Calm was an American hip hop group from

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. It consisted of

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and AwareNess. The duo released their album ''Anti-Smiles'' in 2006.

History

In 2006, Calm released ''Anti-Smiles''. Jordan Selbo of ''Rap Reviews'' gave the album 7 out of 10. Tom Murphy of ''

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'' gave it a favorable review, writing: "Although ''Anti-Smiles'' reflects the dark side of our collective psyche, it's also a statement of hope in the face of fear and self-doubt." It was named the intellectual hip-hop album of the year by ''Hip-Hop Linguistics''. In 2008, Calm performed in a hip-hop show along with Reflect June, Tullie, Ancient Mith, and

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. Calm's last reported performance was in 2010, introducing a song by Time called "Pink UFO", in support of a Denver ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Anti-Smiles'' (2006) *''Things I Learned While Dying in Denver'' (2018)

Compilation appearances

*"Treat Me Like a Villain" on ''Offbeaters Vol. 3'' (2006) *"Depression" on ''Calderas of Mind'' (2006)

References

External links

* {{Discogs artist, Calm (3), Calm Alternative hip hop groups American musical duos American hip hop groups Musical groups from Denver