Born and raised in Oakland, CA, the Town’s social and political make up made him. Rashidi Omari, Shidi O, The Bandit King. Trail blazing most of the time, walking the beaten path some, Rashidi Omari has learned the art of alchemy. Mixing the elements around him to create something different. Every action made has multiple levels of communication and interpretation. Be prepared for a ride that will push you past the boundaries of your comfort zone while enjoying it the whole way. Rashidi Omari has been rocking the mic since 1993 performing both nationally and internationally. He honed his skills performing with Bay Area based groups Loco Bloco, Unsmokables, Bodirock Emcees, and the trailblazing trio Company of Prophets, which Jeff Chang called, “One of the hottest, most versatile crews in the Bay—bold hip-hop that sets your soul afire.” A captivating performer and lyricist, Rashidi Omari’s new solo album, Auditory Philosophy, is the hip-hop you've been yearning for. Get ready; this is only the beginning! Now you can continue you musical journey with his newest singles Deserve This and The Road!