What makes a great band? A unique sound, a characteristic style and visual image, the strength to influence several generations, hits, a message, durability? To me Looptroop encompasses all the essential ingredients of a great band. Since their formation in 1992 through 16 uncompromising years of pioneering the global hiphop movement, the freedom writers are back! With their fourth installment Good Things, Supreme, Embee and Promoe continue to prove the fact that they are one of the most international hiphop bands on the map. World class production and rhymes, strong messages and a live experience only comparable to the likes of Public Enemy, Rage Against The Machine and the Saian Supa Crew. Fourth member CosM.I.C. has found a new love in web design and has decided to sit this one out to concentrate on the upkeep of www.looptooprockers.com.
The first time I saw a Looptroop show was in 1997 in the small town of Lund in southern Sweden. At a time when hiphop was not yet the global movement that it is today, most swedish artists in the genre were nothing but bleek copies of American bands. Looptroop changed that. I was utterly blown away by the looks and sounds of these cats. Relentlessy spitting meaningful, revolutionary cadences over Embee’s thick productions they won the hearts and minds of every one in the building.
I remember a sunny day back in 2000 when the Rockers had squatted a Stockholm subway car to record the video for Looptroops anthemic hit ’The Long Arm Of The Law’. The beats, the rhymes, the melodies and THE MESSAGE had all the 150 kids in the train car in a total frenzy. That’s what it’s always been about for Looptroop, do it yourself and let the people KNOW!
Being pioneers of the budding independent movement, they started releasing their own records and tapes in 1996 on their aptly named David vs Goliath imprint. After years of grinding the European tour circuit the band released their 2000 debut Modern Day City Symphony shedding all doubt of who the new kings of the european underground were. Having toured with Xzibit, The International Noise Conspiracy and Atmosphere among others the Looptroop Rockers are masters of bringing their unique sound, look and attitude to whatever stage they’re standing on. “Good Things” shows many sides in the evolution and maturity of Looptroop, the ever broadening musical explorations of Embee and the continous message laden lyrical depth of Promoe and Supreme. From tracks like The Building showing a new direction for the band, to tracks like Ginger and Lemon displaying the Looptroop roots, Good Things has the makings of yet another classic. And yes my friends it’s still all about the beats, the rhymes, the melodies and above all the message.
Whats up?! I have new music posted on here now, check it out whenever you have a minute! let me know what you think too, I'm working on an album that should be out in a few months
Conspiracy Of Mind (Nevahmind from Sweden and Just-1 from USA) - Have just realesed the first track of their debut album, The Brand Deception! Feauters by: Canibus - Diabolic - Chino XL and more.
The track they just realesed for a couple of days ago is called Sabotage, special guest on this track is CHINO XL! The track is absolutley crazy and it got supported by XXL-Magazine! You can find it under "Bangers"
Please listen to the track on: www.comhiphop.com and let us know what you think about it!
Thank you for showing your support to real hiphop!
Christmas soon come…. the 2010 HELP Jamaica! Charity Calendar Get your perfect Christmas gift right here :
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Give out the calendar to somebody as a present and make a donation towards HELP Jamaica! the same way! Put Jamaica in sight! Be reminded on the beautiful island everyday by some exceptional photos displaying the many facets of Jamaica. Great shots from eight parishes – different countryside, Kingston, charismatic people, promising school kids, fishermen, churches and more photos from international photographers. High quality calendar 14 pages offset-printed plus transparent film cover-sheet, the calendars are carefully single welded to ensure secure shipment! Guaranteed, 100% of the money raised with this calendar will be used to establish our first HELP Jamaica-operated! education centre in Kingston, Jamaica.
I'm happy to announce that The ATTIC is going trough some major changes to address the big wave of performers and listeners alike. We kicked the limit of 1000 friends of which cca 500 are performers of some kind. The Attic also has 20-50 visitors a day, from around the world, and is being visited constantly by the people who look for new songs, performers and ideas here on Balkan. We have a strong backup from everybody, performers and fans alike, to keep the Attic kickin' and what would I be if I don't listen to them.
New banner, performers and listeners are just the beginning of change here on Hip Hop Attic. Soon enough I will browse trough every performer here and put the best songs and videos on the Attic for all to hear and see. After that I'll put the time and effort to put together foreign list for all that are not Balkan based performers. There will be some surprise stuff for Christmas and New year but for that you'll have to wait till then.
I'll do my best to have you all drop on you butts when you see what I have in store for you. If you have any questions, ask me in form of a message, cause I don't want to have all in my comment section on the Attic. Read the blog if you want to know what we do and why, and please, don't put humongous adds in Attic's comments cause they will be deleted! You can put 1 song, link, video, cover or flayer, but please, keep them lite, cause everyone needs to be seen, not just you.
And, haters, don't bother, we really don't care what you think! Kinda like your mom! :P
Attic recognizes... ...Attic rules! (this message is sent to all on the Attic!)
Check ça!!! NOUVEAU CLIP/NEW CLIP/NOUL CLIP: Redstar feat Wira (Zakariens) "Thérapie de Groupe"! DJ Prime à la prod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joYf7WvuRSo Peace!!!
Just wanna say thank you guys so much for coming to Dallas on Sunday night. Seeing you guys was one of the greatest moments of my life! Your music is so inspirational, and has really made an impact in my life. Thanks for all the awesome music, I listen to you guys every single day. Keep up the great work, and have a blast on the tour!
