January 2007

Real Rap Action

by Kable Reid

During the late 80s, something extraordinary was emerging from out of the streets of North side Minneapolis. Fresh out of high school in 1988, Dot10, born Jah Akeem, formed his first rap group XGOVERNMENT.   Growing up around true park pioneers and innovators such as, Derek Delight, Disco T, Travitron, IRM and Smoke D, Dot10 picked up on the elements of true Hiphop while watching and admiring these MCs and DJ's.

Dot10, along with his former DJ, "Magma", began creating that raw-hitting sound, influenced by RUN DMC, Gang Starr, Boogie Down Productions, EPMD and Public Enemy.   In 1990, Dot10 released his first record "Philosophy." This lead to a record-deal with a UK label called Genalie Records.

In 1992, Dot10, along with then label mate Classy A, was the first to record a dis record about the situation.   This was reminiscent of the New York battles that went on between KRS One & MC Shan.   From 1993-2000, Dot10 released various independent 12-inch records and maxi-singles under the name XGOVERNMENT making him one of the first emcee/entrepreneurs with a production company.   Under the name Sasqwatch Recordings he released his own tapes before technology switched to CDs.

In 2000, Dot10 began pursuing a solo career, during which he improved his rhyme skills and music production abilities.   These enhancements lead to the 2003 underground mixtape "Lock & Load" featuring one of the illest free-stylers in the city, Sunburn.  

From there he began work on his first solo debut album titled "Mega Watt 1.5" which was released this year on his new imprint Def-Fidelity Media.   He has garnered much attention from his current single "Park Pioneers."   KMOJ's Sam Soulprano (program director) has also recognized Dot10's talent and has given his music extensive radio play.

Now, with new perspective and sound, Dot10 is perfecting his live stage shows along with very skilled drummer Ryan "MD" Goeres who originally began playing percussion and drums at the age of four. Together, they create energetic live performances that are futuristically unique. With one drummer and one emcee these two produce the perfect blend of live showmanship.

Dot10 is currently working on his 2007 release, "Monsterous 3.0", firing off more lyrical ammunition, showing wack emcees how to squeeze raps over big beats while never missing the target. Hiphop's new super rhyme action star bench-presses rhymes and beats like a body builder. This rap heavyweight fuses refreshing lyrics and original production for that new age, cutting edge, futuristic sound.

www.spitflame.com

www.myspace.com/dot10

Megawatt 1.5 - available now online @ Apple iTunes and CD Baby

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