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12/07/2005
Sierra Leonean Hip Hop Artist Chosan Releases Debut CD "The Beautiful Side of Misery"
Riding high off his collaboration with Grammy-award winner Kanye West on the video for "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," rapper Chosan releases his long-awaited album "The Beautiful Side of Misery".
(PRWEB) December 7, 2005 -- Riding high off his collaboration with Grammy-award winner Kanye West on the video for "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," rapper Chosan releases his long-awaited album "The Beautiful Side of Misery". Written in three different countries, Sierra Leone, UK, and the United States, the album is a poignant look into the life and travels of one of today's most promising talents.
With the premiere single "Ride" heating up the airwaves and an accompanying video in heavy rotation on VJ Ralph McDaniels' legendary "Video Music Box" TV show, "The Beautiful Side of Misery" takes the listener from the slums of war-torn Sierra Leone through the London underground, and finally to the streets of New York's Bedford Stuyvesant. The passion and pain created by the 14 tracks on "The Beautiful Side of Misery" were born out of Chosan's life experiences. After the sudden death of his father, tragedy struck again a few months later when Chosan was hit by an SUV while crossing the street in his Bronx neighborhood. The accident left the talented artist incapacitated and he suffered through therapy for an entire year. After a slow recovery and with a new appreciation for life, Chosan took the little money he had and put his heart and soul into documenting his dynamic life through his music. The result of that roller coaster ride is "The Beautiful Side of Misery". Tracks such as "Built for This" and "Life Goes On" explore the hardship of being forced to leave family and friends behind, losing a loved one, and making your way in a foreign land. With soulful and honest songs all fueled by Chosan's zest for life, the album is required listening for anyone. The album is an outstanding combination of diverse sounds and complex themes which resonate and transcend musical barriers.
Through the hardships of life Chosan has blazed a path as an eloquent, exciting, and engaging performer. His energetic rhyming style and lyrical prowess has earned him spots opening for rap heavyweights such as Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Juelz Santana. Chosan's performance at the recent H2O International Film Festival awed a crowd that included hip-hop trailblazers such as Roxanne Shante, Dana Dane, and CL Smooth. Magazines such as Y-Mag (South Africa), Touch (UK), and Blow (USA) among others have hailed Chosan as one of the top artists to watch. With street smarts and raw talent Chosan continues to create fans out of journalists, artists and listeners alike. From every bad situation comes a blessing, growth and strength. That is "The Beautiful Side Of Misery". The album is available on iTunes, AOL MusicNow, and Clabash Music.
Track listing:
1. Intro.
2. Ride Ft Cheryl Denise & J Grier
3. Freetown (Interlude)
4. Built For This
5. Heat Radio (Interlude)
6. Can't Get
7. Yeah Yeah Yeah
8. Relax "Wusahh"
9. Blow
10. Dont Know Why ft Shiji
11. K-Gutta (interlude)
12. Life Goes On ft Phyre
13. Chosan outro
14. When Heaven Sings ft Phyre
For Press Information Contact:
Silver
Phone: (917) 459-9884
For further information regarding Chosan
Please visit his website at www.silverstreetz.com
(PRWEB) December 7, 2005 -- Riding high off his collaboration with Grammy-award winner Kanye West on the video for "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," rapper Chosan releases his long-awaited album "The Beautiful Side of Misery". Written in three different countries, Sierra Leone, UK, and the United States, the album is a poignant look into the life and travels of one of today's most promising talents.
With the premiere single "Ride" heating up the airwaves and an accompanying video in heavy rotation on VJ Ralph McDaniels' legendary "Video Music Box" TV show, "The Beautiful Side of Misery" takes the listener from the slums of war-torn Sierra Leone through the London underground, and finally to the streets of New York's Bedford Stuyvesant. The passion and pain created by the 14 tracks on "The Beautiful Side of Misery" were born out of Chosan's life experiences. After the sudden death of his father, tragedy struck again a few months later when Chosan was hit by an SUV while crossing the street in his Bronx neighborhood. The accident left the talented artist incapacitated and he suffered through therapy for an entire year. After a slow recovery and with a new appreciation for life, Chosan took the little money he had and put his heart and soul into documenting his dynamic life through his music. The result of that roller coaster ride is "The Beautiful Side of Misery". Tracks such as "Built for This" and "Life Goes On" explore the hardship of being forced to leave family and friends behind, losing a loved one, and making your way in a foreign land. With soulful and honest songs all fueled by Chosan's zest for life, the album is required listening for anyone. The album is an outstanding combination of diverse sounds and complex themes which resonate and transcend musical barriers.
Through the hardships of life Chosan has blazed a path as an eloquent, exciting, and engaging performer. His energetic rhyming style and lyrical prowess has earned him spots opening for rap heavyweights such as Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Juelz Santana. Chosan's performance at the recent H2O International Film Festival awed a crowd that included hip-hop trailblazers such as Roxanne Shante, Dana Dane, and CL Smooth. Magazines such as Y-Mag (South Africa), Touch (UK), and Blow (USA) among others have hailed Chosan as one of the top artists to watch. With street smarts and raw talent Chosan continues to create fans out of journalists, artists and listeners alike. From every bad situation comes a blessing, growth and strength. That is "The Beautiful Side Of Misery". The album is available on iTunes, AOL MusicNow, and Clabash Music.
Track listing:
1. Intro.
2. Ride Ft Cheryl Denise & J Grier
3. Freetown (Interlude)
4. Built For This
5. Heat Radio (Interlude)
6. Can't Get
7. Yeah Yeah Yeah
8. Relax "Wusahh"
9. Blow
10. Dont Know Why ft Shiji
11. K-Gutta (interlude)
12. Life Goes On ft Phyre
13. Chosan outro
14. When Heaven Sings ft Phyre
For Press Information Contact:
Silver
Phone: (917) 459-9884
For further information regarding Chosan
Please visit his website at www.silverstreetz.com
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