Speak (Hungarian rapper)
Tamás Deák (born 31 May 1976[2]), better known by his stage name Speak, is a rap artist, model and actor based in Hungary. He gained considerable fame after the music video for his 2003 anti-war song, "Stop the War", became popularized through video sharing websites. Speak lives in London, England.
Speak | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tamás Deák |
| Also known as | Speak Tom Deak[1] |
| Born | 31 May 1976 Budapest, Hungary |
| Origin | Hungary |
| Genres | Hip hop, political hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 2000s – present |
"Stop the War"
Speak is known primarily for his 2003 rap single "Stop the War".[3] A video for this single appeared on YouTube, and featured other semi-famous musicians.[4] Various commentators labeled the song as unintentional humor.[5] The song and music video were parodied on Saturday Night Live in a sketch starring Beck Bennett titled "World Peace Rap", broadcast 7 May 2017.[6]
Notable collaborations
On 20 June 2012, Speak announced on his website that he would be supporting Australian rap duet Hilltop Hoods and DJ Debris on their upcoming UK tour.
References
- Index.hu - Képek - Speak
- http://velvet.hu/celeb/hcdb/adatlap/speak/ (in Hungarian)
- "Speak, a magyar rapper szombaton adja első koncertjét." Index, 30 August 2007. (Hungarian)
- "Szponzort keres világzenéjéhez Speak, a 'Hungarian rapper'". Videók. HVG Online. 13 June 2007. (Hungarian).
- "Serious Hungarian Rap Song -- Unintentional Mind-Blowing Hilarity!!!". Digg. 16 February 2007.
- "Chris Pine, Kellyanne Conway, and Star Trek: 'Saturday Night Live' Recap". Inquisitr. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.