Knowa is a conscious rapper from Brooklyn, New York who currently resides in Hampton, Virginia. He started rapping professionally in 1998 with lyrics focusing on consciousness and accurately reflecting his views. Knowa is disappointed that much of modern hip hop has been "dumbed down" for commercial success rather than being thought-provoking. He believes the music industry promotes negative, unrealistic images like "tatted up Bad Boy perception" that can lead people down a destructive path rather than educating audiences. Two of Knowa's songs, "Fight For" and "Love Me", exemplify his style - the former discusses revolution and social issues while the latter promotes being positive and focused.

1. Who is Knowa?
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Written by $ilkUnlimited
Knowa is a Conscious Rapper that is originally from
Brooklyn, New York but raised and currently still residing in Hampton,
Virginia.
Knowa is everyone in the struggle who makes something out of nothing.
Turning unfavorable into favorable circumstances for the embodiment of
Hip Hops Golden Era the late 80's. He has watched the elevation, change
and progress but never left the true culture.
He started doing the music professionally in 1998 with Consciousness with
quality lyrics that accurately reflect his views and vision, never losing focus.
Knowa On how the Game

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I'm happy at the growth of Hip Hop but disappointed with the way the
music is Dumbed Down for sales and not thought provoking.
Knowa on how the Record
Industry is Selling Images:
The Negativity of tatted up Bad Boy perception is not reality and needs to be
cautious of what you feed the masses. The need to educate from every coast
for productivity and unity without promoting a destructive path to a
downward spiral.
Here's two of his Paradox joints that prove his point:
Fight For is about the Revolution inside self; ( Bob Marley influenced)
freedom is not free. His views on War, Sadaam, Assassinations, Plight of
Oppressed People, Have and Have Nots and the Oppressors taking a stand.
Love Me is a Fun Song; what’s Not to Love? Keeping it 100 (Real). “I Makes
Moves to Make Money; And Make Moves that Make Money; The More
Moves the More Money”. All about being Positive and keeping the focus.