The Glorious Hum: Baraka Noel

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Kate, 4/02/2007 11:51:00 AM »

Baraka Noel

2 Comments Published by Kate on Monday at 4/02/2007 11:09:00 PM.

Here's my funny story: 2 weeks ago, in my weekly downloading spree, I downloaded some tracks by a guy named Baraka Noel and began listening to them only to discover that this rapper I'd never heard of was essentially the long-lost brother of Immortal Technique. The lyrics alone, provocative, angry, and thoughtful, were worthy of the comparison. Meanwhile, this unknown rap artist had somewhat sophisticated instrumental backing - a lilting violin in one track and a bright brass section in another. Who was this guy?
I ran a google search (the solution to all my problems) only to discover that this amazing rapper was virtually unknown and... an Oberlin student. I swell with school pride.

Baraka Noel - Europe's Not A Continent

Buy The Mixtape Philosophies of Mushroom Black
Baraka Noel's Website (lots of downloadable free tracks)
His Myspace (four tracks available for download)

P.S. - Happy Passover everyone!

Labels: artist profile, baraka noel, Hip-Hop, Oberlin, Rap

2 Responses to “Baraka Noel”

# Daniel 8:09 PM

I know! He's brilliant. I met him on an airplane going home for break a couple of years ago. (I am also an Obie, '07.)
# Anonymous 1:21 PM

i may not be an Obie, but I have pride in this too...considering i'm one of the 3 emcees on the Citizens of Sleep album.
check that out, it's the most recent of all of our work at this point.
www.BarakaNoel.com
-!nk

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