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Chancellor News New Album
It's been too long, but the new album is finally slated for release! American Scholar will be available by internet only beginning July 15th. Yes, American Scholar is a play on the title of Jay-Z's last effort, American Gangster. But it is not a
dis album or a treatise on street culture. It is, to the contrary, a
celebration of Black American academic culture, a culture that is just
as vibrant and prevalent in the Black community but scarcely
represented.
With lead singles "Playoff Beard" and "Penicide"
(currently leaked on myspace), this album will explore the intellectual
side of hip-hop.
So hold on for one more month while RN puts on the finishing touches. In the meantime, continue to enjoy The Chancellor and tell a friend to tell a friend - American Scholar available now!
Words from G. (Live from Virginia Tech) 
Still in the mist of the recovery from Hurricane Katrina another
community of which I am a part was struck with tragedy. We here at Virginia
Tech thank everyone for their prayers and sympathies. I've received literally
hundreds of e-mails asking it there was anything I need. Well, there is
something. Please help us create an environment of peace and love in this
country. Not to deny that many are already doing this, but more of us need to
contribute to this environment. We are spiritually sick. While Virginia Tech
was and is a place of friendship, education, and safety, Tech was and probably
still is a place of racism, disconnectedness, and corporatization. Many Black
(including me), female, Muslim, Jewish, and gay students have had to endure
emotional attack and insult. In the name of free speech, our student newspaper
publishes op-eds calling for an end to affirmative action and Black History
Month. The NAACP student chapter is practically invisible while Girls Gone Wild
schedules a high publicized visit. Graduate students are brought in as a source
of cheap labor but an unhirable upon graduation. Of course, I do not mean to
imply any one of these things are the root cause of what we experienced, as
certainly none of these things are unethical or illegal. But we shouldn't
strive to be better than morally neutral? Shouldn't we be doing positive good?
The oath of "do no harm" no longer applies. We should not go through
life merely trying not to cause overt harm to other and remain ignorant to how
our inactions do cause pain and suffering.
I would like to suggest that we can help heal by merely changing our thoughts
and actions. Tell someone you love them, take a co-worker to lunch, donate time
or money to a charity this weekend.
We at RAHM Nation try to create this environment with our music. If you are so
moved by it to want to learn more, we appreciate your time & admiration.
However, this is not a plea for support of RAHM Nation the company, but of RAHM
Nation the movement. We are the Reform And Healing Movement. So long as I walk
this Earth I will spread peace and love and do my best to correct injustice
where ever I see it. You can join the movement. Just say out loud, "I am
RAHM Nation!" Then do SOMETHING, anything, to make this world a better
place.
with love,
G. The Legend of ... The Chancellor, Available Now!!!
The Chancellor is back! RAHM Nation Recordings, LLC is proud
to present the re-release of G.’s debut album, The Legend of … The
Chancellor. G., a native of the infamous Ninth Ward New Orleans, chose to
donate much of his promotional budget to Hurricane Katrina relief funds during
the Fall 2005 release of the original Chancellor.
“I was more than happy to do it,” G. explains. “I was
humbled by the utter destruction and subsequent lack of governmental response.
My album sells suddenly became unimportant. Yet, I could help but wonder how
many more hip-hop fans would have loved to add The Chancellor to their
collection but simply had not been aware it was out.”
Such fans now have that chance. The Legend of … The
Chancellor has been re-mastered and includes two remixes (“Fallen” and
“Wait, Mr. Chancellor”) and as two brand new songs. Fellow RN artists Ohene
(The Rapademics, Inner City Soul) and Random (The Call)
are back with 16s and beats, while Philly underground vet Journalist (Scribes
of Life [Motown], Off Season Vol. 1 [Hard Rout]) also makes a guest
appearance.
Whether you are new to G.’s music or been down since day
one, you’ll want to pick up this album!
RAHM Radio Mixtape Series: The Year of Animosity
G. and RAHM Radio present The RAHM Radio Mixtape Series: The Year of Animosity Volume One. This first in a series of four mixtapes to be released this Spring features new songs by Fiend, Raekwon, Ohene, Random, Ace'lo, and G Syn. As well, G. mixes in some RAHM Radio favorites by Chamillionaire, Nas, Jay-Z, Yukmouth, and many more. Click the graphic to download it.
G. Wallpaper for Your Desktop Screen
Click here to down load the G. wallpaper to your desktop. Check back for more RAHM Nation wallpaper and AIM icons coming soon!
G. Interviewed Megan Rochell & Ohmega Watts
 
Last week, G. of RAHM Radio linked up with Def Jam recording artist Megan Rochell & emcee/producer Ohmega Watts. Each sat down for an interview to talk about thier current projects & share their thoughts on the music industry. Both interviews have already aired. Check back for an archive of these interviews as well as interviews with Journalist and Random.
Nikki Giovanni Praises The Chancellor
Acclaimed poet and university professor Nikki Giovanni recently reviewed G.’s debut album, The Chancellor. While studying at Giovanni’s home university, Virginia Tech, G. was finally able to meet and interact with his namesake and inspiration. G. shared The Chancellor with Giovanni in hopes of receiving a few words of encouragement but instead was showered with overall praise. Referring to G.’s music as soulful, captivating and innovative, The Chancellor inspired Giovanni express her feeling about the album in a poem, which reads in part:
The Chancellor [is] here
He soothe my soul
He shouts the truth
He croons the love
His hip hop school
Fits like a glove
RAHM Radio In Full Swing
Fresh off a breif hitaus to work his own music, G. has returned to host another semester of RAHM Radio on WUVT FM 90.7, Virginia Tech Radio. Giving listeners the best in underground hip-hop, R&B, and neosoul, the popular show now moves to Saturday nights (Sunday mornings) from midnight to 2 AM. "This should be a good year. Mad cats been gettin' at me. I'mma have some hot records for ya'll [this year]," DJ G. promises. To submit material for future shows, please e-mail G. at thechancellor@rahmnation.org or visit WUVT's offical website. Tune in all year for all of your favorites and some brand new records! And keep and eye out for The RAHM Radio Mixtape Series coming soon.
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