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You can find a series of YouTube videos of Greenville, South Carolina, rapper Alpoko Don on a porch, freestyling for ... - Pitchfork.com
You can find a series of YouTube videos of Greenville, South Carolina, rapper Alpoko Don on a porch, freestyling for ... - Pitchfork.com
Remember our diamond in the rough Don Dada? Well he’s back to bless us with more lyrical gems, including a Dragonball Z reference. Which is easily the greatest thing ever because I imagine Dada and his cronies whipping up work and breaking out into “ohhh sh*t Goku f*cked the Ginyu Force the f*ck up, yo!” on a warm Tuesday’s morrow.
Read more: http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2012/05/every-time-don-dada-freestyles-an-angel-gets-its-wings#ixzz2PzU7EHAt
- SmokingSection.com
Remember our diamond in the rough Don Dada? Well he’s back to bless us with more lyrical gems, including a Dragonball Z reference. Which is easily the greatest thing ever because I imagine Dada and his cronies whipping up work and breaking out into “ohhh sh*t Goku f*cked the Ginyu Force the f*ck up, yo!” on a warm Tuesday’s morrow.
Read more: http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2012/05/every-time-don-dada-freestyles-an-angel-gets-its-wings#ixzz2PzU7EHAt
- SmokingSection.com
Sometimes it can be difficult for rappers to stand apart from one another, but just a few seconds into seeing Alpoko Don’s videos you can tell his style and music is completely different than anything out. When an Atlantic records A&R brought Alpoko Don to our attention, all we knew was that he did his songs accapella. But with a series of videos co-signed by Jeezy’s 8732 clothing line, we were immediately impressed Alpoko’s talent and ability to make music, sing and rap. As Alpoko started making a beat with a pen and his fists on the porch, singing and rapping a la some Goodie Mob or David Banner or Nappy Roots, we knew he had a chance to be something big. Take a look at the videos below and enjoy. - allhiphop.com
Sometimes it can be difficult for rappers to stand apart from one another, but just a few seconds into seeing Alpoko Don’s videos you can tell his style and music is completely different than anything out. When an Atlantic records A&R brought Alpoko Don to our attention, all we knew was that he did his songs accapella. But with a series of videos co-signed by Jeezy’s 8732 clothing line, we were immediately impressed Alpoko’s talent and ability to make music, sing and rap. As Alpoko started making a beat with a pen and his fists on the porch, singing and rapping a la some Goodie Mob or David Banner or Nappy Roots, we knew he had a chance to be something big. Take a look at the videos below and enjoy. - allhiphop.com
Southern author Ashley Warlick once described Greenville, S.C. as “a place that’s thought very carefully about itself and how it wants to grow…It’s not a throwback or theme park; it’s not quaint or cute. It’s just where we all want to go whenever we have the chance.” Her Greenville is a place “rich in dogwoods and azaleas, in shade” where kids “win national awards for their portfolios and become Presidential Scholars.” - Shufflemag.com
Southern author Ashley Warlick once described Greenville, S.C. as “a place that’s thought very carefully about itself and how it wants to grow…It’s not a throwback or theme park; it’s not quaint or cute. It’s just where we all want to go whenever we have the chance.” Her Greenville is a place “rich in dogwoods and azaleas, in shade” where kids “win national awards for their portfolios and become Presidential Scholars.” - Shufflemag.com
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The Ol' Soul EP-Released on February 21st, 2013 featuring the YouTube smash "Song To God(My Life)"
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“This is my life, something’s wrong with how I’m living” is a part of the catchy chorus sung by Alpoko Don, a multi-talented Hip-Hop artist from Greenville, South Carolina. Alpoko Don, aka Randrickas Young has sat Twitter, YouTube and Facebook afire with his unique, tongue twisting, mind boggling punch lines and melodies. After one listen you will begin to understand why he say’s he’s “your favorite rappers, favorite rapper, favorite rapper.”
The release of "The Ol' Soul EP" has not slowed Alpoko Don down. Social media has made Alpoko Don a household name. His video’s have gone viral and have been viewed close to nine million times. Sitting on his front porch with nothing other than a pen and his fist, Don creates rhythm patterns using the banister railings of his porch. He’s a one man band spitting raw emotion, religious inspired and thought provoking lyrics that some may say is reminiscent of DMX or the late Tupac Shakur. His love for music started around the age of 13 when his elder brother introduced him to rapping. Don quickly realized he was good at it and never looked back. His knowledge of scriptures and faith in God was a result of his grandmother, Emma Young. Every Sunday she took Alpoko Don to Antioch Baptist Church in Greenville. The teachings and time spent at Antioch have resurfaced in his music. In a song entitled “Letter To God”, Alpoko gives his perspective through a conversation with God. Alpoko raps "I don’t know, I don’t get it Lord talk to me. How can I have faith in something I just can’t see? This a small example son listen very closely, you can't see oxygen but you believe you can breath."
Despite his roots in church, Alpoko Don has had his fair share of legal problems which resulted in him serving eight years in prison. While incarcerated, he began focusing on his musical talents and made a vow to pursue music relentlessly when given another chance. Shortly after his release, a cell phone video of Don’s porch freestyles were uploaded to YouTube. The video displayed Alpoko Don doing what he loves and affectionately refers to as making movies. “I don’t even make songs, I make movies,” he says. “ I am a complete artist.”
Alpoko Don is a true southern man, filled with charm, charisma and an addictive signature laugh. He has one child, Randricka and a long time girlfriend, Tunisia. His favorite sport is fishing and he enjoys reading old western books and watching cartoons, no scary movies for this guy. Don doesn’t listen to much rap music instead he enjoys Sam Cooke and Anthony Hamilton. When you visit South Carolina’s landmarks and tourist attractions, don’t be surprised if Alpoko Don’s porch is listed as one of them, he’s putting Greenville on the map.
Alpoko Don is moving off the porch and into the studio for his first album release. He’s taking his originality, soul, and love for music with him. His first studio album, The Ol’ Soul album is slated for a February, 2013 release date via his KidFire Entertainment record label.
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