This is the sound of a city awakening from a long slumber. A low end theory come to life deep in the heart of Dixie. And the music of a new era in underground hip-hop in the Magic City.


After a long period of quiet gestation that has seen the development of a well informed local audience along with some of the most innovative MC’s and DJ’s to ever come from Alabama, Birmingham has slowly but surely given birth to a small but potent enclave of local hip-hop artists who can proudly stand toe-to-toe with some of the best in the country. Bolstered in no small part by the dynamic local music scene that has blossomed around the city’s world renowned rock club the Bottletree- who’s open-ended booking policies for the best in 21st Century Sounds has provided for a wealth of healthy competition and inspiration among local musicians- there seems to be a new air of confidence when it comes to battling for wider recognition (both literally AND figuratively) outside of the city limits.

And there is no better example of what Birmingham has to offer- in terms of both style and substance- than the dope beats and dexterous rhymes of Shaheed and DJ Supreme. As the minds behind some of the most cerebral lines and breakbeats this side of the Mason-Dixon, the duo’s third eye lockstep flow has gained them notoriety well outside of the Magic City echo chamber and has seen them share the stage with the likes of Raekwon the Chef, Akil the MC from Jurassic 5, J-Ro from the Alkoholiks, and other breakout artists from across Alabama such as G-Side and local labelmates the Green Seed. As an integral part of the ever-expanding musical family at Communicating Vessels, the group has helped fulfill the label’s wide-eyed vision for recording and promoting the most cutting edge artists both here at home and across the nation, and have helped put the label at the forefront of Birmingham’s rebirth on the national music scene.

As the lead off single to their upcoming debut lp Knowledge Rhythm and Understanding, “Right Now” stands as a declaration of independence from Birmingham’s musical past, as well as a proclamation of its musical future. Which is saying something. Demanding to be heard, hoping to be respected, and dreaming of a wider audience, it is here…it is right…and it is now.

As Sun Ra might say, “See the future. And be it.”

Which is exactly what they’ve done.

Champions of Truth (Official Video) – Shaheed & DJ Supreme feat. Akil The MC from Jurassic 5


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Release Date: June 5, 2020

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Shaheed & DJ Supreme – Appreciate Life

Release Date: April 24, 2020

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“This song was born while walking through a plant nursery, in a very heavy-hearted conversation with a close friend, when she called my attention to it, and it so perfectly captured the moment, and I declared it would become the subject of my next song…it’s about how we so often live in denial, not stopping to open our eyes to what is starring us in the face, and we continue the same dangerous pattern until something happens and we finally see our own heartbreak…. then we start to understand what love is, or isn’t.”

– Gina Barrington

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Release Date: April 24, 2020

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“This song was born while walking through a plant nursery, in a very heavy-hearted conversation with a close friend, when she called my attention to it, and it so perfectly captured the moment, and I declared it would become the subject of my next song…it’s about how we so often live in denial, not stopping to open our eyes to what is starring us in the face, and we continue the same dangerous pattern until something happens and we finally see our own heartbreak…. then we start to understand what love is, or isn’t.”

– Gina Barrington

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Release Date: February 24, 2017
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Shaheed & DJ Supreme –The Art of Throwing Darts – The Prequel

Release Date: February 24, 2017

Upon returning home from the Jurassic 5 German Tour, Shaheed and DJ Supreme hit us again with an incredible mix that will attempt to prepare you for what’s coming next.

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Shaheed & DJ Supreme – Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding

Release Date: August 20th, 2013

Communicating Vessels’ recording artists Shaheed and DJ Supreme are one of hip hops’ most consistent groups. They hail from Birmingham, Alabama, but you won’t find them categorized among the typical dirty south artists. They are, in fact, seen as practitioners of traditional boom-bap hip hop.


The duo, who have worked together since 2000, began this collaboration in 2007 and have an impressive track record to authenticate their expertise. They’ve released two critically acclaimed LPs (Health Wealth & Knowledge of Self and Scholar Warrior (The Remix Album)). They’ve shared stages with Raekwon, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, DJ Shiftee, The Bodega Brovas, and Stalley, as well as, labelmates The Green Seed. And their albums feature guest appearances from artists such as Akil the MC (of Jurassic 5), Amir Sulaiman, and W. Ellington Felton. 

With 2013 comes the release of their much anticipated third LP, Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding. This is their debut label release and Communicating Vessels is certain Shaheed’s skillful lyrical agility and DJ Supreme’s soulful production will leave listeners perfectly inspired.

In tracks like, “Right Now”, listeners become enlightened by the groups’ lifestyle and current plans to leave a lasting impression. They consider themselves brothers in Humanity and in the culture of hip hop. In, “Champions Of Truth”, featuring Akil the MC, it’s understood that to Shaheed, DJ Supreme, and many in their cohort, if its’ not Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding, it might not be as important as perceived. 

Throughout the album DJ Supreme’s refined techniques create an unimaginable space for Shaheed’s proficient lyrical freedoms. Both are sent forth boldly to sharpen the receiver.

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Shaheed & DJ Supreme – Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding

Release Date: August 20th, 2013

Communicating Vessels’ recording artists Shaheed and DJ Supreme are one of hip hops’ most consistent groups. They hail from Birmingham, Alabama, but you won’t find them categorized among the typical dirty south artists. They are, in fact, seen as practitioners of traditional boom-bap hip hop.


The duo, who have worked together since 2000, began this collaboration in 2007 and have an impressive track record to authenticate their expertise. They’ve released two critically acclaimed LPs (Health Wealth & Knowledge of Self and Scholar Warrior (The Remix Album)). They’ve shared stages with Raekwon, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, DJ Shiftee, The Bodega Brovas, and Stalley, as well as, labelmates The Green Seed. And their albums feature guest appearances from artists such as Akil the MC (of Jurassic 5), Amir Sulaiman, and W. Ellington Felton. 

With 2013 comes the release of their much anticipated third LP, Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding. This is their debut label release and Communicating Vessels is certain Shaheed’s skillful lyrical agility and DJ Supreme’s soulful production will leave listeners perfectly inspired.

In tracks like, “Right Now”, listeners become enlightened by the groups’ lifestyle and current plans to leave a lasting impression. They consider themselves brothers in Humanity and in the culture of hip hop. In, “Champions Of Truth”, featuring Akil the MC, it’s understood that to Shaheed, DJ Supreme, and many in their cohort, if its’ not Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding, it might not be as important as perceived. 

Throughout the album DJ Supreme’s refined techniques create an unimaginable space for Shaheed’s proficient lyrical freedoms. Both are sent forth boldly to sharpen the receiver.

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Shaheed & DJ Supreme – Right Now

Release Date: November 6th, 2012

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Shaheed & DJ Supreme UK Tour T

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