TAHIR JAHI, COOL, COLLECTED, CONSCIOUS, AND HIGH ON “LIFE.”


“GOT MELANIN?” More than just the slogan on Tahir Jahi’s new line of T-shirts, it’s the kind of thought-provoking Hip Hop Poetry this up-and-coming talent lives, breathes, and flows on the daily.


Tahir Jahi has enjoyed abundant shares of shine and small successes ever since he began rhyming at the age of 12, on the release "Visions From the Third Eye" by The Vision crew. While other kids were squabbin’ over tennis shoes and cutting class, a young Tahir Wilson was mastering a craft all his own, competing in local battles, performing on occasion, and honing an artistic, standout, and standalone mic style.


Wilson connected with his peers for sure, but when it came to loftier goals, he felt some of them suffered from what he calls “the pond water mentality:” little ambition, no sense of working toward a goal collective. More, “whats in it for me?” and less “How can I help out?”



So Tahir did what a lot of people his age did and still do in Allegheny County--he left--and headed south. He’s just beginning to hit his stride, rockin’ it live in-studio, preparing for an upcoming album release, and conducting artist interviews, writing articles, creating websites, and putting his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science to good use. All the while, dude’s always got pen to paper, nurturing his own career along the way.


And the name of said upcoming album? “’The Diary of a Angry Black Man,’ Man!’ Tahir enthuses. “Life has influenced us all in many different ways. I just write down all my experiences and shares them with who ever is listening...”


Evidently a LOT of folks are listening in, including but not limited to singer, song writer Shanice, Paradise (X-Clan), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Canibus, and all other Hip Hop poets Tahir comes in contact with. Don’t sleep; hit him up for a press kit, and get on his mailing list. His conscious rhymes will feed your mind.
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