Thanks to the release of his latest single "FILM THE POLICE" B. DOLAN has e… Read Full Bio ↴Thanks to the release of his latest single "FILM THE POLICE" B. DOLAN has experienced a considerable boost to an already noteworthy career. A viral phenomenon, the single and video have gained 100,000+ views a day in two weeks, and endorsements from a slew of celebrities and press that include Michael Moore, Billy Bragg, Jay Smooth, Killer Mike, El-P, and the Central International websites of both the #Occupy and Anonymous movement.
"FILM THE POLICE," has quickly become an anthem for the #Occupy generation, and shows no signs of slowing it's spread.
B. Dolan began performing in 1999 in the heart of the spoken word scene; New York City's famous Nuyorican Poets Cafe, where he developed his chops quickly. An 18 year old Dolan arrived for the first time as part of HBO's Def Poetry Series in 2002, and the respect earned with numerous performance poetry championships in the two years that followed.
2003 also saw the first release of "The Failure," [at the time] a two-disc, homegrown demo full of Dolan's earliest work.
After this self-release, Dolan disappeared from the poetry scene to pursue more overtly musical projects, as well as his own contribution to the struggle against social injustice.
In the midst of inventing the ragged, breakdown aesthetic of his later work, Dolan also dug in his activist roots by creating and co-founding the Knowmore.org website with former slam teammate and friend Sage Francis.
B. Dolan joined Francis on The Knowmore.org Tour in support of the project, which is when Francis expressed interest in releasing a revised version of "The Failure" on Strange Famous Records.
2008 brought about the official re-release of "The Failure" lp, which was trimmed down by a disc, and was critically acclaimed as a genre-defying, unheralded classic. It also earned a legion of die hard fans for Dolan's spoken word pieces, who've stuck around since to watch this unique artist's continual reinvention.
In 2009 he released House of Bees vol. 1, a full length mixtape that served to build momentum toward his 2010 release. Then, in 2010, "Fallen House, Sunken City" hit. Dolan's decidedly hip-hop sophomore lp was hailed by rap legends, critics and fans as a massive success. Alternative Press called the album "proof that underground hip hop still has bite," and The Onion's A.V. Club named it "One of the best albums of 2010." "Earthmovers," the album's first video, also became an MTVu Freshman of the Week and was entered into rotation on MTV2.
Since his signing to SFR, Dolan has toured exhaustively and internationally, most notably as part of the Paid Dues, SXSW 09, Soundset, and Rock the Bells festivals.
In addition to his partner and frequent collaborator Sage Francis, Dolan has also toured with the likes of Buck 65, Alias, Sole, Solilaquests of Sound, Prolyphic, Dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Grand Buffet and others.
"FILM THE POLICE," has quickly become an anthem for the #Occupy generation, and shows no signs of slowing it's spread.
B. Dolan began performing in 1999 in the heart of the spoken word scene; New York City's famous Nuyorican Poets Cafe, where he developed his chops quickly. An 18 year old Dolan arrived for the first time as part of HBO's Def Poetry Series in 2002, and the respect earned with numerous performance poetry championships in the two years that followed.
2003 also saw the first release of "The Failure," [at the time] a two-disc, homegrown demo full of Dolan's earliest work.
After this self-release, Dolan disappeared from the poetry scene to pursue more overtly musical projects, as well as his own contribution to the struggle against social injustice.
In the midst of inventing the ragged, breakdown aesthetic of his later work, Dolan also dug in his activist roots by creating and co-founding the Knowmore.org website with former slam teammate and friend Sage Francis.
B. Dolan joined Francis on The Knowmore.org Tour in support of the project, which is when Francis expressed interest in releasing a revised version of "The Failure" on Strange Famous Records.
2008 brought about the official re-release of "The Failure" lp, which was trimmed down by a disc, and was critically acclaimed as a genre-defying, unheralded classic. It also earned a legion of die hard fans for Dolan's spoken word pieces, who've stuck around since to watch this unique artist's continual reinvention.
In 2009 he released House of Bees vol. 1, a full length mixtape that served to build momentum toward his 2010 release. Then, in 2010, "Fallen House, Sunken City" hit. Dolan's decidedly hip-hop sophomore lp was hailed by rap legends, critics and fans as a massive success. Alternative Press called the album "proof that underground hip hop still has bite," and The Onion's A.V. Club named it "One of the best albums of 2010." "Earthmovers," the album's first video, also became an MTVu Freshman of the Week and was entered into rotation on MTV2.
Since his signing to SFR, Dolan has toured exhaustively and internationally, most notably as part of the Paid Dues, SXSW 09, Soundset, and Rock the Bells festivals.
In addition to his partner and frequent collaborator Sage Francis, Dolan has also toured with the likes of Buck 65, Alias, Sole, Solilaquests of Sound, Prolyphic, Dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Grand Buffet and others.
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B. Dolan Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by B. Dolan:
Alright Everything's gonna be alright Don't worry 'bout a thing let …
Body of Work Her story is getting old In a night with no company Stood…
Border Crossing Fade up on the scene As he wrestles with the dream In…
Coda Not so long ago I woulda killed me if it wasn't…
Earthmovers The earthmovers: Building cities in the desert. Cities in A…
FEEL SO DIFFERENT Oh yeah (I love you baby) (oh yeah) - 3x yipee [Chorus:] …
Fifty Ways to Bleed Your Customer Feed 'em all their meds til they forget what the…
Jailbreak Nights with the lights out, days in the hole Mind wonder…
Joan Of Arcadia Joan of Arc had a dildo named Jesus made of wood…
Kitchen Sink Moving photos of ghosts Projected against the chemical smok…
Knock Knock My hits gon knock My hits gon knock My record gon knock…
Leaving New York 6:05, Brooklyn Bridge: failed and tongue-tied body aching,…
Love Will Survive It's the things you want Not the things you have Patience…
Lucifer Narrator: “cnd the Lord spoketh unto Lucifer,” God: “Whence…
Marvin Because his father was a man of the cross, Who said…
Mr. Buddy Buddy Say hell to Mister Buddy Buddy The charlatan; the confidenc…
One Breath Left I left my body And I went on a journey And I…
Open Letter to J.T. You're who I choose to trust Stuck in wanderlust Find my way…
STILL HERE I put my heart and soul in this I won't…
The Devil Is Alive Pull up, 잘 지내세요? Like where the fuck you wanna go? 우리는…
The Hunter Sitting up in bed when the sun sets The room is…
The Skycycle Blues Somewhere, between heaven and the landing ramp is the sacred…
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meadydoheny
When you hear a piece and start tearing up, you know hip hop lives in you and you've related to someone sharing something so intimate
My_Karubah
I just saw this live in New Mexico last year, it was amazing. B Dolan is a cool cat that will look you in the eye, and shake your hand. Humble as could be
Other Person
every one that calls themselves a hiphop head needs to hear this!!!!
#StartOne
meadydoheny
Wow, incredibly thought provoking
J S
Incredible.
ddev96
Wow... fire
mcwattersm
3:51 I see you Sage
Adrian Hernandez
sage did it better!!
Sage Francis
No. Not even close. Thanks though.