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is albums are often laden with original work by his supporters, people
like Cornel West, Mumia Abu Jamal and Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Steeped in the cultural marinade of Harlem, he can recount its story
with ease. He’s used the proceeds from his independently produced
albums to build an orphanage in Afghanistan and to bring relief
support to Haiti. An Afro-Latin hip-hop heavyweight and political
activist who refused to sign with the major labels that courted him,
Immortal Technique may be the most important emcee of his time. EW
caught up with Tech Tuesday, Nov. 29, at his packed WOW Hall show,
shortly after he spoke at UO on political activism and hip hop.
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