A.M.B.’s works are influenced by some of the great heavyweights within his genre of rap music, such as Nas, Rakim, Talib Kweli and Jay Z. He is blessed with the clarity of utilizing his speedy rapping and rhyming ability to exhibit his never-ending gift of wordplay. Inspired by his first love of rap, A.M.B. has produced a variety of ‘Solo Mixtape Albums’ of his works and have been released August, 2003 to 2015

His ‘Rap Sheet’ has been able to produce a lists of performance headlines event happenings of various locations within the Boston area, such as, Fisher College, Bentley College, Mt Ida College, Verve Lounge, Slades Nightclub, Milly's Tavern and Showtime at the Apollo (the Boston edition). His musical accomplishments, has produced additional crossover-records with Reggae tone Artist - El Chombo, Mr. Saik & Leo for the Single/Video, “Quiero Dem Bow” released in 2007.

A.M.B. a/k/a African Man Born self-produced and released,
 (14) official solo albums as some of the most important hip-hop releases in recent years which includes 1979 & Hip Hop 2 Nuwop Vol. 1 (The Scroll Of Hits),  I Am Hip-Hop, & The Mixtape Originals & The K.I.N.G. but his finest work is yet to come.  On November 12, 2023 A.M.B. will release his 15th official album Titled  Vintage.  Now considered an OG in the underground world of hip hop he takes on the responsibility of reaching the minds of the hip hop listeners in todays troubled society. 
 
       He has also released a series of mini movies all directed by himself.  These movies are designed to highlight his activities as an underground artist, activist, teacher & business man.  The movie Titles Are (The Path Of A.M.B. Volumes 1 & 2, The Humble Experience Starring Hot Mizz Of Amesty Records, It's Bigger Than Hip Hop 5, A.M.B @ Art Is Life Itself.  The Filming venture started with his video catalog which continues to grow in numbers totaling 19 from 2012 til 2017.  Now an official youtube podcaster he is now creating other forms of self sufficient media for the positive upliftment in his hip hop community.  A.M.B created 2 shows titled the AMBTV Live (Facebook) & Random Thoughts (Youtube).  Both Podcast currently bring raw and authentic truth unapologetically.  You can also listen to African Man Born on all major platforms for podcast streaming titled A.M.B. Radio Live.
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A.M.B. is a self sufficient entertainment and business entity with no outside help.  He has been determined to reach his goals for well over a decade and he is not stopping anytime soon.  He is all about the spreading of knowledge and he teaches through the vibration of music overstanding the importance to deliver a solid message to the conscience community.

The writing, producing and vocal representation of his musical works is a true representation of his emcee skills as a seasoned Hip-Hop Rap artist.

Author Steven A Barthell sharing more than just books.....he cross promotes with artist not just locally but regionally and nationally. Currently taking submissions for his new soundtrack #SexLovePain based off his book "Sex, Love & Pain: Methods II The MaDDness" coming this winter of 2013

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