M-1, aka Mutulu Olugbala is a rapper, activist and author known for
his work as one half of the political hip hop duo Dead Prez along
with his friend Stic.man (Clayton Gavin). The M1 carbine was a
weapon used by American infantry in WWII, and Malcolm X held the
weapon in a famous photo printed in Life magazine in 1964.
M-1's first solo album Confidential was released on March 21, 2006
through Sotti/Koch Records. Following Confidential M-1 worked on
the album Can't Sell Dope Forever by Dead Prez/Outlawz.
M-1 is also featured in the UK documentary, Guilty or Innocent of
Using the N Word. He had many cameos in Chappelle's Show comedy sketches.
M-1 had a minor role in the 2001 film Brooklyn Babylon.
In July 2009, M-1 accompanied the Viva Palestina convoy, delivering
humanitarian supplies to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
[edit] Discography
Confidential (2006)