David Banner has enlisted a trio of Chicago artists for an official remix of “Something Is Wrong”. Rhymefest, Twista, and Naledge all hop on the Derrion Albert tribute track. They are also participating in a video shoot and rally tomorrow at George’s Music Room (info below). Rhymefest performed his verse of this at our Dimes and Dozens party on Saturday. He also spoke about his feelings on the song, and the relative silence of prominent Chicago artists on the subject. He said that while he respects the music of Common and Kanye West, he doesn’t respect their silence. Check out his verse, as well as others below.
David Banner: “Something Is Wrong” featuring Rhymefest, Naledge, Twista
[audio: http://rubyhornet.com/media/rh/music/somethings_wrong_david_banner_rhymefest_naledge_twista_skooda_chose.mp3|width=180]Press Release:
October 17th, 2009 (Chicago, IL) Due to the recent brutal murder of Derrion Albert, which attracted worldwide press, and the more than 150 homicides in Chicago since the beginning of the year (www.chicagobreakingnews.com <http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/> ) major recording artists David Banner, Rhymefest, Naledge (from Kidz In The Hall), Skooda Chose, and producer 9th Wonder have united to raise awareness of the epidemic of violence among urban youth within Chicago by organizing an Anti-Violence rally. Additionally, the rally will serve as a creative canvas backdrop for the video shoot and release of the song “Something’s Wrong.”
On Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, at George’s Music Room, located at 3915 West Roosevelt Rd – shoot time starts at 6:00 am. In attendance will be family members and friends of the victims of violence, Chicago Public School students, community organizations, churches, politicians and local residents. Participants are uniting to call for an end to senseless violence utilizing the Hip-Hop art form as a catalyst for change and a platform for youth to engage in community awareness and activism.