The name “Dead Prez” relates to the term Dead Presidents, besides hearing that slang from Hova or Nas, it literally means money. You may be thinking this is typical of every rapper to have some sort of monetary reference but in truth it is the opposite. Dead Prez are not about the materials in this world nor all the beautiful specimens. They speak about the truth that surrounds them in the American society.
They speak about socio political issues that makes you take a step and see things for what they really are. They are not interested in making money or the limelight. 15 years have elapsed since their beginnings and they still are doing the same thing they also do, in fact in all that time they have only released 2 albums and 2 underground releases. I think Black Eyed Peas could have done that in 18 months (HAHA).They are part of a prestige group of politically minded rappers such as Mos Def, KRS-ONE & even Common back in the day.
This is why to the much surprise of many Hip-hoppers that after all this time, they are finally reaching our shores ! This Saturday Villa Nightclub will be honoured to accomodate true artists not only in Hip-hop but in any form. Tickets are available for $40 from the boys from Highs & Lows, Heatseeker or Moshtix. We have waited 15 years for this Perth, so it’s something not to be missed.
