get to know mokugift via video

We realized that you don't often see the faces behind mokugift. When Daily Grommet approached us with a feature for Arbor Day, we were happy to answer some questions via video.

NerdLike Giveaway

For every tree you plant at mokugift via this link, you will be entered into a drawing for a 20.00 Gift Card to Target from NerdLike.com . The giveaway will run until May 1, 2009.

hip hip and mokugift: Omar Offendum

The hip hop community is really starting to embrace the mission and message of mokugift. Omar Offendum, an up-and-coming hip hop artist, is on board with mokugift. Omar, doesn't just talk the talk. Environmentalism is a part of his life. Moreover, the symbolism of trees is relevant to his identity. I'll let Omar's quote speak for itself:

"I am an immigrant, I have nomadic ancestry, and I am constantly on tour promoting my music - so the idea of "putting down roots" in this world is quite compelling to say the least ... besides that, I love me some trees!"

Plant a tree with Omar here.
Check out Omar's upcoming shows here.

What we really like is that he customized his text to say 'Omar is under the influence of TREES - Plant One'. He has a way with words.

Pharoahe Monch on board with mokugift

You must have heard Pharoahe Monch's legendary 1999 track Simon Says. We are happy to have him on board with mokugift's Artists & Athletes program. Mokugift's Artists & Athletes program enables artists and athletes to inform, inspire and empower their fans to participate in the United Nations Environment Programme's Billion Tree Campaign. Fans can now plant trees with artists and athletes that have gotten on board with mokugift.

You can plant a tree with Pharoahe Monch here

Stay tuned for some words from Pharoahe about his thoughts on how hiphop and environmental action can be combined. For now, you can get a sense of how he approaches his art by checking out this video:

Pharoahe Monch from Monstar Productions LLC on Vimeo.