Biography
Random Abiladeze's music is all about empowerment and social awareness." - The Sacramento Bee
"Random Abiladeze is wise beyond his years...[His tour and CD] 'Brutally Honest' deserves your undivided attention." - Submerge Magazine
Random Abiladeze ("Abilities") is a dynamic and celebrated hip-hop artist, spoken word poet and community educator who hails from Sacramento, CA. A two time champion of Northern California's "Got Spit?" competition, Random's work has been honored by the Hip Hop Congress, a grassroots international cultural arts organization, as well as numerous schools, community venues and universities. His second CD, "Brutally Honest" (featuring tracks with world renowned beatboxing champion, Butterscotch) was described by 209 Vibe Magazine as
"Original, creative, and most importantly, intelligent".
In October 2007 Random was named "Poet of the Month" by Youth Speaks, the nation's leading nonprofit presenter of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs. In 2008, he won both the prestigious "Battle of The Bay Poetry Slam" held at Stanford University and Sacramento State University's "Word of Conscious Action" Poetry Slam.
A sought after performer and speaker, Random has won several rap competitions including ones broadcast on 103.5 (KBMB) & 102.5 (KSFM). He has shared stages with: Nas, Immortal Technique, Tech N9Ne, Zion-I, Chino XL, Pigeon John, San Quinn, Little Brother, Diabolic, Mistah F.A.B., Planet Asia, Taalam Acey, Butterscotch, Amir Sulaiman, Black Sheep, Luckyiam, and Z-Man.
Some of the venues that Random has performed at include:
California State Fair, California State Capitol, D.E. Young Museum,
Herbst Theater (San Francisco), Colonial Theater (Sacramento, CA),
Mondavi Center (Davis, CA), Mission Cultural Center (San Francisco),
Crest Theater (Sacramento, CA), Placer County Fairgrounds,
Fresno Art Museum, Auburn Fairgrounds, UC: Berkeley, Davis, Santa Cruz
Sacramento State University, Stanford University, University of Pacific,
Sacramento City College, Sierra College, Delta College, Chabot College,
and numerous high schools & middle schools.
Random Abiladeze has his eyes set on a bright future, with the intent to inspire and inform people across the world. In addition to developing his art, Random continues his youth outreach and education projects, speaking with and inspiring teens at youth summits and conferences throughout the country.
Press Quotes:
"Random Abiladeze is a gifted artist." - URB Magazine
"With the lyrical skill of Nas and the righteousness of Malcolm X, Random Abiladeze puts all jokes aside." - Sacramento News & Review
"Random Abiladeze offers clever social commentary and polished, high energy anthems." - California Aggie
Instrumentation
Random Abiladeze is solo hip-hop lyricist/spoken word poet.
Discography
PERSONAL:
Random Abiladeze - "Brutally Honest"
(independent, 2008) Full-length CD
1. Brutal Intro
2. A New Day
3. Pay Attention
4. Insomnia
5. Wake Up Call
6. Reality Check
7. I Loved You (ft. Butterscotch)
8. Don't Stop It
9. Lay The Foundation
10. Step 2 The Plate
11. Slowge Boosh
12. True Master (ft. Butterscotch)
13. Never Give Up
14. Touch A Soul
15. Read [poem]
16. Money Hungry
17. Take A Look
Neighborhood Watch - "Sampler, Vol. 1" mixtape
(independent, 2007)
"Who Am I?"
"I Understand"
"Jawge Boosh"
Random Abiladeze - "Space N Time: The Mixtape"
(independent, 2006)
1. Intro
2. Two Words
3. Who Am I?
4. Higher
5. Random's Thoughts [poem]
6. Get Em
7. Jawge Boosh
8. I Understand
9. Life Is Crazy
10. Lonely Road (ft. Mic Jordan)
11. Never Thought
12. Lose Control
13. Nite & Day
14. Runnin' (ft. Agustusthelefant)
15. Beat & A Mic
16. Shoe Commercial
17. 2012
GUEST APPEARANCES:
Tais (Righteous Movement) - T.A.I.S mixtape
(independent, 2008)
Tribe of Levi - "Levity" mixtape
(independent, 2008)
State Cap - "Where Is State Cap?" mixtape
(independent, 2008)
DJ Oasis - "Cap City Connection" mixtape
(independent, 2008)
The Covenant - "Hennesy Sessions, Vol. 1" mixtape
(independent, 2008)
5th Avenue
"Coolest Hoods in the City of Trees" mixtape
(independent, 2007)
Another Rap Group - "They Call Us..."
(independent, 2007) Full-length CD
Mic Jordan - "Underground Tracks" mixtape
(independent, 2007)