Press Quotes


Press Quotes


“The activist influence of Ochs, Jara, and others weaves throughout Fellowman’s lyrics … the emcee is as comfortable pillorying the soon-to-be former White House occupant and bemoaning climate change as he is dropping pop culture references and clever turns of phrase.”

Shea Gibbs, C-Ville Weekly

https://www.c-ville.com/guest-of-the-artist-local-rapper-fellowman-releases-death-of-the-author-along-with-digital-performance/


“[D]espite its title, Death of [the] Author, which has been two years in the making, is rooted in creativity, catharsis, and enlightenment rather than morbidity. With a slew of covers and originals dedicated to lost musical heroes, the project underlines Wade’s vast knowledge of his subjects…”

Tami Keaveny, C-Ville Weekly

https://www.c-ville.com/unforgettable-talent/


“While the project is preoccupied with the state of the world, Fellowman concocts a musical salmagundi...”

Ok-Tho.com

http://www.ok-tho.com/2016/05/fellowman-raw-data-vol-1-mixtape.html


“‘Loot This,’ from his 2016 album Raw Data Vol. 1: Soul of the Shitty, is especially relevant to Charlottesville this summer.”

Erin O’Hare, C-Ville Weekly

https://www.c-ville.com/doth-protest-charlottesvilles-protest-songs/


“This is what rap music would be if hip hop artists still loved hip hop.”

Nilaja McBeth, 4theculture

https://web.archive.org/web/20160418200825/http://4theculture.us/2016/04/mixtape-review-raw-data-vol-1-soul-of-the-shitty-by-fellowman/


“Sons of Ichibei [Fellowman & Remy St. Clair, are] one of the most politically charged, socially conscious hip-hop groups in town…”

C-Ville Weekly

https://www.c-ville.com/arts-picks-cville-pride-festival/


“[Sons of Ichibei are asserting themselves] as one of the most powerful hip-hop forces in the region.”

Noah Page, RVA Magazine

https://rvamag.com/music/sons-of-ichibei-bringing-a-better-tomorrow-for-charlottesville-hip-hop.html


“Sons of Ichibei’s brand of hip-hop functions in much the same way as enlightenment, opening the listener’s mind by burrowing into their ears, their heart.”

Erin O’Hare, C-Ville Weekly

https://web.archive.org/web/20170617162958/http://www.c-ville.com/hip-hop/