Speak | |
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Birth name | Tamás Deák |
Also known as | Speak Tom Deak [1] |
Born | Budapest, Hungary | 31 May 1976
Origin | Hungary |
Genres | Hip hop, political hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
Years active | 2000s – 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.[ citation needed]
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]
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.[ citation needed]