Sun Rise Above, also known as Sun R. A., is a hip hop artist, notable for his

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political views and corresponding lyrics. Described as a "highly politicized rapper who manages to convey his ideological leanings in an approachable fashion", Sun Rise Above has been compared to acts like

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and the

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, as well as contemporary political rappers such as

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and

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. Sun Rise Above released his debut album ''Global Warning'' in 2003. In 2005,

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signed Sun R.A. to his Guerrilla Funk imprint and an appearance on political hip hop compilation ''Paris Presents: Hard Truth Soldiers Vol.1'' followed. Solo album ''Prisoners of War'' (recorded 2004), originally scheduled for release through Guerrilla Funk, was eventually released independently in 2009. A single from the album, "Free Your Mind," was released on

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by Finnish record label Traveller Records. Despite a lack of mainstream attention, Sun Rise Above has received press coverage internationally. Critically acclaimed album ''Every Day I Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of Capitalism'' was released on July 2, 2011.

Discography

Albums

*2003 - ''Global Warning'' *2005 - ''This Means War'' *2005 - ''United Front'' *2006 - ''Paris presents Hard Truth Soldiers, Vol. 1'' (featured on "Throwyahandzup" with

and T-K.A.S.H.) *2009 - ''

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'' *2009 - ''48 Hours Toward A Better World'' *2011 - '' Every Day I Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of Capitalism'' *2011 - ''More Fucking Life'' *2011 - ''Forward Motion'' *2011 - ''Still Prisoners of War'' *2012 - ''Cultural Revolution'' *2012 - ''Nuclear Man'' *2021 - ''Revolutionary Warfare''

Singles/EPs

*2007 - "Free Your Mind"/"Stop" *2011 - ''Enero'' EP

References

External links

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