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Kung Faux^[1] is a critically acclaimed comedy television and DVD series created by Mic Neumann^[2] that remixes classic kung fu movies with popular music, comic book style editing and video game style special effects, and new voice-over dubbing from primarily hip hop personalities and pop culture stars.^[3]

History[link]

Kung Faux was first created as a movie treatment in 1999 before transforming into a half hour TV series by the series creator, producer, director and entrepreneur Mic Neumann through his production company, Dubtitled Entertainment. The original Kung Faux series first aired on the websites "Popdetail.com" and "Dubtitled.com" as a video pitch treatment for a proposed film version of the idea in the Winter of 1999 before transforming into its current form and airing again on television in April 2003 in the USA on the Fuse music television channel. From there it migrated to over 150+ countries worldwide.^[3]

Reception[link]

Billboard Magazine considers the use of vintage kung-fu film footage, voice-over with rappers, comic book style special effects, and a hip-hop soundtrack to be "a high-flying, hilarious send-up of the kung-fu genre."^[4] Beth Accomando of KBPS said Kung Faux is "hilarious, fresh and inspired."^[5] Evan Serpick of Entertainment Weekly said the first two episodes "are filled with hysterical and clever infusions of gangsta-speak"."^[6]

DVD release[link]

In the first volume DVD, music and voice-over work was performed by hip-hop artists De La Soul, Guru, Masta Ace and Queen Latifah.^[7] Other voice-over artists include Jean Grae, Roc Raida, Sadat X^[4] and Mr. Len.^[6] The first volume was released on April 8, 2003 through Tommy Boy Films and Dubtitled Entertainment.^[4]

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David Augustine Jr., better known by his stage name Dee-1, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Early career[link]

Augustine began rapping while attending LSU. After graduating from LSU in 2007, he started teaching in Baton Rouge. By the end of 2008, he had released three mixtapes: "It's Only Tha Beginning," "Still We Rise," and "I Am Who I Am." One of his main projects was a collaboration with Dr. Rani G. Whitfield M.D., a.k.a. “Tha Hip-Hop Doc,” with whom he toured schools on the lecture circuit. Dee-1 has been featured in national media outlets such as CNN^[1] and Billboard Magazine.^[2] He has also received attention from Louisiana newspapers and music magazines.^[3] After two years of teaching, he resigned before the 2009-2010 school year to focus on his music.

Music career[link]

2009-present: David & Goliath[link]

His first studio album, "David & Goliath," was released April 13, 2009. In August 2009, Dee-1 released a Saints-themed song with trumpet player and rapper, Shamarr Allen, titled "Bring Em To The Dome". The song was noted in an article by ESPN columnist Wright Thompson.^[4] Additionally, Dee-1 has performed alongside nationally touring acts such as Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Trey Songz, Akon, The Roots, Mýa, The Clipse, Musiq Soulchild, Fat Joe, Lil Boosie, Juvenile, and Big Boi. In October 2010, he was named Artist of The Year at the NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards.^[5] The video for his song "Jay, 50, & Weezy" was released October 11, 2010. It has received attention for its content and mention of Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z. The video has also aired on MTV Jams and according to program director Tuma Basa has received a lot of positive feedback.^[6]

His fourth mixtape, "I Hope They Hear Me," was released on April 20, 2010. It has received positive reviews.^[7]

He released a follow-up entitled "I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 1.5" in December 2010. It combined several new songs with a collection of tracks from the original mixtape. Vol. 1.5 served as a prequel to his next mixtape, "I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 2," which was released on March 1, 2011. Prior to its release, Dee-1 leaked a track online, available for free download, in early February titled "It's My Turn". The track has received positive criticism from various notable hip-hop websites, including XXL and 2dopeboyz.

In April 2011, Dee-1 will be touring with Atlanta rappers Killer Mike and Young Dro, as well as the southern California-based rap group Pac Div.^[8]

Discography[link]

Independent albums[link]

• David & Goliath (2009)

Mixtapes[link]

• It's Only Tha Beginning (2004)
• Still We Rise (2006)
• I Am Who I Am (2008)
• I Hope They Hear Me (2010)
• I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 1.5 (2010)
• I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 2 (2011)

Singles[link]

• 2010: "Jay, 50 & Weezy"
• 2010: "One Man Army"
• 2011: "It's My Turn"
• 2011: "Blue"
• 2011: "The One That Got Away" ft. Mannie Fresh
• 2011: "I'm On It" ft. Shamarr Allen
• 2011: "Uncle Tom"
• 2011: "Floop Flop"

References[link]

External links[link]

Biography portal

• Dee-1 Official Website
• Dee-1 on Myspace
• Dee 1 at Twitter
• Dee-1 at Facebook
• Dee-1 in Gambit