Ya'akov "Kobi" Shimony (Hebrew: יעקב "קובי" שמעוני, born November 13, 1979), generally known by his stage nameSubliminal (Hebrew: סאבלימינל), is an Israeli rapper, singer and record producer.[1]
Subliminal
Background information
Birth name
Ya'akov Shimony
Born
(1979-11-13) November 13, 1979 (age 43) Tel Aviv, Israel
In 1995 the two began performing in Israeli clubs geared toward a hip-hop audience, wearing baggy clothes and gold chains. They quickly developed a following among the nation's youth, and soon put out their first album, "The Light From Zion".[2]
After the outbreak of the Second Intifada in 2000, the two began writing patriotic songs. They became known as creators of "Zionist hip-hop", a label still applied to them.[2] In further contrast to the generally rebellious "outlaw" nature of most hip-hop, they also praise army service and eschew drugs and smoking.
Being the son of Jewish refugees is at the core of Subliminal's hard-line politics. "In Tunisia, my father grew up with his family locking all the doors and windows whenever performing a Jewish ceremony -- out of fear of attacks." Both parents, he says, "ran for their lives" to Israel, where they spent decades recovering from the persecution they had faced.[3]
Subliminal and his rapping partner at the time, Ha'Tzel ("The Shadow"), also helped discover the Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar; they collaborated but eventually fell out over Subliminal and Nafar's political disagreement. The bitter end of their musical relationship is chronicled in the documentary film, Channels of Rage.
In 2006, Subliminal collaborated with countertenorDavid D'Or to produce the song "Ten Koah" ("Give Me Strength") on Subliminal's hip hop album, Just When You Thought it Was Over.[4]
In 2010, Subliminal married Ines Goldberg.
Social impact
Through lyrics and concerts, Subliminal and his rap group aim to inspire and encourage a new generation to stand as a unified Israeli nation. At many of his concerts, Subliminal begins by calling to the audience, "Who is proud to be a Zionist in the state of Israel, put your hands in the air! Hell yeah!"[5] Subliminal can be seen at many of his concerts wearing American hip hop clothing and a large Star of David chain necklace. Journalist Joshua Mitnick writes that with Subliminal's patriotic, 2002 chart-topping album "Ha’or v’Ha’tzel" (The Light and the Shadow),
He transformed the Star of David into a fashion statement and helped integrate the music of urban America into the fold of Israeli pop… For Subliminal, the music has generated tens of thousands of record sales. For Israeli teens, it has given voice to their outrage at the state of affairs in their country. Hip-hop, a quintessentially American art form, is helping bolster national morale in a country bruised by… years of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians.[5]
Quotes
When we talk politics with Arabs in Israel, they say, 'My grandfather used to live in Tel Aviv, and now it's owned by Jewish people -- we want to come back,'" he says. "I respond, 'My parents came from Iran and Tunisia, but nobody is going to give our property back to us. It's all been confiscated . . . We have this little sandbox we call Israel. We give our hearts and lives to make it a proud country. Every one serves in the Israeli Defense Force in order for Israel to survive. You have half of the globe.'"
Discography
Studio albums
Ha'Or m'Zion (האור מציון, "The Light From Zion") (2000)
"Israeli rappers prove hip-hop will translate to any language", by Loolwa Khazzoom, Boston Globe, 2004-01-04
References
^Goelman, Zachary (January 2, 2008). "MC Citizen: Israeli Rapper Subliminal Tours Stateside". The Forward. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
^ ab"Israeli rapper Subliminal has built a music empire". Jewish Journal. May 15, 2008. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
^Israeli Rapper Takes U.S. : Rolling Stone May 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
^Press, Viva Sarah (September 25, 2006). . The Nation. Archived from the original on September 18, 2011. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
^ abJoshua Mitnick, "Israeli Hip-Hop Takes on Mideast Politics," USA Today, November 6, 2003.
March 06, 2023
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Ya akov Kobi Shimony Hebrew יעקב קובי שמעוני born November 13 1979 generally known by his stage name Subliminal Hebrew סאבלימינל is an Israeli rapper singer and record producer 1 SubliminalBackground informationBirth nameYa akov ShimonyBorn 1979 11 13 November 13 1979 age 43 Tel Aviv IsraelOriginTel Aviv IsraelGenresHip hopOccupation s Rapper singer record producerYears active1994 presentLabelsTACT Records NMC UnitedWebsiteTACT Records com Contents 1 Background 2 Social impact 3 Quotes 4 Discography 5 See also 6 External links 7 ReferencesBackground EditSubliminal was born in Tel Aviv Israel to a Persian Jewish mother and Tunisian Jewish father from Gafsa Subliminal started performing music at age 12 and at age 15 met Yoav Eliasi The two quickly became friends as a result of their mutual love of hip hop In 1995 the two began performing in Israeli clubs geared toward a hip hop audience wearing baggy clothes and gold chains They quickly developed a following among the nation s youth and soon put out their first album The Light From Zion 2 After the outbreak of the Second Intifada in 2000 the two began writing patriotic songs They became known as creators of Zionist hip hop a label still applied to them 2 In further contrast to the generally rebellious outlaw nature of most hip hop they also praise army service and eschew drugs and smoking Being the son of Jewish refugees is at the core of Subliminal s hard line politics In Tunisia my father grew up with his family locking all the doors and windows whenever performing a Jewish ceremony out of fear of attacks Both parents he says ran for their lives to Israel where they spent decades recovering from the persecution they had faced 3 Subliminal and his rapping partner at the time Ha Tzel The Shadow also helped discover the Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar they collaborated but eventually fell out over Subliminal and Nafar s political disagreement The bitter end of their musical relationship is chronicled in the documentary film Channels of Rage In 2006 Subliminal collaborated with countertenor David D Or to produce the song Ten Koah Give Me Strength on Subliminal s hip hop album Just When You Thought it Was Over 4 In 2010 Subliminal married Ines Goldberg Social impact EditThrough lyrics and concerts Subliminal and his rap group aim to inspire and encourage a new generation to stand as a unified Israeli nation At many of his concerts Subliminal begins by calling to the audience Who is proud to be a Zionist in the state of Israel put your hands in the air Hell yeah 5 Subliminal can be seen at many of his concerts wearing American hip hop clothing and a large Star of David chain necklace Journalist Joshua Mitnick writes that with Subliminal s patriotic 2002 chart topping album Ha or v Ha tzel The Light and the Shadow He transformed the Star of David into a fashion statement and helped integrate the music of urban America into the fold of Israeli pop For Subliminal the music has generated tens of thousands of record sales For Israeli teens it has given voice to their outrage at the state of affairs in their country Hip hop a quintessentially American art form is helping bolster national morale in a country bruised by years of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians 5 Quotes EditWhen we talk politics with Arabs in Israel they say My grandfather used to live in Tel Aviv and now it s owned by Jewish people we want to come back he says I respond My parents came from Iran and Tunisia but nobody is going to give our property back to us It s all been confiscated We have this little sandbox we call Israel We give our hearts and lives to make it a proud country Every one serves in the Israeli Defense Force in order for Israel to survive You have half of the globe Discography EditStudio albums Ha Or m Zion האור מציון The Light From Zion 2000 Ha Or Ve HaTzel with HaTzel האור והצל The Light and the Shadow 2002 TACT All Stars with Mishpacha TACT תאקט אול סטארז TACT All Stars 2004 Bediuk Kshe Chashavtem she Hakol Nigmar בדיוק כשחשבתם שהכל נגמר Just When You Thought It Was All Over 2006 Jew niversal 2011 Tzeva Lahaim צבע לחיים Life in colour 2017 See also EditHa Tzel Israeli hip hopExternal links EditTACT Records Subliminal s official record label Official Facebook page Official YouTube channel Israeli rappers prove hip hop will translate to any language by Loolwa Khazzoom Boston Globe 2004 01 04References Edit Goelman Zachary January 2 2008 MC Citizen Israeli Rapper Subliminal Tours Stateside The Forward Retrieved January 5 2021 a b Israeli rapper Subliminal has built a music empire Jewish Journal May 15 2008 Retrieved January 5 2021 Israeli Rapper Takes U S Rolling Stone Archived May 16 2009 at the Wayback Machine Press Viva Sarah September 25 2006 Sabra Sounds Year in Review The Nation Archived from the original on September 18 2011 Retrieved 2009 05 11 a b Joshua Mitnick Israeli Hip Hop Takes on Mideast Politics USA Today November 6 2003 Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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