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Blockhead (music)
Tony Simon (born October 8, 1976), better known by his stage name Blockhead, and formerly known as Funky Omelet, is an American hip hop record producer and DJ from Manhattan, New York. Aside from his solo efforts released on the Ninja Tune label, he is most associated with producing tracks for Aesop Rock. He has been a member of the groups such as Party Fun Action Committee and The Mighty Jones. Biography Simon was born and raised in Downtown Manhattan. He is the son of the late Sidney Simon, a well-known sculptor in New York City, and Renee Adriance, a social worker. He has one brother and five half siblings. At a young age, he loved hip hop in both the lyrical and musical aspects. In his early teens, Simon and his friends formed a group called the Overground, where he started making music. As an aspiring rapper, he enrolled in Boston University and encountered Aesop Rock, another BU student. At this point, Simon quit rapping and focused on producing music. According to him, his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HipHopDX
''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The website's current president and publisher is Sharath Cherian and the Head Of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. In September 2020, the website was acquired by Warner Music Group. ''HipHopDX'' was nominated for "Best Hip Hop Online Site" at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. On September 3, 2013, ''The Source'' named ''HipHopDX'', number three on their 2013 Digital Power 30 list, which ranks websites that are the most popular in the hip hop industry. Year-end awards SourceThe following sources are to reference each of each year's awards: MC/Rapper of the Year *2006: Lupe Fiasco *2007: André 3000 of OutKast *2008: Nas *2009: Raekwon *2010: Eminem *2011: Tech N9ne *2012: Kendrick Lamar *2013: Kendrick Lamar *2014: Big K.R.I.T. *2015: Kendrick Lamar *2016: Chance the Rapper *2017: Kendrick Lamar *2018: J. Cole Album of the Year *2006: ''Lupe Fiasco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Simon
Sidney A. Simon (May 21, 1917 – August 4, 1997) was an American painter, sculptor, muralist, art school co-founder, and American official war artist. Early life Sidney Simon was born May 21, 1917, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father was James Simon, a shoe store merchant. In 1912, Simon's father emigrated from an area between Siedlce and Sokołów Podlaski in Poland, then under Russian rule. His mother was Minnie Lipman, who emigrated in 1913 with her family from Kalvarija, Lithuania, then under Russian rule. James and Minnie Simon's marriage produced four children: Sidney A., Helen Judith, Leon Jacob, and David Irving. Minnie Lipman's father's Americanized name was "Max Lipman," shortened from his European name which was Avram Michael Lipmanovich. The 1930 U.S. Census states Simon's family to have resided at 2766 Beechwood Boulevard, in Squirrel Hill, an east-end Pittsburgh neighborhood. His interest in art began at an early age. Education Simon attended Taylor Alld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Float (Aesop Rock Album)
''Float'' is the second studio album by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock. It was released on Mush Records on September 5, 2000. Produced by Aesop Rock himself, Blockhead (music producer), Blockhead, and Omega One, it features guest appearances from Slug (rapper), Slug, Vast Aire, and Doseone. Critical reception Brad Mills of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "surprising, analytical, darkness, mystery, lyricism, and jealous." Jon Caramanica of ''Spin (magazine), Spin'' gave the album a 7 out of 10, commenting that "Aesop's voice is a rich, flat bass cut with a thin growl; through its resonance, he's able to explore the variations within a timbre to access a vast emotional range." Thomas Quinlan of ''Exclaim!'' gave the album a mixed review, writing: "While there are no bad songs, the consistent similarity between all of the tracks in regards to drum samples and vocal sounds causes the album to have a bit of a tiresome feel as it nears its conclusion." He added: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appleseed (EP)
''Appleseed'' is an EP by American hip hop musician Aesop Rock. It was originally self-released in 1999, and reissued via Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2021. Produced by Aesop Rock himself, Omega One, and Blockhead, it features a guest appearance from Doseone. It peaked at number 70 on the ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales chart. Release The EP was originally self-released on CD-R in 1999. Aesop Rock said: "The first ''Appleseed'' CD's were CD-R's I duped at home and sold from my backpack at an MF DOOM show at Brownies, which was right below my apartment at the time." He added: "I continued to sell hand-to-hand in NY, while Blockhead started fielding some mail orders from a young internet. People would send us cash or a check, and he'd cut the covers out and mail them off." In 2021, the official reissue version of the EP was released via Rhymesayers Entertainment. Critical reception Paul Simpson of AllMusic gave the EP 3.5 stars out of 5, commenting that "''Appleseed''s lyrics are mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Signify
DJ Signify is an underground hip hop producer from Brooklyn, New York. History DJ Signify's first album '' Sleep No More'', featuring collaborations with Sage Francis and Buck 65, was described as "hip-hop at its darkest and most chilling" and earned him accolades as a "master beatsmith." His second album '' Of Cities'' was similarly described as "dense, bleak instrumental hip-hop," reminiscent of Burial's '' Untrue'' and Tricky's ''Maxinquaye''. Discography Albums * '' Sleep No More'' (Lex Records, 2004) * '' Of Cities'' (Bully Records, 2009) Singles * ''Untitled'' (2003) with Grandmaster Caz * ''Winter’s Going'' (2004) * ''Unclean Vol. 1'' (2004) * ''No One Leaves'' (2005) with Six Vicious * ''Nobody's Smiling'' (2007) with Blockhead Mixtapes * ''Signifyin’ Breaks'' (1996) * ''Mixed Messages'' (2000) * ''Teach The Children Vol. 1'' (2004) Contributions * Buck 65 - ''Square'' (2002) * Clouddead - "And All You Can Do Is Laugh (2)" from ''Clouddead'' (2001) * Sage Francis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garbology (album)
''Garbology'' is a collaborative studio album by rapper Aesop Rock and producer Blockhead. It was released through Rhymesayers Entertainment on November 12, 2021. The album was preceded by one single, "Jazz Hands", which was released on October 13, 2021, alongside a music video directed by Rob Shaw. Background Prior to this album, Aesop Rock and Blockhead had been longtime collaborators; Blockhead had contributed production to each of Aesop's first five albums, and Aesop had provided vocals on several of Blockhead's solo tracks. However, before the two artists started work on this album, they had never collaborated on a full-length project together. The artists began working in this album in early 2020, as Aesop was processing the death of a close friend, the skateboarder Kurt Hayashi. This origin influenced the title of the album: Aesop has stated that he sees parallels between the field of garbology and the idea of "picking up the pieces after a loss or period of intense unrest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capture The Sun (Illogic And Blockhead Album)
''Capture the Sun'' is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Illogic and American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on Man Bites Dog Records on April 16, 2013. The title derives from a quote Illogic's grandmother told him, "that all things delayed are not denied, which basically means anything you run into might not always happen when you want it to but if you continue to work for it good things will follow." Critical reception Chaz Kangas of ''Spectrum Culture'' wrote, "Blockhead's production is layered, textured and tailor made for Illogic's mood, and Illogic knows how to accentuate the environment Blockhead's planted him in by weaving his flow through his rhyme choices like a lantern through the deep woods." ''HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The website's current president and publisher is Sharath Cherian and the Head Of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interludes After Midnight
''Interludes After Midnight'' is the fifth solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on Ninja Tune on April 30, 2012. Critical reception Aaron Matthews of ''Exclaim!'' described the album as "a bleary descent into the darker hours of night, evoking dollar cabs, cheap pizza and half-emptied 40 oz. bottles." D. M. Collins of ''L.A. Record'' called it "an album that follows through on the promise of hip hop and breakbeat that rarely gets fulfilled: full sample immersion that leaves its sources big and bold yet fully, delightfully rearranged, a true collage braided together lovingly with original combinations of boxy beats and tinkling treble tones." Roman Cooper of ''HipHopDX'' wrote, "While other producers release 'instrumental albums' that are little more than beat tapes, Blockhead provides a soundtrack for the listener's thoughts, regardless of how actively engaged they are." Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the CD liner notes. * Bloc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Music Scene (album)
''The Music Scene'' is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on Ninja Tune on November 3, 2009. It received generally favorable reviews from critics. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 75, based on 9 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Rick Anderson of AllMusic commented that "Everyone makes sample-based music these days, but very few people use found sounds and prefab musical snippets as creatively and thoughtfully as Blockhead does." Sarah Ferguson of ''Exclaim!'' said, "The music found on ''The Music Scene'' broadcasts a place for explorative musical journeying much greater than one found on pop radio." Ben Hogwood of ''MusicOMH'' wrote, "For Blockhead, this album would seem to open up a whole new realm of possibilities, showing as it does an ability to break out of the confines of hip hop, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Tony's Coloring Book
''Uncle Tony's Coloring Book'' is the third solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on August 14, 2007. The vinyl edition of the album was later released on Young Heavy Souls. Critical reception Noel Dix of ''Exclaim!'' wrote, "The New York producer mashes together a lot of rock licks, Bollywood breaks and children's records to make a diverse offering that keeps you paying attention and, more importantly, is fun to listen to." Scott Thill of ''XLR8R'' commented that "his ear for rump-shaking anthems is as tight as ever, which is why rappers are clamoring more to work with him." Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the CD liner notes. * Blockhead – production, arrangement * Damien Paris – co-production (3), guitar (4, 8, 12, 13), bass guitar (1, 12), electronics (2), synthesizer (7, 10) * DJ Signify DJ Signify is an underground hip hop producer from Brooklyn, New York. History DJ Signify's first album '' Sleep No More'', featurin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtown Science (Blockhead Album)
''Downtown Science'' is the second solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on Ninja Tune on October 18, 2005. Critical reception Chris Ingold of ''MusicOMH'' commented that "this is an album to stick on your iPod as you walk through Manhattan at night, even if it's a pretend Manhattan in your home town miles away." Jason Crock of ''Pitchfork'' wrote, "''Downtown Science'' could have been a sleek limousine ride through Blockhead's version of New York, but we'll have to settle for an appropriately funky cab ride." Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the CD liner notes. * Blockhead – production * Damien Paris – co-production (3, 5, 7, 8, 12), guitar (1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12), bass guitar (7, 8) * John Rosenthal – upright bass (4) * Bummy D and the Port Authority Three – harmonica (9), cans (9) * Andrew Totolos – drums (9), mixing * Baby Dayliner Baby Dayliner (AKA Ethan Marunas) is a musical recording and performing artist from an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music By Cavelight
''Music by Cavelight'' is the first solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead. It was released on Ninja Tune on March 23, 2004. It peaked at number 43 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. It received generally favorable reviews from critics. Release ''Music by Cavelight'' came about when Mush Records, for whom Blockhead had already produced a breakbeat album, asked him to produce an album. After Mush Records stopped returning his phone calls, he and his manager sent the demos around other labels before Ninja Tune, having received a copy through Warp Records, offered to release the album. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 72, based on 10 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". John Bush of AllMusic wrote, "These tracks are much smoother than the warped jams that fans of his hip-hop work know him for; most of the instrument sources on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
