Obie Iyoha (of The Black Opera) – Lost In America [Audio x Download]

With the first single from his debut album “Midnight Run”, Obie Iyoha gives you his take on coming of age on “Lost in America”. You may have heard similar stories of finding oneself as an adolescent before, but Iyoha’s perspective is uniquely refreshing. Here’s the song description in his own words: “Lost in America” is a tale about the actions and consequences of peer pressure due to a lack of guidance. A looking-glass to going astray on the not so sunny side of America, as an African boy. “Midnight Run” is out now, grab it here.

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14KT feat. Obie Iyoha – Podium [Video]

” The beat was created from the energy of the imagery of unceasing cop killings, injustice, and acts of racism we are all experiencing everyday. “Podium” is all about utilizing the power of your platform and your voice. Make change in the present for the future. Everyone has that power. The track features The Black Opera’s own and Ann Arbor’s young king emcee, Obie Iyoha. He represents the young powerful black voice from my city. Obie Iyoha will be releasing his debut album Midnight Run with The Black Opera in January 2016″ -14KT

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The Black Opera feat. Jamall Bufford, Magestik Legend, Obie Iyoha & Johnny Void – Sacred Cow [Stream]

The Black Opera is continuing to stay busy with solo releases and as a collective. On the heels of Magestik Legend’s new full length, and a new single from Jamall Bufford, The Black Opera joins forces once again to deliver their brand of raw rap, over production composed in-house by the collective on “Sacred Cow”. In an era where the idea of justice remains in question, these questions linger as well: Who can you trust? Who can you believe in? Those questions apply to “the system” and to rap music in 2015. “Sacred Cow” is The Black Opera’s way of answering those questions. This heater features verses from TBO members Jamall Bufford, Magestik Legend, Obie Iyoha, and introduces TBO’s newest voice: Johnny Void.

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The Black Opera feat. Obie Iyoha, Magestik Legend & Jamall Bufford – Dojo [Stream x Download]

“The Black Opera will be taking it’s Live Demonstration to Europe for the first time ever in support of the latest album release “The Great Year”. The Black Opera will perform on European stages Jan. 22-Feb. 7, joined by Producer / DJ / TBO Affiliate 14KT. Also featured on the tour will be solo performances from TBO members Magestik Legend, Jamall Bufford aka Buff1 and Obie Iyoha.” Hit the jump for the full tourdates. Dojo ft Obie Iyoha, Magestik Legend, Jamall Bufford (Beat Composed by yU) by The Black Opera

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