Speak (Hungarian rapper)
Speak | |
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| Birth name | Tamás Deák |
| Also known as | Speak Tom Deak[1] |
| Born | 31 May 1976 Budapest, Hungary |
| Origin | Hungary |
| Genres | Hip hop, political hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 2000s – present |
Tamás Deák (born 31 May 1976[2]), better known by his stage name Speak, is a rap artist, model and actor based in Hungary. He gained considerable fame after the music video for his 2003 anti-war song, "Stop the War", became popularized through video sharing websites. Speak lives in London, England.[citation needed]
"Stop the War"[]
Speak is known primarily for his 2003 rap single "Stop the War".[3] A video for this single appeared on YouTube, and featured other semi-famous musicians.[4] Various commentators labeled the song as .[5] The song and music video were parodied on Saturday Night Live in a sketch starring Beck Bennett titled "World Peace Rap", broadcast 7 May 2017.[6]
Notable collaborations[]
On 20 June 2012, Speak announced on his website that he would be supporting Australian rap duet Hilltop Hoods and DJ Debris on their upcoming UK tour.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Index.hu - Képek - Speak
- ^ http://velvet.hu/celeb/hcdb/adatlap/speak/ (in Hungarian)
- ^ "Speak, a magyar rapper szombaton adja első koncertjét." Index, 30 August 2007. (Hungarian)
- ^ "Szponzort keres világzenéjéhez Speak, a 'Hungarian rapper'". Videók. HVG Online. 13 June 2007. (Hungarian).
- ^ "Serious Hungarian Rap Song -- Unintentional Mind-Blowing Hilarity!!!". Digg. 16 February 2007.
- ^ "Chris Pine, Kellyanne Conway, and Star Trek: 'Saturday Night Live' Recap". Inquisitr. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
External links[]
- http://www.speakmusic.hu/ Speak's Official Site
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