Son of Bazerk

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Son of Bazerk
Origin Long Island, New York, United States
Genres East Coast hip hop
Hardcore hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Experimental hip hop
Political hip hop
Years active1983–1995, 2009–present
Labels Soul Entertainment
Slam Jamz
MembersSon of Bazerk
Daddy Rawe
Half Pint
Past membersThe Band (DJ)
Sandman
Almighty Jahwell (deceased)

Son of Bazerk is an American hip hop group, consisting of Son of Bazerk (real name Tony Allen), Almighty Jahwell (Jeffrey Height), Daddy Rawe (Gary Pep Stanton), and Half Pint (Cassandra Jackson). [1] It was formed by Hank Shocklee, a member of the producer team the Bomb Squad.

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History

The band formed in the mid-1980s, originally as Townhouse 3. After coming to the attention of hip hop producer Hank Shocklee, member of the Bomb Squad, which produced early Public Enemy albums, they chose the name Son of Bazerk. [2]

The group released a debut album in 1991 called Bazerk Bazerk Bazerk , credited to Son of Bazerk featuring No Self Control and the Band, which was produced by the Bomb Squad. The album received some positive reviews yet it did not sell well.[ citation needed ]

Almost 20 years later, the group reunited and released an album produced by DJ Johnny Juice, who produced the latest Public Enemy albums, on Chuck D's label Slam Jamz. That comeback was praised by some media, such as The Village Voice [3] and Time Out . [4]

Half Pint has become a teacher and administrator at Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt, Long Island. [5]

Discography

Musical influences

The band's sound is inspired by James Brown, and the cover of their debut Bazerk, Bazerk, Bazerk was a direct homage to James Brown's debut LP Please, Please, Please.[ citation needed ]

Other information

References

  1. "SLAMjamz.com - Artists - SON OF BAZERK and No Self Control". Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
  2. "Jesse Serwer (@JesseSerwer)". Jesseserwer.com. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  3. "The Prodigal Son of Bazerk Return". Villagevoice.com. July 27, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  4. "Public Enemy and Son of Bazerk | Music | reviews, guides, things to do, film - Time Out New York". Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  5. "Rap, lies and videotape: Son of Bazerk's Half Pint Speaks". Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
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  7. "A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)". Unkut.com. Retrieved October 10, 2019.