A-Game

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A-Game
Also known asNova and Chase
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Hip hop, R&B, electronic
Years active2007-present
LabelsPilotModeMuzik
T.A.G. (The Armada Group)
MembersRommel Hinds-Grannun
Robert Hinds-Grannun

A-Game is a hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, made up of identical twins, Rommel Hinds-Grannun and Robert Hinds-Grannun, who also go by the stage name Nova and Chase. [1]

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The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty", [2] [3] and "Airplanes", [4] [5] both of which were produced by T-Minus. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP The World Is Yours, [6] and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring Kim Davis. [7] Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My" [8] reached number one on Flow 93.5's Mega City Countdown. [9]

The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based electronicore band Abandon All Ships. [10]

In August 2021, Rommel Hinds-Grannun posted on his Facebook page: "Formally Known As A-Game, The Twinz Are Back On The Scene Signed To Rich Homie Quan As 'Duuo'. [11] He also announced that they had released a single, "Stadium". [12]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Videography

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References

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  10. Ramirez, Carlos. "Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video". Noisecreep. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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  14. "A-Game – DON". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
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