Powerful, political, peaceful, poetic. With a passion and energy rarely seen, The Gunpoets bring their revolutionary new school rap sound to the world as they fuse cutting edge hip-hop with a call for strength and unity.

11 MP3 Songs in this album (38:35) !
Related styles: HIP-HOP/RAP: Alternative Hip Hop, HIP-HOP/RAP: Underground Rap

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In December of 2007, band frontman Rising Sun released his sophomore project Gunpoet, a record made in close collaboration with friend and producer J-san (J-san and the Analogue Sons). The record went on to win several local music awards, and served as a blueprint for the live rap band now taking the scene by storm. With J-san's live musical production providing a rock solid foundation, and an extraordinary group of players behind him, Rising Sun's larger vision has been brought to life. The Gunpoets are born!

With an instant following in their hometown of Ithaca, New York, The Gunpoets are quickly generating a buzz throughout the Northeast. They have graced the stage with artists such as hip-hop legend and icon DJ Premier, Jean Grae, OC, Lord Finnesse, Sadat X, Dres of Black Sheep and international Reggae sensation Midnite. Native to music mecca Ithaca, a small city in upstate NY known for its big music scene, Rising Sun also frequents the stage and studio with revered I Town artists Kevin Kinsella, Elliot Martin (John Brown's Body), Jhakeem Haltom (Thousands of One) and J-san. Now emerging as the next heavy-weight in town, The Gunpoets find themselves at the helm as Rising Sun rocks the mic with the best! They are The Gunpoets. Their sound is live rebel rap with a twist of funk, rock and soul. Welcome to the land of Gunpoetry.