The official youtube page of Bomani Armah aka Notarapper aka Mr. Read a Book aka Hip-Hop's Lavaar Burton aka the Black Colin Powell. Check for live performance and music videos updated on a regular!!

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Mixing style with substance is a hard job in the new millennium hip-hop world, but DC emcee Bomani Armah has proved time and time again that he can be musically relevant and socially responsible. From his lucid lyrics, colorful music production, and fashion forward look, Bomani is a part of the new wave of hip-hop music that's challenging the status quo. Most known for his underground anthem and music video "Read a Book" which received critical acclaim and backlash after airing on BET, Bomani has been making creative hip-hop music since 2000. Beginning with the hip-hop band Lauda, Bomani has shared the stage and collaborated with DC rising star Raheem Devaughn. He also appeared on the first sincle "Cool Witchu" from Mello-D & the Rados that aired on BET's Rap City and peaked at #3 on national college radio charts. Whether performing a capella, with a DJ, or his six piece funk/go-go band Project Mayhem, Bomani is a must see live!