Kyle Smith (born July 16, 1980), better known by his stage name Cecil Otter, is a

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and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a founding member of the indie hip hop collective

Doomtree Doomtree is an American hip hop collective and record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The collective has seven members: Dessa, Cecil Otter, P.O.S, Sims, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, and Lazerbeak. The collective is known for incorporat ...

History

'' Cecil Otter's False Hopes'' was released on Doomtree in 2005. He released his first solo album, '' Rebel Yellow'', on Doomtree in 2008. It was re-released on Strange Famous Records in 2009. In 2011, Cecil Otter released ''13 Chambers'', a

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album blending

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and

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, with Swiss Andy as Wugazi. In 2012, he stated that he is currently working on his second solo album, ''Porcelain Revolver''.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Cecil Otter's False Hopes'' (2005) * '' Rebel Yellow'' (2008)

EPs

* ''Falsehopes'' (2002) (with P.O.S) * ''False Hopes: Hung Over Seas'' (2003) * ''False Hopes Mega!'' (2003) (with P.O.S) * ''Dear Echo'' (2016)

Wugazi

* ''13 Chambers'' (2011)

Guest appearances

Dessa Margret Wander (born May 23, 1981), better known by her stage name Dessa, is an American rapper, singer, writer, and former record executive. She is a member of the indie hip hop collective Doomtree. Early life Dessa was born to Robert Wander ...

- "Everything Floats" from '' False Hopes'' (2005) *

Sims Sims, sims or SIMS may refer to: Games * ''The Sims'', a life simulation video game series ** ''The Sims'' (video game), the first installment, released in 2000 ** ''The Sims 2'', the second installment, released in 2004 ** '' The Sims 3'', th ...

- "Dreamsleep" and "No Homeowners" from ''

Lights Out Paris ''Lights Out Paris'' is the first studio album by American hip hop artist Sims, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released July 28, 2005 on Doomtree Records and includes guest appearances from P.O.S, Crescent Moon ...

'' (2005) * Mel Gibson and the Pants - "Beat It Loose" from ''W/ Guitar'' (2005) * P.O.S - "Low Light Low Life" from '' Never Better'' (2009) *

Mixed Blood Majority Mixed Blood Majority is an American hip hop group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their members include producer Lazerbeak of Doomtree, rapper Crescent Moon of Kill the Vultures and rapper Joe Horton of No Bird Sing. The group has shared stages ...

- "Free Up" from ''Mixed Blood Majority'' (2013) *

Sage Francis Paul William "Sage" Francis (born November 18, 1976) is an American independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records. Early life and education Francis was born in Miami, Florid ...

- "Let Em Come Redux" from ''Sick to D(eat)h'' (2013)

Productions

- "Roll Down" from ''False Hopes XIV'' (2009) *

- "Mineshaft II" from ''

A Badly Broken Code ''A Badly Broken Code'' is the debut studio album by Dessa, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released by Doomtree Records in 2010. The album title comes from a line in the poem "Nostalgia" by American poet B ...

'' (2010) * Astronautalis - "Lift the Curse" from '' This Is Our Science'' (2011) * Sims - "Hey You (Hidden track)" from ''

Bad Time Zoo ''Bad Time Zoo'' is the second studio album by American rapper Sims, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released on Doomtree Records on February 15, 2011. The album is entirely produced by Lazerbeak. Critical recep ...

'' (2011) * P.O.S - "Wanted Wasted" and "Piano Hits" from '' We Don't Even Live Here'' (2012) *

- "Pressure Cooker" and "Dead Man's Float" from ''

Copper Gone ''Copper Gone '' is the fifth solo studio album by American rapper Sage Francis. It was released on Strange Famous Records on June 3, 2014. It is the first official studio album after Sage Francis announced his hiatus, which lasted for four years. ...

'' (2014)

References

External links

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