I Self Devine
| I Self Devine | |
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I Self Devine performing live in 2014
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chaka Mkali |
| Also known as | Self One |
| Born | 1972 (age 44–45) Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, activist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment |
| Associated acts | |
Chaka Mkali (born 1972), better known by his stage name I Self Devine, is an American hip hop musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been a member of groups such as The Dynospectrum,Micranots, and Semi.Official. In 2012, City Pages described him as "one of the most influential voices in Minnesota hip hop".
I Self Devine released the solo debut album, Self Destruction, on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2005. He released the second solo album, The Sound of Low Class Amerika, on the label in 2012. It was produced by Medium Zach of Big Quarters, DJ Todda, Benzilla, King Karnov, Vitamin D, Jake One, Proh Mic, and I Self Devine himself. The album was preceded by four mixtapes, which were all released in early 2012. In 2015, he released a collaborative album with Muja Messiah, titled 9th House.
I Self Devine has gained a reputation of having great live shows, with Spectrum Culture saying that his name "is synonymous with a dynamic live show."
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