African/Native American Hip Hop Artists Dago Braves Release "Kumeyaay Cool Guyz"
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Dago Braves, today announce the release their second album KUMEYAAY
COOL GUYZ (Shulaced Entertainment / City Hall) on iTunes, bringing
rhymes straight from the Sycuan Reservation to the world. Dago Braves'
songs hit every topic of the American life from every aspect. Being
both African American and Native American, the duo express the
struggles and advantages of being born between races. The music of
Dago Braves reflect their life experiences by fusing the original
native rhythms of the Kumeyaay Band of Sycuan Indians with the
distinct hip hop beats of the San Diego rap scene.
The songs on KUMEYAAY COOL GUYZ hit on every part of cousins Terence
"Poodeezy" Brown and Mike "Odoe" Allen, who make up Dago Braves,
lives. Tracks like FLY CASINO and IMA BRAVE give Dago Braves'
perspective on the pride of the Tribe's success and the celebrity of
Casino life amidst the San Diego community. "Everyone has their
hustle," says Terence "Poodeezy" Brown, one half of Dago Braves, "the
casino is our hustle. It's what's bringing the tribal family back
together. Until we had the casino the tribal family was spread in
every direction just trying to get by. Now we're together and we're
doing alright." Then, songs like TOO SOON get more personal, talking
about the trials and tribulations of new relationships and the need to
take a step back.
Dago Braves recently won the Native American Music Award for Best Rap
Hip Hop Recording for their debut album NATIVE AMERICAN HUSTLE, which
was released in 2007. "Having the respect of our community means more
to us than anything. It is a huge honor for us and we're so thankful
for the acknowledgement," says Mike "Odeo" Allen. Dago Braves worked
with local producers including Da Batkave, Grimmie Recs, Steve Vicious
and Dave Moss on NATIVE AMERICAN HUSTLE. Podeezy and Odoe want to
continue to create music to represent San Diego and the Sycuan
proudly, which is why they have again collaborated with San Diego's
top talent, including Da Batkave, DJ Rek, J. Elliot Ness and Haze
Banger, for KUMEYAAY COOL GUYZ.
Dago Braves are a tight knit and enterprising duo, creating their
music family and record label with Sycuan Reservation-based Shulaced
Entertainment. Shulaced Entertainment is developing several artists
from within and around the Sycuan Reservation and the San Diego area,
bringing life and an international voice to their artists' unique
perspectives.
Dago Braves have played major shows throughout 2007 and 2008, sharing
the stage with rap's biggest names including Baby Bash, Lil' Wayne,
N.E.R.D., Pitbull, Tech N9ne, Young Jeezy, and many others. Visit
http://myspace.com/shulaced for updated tour information and news.