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Ceschi
Julio Francisco "Ceschi" Ramos (born July 24, 1981), better known as Ceschi Ramos, or simply as Ceschi (pronounced "chess-key"), is an American hip hop musician based in 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One Man Band Broke Up
''The One Man Band Broke Up'' is a solo studio album by American hip hop artist Ceschi. It was released on Fake Four Inc. and Equinox Records in 2010. It is a concept album about the rise and fall of a musician named Julius. Critical reception Brett Uddenberg of '' URB'' gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Ceschi brilliantly captures the beauty of the musician pouring his soul into his craft in spite of the transitory and often-unappreciated nature of such an existence." Chris Faraone of '' The Phoenix'' gave the album 4 stars out of 4 and called it "a triumph of triumphs." Joe Hemmerling of ''Tiny Mix Tapes'' gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, commenting that "''The One Man Band Broke Up'' isn't an easy listen, nor a uniformly enjoyable one, but if you've got the stomach for it, it will take you places that few other artists dare to tread." Thomas Quinlan of ''Exclaim!'' wrote, "''The One Man Broke Up'' is an ambitious effort, but Ceschi succeeds in telling his story with g ... [...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 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Depression (Common Grackle Album)
''The Great Depression'' is the debut studio album by Canadian musical duo Common Grackle. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2010. It features guest appearances from Kool Keith and Ceschi. Critical reception Brett Uddenberg of '' URB'' gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "The dense lyrics and smooth delivery of Pepper, avant-garde production of Factor and short-but-sweet guest shots from Ceschi all make for a wildly-entertaining and rewarding listen." Evan Sawdey of ''PopMatters ''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, fi ...'' called it "one of 2010's hidden musical gems." Track listing References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Great Depression 2010 debut albums Fake Four Inc. albums Albums produced by Factor (producer) Common Grackle (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat The Bunny (musician)
Patrick Schneeweis, known better by his stage name Pat the Bunny, is a retired American musician, singer-songwriter and producer. He has been the front man of notable folk punk and anarcho-punk groups Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains, Wingnut Dishwashers Union, and Ramshackle Glory. Originally based out of Brattleboro, Vermont, he lived in Tucson, Arizona during the final part of his musical career. His writing often describes topics such as life under capitalism, drug addiction, and the importance of pursuing radical ways of relating socially and economically usually through anarchism and DIY ethic.Bince, Ryan L., "Getting Out of the Basement: Space, Performance, and the Oscillation of DIY Punk Publics" (2017). ''Theses - ALL''. 161. https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/161 Biography Schneeweis was born in Brattleboro, Vermont. He has been playing music with his younger brother, Michael, for a long time. His father Charlie Schneeweis plays the trumpet. In 2009 Pat checked himself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Paper Scissors (album)
''Rock Paper Scissors'' is a 2008 studio album by Canadian hip hop artist Noah23, released on Legendary Entertainment and Plague Language. A music video was produced for "Fame". Critical reception Alan Ranta of ''PopMatters'' gave the album 7 stars out of 10, saying: "Regardless of the current state, history will remember Noah23." Addi Stewart of ''Now'' said: "You make your own meanings out of this kind of madman genius rap, and ''Rock Paper Scissors'' is a winner if you are up for investing a little imagination." Track listing References External links ''Rock Paper Scissors''at Bandcamp Bandcamp is an American online audio distribution platform founded in 2007 by Oddpost co-founder Ethan Diamond and programmers Shawn Grunberger, Joe Holt and Neal Tucker, with headquarters in Oakland, California, US. On March 2, 2022, Bandcamp ... * {{Authority control 2008 albums Noah23 albums Albums produced by Factor (producer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead By Wednesday
Dead by Wednesday is an American heavy metal band from New Haven, Connecticut, formed in 2006."Lexicon: Dead by Wednesday" retrieved March 7, 2016 The band's current lineup includes founding members Christian "Opus" Lawrence (drums) and Michael Modeste (bass),"Player Spotlight: Michael Modeste" retrieved March 7, 2016 along with Dave Sharpe (guitar) and Steve Alvarez (vocals). DBW has released five full-length albums: ''Democracy is Dead'' (2006, Stillborn Records); ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jupiter Sajitarius
''Jupiter Sajitarius'' is a 2004 album by Canadian-American alternative hip hop artist Noah23. It possesses "a remarkable variety of both production and compositions," according to MiC Music Portal. The majority of the album's production was handled by Orphan, and marked the final collaboration between the two, prior to Orphan's departure from Plague Language and the formation of Blue Sky Black Death. The track "Chicken Pox" was released as a 10" single in 2004, featuring a remix entitled "Chicken Soup", produced by Orphan with a guest appearance from Ceschi, and a B-side entitled "Sigma Octantis", produced by Savillion. "Chicken Soup" was later included on the 2007 compilation ''Cameo Therapy'', while "Sigma Octantis" appeared on 2008's ''Upside Down Bluejay''. Track listing "Chicken Pox" 10" track listing See also *2004 in hip hop music References External links''Jupiter Sajitarius''on Bandcamp Bandcamp is an American online audio distribution platform founded in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah23
Noah Raymond Brickley (born February 10, 1978), better known by his stage name Noah23, is a Canadian-American hip hop artist from Guelph, Ontario. He is co-founder of the Plague Language collective and record label, and has been described as "one of Canada's best, most underrated MCs". Career Noah Raymond Brickley was born in 1978 in Natchez, Mississippi and moved to Guelph, Ontario at the age of 4. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his first album, originally titled ''Plague Language'', in 1999. This album, initially released on cassette, was remastered and released on CD in 2006 under the name ''Cytoplasm Pixel''. In the late 1990s, Noah23 started the record label Plague Language with producer Orphan (real name Kingston Maguire, who went on to become one half of production duo Blue Sky Black Death). In the early 2000s the Plague Language label released music from artists such as Baracuda, Livestock, Orko the Sycotik Alien, Penny, The Main, and Madadam. In 2004 ... [...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 Inc., 2008) :* '' 13 Stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawson Graham
''Lawson Graham'' is a studio album by Canadian hip hop producer Factor. 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 in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ...'' 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. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Factor (producer)
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 Inc., 2008) :* ''13 Stori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Film Festival
The Hip Hop Film Festival is the first film festival in the world to focus on producers, directors and writers from the global culture of Hip Hop. The Hip Hop Film Festival was founded in 2015 by CR Capers, the CEO & Founder of the Harlem Film House. The Hip Hop Film Festival has featured Master Cyphers by Academy Award-Winning Producer Bruce Cohen, Harlem Legend Dapper Dan, Actor and Entrepreneur Theo Rossi John Theodore Rossi (born June 4, 1975) is an American actor and producer. He portrayed Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz on the FX series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014) and Hernan "Shades" Alvarez in ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018). His film roles i ..., Director Stefon Bristol and REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels among others. Awards 2019 Awards 2018 {, class="wikitable Sortable" , - ! Year ! Winner ! Award Category ! Work ! Ref , - , 2018 , Patrick House, et al , Best Feature Short , ''Blue Diamonds'' , , - , 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |