Speak | |
Background: | solo_singer |
Birth Name: | Tamás Deák |
Alias: | Speak Tom Deak[1] |
Birth Date: | 31 May 1976 |
Birth Place: | Budapest, Hungary |
Origin: | Hungary |
Genre: | Hip hop, political hip hop |
Occupation: | 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.
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.