"Sideshow's latest album, TIGRAY FUNK, takes its name from his homeland and fuses it with the G-funk he immersed himself in while living out West. Through 32 songs, the record is coiled tightly around a parable about a tiger, a dog, and original sins of violence."
"After moving to America, Sideshow began inching toward hip-hop, crafting songs that deal with contemporary ills like prescription pills and semilegal firearms, presenting them as eternal evils."
"Sideshow credits encouragement from MIKE as a catalyst for his career, and it was Niontay who recently showed him how to record himself, allowing for TIGRAY FUNK to spring from unusually isolated sessions."
Sideshow, a Virginia rapper originally from Ethiopia, reflects on his childhood and the evolution of his music career. His latest album, TIGRAY FUNK, combines G-funk with themes from his homeland. The album consists of 32 songs and explores issues like drugs and violence through a narrative involving a tiger and a dog. Sideshow's journey into hip-hop was influenced by his experiences in America and encouragement from fellow artists. The album showcases his growth as an artist and his ability to convey deep societal messages.
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