15 Facts About Sagol 59

Khen Rotem, known by his stage name Sagol 59, is an Israeli rapper, singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Sagol 59 teaches Rap and Hip Hop classes at the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Sagol 59 served for three years in the Israel Defense Forces.

Sagol 59 grew up listening to and playing rock and blues music, and was first exposed to hip hop in the late-80s.

In 2000, Sagol 59 released The Blue Period, the first album by a solo hip hop artist in Israel.

In 2008, Sagol was signed to JDub Records, releasing Make Room, his first American project.

Sagol 59 went on the JDub 5th Anniversary tour in 2008, and performed at the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon in New York.

Sagol 59 conceived of the project in 2013, and spent approximately 18 months translating the lyrics from English into Hebrew.

In March 2017, Sagol 59 embarked on a US tour, which included performances at the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, New York City's Pinks, The Deanery in Brooklyn and Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre.

In June 2018, Sagol 59 performed an acoustic set of Promised Land songs at the Article 24 club in Boston, MA.

In June 2024, Sagol 59 performed a Promised Land set as the headliner of the Boulder Jewish Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado.

In December 2018, Sagol 59 released a joint album with Israeli rapper and comedian Lukach.

In 2011, along with seven other Israeli MCs of varying ancestry, Sagol 59 recorded "List of Demands", in support of demonstrations taking place in Israel calling for equal rights among citizens.

In September 2014, Sagol 59 appeared as a featured guest artist at the MasterPeace concert held at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome, along with Palestinian rapper Saz.

Sagol 59 was interviewed for the 2005 documentary I Know I'm Not Alone, directed by Michael Franti of Spearhead.