Artist description Project 2012 is a symbol of these dread times. Shatta-I produces light and beauty for the masses to groove to. This creative MC/percussionist goes from spittin’ dancehall lyrics to evolutionary conscious rap and back to Roots Reggae, all over seamlesslyl blended beats with XicanIndio flavor. These collaborative tracks prove that D-town don't play when it comes to puttin' soul in the message in the music. Artists such as DJ Chonz, Brutha Los from A Company of Prophets, and Julian B.(Muskogee) are featured on tracks so fly you won't catch them the first time - you'll have to come back again to get the full impact! Babylon can't stop the power and knowledge of love that honors the dreams and desires of the ancestos and youth. The year 2012 marks the beginning of the real millennium, according to indigenous calendars that are more accurate than the Gregorian. We ARE in the time of great Earth changes, and peace is on the horizon. In order to evolve, we must heal each other and step into the light of humanity and one love. May Project 2012 stand as a lasting symbol of a timeless vision....HANG ON IN DEH!

Music Style hip hop

Musical Influences AZTLAN NATION, SHABBA RANKS, HR, ZION-I, SIZZLA

Similar Artists DEL THA FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN, VARIOUS BLENDS, KID FROST

Artist History Shatta-I has been throwin' down poems and percussions for over a decade. He has performed, managed, produced, recorded, and toured in Funk, Reggae, and Hip Hop. He currently maintains a solo Hip Hop/Dancehall career and collaborates with Shadowyze from Sound of America Records, B'taka from Strictly Native Entertainment, and the Worldbeat band the ATOLL, featuring Crow front man Cary Morin. Shatta-I has shared the stage with artists such as Shaggy, The Wailers, Medusa, Aztlan Underground, A Company of Prophets, Felonius, and Julian B. He serves on the board of the Colorado Hip Hop Coalition. This Coushatta/Mexica artist is trained in traditional rhythms of West Africa and Haiti. He is a founding member of the Harambee Drummers and Dancers from CU Boulder, performing with the company for eight years and over 400 shows. Shatta is also a founding member of Nayemati, a non-profit professional West African dance and drum ensemble. He collaborates with his wife Donna , who is a professor of dance at Colorado College. Together, they travel internationally, teaching master classes in traditional West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian modern dance.As an Assistant Principal at a downtown Denver charter school, Shatta has committed his academic career to studying, counseling and teaching young people. In 1999, he completed a Master’s degree in Education Administration and Supervision. He has had rich and diverse experiences with many young people throughout his nine years of teaching in traditional, progressive schools with underserved populations.

Group Members SHATTA-I, DJ VARIABLE

Instruments phat beats, Djun Djun, Djembe, Congas, Bongos, Vocals

Albums Chicano Time! ; Smothered Deluxe ; Project 2012; Native Warriors (compilation)

Press Reviews BEST RAPPER IN DENVER: 1995

Location Aurora, CO - USA

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