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Woke Up Alone
''Woke Up Alone'' is a studio album by Canadian hip hop producer Factor Chandelier. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2013. Critical reception Thomas Quinlan of ''Exclaim! ''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly ''Exclaim!'' print magazine publishes seven ...'' gave the album a 9 out of 10, saying, "Factor's production sets the mood; the music is mostly slow and sad, aside from the few moments of hope that get something a little more uplifting." Steve Juon of ''RapReviews.com'' gave the album a 7.5 out of 10 and said, "the variety of contributors to Factor's vision makes this one of his most wholly enjoyable albums". Track listing References External links * {{Authority control 2013 albums Fake Four Inc. albums Alternative hip-hop albums by Canadian artists Factor (producer) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Factor Chandelier
Graham Murawsky (born March 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Factor Chandelier (formerly Factor), is a Canadian underground hip hop producer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He is a founder of Off Beat Production and Side Road Records. History In 2009, Factor produced Freestyle Fellowship member Myka 9's solo album ''1969''. It features guest appearances from Aceyalone, Busdriver, Awol One and Gel Roc. In promotion of the album, Factor toured across the United States with Myka 9, Sole, and Ceschi Ramos. In 2010, Factor released the solo album ''Lawson Graham'' and ''The Great Depression'', a collaborative album with Gregory Pepper as Common Grackle, both on Fake Four Inc. Discography Albums :Solo :* ''Time Invested'' (Off Beat Production, 2002) :* ''Con-Soul Confessions'' (Off Beat Production, 2003) :* ''Three'' (Side Road, 2003) :* ''Heights'' (Side Road, 2005) :* ''Famous Nights and Empty Days'' (Side Road, 2006) :* ''Chandelier'' ( Fake Four, 2008) :* '' 13 Stories (A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exclaim!
''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly ''Exclaim!'' print magazine publishes seven issues per year, distributing over 103,000 copies to over 2,600 locations across Canada. In addition to music, the magazine also covers film and comedy. History ''Exclaim!'' began as a discussion among campus and community radio programmers at Ryerson's CKLN-FM in 1991. It was started by then-CKLN programmer Ian Danzig, together with other programmers and Toronto musicians. The goal of the publication was to support great Canadian music that was otherwise going unheralded. The group worked through 1991 to produce their first issue in April 1992, with monthly issues being produced since. Ian Danzig has been the publisher of the magazine since its start. The magazine had no official name for its first year of operations, with only th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fake Four Inc
Fake Four is an independent record label based in New Haven, Connecticut. It was founded by brothers Ceschi and David Ramos in 2008. According to an interview with Ceschi on Ugsmag.com, the Ramos brothers started Fake Four with help from Grimm Image Records in San Bernardino, California and Squids Eye Recording Collective in Dayton, Ohio as an outlet to release and distribute their personal music projects and those of their friends. Since the initial release ''This Up Here'' by David Ramos, Fake Four Inc. has been a self-sufficient label. Style Fake Four Inc. does not adhere to genre specifications. Brett Uddenberg of URB praised the label for pushing the boundaries of indie rap. Chris Faraone of The Phoenix wrote: "you heard it here first: Fake Four is the most important label in progressive hip-hop right now." History The first full-length release on Fake Four Inc. came with ''This Up Here'' by David Ramos on May 20, 2008. It is a self-published album by co-founder of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawson Graham
''Lawson Graham'' is a studio album by Canadian hip hop producer Factor Chandelier. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2010. It features guest appearances from Gregory Pepper, Cars & Trains, Radical Face, Sole, Myka 9, Ceschi, and Moka Only. It is an ode to Factor's grandfather. Critical reception Rick Anderson of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying, "it's emotionally sophisticated rap, and that really is quite unusual." Thomas Quinlan of ''Exclaim! ''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly ''Exclaim!'' print magazine publishes seven ...'' said, "''Lawson Graham'' is certainly an excellent attempt by Factor to appeal to a wider audience, which is also likely to lead to a greater range of co-conspirators he can work with in the future." ''Confront Magazine'' named it the 2nd best album of 2010. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paranoid Castle
Paranoid Castle is an alternative hip hop duo, consisting of Canadian producer Factor Chandelier and American rapper Kirby Dominant. The duo released their first album, ''One Way Ticket'', in 2004. Their second album, '' Champagne Nightmares'', was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2011. The two also collaborated on the song "Don't Give Up" off of Factor's 2013 album ''Woke Up Alone ''Woke Up Alone'' is a studio album by Canadian hip hop producer Factor Chandelier. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2013. Critical reception Thomas Quinlan of ''Exclaim! ''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher ba ...''. Their third album, ''Welcome to Success'', was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2014. Discography ;Albums * ''One Way Ticket'' (2004) * '' Champagne Nightmares'' (2011) * ''Welcome to Success'' (2014) ;SIngles * "Orca" (2011) * "Miami Nights" (2014) References External links * on Fake Four Inc. * Alternative hip-hop groups Hip-hop duos Musical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceschi
Julio Francisco Ramos (born July 24, 1981), better known as Ceschi Ramos, or simply as Ceschi ( ), is an American rapper from New Haven, Connecticut. He is a co-founder of Fake Four Inc. He won the Connecticut Music Awards for Best Hip Hop in 2014. Life and career Ceschi released his first solo album, ''Fake Flowers'', in 2004. ''They Hate Francisco False'' followed in 2006. In 2008, Ceschi and his brother David Ramos founded the record label Fake Four Inc. In 2010, Ceschi was arrested and pleaded guilty to a 100-pound marijuana shipment that he accepted at the home of his grandfather in New Haven. Ceschi released '' The One Man Band Broke Up'', a collaborative album with German producer DJ Scientist, in July 2010. It was described by Tiny Mix Tapes as "music for the saddest party in recorded human history." In 2014, Ceschi won the Connecticut Music Awards for Best Hip Hop. He released ''Broken Bone Ballads'', a collaborative album with Canadian producer Factor Chandelier, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Mike Eagle
Michael W. Eagle II (born November 14, 1980), better known by his stage name Open Mike Eagle, is an American hip hop artist and comedian. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he is now based in Los Angeles, California, where he is a member of the hip hop collective Project Blowed. He has also been a member of Thirsty Fish, Swim Team, and Cavanaugh. Early life Mike grew up in Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes and lived with his grandparents until he was 13 at which point he moved in with his mother. Mike also has a younger brother and sister. He attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and went on to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he majored in psychology and also became the 2nd African American homecoming king in the schools centuries old history and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He attended graduate school for one year, but quickly moved to Los Angeles to live with his dad. He began working for AmeriCorps for six months before getting a job at a non-p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onry Ozzborn
Michael Sean Martinez (born March 25, 1979), better known by his stage name Onry Ozzborn, is an American rapper and producer from Seattle, Washington. He is a founding member of alternative hip hop groups such as Grayskul, Dark Time Sunshine, and Oldominion, among others. Onry Ozzborn has collaborated with notable artists such as Aesop Rock, Sleep, Mr. Lif, P.O.S, Slug, and Busdriver. Life and career 1997-2003: Formation of Oldominon, Oraclez Creed, ''Polarity'' and ''The Grey Area'' Michael Martinez was born and raised in a small town in Farmington, New Mexico. Here, he grew up playing baseball and creating hip hop music. In the small town's elementary school, he came to know another hip hop artist named Sleep, who alongside Pale Soul, created his first hip hop group, Oraclez Creed. Following Martinez's graduation, the group was put on hold as the members disbanded, with Martinez attending college in Arizona for his scholarship earned as a baseball player. Following a y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myka 9
Michael Lafayette Troy (born January 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Myka 9, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of Freestyle Fellowship, Haiku d'Etat and Magic Heart Genies. Known for years as Mikah Nine, he changed the spelling to Myka Nyne with the release of ''A Work in Progress'' in 2003. Since Magic Heart Genies' album ''Heartifact'' in 2008, he has been credited as Myka 9. History Originally known as Microphone Mike in the 1980s, Myka 9 was a member of the MC Aces with Aceyalone and Spoon Iodine. He ghost-wrote the Rappinstine song "Scream" on N.W.A.'s debut album '' N.W.A. and the Posse'' in 1987. As a co-founder of Freestyle Fellowship, he was instrumental in the scene at the Good Life Cafe in the early 1990s. Released in 1993, Freestyle Fellowship's second album '' Innercity Griots'' is one of the landmarks of Los Angeles hip hop. Their videos for "Inner City Boundaries" and "Hot Potato" brought them to the attention of a wider audience. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astronautalis
Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. History After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, ''You and Yer Good Ideas'', in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, ''The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters'', in 2006. He released the third album, ''Pomegranate'', on Eyeball Records in 2008. In winter 2009, he toured with the Canadian indie rock band Tegan and Sara through Europe, and supported them again through the spring of 2010 in Australia. His fourth album, '' This Is Our Science'', was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2011. His latest release, '' Cut the Body Loose'', was released in 2016. Astronautalis is a descendant of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Pepper
Gregory Pepper, born Gregory Andre Perets, is a musician based in Guelph, Ontario and signed to Fake Four Inc. Discography Albums * ''Gregory Pepper & His Problems'' (2007) * ''With Trumpets Flaring'' (2009) * ''The Great Depression (Common Grackle album), The Great Depression'' (2010) (with Factor Chandelier, as Common Grackle) * ''The Great Repression'' (2011) (as Common Grackle) * ''Escape From Crystal Skull Mountain'' (2012) * ''Big Huge Truck'' (2013) (with Madadam) * ''CHORUS! CHORUS! CHORUS!'' (2015) * ''Black Metal Demo Tape'' (2017) * ''I Know Now Why You Cry'' (2020) * ''Old Dog New Tricks Who This'' (2021) (as Common Grackle) * ''No Thanks'' (2023) * ''Estate Sale'' (2023) EPs * ''How the Sick May Help Themselves'' (2005) (with The Dymaxions) * ''My Bad EP'' (2014) * ''GHOST'' (2016) * ''ツンデレ (Tsundere)'' (2018) * ''Under a Heather Moon'' (2020) Podcasts * ''Pep Talk! Episode 1'' (2011) * ''Pep Talk! Episode 2: Rejection'' (2012) * ''Pep Talk! Episode 3: Ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
