underground from the Shapeshifters

From the "Souldoubt" album by AWOL One & Daddy Kev Lyrics: But you can't beat the beat But you can't beat the beat You're a stupid sucker never done shit from me Get in the car and I'm a drive till I'm outta gas Slow or fast Can't put me down no more I'm a mother fucking creature of the wind You can't.... more

Iraq War veteran James Circello discribes his experiences in Iraq and the process that led to his deciding to go AWOL from what he believes is an illegal and immoral war.

Over a decade into a career that has never propelled AZ into the commercial position the uniformly high quality of his music has deserved, A.W.O.L. is yet another quietly excellent slice of powerful hip-hop that deserves greater acclaim. "Never Change" alone is a small masterpiece, an evocation of the strong.... more

AZ - A.W.O.L.

Political rap about war.

Music video for "Rules Of The Week" by Awol One and Daddy Kev. Directed by Artificial Army. From the album Slanguage on Mush Records. www.mushrecords.com

2005 short film about an Army sergeant struggling with a decision to go absent without leave. Directed and edited by Matt Wood. Starring Buck Reynolds. RT 6:42.

How Chicago gets down...

AWOL - RBX on album RBX Files