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Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Label: Rebels Music Empire Recordings
Website: rashidamir
Sounds Like: Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def Official, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco
Genre: Hip Hop
Nigel Arlington Welch Jr. (born March 8th, 1985)better known by his stage name Rashid Amir, is and American MC from Flatbush, Brooklyn NY. His name 'Rashid Amir' means rightly guided prince, chief, king, or commander. Amir began gaining recognition through R.Me, a collaboration of emcees J.Mandela and X.Maximus. Known for his uncanny ability to write and recite lyrics without the assistance of a pen or pad. Amongst his vast catalog of material, he has also worked, collaborated and featured with numerous independent artist.
Discography:
Solo:
Tailor Made (2008)
Rashid Igenius (working title) (2011)
Peace of Mynd (working title) (2012)
R.Me:
The Classics (2009)
The Goose Experience (2009)
Still Untitled Til' This Day (2009)
Peace, Love & Hip Hop (2011)
Follow on twitter:
@REBELSMUSIC
@RASHIDAMIR
“I've been playing it crazy since it dropped in December of '09 and I'm definitely going to rock with it for a long time after.”
Agent Of Change
“+ Awesome beat selection.
+ Song topics, flows, and deliveries fit the beats well.
+ Strong delivery and thematic cohesion between members.
+ Nice use of skits.”
Face Value
“Adam Bernard: Finally, I know you can’t reveal it all, but give some insight as to what your plan is for world domination.
Rashid Amir: {laughs} World domination is the plan, it’s the steps taken to get there that matter. We’re four young guys with tons of determination, charisma, and purpose to do more than what you see us doing right now.”
Adam's World
“Strengths
+ Awesome beat selection.
+ Song topics, flows, and deliveries fit the beats well.
+ Strong delivery and thematic cohesion between members.
+ Nice use of skits.”
Album Review: "Untitled 'Til This Day" by Rebels Music Empire (R.Me)
“This is seriously DOPE..wooo.”
iHeart Dilla
“B Conscious hit me with another joint from Rashid Amir over 88-Keys’ “Stay Up” instrumental, for an itstheOFFICIAL.com exclusive!!! Rebel Music STAY UP!!!!”
Matik - Its The Official
