Wednesday July 29 @ The Drunken Unicorn
Speakeasy presents…
Ghais Guevara, student 1
Doors at 8:00pm / $15 / 21+

Adopting a DIY approach to date, Ghais Guevara has achieved a lot in a short period of time. He has gained underground acclaim for his unique, self-produced brand of "geopolitical communist rap" that blends radical Black leftist thought with themes of luxury commerce. The Philadelphia based rapper and political activist has built a dedicated fanbase with supporters that include The Needle Drop and a febrile and committed subreddit community. Dubbed by Vice Magazine as "the only rapper doing geopolitical communist rap," the media have discovered Ghais Guevara of their own accord, with publications such as Complex, Pigeons & Planes, and Paper all tapping into the early hype.

student 1 is an Ethiopian-Eritrean artist excavating internal and external unknowns in pursuit of overall improvement. His namesake arose from ironic origins: after dropping out of undergrad, the name became a commitment to study sound as he studies life, prioritizing learning and growth with unflinching optimism. Now a decade in, with tens of millions of global streams amassed and hundreds of shows under his belt, student 1 embodies the act of finding freedom from doubt and negativity. He is a trusted guide through peril… a champion of the underdog. His versatility can't be understated.