Cage penned one of the landmark records of the golden era of NYC underground/independent rap music in the late 90s on Fondle 'em records.The record was called Agent Orange b/w Radio Head.The record propelled Cage into cult star status.
(check out chrispalko.com for discography)
His solo debut Movies for the Blind (on Eastern Conference records)was the realization of the very character he became through his tortured early years.The record struck a chord and his legion of dedicated fans grew ever bigger, attracted to his visceral and dangerous persona and music. He traveled the world several times over in support of the record and became a major draw in the independent show circuit. In 2004 he signed with Definitive Jux records releasing his 2nd solo album Hell's Winter.The album features production from El-P,DJ Shadow and collaborations with Jello Biafra(Dead Kennedys) and Daryl Palumbo.(GlassJaw/Head Automatica)The record received critical acclaim and in 2006 the video for Shoot Frank (the 2nd single off of Hell's Winter)was nominated for an MTVu Woodie award for best video.
Cage is currently working with Shia Labeouf on a feature film based on the rapper's life.
The new album "Depart From Me"drops July 7th and the Shia Labeouf directed video for I Never Knew You is out now as well as the Free "I Never Knew You" Ep.
Yo cage, i am starting to grow in to your new album. At first i was like huh?But i do appreciate the change of sound and it takes balls to come with something different. But i still love the old shit as well though. Keep up the good work and peace out from The Netherlands. By the way, are you planning to do a show in Amsterdam in the near future? That would be dope man. Let us know. Peace!
not in the habit of comments.. but fuck dem rap critics. i would write longer but im on my way out the door to grab a mcCafe ice mocha. peace n lugnutts
all I can say is holy shit.. When i heard movies for the blind i became a fan and it was like candy for a young emcee. Then I got ahold of Hell's Winter and never imagined id hear the style change or more like life change. and i loved it cuz it was all real, just true life shit. I listened to that religiously since it dropped. Now Im on my second day of Depart From Me and i was so moved i had to post a gayass comment about it. This album is the fuckin truth and idk if anyone is doin it like this right now. I got my belt on and i just cant find time to get off this ride. An instant classic. Nothin like the dogshit in the garden! Everyone cop this now or BIG Dunny will haunt you!!!!!!!!! Keep the realness Cage, right now this is the best album i own! IM HOOKED
Hey Chris, just to let u know I think u are the best.Your new cd is epic..fuck all these ass clown losers who don't understand change and be a pussy and play it safe.U the fuckin man Chris.Hope to catch u in Ny in Dec.Or maybe see u around in CT sometime.
HEyA saw ya at DIESEL last night, Im the broad who told ya your zipper was DOWN. Next time you come back to Pittsburgh Ill bring ya a non menthol cigarette if you do more of HELLS WINTER like shoot frank and PERFECT WORLD!!
Come to Boston/Cambridge Cage, the Fans and the People aren't like the politicians. Barney Frank is a Giant Puppet Dinosaur, he's a kids show- for the small minded- eye blinded 'kin folk, when the Media "Anchors" the "Down" Syndrome' at home. The 'Moral show's as it was written in the prose- so if you don't know, [to those] you don't hear me tho'.
Ladies and Gentlemen, with more wisdom than Most- Its the Grill the Mil Show
