Greatest Rapper Never Heard

“Things have changed, and every now and then, an artist puts their account of life’s changes into play, all over phat beats. Molina is that artist. A culturist who balances his revolutionary politics with his ability to rap like no other, Molina is not your average ‘conscious artist’." – Westword Molina Speaks is a critically acclaimed Poet, Performance Artist and Recording Artist. Respected music critics have discussed his work in the vein of impactful artists and social thinkers such as Gil Scott-Heron, The Roots, Mos Def (Yasiin Bey), Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky. Molina has shared the stage with the likes of Lupe Fiasco, Saul Williams, Abiodun Oyewole of the Last Poets, Allen Stone, Les Nubians, Blue Scholars, Dead Prez and Flobots. Molina has released several poetry projects and nearly a dozen albums under different artists names. He has appeared on tracks alongside artists like DJ Icewater, Speech of Arrested Development, Bambu, Tajai of Hieroglyphics, The Reminders, DJ Cavem, Akir, Mannequin Rituals and Asia Jazz Project. Molina’s original music is featured in the documentary film Papers, which has screened in all 50 states. Molina is the Performance Director at Youth On Record - an arts education organization that is building a state of the art youth media studio on Denver's west side. GREATEST RAPPER NEVER HEARD Greatest Rapper Never Heard is an Artistic Commentary on American consumerism, the Cult of Ego, theft of culture, and Manufactured Identity in the digital age. Molina Speaks and the Black Actors Guild examine, appropriate, and take back the popular memes that have come to define modern rap music and hip-hop culture. This 23 track concept album balances revolutionary appeal, grit, and lyrical depth with comedy, satire, sensuality and sex appeal. What the critics say about Molina Speaks: “Molina may be the only MC in Denver who has transcended being boxed into any particular facet of the scene.” – Denver Post RVRB “The duo of Molina & Diles create a perfect blend of hip-hop artistry with their newest release MileHighTimes, which brings you a skilled set of lyrics over classic hip-hop beats.” – Colorado Music Buzz “Though Build 2020 Manifesto draws on the conventions of political speeches and the rhetorical styles of authors like Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky, it also uses elements of hip-hop, techno and industrial music to make its point. There’s rapping on the album, except, perhaps, in the Gil Scott-Heron sense.” – Denver Post RVRB