Entertainer Hotline Speaks on Ted Talks
Richmond "Hotline" Shaw is not only an acclaimed entertainer who works with several stars, but he is also a board member of Solel international. When asked why Solel? Hotline simply says, why not. The mission is to revive communities through arts and culture and this is what we do out of reflex. We thrive because we love and we love because we live.
Born and raised in the City of Pontiac, Michigan in the USA, Richmond Shaw, also known as ‘Hotline,’ among many music listeners worldwide, is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing hip-hop artists. Described as a ‘great lyricist’ by the NY Times, Hotline is also a performer who has mastered the art of poetry and motion.
He went on to work with rappers 50 Cent, G-Unit, Kelly Rowland, Yung Joc, and Kurtis Blow to name a few. Having produced and released over seven albums and mix-tape compilations, Hotline has performed and worked with various international artists from USA, Germany, France, Pakistan, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
In addition to his abilities in music, Hotline was also a member of the cast of the 2004 Oscar-nominated movie ‘Gunner Palace.’ This documentary features a group known as the ‘Gunners’ who are American soldiers of the 2/3 Field Artillery sharing their experiences in Baghdad during the Iraq War.
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