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Asheru

voc, *1974 US
Producer of Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Gabriel Benn

Asheru, born Gabriel Benn, is an American hip hop artist, educator, and youth activist. He is widely known for performing the opening and closing themes for the popular TV series, The Boondocks, as well as his pioneering and innovative efforts to forward the Hip Hop Education movement.

     
Genres
  • Hip-Hop/Rap
  • Electronic
  • Jazz
Popular Tracks   
The Boondocks Main Title on The Boondocks [Bonus Edition] by Various Artists
B.M.I.G. on Black Moses by Asheru
Clay Davis on Sleepless in Soweto by Asheru
Jamboree on Jamboree by Asheru
Price To Pay on Foot In the Door by Oddisee
Think About on The Best Underground Hip Hop from New York City and Beyond by Various Artists
Funky D.C. on Sleepless in Soweto by Asheru
Dream Girl on In My Feels 16 by Various Artists
So Amazing on Sleepless in Soweto by Asheru
Simphiwe's Theme on Sleepless in Soweto by Asheru

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Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Sleepless In SowetoAsheru2013Album
3 Stars, 2 BarsAsheru2007Album
Insomnia (Sleepless In Japan)Asheru2006Album
Insomnia Vol. 1Asheru2005Album
Another DayThe Saint / Asheru and Blue Black2004Album
Was Du Gibst / Wie Lang Man BrauchtMomentan Featuring Asheru And Wordsworth2004Album
If / Walk The WalkKenn Starr, Asheru & Talib Kweli2004Album
48 MonthsAsheru And Blue Black Of The Unspoken Heard2003Compil.
Black Moses / B.M.I.G.Asheru2003Album
Dear YouAsheru And Blue Black2003Album
Is This What U WantAsheru2003Album
Mood Swing / Soon ComeAsheru Featuring Talib Kweli2002Album
Soon Come...Asheru And Blue Black Of The Unspoken Heard2001Album
Elevator Music / B-BoyAsheru And Blue Black Of The Unspoken Heard2001Album
Truly Unique / SoulAsheru And Blue Black Of The Unspoken Heard2001Album
B.M.I.G.Asheru And Blue Black Of The Unspoken Heard2001Album
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