Barack Obama Inspires Fatherhood Tribute by Socially Conscious Rapper NYOIL

Father Father from NYOIL on Vimeo.

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January 12, 2009


Barack Obama Inspires Fatherhood Tribute by Socially Conscious Rapper NYOIL

NYOIL releases his new song and viral video “Father, Father” on www.wheresmydad.info and www.nyoil.com


New York, NY – On Monday January 12th, NYOIL released what will surely be considered one of the most important songs and videos in Hip Hop, "Father, Father". Produced by DJ Green Lantern, the Marvin Gaye inspired track samples his classic hit "What's Going On" and features the voice of Barack Obama giving his now classic speech on Fatherhood during the historic 2008 Presidential election. The song was originally put together for the Russell Simmons sponsored Barack Obama mixtape, hosted by Green Lantern.

“With the upcoming Presidential inauguration, Barack Obama represents for Americans this incredible example of not only a wonderful President, but a brilliant example of both a father and husband. He is a beacon for all fathers, in particular Black fathers, of what it is that we as fathers do and have been doing that is rarely reported on or even acknowledged”, stated NYOIL.

In preparing for the release of “Father, Father”, NYOIL came across a quote about fatherhood in Hip Hop by Snoop Dogg from a press conference held in 2007, and made the following statement in response:

“Having read Snoop’s quote, I am encouraged to see Hip Hop on all spectrums of the culture recognizing the importance of fatherhood and the need to be community parents. The fact that Snoop is a multifaceted being who enjoys adult and explicit pleasures, yet still is a devoted father both at home and in the community working with his Football League, etc. is important.

For my part I am dedicating this year to positive affirmations to encourage and motivate this music culture and the community to a better place. The time for lynching rappers is done. Now and until the end of my days I will be a father and guiding hand in Hip Hop for the sake of my children, my culture and those influenced by my music.”

Unsure as to why “Father, Father” did not make the final cut for the mixtape and recognizing the importance of the song he created, NYOIL did exactly what his fans and supporters have come to expect by releasing it independently. The video, now available at www.wheresmydad.info and www.nyoil.com, was produced by NYOIL with the help of supporters from all over the world who sent pictures of themselves with their children or pictures of them and their fathers. “When I sent out the call to my fans and friends to donate the pictures, I didn’t expect to be as emotionally impacted as I was. Having grown up without a father, the importance of a father in the lives of children resonates deeply within me”, said NYOIL. “Making the video became a very personally impacting process and brought me face-to-face with issues that I didn’t expect to have to come to terms with regarding my relationship with my own father, or lack thereof. My video is reflective of my personal desire to develop music and a movement based on positive affirmations.”

Inspired by the overwhelming number of pictures he received for inclusion in the “Father, Father” video, which conveyed such personal stories, NYOIL is currently putting together a coffee table book with fathers’ stories, both triumphs and tragedies, which will be available in time for Father’s Day.

To see NYOIL’s “Father, Father” video log on to www.wheresmydad.info or www.nyoil.com.




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Benny-D, Busta Rhymes, Andre 3000 and now Snoop Dogg... Could this be the new trend in Hip Hop?

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November 12, 2007

Benny-D, Busta Rhymes, Andre 3000 and now Snoop Dogg... Could this be the new trend in Hip Hop?

A year after Benny-D gets his first kilt; Snoop Dogg wears one on the MTV Europe Awards


Atlanta, GA -- Benny-D, Akon’s DJ and Music Director and “The World’s Most Entertaining DJ” is known worldwide for his Mohawk and for wearing a kilt on stage during every performance. Now it seems that the man Akon calls “Mr. Mohawk” has inspired a trend with Andre 3000 wearing a kilt in the “International Players Anthem” video with UGK and Snoop Dogg rocking the traditional Scottish and Celtic garment at the recent MTV Europe Awards.

When asked how he feels about possibly inspiring both Snoop and Andre 3000’s choice in wardrobe Benny-D stated, “I definitely take it as a compliment! It’s cool that people are being inspired by other cultures. Sometimes we get too in-tuned with our own culture to see what is going on in the rest of the world. The Scottish and Irish traditions are serious. Each family has their own pattern and every tartan and fabric represents something different. Actually, Busta, before all of us, wore a kilt in his video for “Gimme Some 'Mo” some years back. I just spoke to him last night and he was telling me he rocked one in that video. But where they might rock it once for a video or a performance, I rock it as a uniform to perform in every time I’m on stage.”

In a recent interview with XPOZ Magazine, Benny-D spoke about how he first started wearing the kilt. “I wanted to do something that would give people a way to identify with me from the moment I walked on stage. I got my first kilt made in Paris in November 2006, but waited to wear it because I wanted the perfect time to put it on. Since I live in Atlanta, I decided to wear it there for the first time during the Gwen Stefani tour on May 11, 2007... the crowd went crazy! Now I can’t do a show without wearing the kilt!”

Recently Benny-D opened “Tropical Styles” shoe store on St. Thomas, VI with his best friend Mario Caines and their childhood friend Bert. The store carries all brands of sneakers as well as a specialty line of Air Force 1’s customized with the Virgin Islands Flag. They also customize Air Jordans. With plans to branch out to other islands and the US within the next few years, Benny-D is certain to be at the forefront of fashion trends for many years to come.


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