Speak
Birth nameTamás Deák
Also known asSpeak
Tom Deak[1]
Born (1976-05-31) 31 May 1976
Budapest, Hungary
OriginHungary
GenresHip hop, political hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, actor
Years active2000s – present

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.

"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 called the song unintentionally humorous.[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

  1. ↑ Index.hu - Képek - Speak
  2. ↑ http://velvet.hu/celeb/hcdb/adatlap/speak/ (in Hungarian)
  3. ↑ "Speak, a magyar rapper szombaton adja első koncertjét." Index, 30 August 2007. (Hungarian)
  4. ↑ "Szponzort keres világzenéjéhez Speak, a 'Hungarian rapper'". Videók. HVG Online. 13 June 2007. (Hungarian).
  5. ↑ "Serious Hungarian Rap Song -- Unintentional Mind-Blowing Hilarity!!!". Digg. 16 February 2007.
  6. ↑ "Chris Pine, Kellyanne Conway, and Star Trek: 'Saturday Night Live' Recap". Inquisitr. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.


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