I Self Devine

Reports From The Field

I Self Devine will be joined by Mike The Martyr, Mankwe Ndosi ft. Medium Zach, Big Quarters, Illuminous 3, and DJs Shannon Blowtorch & Simone Steppa Dujour on March 24th for the 3rd show in The Culture Series.

Advance tickets for the show are only $10. Get yours today before the show at Fifth Element, The Depot, and Electric Fetus, and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

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03.24.12 Minneapolis, MN 7th St. Entry

Reports From The Field: I Self Devine w/ Mike The Martyr, Mankwe ft. Medium Zach, Big Quarters, Illuminous 3, with DJs Shannon Blowtorch & Simone Steppa Dujour
8 PM, 18+, $10, get tickets | facebook
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Latest Release

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  • Feb 2nd 2012
  • Digital
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I Self Devine

The Upliftment Struggle
  • 1 Intro
  • 2 Up Aboves
  • 3 Fetti On Max
  • 4 Street Lights
  • 5 The Go Round
  • 6 I Don't Know
  • 7 My Love Is..?
  • 8 Temptation Is Evident
  • 9 Moment In Time
  • 10 Earth Angel
  • 11 Dreaming, Sleeping & Dying
  • 12 Outro

The second out of four FREE releases in The Culture Series releases from I Self Devine.

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Booking Agent:
US / Canada - ZachQuillen@theagencygroup.com


Chaka Mkali, also known as I Self Devine is a musician, Mc, community organizer, racial justice trainer, graffiti artist, muralist, program coordinator and director of organizing and community building at Hope Community Center in Minneapolis.

As an Mc, I Self is known as an integral part of the Atlanta and Twin Cities underground Hip Hop community as ½ of the duo Micranots, ½ of Semi Official, ¼ of the Dynospectrum, and as a soloist. Over the last decade I Self has released over 10 albums of political conscious socially aware music capable of moving the crowd as well as uplift the spirit and sustain the movement.

As a graffiti artist and muralist, Chaka Mkali is recognized as one of the crucial figures in the revitalization of graffiti art in the Twin Cities using the skills developed in the streets, alleyways, walls, and store fronts of Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta.

As The Director of Organizing and Community Building Chaka has developed impressive work with very diverse largely low income teens and young adults that is impacting individual lives and collectively helping to bring change to a challenged community.