Okai’s House of Drums- first presentation
Negus Okai featured in “Fret Kash” with Negus World Order featuring Siameze and Sha.
Haiti Kanaval 2009
Negus World Order
Ayitidiasporap / Negus World Ent.
Directed and Edited by Abe Costanza (Seek Brothers)
Negus Okai and friends. Photo Gallery!
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OKAI : Dekonstruktion of the Mind
Exclusively prod. by Ayatollah (producer of Gold singles “Ms Fat Booty” for Mos Def, and “My Life” for Styles P. Album feat. Vinia Mojica(classic songs with A Tribe Called Quest,De La Soul) and Planet Asia (songs w/ Will.i.am, Dilated Peoples)
10% of the profits are donated to Action Against Hunger
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Starvation – Music Video
Most people think of Brooklyn and the first thing that comes to mind is the over population of MC’s and some damn good pizza. Well BK’s got a new mascot now, Okai.
Born in East Flatbush, Okai began beating on anything he could get his hands on at the age of five. By the time his twelfth birthday came along hip hop had exploded and his ears were infected by the conscious sounds of collectives like The Natives Tongues, Leaders of The New School and Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans, to say the least. Okai is working on an album with the Regime Change Set. He is also working on the Negus World Order album along with Negus Bennchoumy and Negus Johwell. Okai is featured in the documentary Diamonds in the rough, and is part of the Diamonds In The Rough International Hip Hop Tour; they recently performed in California at The Roxy. He is currently working on the film “NOTORIOUS” based on the life of the Notorious B.I.G. which will be released in 2009. Okai played the Djembe along side Mecca a.k.a Grimo at Summer Stage, Central Park. He also played the Djembe at the 2006 Latin Grammy’s at Madison Square Garden on stage with Louis Fonsi. He also performed with percussion group the Drumadics at the Fire House Theater in Portland, Oregon. He has opened for Bilal at CBGB’s NY and ?uestLove, of the Roots at S.O.B’s.
Although most MC’s pass around the term conscious like a blunt in a cipher, Okai is the one that actually inhales. As an immediate descendant of Haitian immigrants, Okai has an ear to the world and is tuned in to the struggle of the less fortunate. He recently gave a lecture at the United Nations on Haitian immigration and politics and also performed in Toronto, Canada at Gulu Walk, a fundraiser for the children of Uganda. Okai chose his name as homage to his homeland; it’s the name of the city his family is from. While on the grind Okai got offered a deal on independent label in early 2004, and got up with legendary hip hop producer Ayatollah to create Dekonstruktion of the Mind.
Dekonstruktion of the Mind features hiphop soulstress Vinia Mojica on “No Question”, and West Coast G Planet Asia on “face/off” which is the b side to the 12″ “Bout That”. The “Bout that” 12″ is out now, and hit number one on college radio charts.
Dekonstruktion of the Mind is available now!!!
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Negus Okai! Super emcee. Mighty Producer. Be ware. Be ware. Sound the Alarm. Check the rhyme if you haven’t heard Dekonstruktion of the Mind.
Comment by maximil — December 14, 2008 @ 12:40 am
Fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, yes and did i wish you guy the very best for 2009 health above all of course you Negus’s stay up & blessed one ….
Comment by Dj Spank — January 22, 2009 @ 10:29 am
yo word! that shit is dope!
we bloggin and blasting for you.
peace
eb
Comment by Ebenezer Bond — January 22, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
Support this artist, with passsion and soul, OKAI, is a dynamic artist. This is just a taste of what is to come. BUY THE CD! I tell you THE TRUTH, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Comment by Alicia Boone — January 22, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
This track is classic
Okai, you’re blessed with hiphop
Thats whats up!
Comment by Natural Diggers — January 22, 2009 @ 3:34 pm
AMAZING WORK! Congrats! Keep it coming! You guys are makin it happen!
Peace-
Vanessa
Comment by Vanessa Says — January 22, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
Its a honor to work with you always !
The message is deep
Comment by jen holland — January 22, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
great work, recieved your package today, thank you very much!!!
Comment by max dinslage — January 22, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
You are the Ambassador of Truth.
The Track is just 2 Nice . . .
Comment by 2 Nice — January 22, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
hey family, STARVATION is a powerful cut and a most-needed message. the video is poppin’ too; it does a great job giving depth and showing urgency! keep bringin’ the true purpose of hiphop…it’s needed.
Comment by alkamal — January 22, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
Sak ap fet!
Yeah,yeah yeah…we know your super talented; thats great.
We know your lyrics hot
I think for me though the icing on the cake is that you care about the least fortunate ones out there
Soooo that makes you a SuperStar!
Peace & luv
Jazzythoughts
Comment by Jazzy — January 22, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
Thank you for openning our eyes and ears and feed our souls. I’m so moved, you have my support for real. peace
Honey
Comment by Honey Larochelle — January 22, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
negus okai on the set!!!
Comment by negusjohwell — January 22, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
nice work bro ! You know i got the album already, seeing the video makes you more complete dude ! catch u on stage.
Comment by Little H — January 22, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
very interesting. i’m adding in RSS Reader
Comment by Melina — January 22, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
Hey! This message is for my old friend rodney! How are you! Its been a long while, find me on facebook now, ive got a few websites out here now, doing okay, holla back I know you are crazy busy and its good to see you living your dream and making a difference! Love you still! Cant wait to get back to NYC! God Bless! Peace!
Comment by Zulma Brooks — August 27, 2009 @ 12:50 pm