M1 M1 aka Mutulu Olubala is a rapper and activist who has had a strong impact on the global hip hop landscape as a member of the rap duo Dead Prez. Dead Prez first appeared on the Loud Records compilation '97 Set Up with "Food, Clothes and Shelter." Stic.man and M-1 write material that speaks out against social controversies, including racial oppression and capitalism, giving reverence to the teachings and practices of social defense parties such as the Black Panthers. M1 is president of The National People's Democratic Uhuru Movement (NYC branch), a grassroots organization that defends the democratic rights of Africans. M1 as president works with NPDUM to organize clothing drives, community dinners, mass rallies, and political education classes in his community daily. More Bios: Marinieves Alba | Ang 13 | Shaheen Ariefidien | Max Benitez | James Bernard | Toni Blackman | Triple Blak | Jeff Chang | Kevin Coval | Jonzi D | Mos Def | Martha Diaz | Jessica Green | James "Casper" Jankowiak | Talib Kweli | Bakari Kitwana | M1 | Boogie McClarin | Ivor Miller | Marcyliena Morgan | David Muhammad | Yunus Rafiq | Dr. Raquel Z. Rivera | Livio Sansone | Clyde Valentine | Cristina Verán | Zephyr