Bambu (rapper)

Bambu De Pistola is a Filipino-American rapper from Watts, Los Angeles, California.[1] He has been called "one of the most well-respected indie musicians in the US".[2]

Bambu was arrested at the age of 16 and spent time in Los Angeles' Central Juvenile Hall. Released at 18, Bambu joined the United States Marine Corps and spent time in East Timor.[3]

Bambu is a revolutionary socialist and frequently raps against the United States government, white supremacy, capitalism, and the institution of policing.[3] He is a resident of Oakland, California.[4]

Discography

  • self untitled... (2002) Poorhouse Projekts/Sole Gorilla Recordings
  • .38 Revolver Mixtape (2005) Self-Released
  • ...i scream bars for the children... (2007) Self-Released
  • ...exact change... (2009) Community Kitchen Recordings
  • ...A Peaceful Riot... Fatgums X Bambu (2009) Beatrock Music
  • ...paper cuts... (2010) Beatrock Music
  • Los Angeles, Philippines DJ Muggs & Bambu (2010)
  • ...spare change... (2011) Beatrock Music
  • Prometheus Brown and Bambu Walk Into A Bar The Bar (2011) Beatrock Music x In4mation
  • Diamond Supply Co. Presents: Bambu FreEP (2011) Diamond Supply Co.
  • ...one rifle per family. (2012) Beatrock Music
  • The Lean Sessions EP (2013) Beatrock Music
  • Sun of a Gun Mixtape (2013) Beatrock Music
  • Barkada EP - The Bar (2014) Beatrock Music
  • 5AM in Manila EP (2014) Beatrock Music x Uprising Records
  • Party Worker (2014) Beatrock Music x Bambu De Pistola
  • Son of Barkada (The Bar, 2015) Beatrock Music
  • The Comrades Sessions EP (2015) Beatrock Music
  • Prey For The Devil (2016) Beatrock Music
  • Exrcising a Demon - Article I - A Few Left (2018) Beatrock Music

References

  1. ↑ Pujazon, Nicole (November 14, 2016). "Artist Watch: Bambu". moderntreatise.com. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Chavez, Yong (September 22, 2013). "Why Fil-Am rapper is offering his music for free". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 Jones, Tracy (December 29, 2016). "Filipino Rapper Bambu's New Album, Prey for the Devil, Is a Political Firebomb". LA Weekly. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  4. ↑ Burlison, Dani (March 9, 2015). "From Gangs to Glory: Bambu's Political Hip-Hop for the People". KQED. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
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