Pharoahe Monch Addresses Violence in Internet-Only Video

**MR HIP HOP HEAD** · 01-04-2007, 12:26 AM

Rapper Pharoahe Monch is attempting to shed light on the topic of gun violence with the video for his new single "Gun Draws."

The complete version of the clip, which has been deemed too graphic for regular video outlets, debuted today (Jan. 3) on AllHipHop.com. http://www.allhiphop.com/videoplayer/player.htm

Monch, who uses the song to examine what he feels is "the desensitization we currently have towards senseless violence," expresses his views from the perspective of a bullet.

"As a creative writer, I like to ask questions. What would a bullet say if it had a voice to speak its mind?," said the Queens lyricist, who refused to edit his video down for the mainstream. "It's challenging to write from different perspectives, especially if it's an object that has the power to kill. This is my effort to provoke and awaken discussion about violence, whether perpetrated by or committed against us."

"Gun Draws" is in the same vein as "Stray Bullet," a classic single Monch recorded as a member of Hip-Hop group Organized Konfusion.

The track is taken from the rapper's forthcoming SRC/Universal Motown album Desire, which is due in stores this spring.

Fans who can't wait for the release can listen to Monch's latest mixtape Awakening, which is available now.

http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6560

**Unforgiven** · 01-04-2007, 12:36 AM

I WANT to hear this song. It reminds me of Immortal Techniques track Peruvian Cocaine, where they go through the process of the manufacturing of cocaine...

**GreenPoop!** · 01-04-2007, 12:46 AM

Damnnnn!

**TAURO** · 01-04-2007, 02:06 AM

Wicked track, wicked vid, Pharohe's still got it.

**Lil' Ruger** · 01-04-2007, 02:17 AM

that was fucking incredible just loved the whole scenary now pharoe monch is trying to stop gun violence....and what are rappers that get played on the radio doing??? dancing and being faggots...

this is some crazy shit if his whole album just captures that thing it will be perfect...

i like tracks when they pretend they're something else like eminem and dr dre's song guilty conscience...

graphic my ass you wanna get people to stop doing it? scare the fuck outta them....shit the domestic violence scene is something i can relate to didnt seem exactly like that but blackilize it ya know?

it was too short though....

**Visionz** · 01-04-2007, 02:35 AM

I'm about to download or order this mixtape. I've been anticipating some new Monche for muhfuckin YEARS. Dope video and lyrics, fo'real dude be killin it. good lookin out