Introducing Beirut City in a cynical Rap: Askekman & DJ Lethal Skillz

'Deyman Ijebeh' (always positive) is the newest music video clip for Lebanese hip hop crew ASHEKMAN with DJ Lethal Skillz, the song describes cynically the current situation in Beirut, where despite the war, destruction, corruption, terrorist bombings and other social injustice, the Lebanese remain positive, and optimistic.

Who is ASHEKMAN?

ASHEKMAN is an Arabic hip hop crew formed in Beirut by identical twin brothers Omar and Mohamed Kabbani in 2001 and released 2 albums and 5 music video clips so far. They are considered pioneers in Arabic Graffiti and calligraffiti in Lebanon and the region, you can check out their graffiti all over Beirut. ASHEKMAN has been interviewed by major TV stations, magazines (CNN, MTV, Rolling stone, France24, BBC, Al Jazeera, Forbes magazine, etc...)

DJ Lethal Skillz
Is the oldest and most established turntablist in the Arab hip-hop movement. Besides being a world-class DJ he has also distinguished himself as a prolific producer and long-running ambassador for the Arab hip-hop massive. He has two seminal Arab hip-hop albums to his credit: New World Disorder (2008) and Karmageddon (2012), which features nearly everyone in the Lebanese hip-hop scene past and present and many of Arab hip-hop stalwarts from the region and Diaspora!

Throughout his journey he's collaborated and performed with major historical figures in hip-hop lore - including opening up for the likes of Pharoahe Monch and M-1 of Dead Prez at The Forum, Kentish Town, in London, England; as well as playing with the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul, Dj Q-Bert, Rob Swift, Dj Akakabe, Co-ma, DJ Tony Touch, DJ Vinroc (5th Platoon / Triple Threat), DJ Shortkut and DJ Apollo (ISP / Triple Threat) World DMC Champions as well as mainstream acts like Timbaland, 50 cents, Whokid, Big Ali, Missy Eliot, Sean Paul, MIMS, Coolio to mention a few...

Lyrics: ASHEKMAN
Produced by DJ Lethal Skillz & DJ X-Method (Phonomefodz productionz)
Scratches by Dj Lethal Skillz
Director: Hadi Syriani
Editor: Mounir Haydamous
VFX: Pierre Khoury
Colorist: Khalil Abourrousse ( Lila Post)
Producer: Francois Monayer
Creative Directors: Pierre Khoury, Mohamed Kabbani, Omar Kabbani