Mekka Don, 29, is a lawyer and lyricist, who recently left the legal profession to pursue his true passion – Hip-Hop. In less than two years of his pursuit of a career in Hip-Hop, Mekka Don (his rap name) has already been featured in a national ad campaign for Jeep Wrangler, licensed four of his songs to ESPN, made Cornerstone's Top 10 (#6) list for "Dear Obama", released a mixtape with DJ Mick Boogie, and been featured in XXL Magazine and the American Bar Association Journal (http://www.abaj...
Mekka Don, 29, is a lawyer and lyricist, who recently left the legal profession to pursue his true passion – Hip-Hop. In less than two years of his pursuit of a career in Hip-Hop, Mekka Don (his rap name) has already been featured in a national ad campaign for Jeep Wrangler, licensed four of his songs to ESPN, made Cornerstone's Top 10 (#6) list for "Dear Obama", released a mixtape with DJ Mick Boogie, and been featured in XXL Magazine and the American Bar Association Journal (http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/street_legal), and released his own reality show and blog online (www.mekkadon.com). Mekka Don has become most notable for the release of an album with DJ Mick Boogie on January 13th, 2009 entitled "The All Eyes On Me EP." The album was written through the eyes of Barack Obama and showcased the difficulties he will face as President of the United States. The album received critical acclaim with URB.com calling it "a beautiful stage show." The New York Daily News believes Mekka Don is "bringing change to rap" (http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/13/2009-01-13_rapper_mekka_dons_political_street_cred_.html). The Source Magazine called the album, "Your Inauguration Day Soundtrack."
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