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  Beastie Boys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beastie Boys were the first successful white rap band, and are the one of the few acts from the early days of hip-hop that still enjoy major successes.
Their rock and punk influenced rap has influenced artists both in and outside of the hip-hop scene, as illustrated by music channel VH1's list of greatest hip hop artists, where the Beastie Boys are ranked in eleventh place.
In the UK, alleged insults supposedly aimed at leukemia victims almost resulted in the band being kicked out of the country, although the Beastie Boys maintain that the incident was a beat up of the band politely declining to sign an autograph.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beastie_Boys   (3541 words)

  
 JodyBlog: article: from punk to rap...
The band's second and most recent full-length album, "Meteora," has sold more than 10 million copies, even though Chester Bennington (the lead singer) and Mike Shinoda (the lead rapper) are hardly household names.
This wasn't just a quiet release but a secret one: the band has made no mention of the CD in recent interviews, and many fans (yes, some remain) were doubtless surprised to stroll into record stores on May 3 and find a new Limp Bizkit release on the racks.
The new Limp Bizkit mini-album marks the band's reunion with its adventurous guitarist, Wes Borland, and the songs are as loud and raucous as any Bizkit fan could hope for, full of gluey bass lines and exploding backbeats.
jodyblog.blogspot.com /2005/05/article-from-punk-to-rap.html   (833 words)

  
 Beastie Boys biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Beastie Boys were the first successful white rap band, and are the only band from the early days of hip-hop that still enjoy major successes.
The band increased its level of leftwing political activism after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The band released a protest song, "In A World Gone Mad", against the 2003 Iraq war as a free download on its website, the Milarepa website, the MTV website, Move On,and Win Without War.
the-beastie-boys.biography.ms   (2955 words)

  
 First in funk / Mountain Xpress / Asheville, NC
Urban Grind – Atlanta's foremost rock/rap band – never troubled itself with the dilemma that seems to irk so many other rhythmically cross-pollinated groups today: how to avoid media-induced entrapment in a single musical style when their sound makes fervent use of so many.
Paco shares rapping duties with Woodstock and Brotha G; the group is completed by guitarist William Sullivan, keyboardist John, drummer Tuesday, and bassist Blue.
The band is now at work on a new CD and hatching plans to spread the hip.a.delic sound beyond their tried-and-true Southeastern circuit.
www.mountainx.com /ae/1999/0210urbangrind.php   (673 words)

  
 rap   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
organic hardcore rap music for those who havn't forgotten how to think for themselves and those that want to learn.
Ghana's high calibre and most recognized rap artist invites you to experience African hip hop.
Band blends hip hop, funk, acid jazz, and reggae.
www.tuke.sk /kamensky/rap.htm   (690 words)

  
 Hear/Say: America's College Music Magazine - Features - On Tour - Linkin Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Anyone who has ever seen them hit a stage and make it blaze with frenzy and ferocious fire realizes that they're not just another rap metal band: they are the quintessential rap metal band, the one that has unearthed all the potential passion and power lurking within the blended beast.
Some bands are downplaying rap to escape the rap metal tag while others are watering down their harder rock elements to chase radio airplay.
But the band is equally capable of jarring the listener with "From the Inside" which opens sweetly and ends harshly.
www.hearsay.cc /features/articles/06-08-04-03/linkinpark.html   (519 words)

  
 Rap-rock band’s passion wins the day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
So if you are buying the record to get some revolutionary new sound, prepare to be sadly disappointed.But what saves Satellite from the sea of generic and painfully simplistic bands in the industry is its heavier sound and even heavier lyrics.
But the message is positive despite the angry tone emanating from the lead singer.In fact, as the record progresses, the CD gets more and more interesting.
This is P.O.D.'s good trait, bringing the listener on a musical journey despite the generic sound of its music.With its talents, P.O.D. has managed to spice up the songs just enough to sound original.Satellite is a refreshing step away from generic, furious bands with nothing to be angry at except their own misfortune.
www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V144/N39/05-rap.39d.html   (337 words)

  
 Hip hop band - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hip hop band is a group of musicians who support a hip hop rapper, either live or in the studio.
While still uncommon in the industry, some groups, such as The Roots, have become known for using a live band.
This page was last modified 18:05, 4 August 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rap_band   (96 words)

  
 7th Factor - index page - Free MP3 downloads, CDs, Bio Info, Tour Dates, Lyrics and More!"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Combining the elements of hip-hop with turntables and rap vocals with lush layers of heavy rock, their sound has become one-of-a-kind.
What makes this band stand out from others are their innovative, explosive live performances.
The term "7th Factor" comes from each instrument in the arsenal accounting for one factor of the band's sound: Lead Vocals, Rap Vocals, The Guitar, The Bass, The Drums, The Turntables, and the 7th and most important factor, Jesus Christ.
artists.iuma.com /IUMA/Bands/7th_Factor   (312 words)

  
 "The Other Element"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
[Rap music] has been a journey for us, a journey that is far from ended; however for the people who were at our first CD launch on 7th December 2000 might agree that we have progressed significantly.
There are many aspects of the journey; one is seeking the true words of our hearts, another is the joining of a talented guitarist, and finally the fact that we have been seeking incremental improvements in any aspect.
In other words, the rap music you will find is the product of an inner journey for each and all of us.
www.paramindz.dk   (2149 words)

  
 Metal, rap, turntables and Greasy-B
Hiatus started in the spring of 1997 as a three-piece band and O’Grady was joined by Tim Malcolm on bass and Jeff Towers on drums.
As any independent band does, Hiatus spends a lot of time on the road, playing frequently in Salmon Arm, Edmonton, Vancouver and of course, Calgary.
The band will be touring to help promote the CD “Our live shows tell the story,” said O’Grady of touring.
www.ucalgary.ca /~gauntlet/eg/buzz/stories/19991209/buzz11.html   (425 words)

  
 Touring rap band in benefit lineup
Winning a battle of the bands competition at Mesa's Red Mountain High School in 2004 wasn't enough for rockers Nick Gomez, 19, Connor Shaw, 19, and Jeff Hall, 16.
They are now involved in a hip-hop band that will go on tour next month with local funk hip-hoppers Phunk Junkeez.
He said the first time he was able to get a crowd moving as a rap vocalist it was addicting for him.
www.azcentral.com /community/gilbert/articles/0225mmusic25Z12.html   (344 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Mogul Wilson backing UK rap band
Now Wilson believes rap act Raw T - signed to his F4 label, the fourth incarnation of Factory - will "complete the hat-trick".
The group are set to release their first single on 21 February, and follow it up with an album, Realise And Witness, in March.
He pointed out that Franz Ferdinand and The White Stripes - "perhaps the two most important bands since the millennium" - were signed to indies.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/4209555.stm   (490 words)

  
 Daily Dish Content   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
DJ Rap, whose avidly-acclaimed C2/Higher Ground Records debut "Learning Curve" merges the worlds of pop and electronica, is coming to the U.S. for a series of performances featuring both full band and DJ sets.
DJ Rap is working that machine magic, lending a female and somewhat experimental sensibility to mainstream dance music." "On her fascinating debut," concurred Rolling Stone, "she demonstrates a knack for threading pop melodies through dance tunes keyed to drum-n-bass and other culty dance styles." "....
DJ Rap sneaks radiant hooks into drum-n-bass beats." Spin said the album "flexes the same creative ambition as kindred jungle artists Goldie and Roni Size, but, in the space of a single disc, Rap covers more stylistic ground than either of them...." while CMJ observed that "...
www.dailydish.com /1999/08311999.html   (1352 words)

  
 Slumdwellaz: Homemade funny rap music humorous rap group from Wyoming Seattle and the universe free underground rap ...
Heralding from Laramie, WY and Seattle, WA the Slumdwellaz are an up-and-coming homemade rap group obsessively dedicated to their vision of fercious, funny rap.
The Dwellaz meld their phat beats with many different instruments to produce music that is complex, lo-fi and coming up from the underground at a frightening speed.
Doc Watch-Out has just released his latest solo rap record entitled "Prophecies" which can be listened to in all its glory in our Audio section.
www.slumdwellaz.com   (204 words)

  
 Epinions.com - TattooedJedi's Top 10 Favorite Rap Records
Sounding as mean and angry as possible, this hardcore rap band laces through track after track of terrific tunes.
Another one of my favorite rap bands, Public Enemy's dueling lead singers, Flavor Flav and Chuck D always seems to bring poignant rap tunes to the table.
This greatest hits record by one of the most influential rap bands ever simply HAS to be on my top 10 list.
www.epinions.com /musc-review-55D3-40F7C10-38D542FB-prod5   (1129 words)

  
 Beastie Boys
Their rock and punk influenced rap has influenced artists both in and outside of the hip-hop scene, as illustrated by music channel
victims almost resulted in the band being kicked out of the country, although the Beastie Boys maintain that the incident was a beat up of the band politely declining to sign an autograph.
on guitar were members of the original band but had left the band by 1984.
www.mp3.fm /Beastie_Boys.htm   (2383 words)

  
 hip online: artists: crazy town
If you are a rock and rap band, then it's easy to say you sound like Limp Bizkit or whoever.
You really have to follow a group and see what they do for their second record because that is when you really come into your own.
I think that, be it the press or fans, in general I'd rather have people love or hate my band than say my band is okay.
www.hiponline.com /artist/music/c/crazy_town/interview/100205iv.html   (301 words)

  
 MARIO A
This band has very skilled musicians; this is why most of their songs are great.
This song is on their album titled as the band itself, system of a down.
In rap music you hear percussions too, but they are not necessary.
utminers.utep.edu /ajkline/STUESSAYS/MARIO12.htm   (536 words)

  
 Ink 19 :: Crazy Town
Crazy Town, a seven man band out of LA, is upon us, and they're kicking ass and taking names.
Shifty Shellshock and Epic Mazur are 8-year veterans of the L.A. rap scene, and have worked with the likes of Josh Abraham and KRS-One.
Epic and I produced the demo and started putting the band together as soon as we started getting offers.
ink19.com /issues/june2000/inkSpots/crazyTown.html   (729 words)

  
 M4Radio: all indie music all the time   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Many bands just make music so they can be rockstars....
And Academy can be characterized by their sophisticated lyrics,infectious guitar rhythms and unique combination of pop,tehcno, emo and experimental post rock genres.This melding of style creates a rich sound that is more dynamic and multi-layered than one might expect from two musicians.
With their energetic live shows this up and coming band hopes to be a force in the industry.
m4radio.com /main/bands/band_list/a.htm   (1241 words)

  
 Limp Bizkit shows canceled due to security alert - Dec. 04, 2003
The cancellation also came after Fred Durst, the band's front man, had an accident while performing at a recent show in New York, resulting in seven stitches to his face.
"The band wishes to extend their deepest apologies to their fans in Southeast Asia and promise to return once security for their fans can be assured," concert promoter Michael Hosking told Singapore's Straits Times.
The band's next US show is in Philadelphia on Dec. 23.
www.inq7.net /ent/2003/dec/04/ent_1-1.htm   (587 words)

  
 Rap Lyrics
THE LATEST RAP LYRICS rap lyrics new rap lyrics top 20 hip hop/rap lyrics spot light artist most popular contact us The latest hits for this month are featured here.
All Rap Lyrics.com is the most up-to-date source of the hottest and most popular rap lyrics and songs.
Rap Music Posters Uncategorised songs: My Life All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners and are provided for educational purposes only.
www.awdmusic.com /RapLyrics   (1022 words)

  
 Omega Force Band
Omega Force Band is a Rock/Rap Band based in the Detroit, MI area.
Omega Force Band began in 1985 but reformated their music and vision in 1991.
OFB has evolved several times over with different musicians but currently the founding member is the only original member left.Omega Force Band has stood for one thing...That every person that comes in contact with them will leave knowing there is a hope, a strength and a Saviour...
www.mbus.com /bands/genadm/Omega.Force.Band.htm   (281 words)

  
 Hip Hop/Rap/R&B
TANG is a groovy funk, soul, and hip-hop band based in Berkeley.
The guys have been around each other since the late '80's in different bands at different times, with the nucleus of DDT evolving from the writing-and-recording relationship between Brian Howes, Bob James, and Jon Taschuk.
Turntable Bay won "Rap Band Of The Year" and "Band Of The Year" honors for the '94 Mass Magazine Music awards held in Portland.
www.geocities.com /SunsetStrip/5975/hiphop.html   (370 words)

  
 VH1.com : Insane Clown Posse : Biography
In the world of the late '90s, that was more than enough to get them a recording contract with a major label, though the release of their 1997 album The Great Milenko came with a bit of controversy.
Now just a duo, ICP were originally formed in 1989 as a hardcore Detroit rap group called Inner City Posse.
Just one year later, Hollywood Records gambled on the band and spent more than one million dollars while ICP recorded their new album, The Great Milenko.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/i_c_p/bio.jhtml   (803 words)

  
 d-phunkt . irish rapcore crossover hardcore metal rapcore crossover rapmetal rapcore band with mp3z and realaudio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
irish rapcore crossover hardcore metal rapcore crossover rapmetal rapcore band with mp3z and realaudio
the mailing list is now a discussion group on everything to do with rapcore/crossover music, the underground scene, new bands and of course d-phunkt so support the music you love and join us.
d-phunkt are an unsigned rapcore, groovecore, hardcore crossover, whatever band from Dublin, Ireland.
www.iol.ie /%7Edohara/d-phunkt   (153 words)

  
 My Band D12 - D12 - Ringtones Rap - foxmobile.co.uk | Mobile, Wallpapers, Screensavers, Polyphonic Ringtones, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If you have not received a response after sending the first message then there may be an issue with your network provider or our system which we will investigate and quickly resolve for you.
D12 My Band - D12 - Rap Ringtones.) and the number of the mobile phone which you used to send the order.
Please do not send another SMS - this will only result in you having to pay a higher charge for the content you receive, and refunds will not be issued for more than one order.
foxmobile.co.uk /view__38805__ringtones__d12-my-band-rap.html   (432 words)

  
 P. Diddy Breaks Up Da Band - Rap Music
In the end Sarah was set free to spread her wings, Fred was MIA and Babs and Ness were kept as Bad Boy solo artists.
Da Band was a risk that paid off but outside of a few members their talent wasn't critically acclaimed.
Da Band was a good idea but in the long run these artists will have to prove themselves in the hip-hop world on their own.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art20225.asp   (518 words)

  
 TIMEeurope.com: Europe -- Between Rock and a Hard Place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Endorsed by Milosevic from his jail cell in The Hague where he is now on trial for war crimes, Seselj garnered 23% of the national vote and a third place finish in the first round of voting on September 29.
Yet it is the warring reformist camps that squared off in a run-off election that are the main fodder for the Serbian rap hit's scornful attack.
Coupled with Belgrade Syndicate's penchant for chanting slogans such as "Drink domestic beer!" from the stage and its overtly celebrations of Serbian culture, some critics argue that such sentiments tar the band as xenophobic throwbacks to the Milosevic years.
www.time.com /time/europe/eu/daily/0,13716,366040,00.html   (971 words)

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