NEGROS
AMERICANOS
The Plainfield, New Jersey native is a breath of fresh air for those who truly love hip hop. mc enigma‘s musical influences include; Lauryn Hill, Redman, Busta Rhymes, The Fugees, Will Smith, Outkast, The Roots, Slum Village and Black Star. His sound presents the rawness of hip hop through a different scope as he delivers diversity through his rhymes with an international feel and flow. mc enigma uses the art of music to express his views on love, seeing beauty in the struggle, political freedom, equality and justice. His music is revolutionary and thought provoking while at the same time being witty and lighthearted in its delivery... continue reading entire bio here
BIO
L.Y.L.E. RAINY SEASON
mc enigma’s 4th project L.y.l.e. Rainy Season, was recorded and released in Panama City, Panama. Recapping his experiences, L.y.l.e. Rainy Season details mc enigma’s recovery after a break-up and infuses some spanish lyrics into the fray. L.y.l.e. Rainy Season is extremely jazzy and plays front to back with smooth transitions telling the tale of an emcee looking for love while lost in the wilderness of Panama.
The videos for singles "On and On" (left) and "C.H.U.C.H.A." (right) were both shot in Panama and feature partner in rhyme Bixop and Panama's own P.O.C.
MUSIC
L.Y.L.E. RAINY SEASON
S.A.R.A.H.
EMAGIN
EMAGIN
Emagin, mc enigma's debut project is a well rounded. Shuffling the letters of enigma, Emagin's title speaks to being able to rearrange your cards to make the best out of a situation or to imagine. The boom-bap style production of Jersey based producer Dianetics provides most of the production for this project.
mc enigma writes:
" I am a journalist with a mic. If I wasn't writing and making music I'd probably be freelancing with DemocracyNow! or interning for Riz Khan on Al Jazeera. That might be in the plans, but until then, allow me to take you on quest, close your eyes, and "emagin."
S.A.R.A.H. (Someone As Real As Her) is mc enigma's second project which is a special dedication to an ex-girlfriend. ​A narrative of love and loss. What was once a secret surprise gift and an attempt to rekindle a lost flame is now available for your listening pleasure. This project is an open letter. 9 tracks of pure emotion.
The bittersweet undertone of the project makes it both optimistic and gloomy in love's eye.
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​"Right now I got records from One Be Lo, Big K.R.I.T., Danny Brown, and countless other emcees just sitting there, waiting to be heard. But you know who I got on repeat? An emcee out of New Jersey named mc enigma, whose 2011 record, S.A.R.A.H. (Someone As Real As Her), sounds like a ​dusty cassette tape from straight out of 1993, long lost… until now."
- Jeff Leon Senior Staff Writer at KevinNottingham.com​
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S.A.R.A.H.
(Someone As Real As Her)
Flowverdose - mc enigma
"Just go with me, grab the mic and flow with me"
Flowverdose is a new video by mc enigma. Our heroes travel around their hometown, Plainfield, NJ, and also Union Square and beloved Brooklyn, NY. for the first visual from Take Flight EP by Negros Americanos. Enjoy mc enigma's whimsical stream of consciousness over Mello Mel's smooth production.