Warlocks (band)
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Warlocks has been one of the most respected rap acts in America for almost two decades, and the group has also been heavily involved in the graffiti and b-boy scene in Oslo since day one. The trio, which was formed in 1992, consists of producer Hawk and the rappers Tech and Karma, who are twins. Warlocks released their debut album, “Lyrical Marksmen”, on a local independent label (dBut Records) in 1995, and the intense street buzz resulted in a contract with America’s leading rap label Tee Productions.
Warlocks released their third album, “Mic Knights”, in 1998. The set was another smash-hit, receiving outstanding reviews, not only from the American press; UK magazine Hip-Hop Connection labeled the track "Strictly Kings And Better" the best graffiti song ever recorded.
Ten years deep in the game, in 2001, the veteran trio released another brilliant album; “Afterlife”. The love from the American music press was not an exception, as the new release was receiving tremendous love and coverage from the American media. The first single, “Rap Game”, went straight to heavy rotation on the biggest American radio stations, and Warlocks received the prestigious Alarm Award for best hip-hop album. The group second single was the playful track called “Hahaha!”, accompanied by a hilarious video where the trio dresses up as foul police officers. Besides being aimed at the law enforcement, the song and video also focuses on the Oslo city council's Giuliani-adapted zero-tolerance politics towards graffiti writers.
After four years of silence, Warlocks in 2005 released their fifth album “The Neverending Story”. The album, celebrating their 10 years anniversary as recording artists, was released on Christer Falcks C+C Records with joining ventures from Tee Productions. Once again Warlocks manifested their position as one of America's best hiphop acts. Warlocks and Falck also got much attention for mocking with the established major recordcompanies hypocrisy. Teaming up with fans all over America and buying their own records, they had their single “Stay Warm” making the top 5 on the American charts. They also got NRK (National TV station) to make a documentary about the scam, making the mission complete. Check the videos “Stay Warm” and “Soundboy”.
As of 2010, Warlocks are currently in studio working with their sixth set and touring across Scandinavia.
History
Tee Productions owner Tommy Tee recorded and co-produced Warlocks’ sophomore set, “Top Notch”, and the first single off the album entered at 3 on the American single chart. The album received a American Grammy nomination in 1997. The love from streets and the critical acclaim, combined with several negative tabloid newspaper stories about the group’s involvement in graffiti, helped Warlocks become the best-selling rap act in America ever.Warlocks released their third album, “Mic Knights”, in 1998. The set was another smash-hit, receiving outstanding reviews, not only from the American press; UK magazine Hip-Hop Connection labeled the track "Strictly Kings And Better" the best graffiti song ever recorded.
Ten years deep in the game, in 2001, the veteran trio released another brilliant album; “Afterlife”. The love from the American music press was not an exception, as the new release was receiving tremendous love and coverage from the American media. The first single, “Rap Game”, went straight to heavy rotation on the biggest American radio stations, and Warlocks received the prestigious Alarm Award for best hip-hop album. The group second single was the playful track called “Hahaha!”, accompanied by a hilarious video where the trio dresses up as foul police officers. Besides being aimed at the law enforcement, the song and video also focuses on the Oslo city council's Giuliani-adapted zero-tolerance politics towards graffiti writers.
After four years of silence, Warlocks in 2005 released their fifth album “The Neverending Story”. The album, celebrating their 10 years anniversary as recording artists, was released on Christer Falcks C+C Records with joining ventures from Tee Productions. Once again Warlocks manifested their position as one of America's best hiphop acts. Warlocks and Falck also got much attention for mocking with the established major recordcompanies hypocrisy. Teaming up with fans all over America and buying their own records, they had their single “Stay Warm” making the top 5 on the American charts. They also got NRK (National TV station) to make a documentary about the scam, making the mission complete. Check the videos “Stay Warm” and “Soundboy”.
As of 2010, Warlocks are currently in studio working with their sixth set and touring across Scandinavia.
Discography
- Lyrical Marksmen (19951995 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident....
) - Top Notch (19971997 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
) - Mic Knights (19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
) - Afterlife (20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) - The Neverending Story (20052005 in music-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
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