A.O.K. stands for Assault of Knowledge, and is the rappin’ moniker of 23 year old Edmonton resident Omar Mouallem. Omar’s a bit a renaissance man, working as a writer and journalist in order to pursue his love for hip hop the rest of the time. Although he isn’t the best MC in a technical sense, he’s smart and engaging and so the songs on If You Don’t Buy This CD The Terrorists Win make for an enjoyable listen. The production is decent, but Omar commands centre stage as he address topics like religious self-discovery, un-requited love for coffee girls, wigroes or his Lebanese heritage. Growing up Lebanese in High Prairie, Alberta must have provided Omar with plenty of material, but he’s a well-rounded dude that can address any number of topics. Worth checking if you’re looking for some hip hop that’s a little smarter and more thoughtful than your average rap album.
Quick Hitters:: Prairie Rap Blowout Edition: HeroHill.com review of Low Budget Affiliates’ The Damage is Done, AOK’s If You Don’t Buy This CD the Terrorists Win and Deepcave & Factor.
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