The Circle & Ciphers Mixtape is an introduction to "Circles & Ciphers".

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.
credits
released June 21, 2023

1. Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)
2. Today (ft. Kofi Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)
3. FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)
4. Can’t Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B, MARKO STAT$)
5. Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)
6. Call Me (ft. SHAYN)
7. Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)
8. Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds
9. Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

The Circle & Ciphers Mixtape is an introduction to "Circles & Ciphers".

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.
credits
released June 21, 2023

1. Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)
2. Today (ft. Kofi Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)
3. FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)
4. Can’t Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B, MARKO STAT$)
5. Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)
6. Call Me (ft. SHAYN)
7. Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)
8. Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds)
9. Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds)

Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)

The Circle & Ciphers Mixtape is an introduction to "Circles & Ciphers".

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.
credits
released June 21, 2023

1. Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)
2. Today (ft. Kofi Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)
3. FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)
4. Can’t Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B, MARKO STAT$)
5. Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)
6. Call Me (ft. SHAYN.)
7. Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)
8. Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds
9. Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

Call Me (ft. SHAYN.)

Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)

The Circle & Ciphers Mixtape is an introduction to "Circles & Ciphers".

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.
credits
released June 21, 2023

1. Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)
2. Today (ft. Kofi Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)
3. FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)
4. Can’t Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B & MARKO STAT$)
5. Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)
6. Call Me (ft. SHAYN)
7. Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)
8. Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds
9. Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

Can't Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B & MARKO STAT$)

FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)

The Circle & Ciphers Mixtape is an introduction to "Circles & Ciphers".

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.
credits
released June 21, 2023

1. Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)
2. Today (ft. Kofie Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)
3. FREEDOM IS A MINDSET (ft. Alejandro, ANAMLI, Pressure, Akeem, MARKO STAT$, SHAYN. & Rashad)
4. Can’t Wait (ft. CelloSoReal, Rich B, MARKO STAT$)
5. Passing Through (ft. ANAMLI, Akeem, SHAYN. MARKO STAT$, Pressure & Alejandro)
6. Call Me (ft. SHAYN)
7. Big Dog Freestyle (ft. Kheshun)
8. Charles Darwin (ft. Pressure, MARKO STAT$ & Kofie Diamonds
9. Anti Snitch (ft. MARKO STAT$, Kofie Diamonds & Rich B)

Today (ft. Kofie Diamonds, MARKO STAT$ & ANAMLI)

Hide or Seek (ft. MARKO STAT$, ANAMLI, Chris, Akeem, 7b9, Ann Marie, Nikia & SHAYN.)

"NO KIDS IN PRISON" - Circles & Ciphers (MARKO STAT$, Pressure Baby R, YungCJdadon, Sky Ford, Kofie Diamonds) 

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Produced By Aced Spade, Juan Cannon

A Group of Chicago youth travel to the future to influence the U.S government to abolish the prison industrial complex and more importantly free every youth prisoner in the United States of America. Here are their stories:

Made in partnership with Performing Statistics for the 2023 No Kids in Prison exhibition in Chicago

No Kids in Prison

We are a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action we collectively heal and work to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex.

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