A California emcee who got his start as part of Native Guns, Bambu is a community organizer, ex-Marine, and reformed criminal, known for his socially conscious, politically aware wordplay. He rejects both gangster bravado and the party-and-BS style, instead looking to educate and enlighten listeners with his thoughtful wordplay. ...I Scream Bars for the Children... is his first solo album, released in 2006, featuring guest appearances from his old partner in rhyme Kiwi, plus Geology, Eye a Sage, Kronic Plague, Farmer Joe, Kuttin Kandi, Panama, and Roscoe Umali. Embracing everyday people living the struggle and also giving dap to his L.A. home, Bambu gives us a quality mix of autobiographical content, vivid storytelling, revolutionary intentions, and sly humor. The result is a unique album that's not afraid to be deep but never gets overly heavyhanded. Don't miss "Home Cooking," "Life in Rewind," "East L.A. Story," and "Nicole."