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Emmsjé Gauti
Gauti Þeyr Másson, better known as Emmsjé Gauti (meaning " MC Gauti"; born 17 November 1989 in Akureyri), is an Icelandic rapper and hip hop artist with R&B and pop influences. He started his rapping career in 2002 and was member of Icelandic rap groups 32c and Skábræður before going solo starting 2010 and releasing two albums ''Bara ég'' in 2011 and ''Þeyr'' in 2013 with "Kinky" as the first single from ''Þeyr''. The music video was produced by Redd Lights. He has also cooperated with a great number of local artists including Erpur, Dabbi T, Fire in the booth, Gnúsi Yones, IntroBeats, Diddi Fel, Jói Dagur, Úlfur Úlfur, Aron Can, Friðrik Dór, Berndsen, 7berg, Séra Bjössi and others. Personal life Gauti studied graphic arts at Iðnskólinn (the Technical College). He appeared in an episode of the reality series ''Og Hvað'' where he was featured alongside Davíð Oddgeirsson. He is credited with the role of "Glow Stick Guy" in 2014 Icelandic film '' Land Ho!'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akureyri
Akureyri (, ) is a town in northern Iceland, the country's fifth most populous Municipalities of Iceland, municipality (under the official name of Akureyrarbær , 'town of Akureyri') and the largest outside the Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region. The municipality includes the town's neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast. Nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland", Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786. Allies of World War II, Allied units were based in the town during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas. The area has a relatively mild climate because of geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history. History The Norsemen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rap Music
Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, emceeing, or MCing) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and ommonlystreet vernacular". It is usually performed over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said, e.g., lyrics), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" ( cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. It also differs from singing, which varies in pitch and does not always include words. Because they do not rely on pitch inflection, some rap artists may play with timbre or other vocal qualities. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip-hop music, and so commonly associated with the genre that it is sometimes called "rap music". Precursors to modern rap music include the West African griot tradition, certain vocal styles of blues and jazz, an African-American insult game called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBR&B
Alternative R&B (also referred to as alt-R&B, indie R&B, and originally known as PBR&B, hipster R&B, emo R&B, or R-Neg-B) is a term used by music journalists to describe a stylistic alternative to contemporary R&B that began in the mid 2000s File:2000s decade montage3.png, From top left, clockwise: The Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center (1973–2001), World Trade Center on fire and the Statue of Liberty on the left during the September 11 attacks, terrorist attacks on Sep ... and came to prominence with musical artists such as Frank Ocean, Khalid (American singer), Khalid, SZA, Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, Kehlani, Zayn Malik, Tyler, the Creator, Tyler, The Creator, Steve Lacy, Donald Glover, Childish Gambino, Miguel (singer), Miguel, Drake (musician), Drake, The Weeknd, Tinashe, Bryson Tiller, PartyNextDoor, Tory Lanez, 6lack, and List of alternative R&B artists, others. It is considered to be "more progressive and diverse" than its mainstream counterpart. Etymolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aron Can
Aron Can (born 18 November 1999) is an Icelandic hip hop artist. Biography Aron was born and raised in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík. His father is a Turkish restaurateur and Aron has worked in one of his kebab restaurants. In 2016, at the age of 16, he released the mixtape ''Þekkir stráginn'', with the song "Enginn mórall" becoming a hit. He was the most popular local artist on Spotify in Iceland in 2017. His style has been described as emo rap influenced by Drake, Future, and Young Thug, and he is credited with popularizing the style in Iceland. In 2018, he signed with Sony Music. Albums * 2016 – ''Þekkir stráginn''. * 2017 – ''Ínótt''. * 2018 – ''Trúpíter.'' Charted as the number one album in Iceland. * 2021 – ''ANDI, LÍF, HJARTA, SÁL''. Awards and nominations Aron was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards in 2017 for the hip hop album of the year, hip hop song of the year, and as a rising star. The song "Silfurskotta" by Emmsjé Gauti and Aron Can wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friðrik Dór
Friðrik Dór Jónsson (born 7 October 1988) is an Icelandic R&B and pop singer-songwriter. He began his career forming the band Fendrix with his schoolmates while in grade 8. He played drums in the band. The band took part in Músíktilraunir in 2003. He studied in Verzlunarskóli Íslands, a commerce college in Iceland, taking part in a number of musicals at the college. His first solo record was in 2009, with the song "Hlið við hlið" that was played heavily on FM 957 reaching number 2 on the station's charts. He also landed a part in the film ''Bjarnfreðarson'', released around Christmas 2009. His follow-up singles were "Á sama stað" in collaboration with the rapper Erpur Eyvindarson and "Fyrir hana" both in 2010. In spring 2010, Friðrik Dór appeared in episode 5 of the comedy show ''Steindinn okkar'' on Stöð 2 Icelandic commercial channel where his character is robbed and murdered. The series producers used segments of Friðrik Dór's hit "Hlið við hlið" g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Land Ho!
''Land Ho!'' is a 2014 adventure comedy film, co-written and co-directed by Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz. The film made its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014. It also screened at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Nantucket Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival. Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film released on July 11, 2014, in New York City and Los Angeles before expanding wide in the United States. It won the John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature under $500,000 at the 2015 Independent Spirit Awards. Plot A pair of ex-brothers-in-law set off to Iceland in an attempt to reclaim their youth through Reykjavík nightclubs, trendy spas, and rugged camp-sites. Cast * Paul Eenhoorn as Colin * Earl Lynn Nelson as Mitch * Karrie Crouse as Ellen * Elizabeth McKee as Janet * Alice Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapped (Icelandic TV Series)
''Trapped'' () is an Icelandic language, Icelandic television mystery fiction, mystery drama series, created by Baltasar Kormákur and produced by RVK Studios. It was broadcast in Iceland on 27 December 2015 on RÚV (TV channel), RÚV. Co-written by Sigurjón Kjartansson and Clive Bradley (screenwriter), Clive Bradley, the first series of ten episodes follows Andri Ólafsson (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson), the chief of police in a remote town in Iceland, solving the murder of a former townsman whose mutilated corpse is recovered by Fisherman, fishermen. The series was directed by Kormákur, Baldvin Z, Óskar Thor Axelsson and Börkur Sigthorsson. Golden Globe winner Jóhann Jóhannsson with Hildur Gudnadóttir and Rutger Hoedemaekers composed the music. Sigurjón Kjartansson acted as executive producer, alongside Kormákur and Magnus V. Sigurdsson as producers. ''DV (newspaper), Dagblaðið Vísir'' reported on 2 May 2015 that ''Trapped'' is the most expensive television series ever m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabríel (rapper)
Gabríel is an Icelandic rapper. He has made many collaborations for his debut album ''Gimsteinar'' that add a melodic effect to his rap. Contributing artist vocalists include Opee (from Quarashi and Original Melody), Valdimar Guðmundsson (of Valdimar Valdimar is a given name in Icelandic. Notable persons with that name include: ;First name * Valdimar Bergstað (born 1989), Icelandic equestrian * Valdimar Briem (1848–1930), Icelandic poet, prelate, hymnwriter and translator * Valdimar Grímss ..., Unnstein Manuel Stefánsson (of Retro Stefson), Emmsjé Gauti, Björn Jörundur and Krummi. He has released debut album ''Gimsteinar'' resulting in 4 charting singles in Tónlist, the official Icelandic Chart. He insists on not revealing his real name to the media. Discography Albums *2013: ''Gimsteinar'' Singles *2012: "Stjörnuhröp" (feat. Opee & Valdimar Guðmundsson) *2012: "Sólskin" (feat. Opee & Unnstein Manuel Stefánsson) *2012: "Gleymmérei" (feat. Emmsjé Gauti & Bj� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Rappers
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to: *Icelandic people *Icelandic language *Icelandic orthography *Icelandic cuisine See also * Icelander (other) * Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair * Icelandic horse, a breed of domestic horse * Icelandic sheep, a breed of domestic sheep * Icelandic Sheepdog, a breed of domestic dog * Icelandic cattle Icelandic cattle ( ) are a breed of cattle native to Iceland. Cattle were first brought to the island during the Settlement of Iceland a thousand years ago. Icelandic cows are an especially colorful breed with a wide variety of colours and marki ..., a breed of cattle * Icelandic chicken, a breed of chicken {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
