Micranots
| Micranots | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
I Self Devine DJ Kool Akiem |
Micranots is an American hip hop group, consisting of I Self Devine and DJ Kool Akiem.[1] In 2013, the group was described by City Pages as "the pioneering rap group that left an immense footprint on the local hip-hop scene".[2]
Career
In 1996, Micranots released the debut album, Return of the Travellahs, which was later re-released on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2003.[3] The second album, Obelisk Movements, was released in 2000.[4] 2004 saw the release of the third album, The Emperor & the Assassin.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Return of the Travellahs (1996)
- Obelisk Movements (2000)
- The Emperor & the Assassin (2004)
Compilation albums
- The Final Blend Tape (2007)
EPs
- Farward EP (1999)
Singles
- "So Deep I Never Fell" (1995)
- "All Live" (1999)
- "Culture" b/w "Illegal Business" (2000)
- "Pitch Black Ark" b/w "Exodus" (2000)
- "Glorious" b/w "Heat" (2003)
References
- ↑ Gerth, Austin (July 10, 2014). "Reunited Micranots headlining For the Love, new Lowertown hip-hop festival". The Current.
- ↑ Spencer, Jack (April 1, 2013). "The Micranots at 7th St Entry, 3/30/13". City Pages.
- ↑ Kangas, Chaz (February 12, 2013). "The Micranots: 10 Years after Return of the Travellahs". City Pages.
- ↑ Kangas, Chaz (March 27, 2013). "Micranots rise again". City Pages.
- ↑ Brown, Marisa. "Micranots - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
Further reading
- Sarig, Roni (November 2000). "Tower of Black Power: The Micranots' Obelisk Overcomes Small-minded Rap". CMJ New Music Monthly: 12.
External links
- Official website on Rhymesayers Entertainment
- Micranots discography at Discogs
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