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The Coup
Hip Hop / Funk / Soul

"New Album, Pick A Bigger Weapon, out NOW! "

Oakland, California
United States

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Last Login:  8/18/2008
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   The Coup: General Info
Member Since8/27/2005
Band Websitethecoupmusic.net
Band MembersBoots Riley (Lyrics, Production) and Pam The Funkstress (DJ)
Sounds LikeIt's about to go down.
Record LabelEpitaph
Type of LabelIndie








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   About The Coup

Song: We Are The Ones, Album: Pick A Bigger Weapon, Label: Epitaph Records, 2006



Song: Ride The Fence, Album: Party Music, Label: 75 Ark/Tommy Boy 2002; Epitaph 2004

Song: Me And Jesus The Pimp In A '79 Granada Last Night, Album: Steal This Album, Label: Dogday Records, 1999

Song: Fat Cats And Bigga Fish, Album: Genocide And Juice, Label: Wild Pitch/EMI, 1995

Song: Funk, Album: Kill My Landlord, Label: Wild Pitch/EMI, 1993

Song: Dig It, Album: Kill My Landlord, Label: Wild Pitch/EMI, 1993

Song: Not Yet Free, Album: Kill My Landlord, Label: Wild Pitch/EMI 1993

Song: 5 Million Ways To Kill A CEO (Live), Album: Party Music, Label: 75 Ark/Tommy Boy 2002; Epitaph 2004

Song: ShoYoAss (Live on FoxRox episode 187), Album:Pick A Bigger Weapon Label: Epitaph

5 Million Ways to Kill a C.E.O.

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Song: 5 Million Ways To Kill A CEO (long lost video that never came out)

Artist: E-40 w/ Boots Riley of The Coup, Song: Practice Lookin' Hard, Label: Sic Wid It/Jive 1994. Chorus from The Coup's "Not Yet Free". Video features: E-40, Boots Riley, and Tupac Shakur.

Documentary Film: Eating Forever. Shot in South Africa during the Black August Tour with Dead Prez, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Jeru The Damaja, and Boots Riley. Directed by Boots Riley and Chris Wroubel.

Trailer for the Documentary Film: Sir! No Sir! In the 1960's an anti-war movement emerged that altered the course of history. This movement didn't take place on college campuses, but in barracks and on aircraft carriers. It flourished in army stockades, navy brigs and in the dingy towns that surround military bases. It penetrated elite military colleges like West Point. And it spread throughout the battlefields of Vietnam. It was a movement no one expected, least of all those in it. Hundreds went to prison and thousands into exile. And by 1971 it had, in the words of one colonel, infested the entire armed services. Yet today few people know about the GI movement against the war in Vietnam.

Visit the Sir! No Sir! Website

Visit the World Can't Wait website.

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What they said about our albums-

Pick A Bigger Weapon:

Associated Press "1 Album Of The Year"

Rolling Stone "Top 50 Albums Of The Year" "Top 100 Songs Of The Year" ('Babylet'shaveababybeforebushdosomethincrazy' w/ Silk E)

Murder Dog "2 Album Of The Year"

Chicago Tribune "7 Album Of The Year"

Salt Lake Tribune "4 Album Of The Year"

The Onion AV Club "8 Album Of The Year"

Washington Post "9 Album Of The Year"

Eastbay Express "Most Wrathful Rock Album"

Hip-Hop Connection [UK] "5 Freshest Sounds Of 2006"

Billboard says: " the Coup is the best hip-hop act of the past decade."

XXL says: "... the bigger weapon referred to in the album's title is the increasingly sophisticated live funk that oozes out of these grooves."

Village Voice says: "Fact is, the brother's some writer... His lesser songs would be dookie gold on an ordinary undie-rap album." and "Their low-slung rhythms imagine what might have happened if Reagan-era Prince had been less into getting some action and more into kicking up some activism, or if P-Funk had dabbled in politics as well as psychedelics."

Rolling Stone says: "Riley's rhymes work so well because they're more about real life than rhetoric... it's the rare record that makes revolution sound like hot fun on a Saturday night."

Filter says: "Pick A Bigger Weapon is their best. It's their most musically realized, stylistically diverse, and personal record to date, and hence it's the most pointed weapon in Oakland hip-hop's booming arsenal."

Elle says: "... a record that's hilarious, righteously angry, and highly danceable."

LATimes.com says: "Front man Boots Riley shakes his metaphorical fist at all manner of political and economic injustices; you shake your booty at the Parliament-inspired grooves.This album has plenty of street cred..."

San Francisco Bay Guardian says: "[With] the group's fifth full-length, [Boots Riley] has created a deeply personal, heartfelt, often funny body of work that captures the East Bay's radical legacy, as well as its funky, booty-shaking musical sensibility."

Time Out Chicago says: "Riley, the Chicago-born, Oakland-raised, former teenage community organizer, also wields his chops as one the most talented arrangers in hip-hop. Each track is laced with sparkling, live-instrument love letters..."

USA Today says: "Wicked funk and smooth soul grooves... They're serious, but they never lose their sense of humor..."

Entertainment Weekly says: "[The Coup's] best yet." "A-"

Future Music says: "The legit heir to George Clinton's twisted universe... A wild ride through the modern urban experience."

PopMatters.com says: "the weapons the Coup use are wit, frankness, storytelling, poetry, smooth soul music and raw funk... Musically this is the sexiest Coup album yet..."

Elemental says: "The beats sound fresh and bouncy, very unlike the typical aggressive and purposely chaotic political rap beats... a solid release that should finally allow The Coup to get the shine that has eluded them for some time."

College Times says: "A-" "He pairs his sharp, often funny, lyrics with a head-bobbing groove..."

AllHipHop.com says: "Like walking into a party drunk and pissing on the coats... MC Boots Riley is still in Richard Pryor-sharing-an-apartment-with-George Clinton-mode... The Coup up the ante..." "4/5"

Party Music:

"Best Hip Hop Artist" - Rolling Stone

"1 Album of the Year" - Washington Post

"1 Album of the Year" - Time Out New York

"1 Album of the Year" - San Francisco Chronicle

"Top Albums of the Year"- Los Angeles Times

"The Year In Pop, 3 out of 4 Critics Choices" - New York Times

"7 Pazz and Jop Poll"- Village Voice

"Top 40 Albums of The Year" - Rolling Stone

"14 Album of the Year" - Spin

"Best Albums" - Denver Post

"2 Album of the Year" - Philadelphia Inquirer

"25 Greatest Album of 2001" – Blender

Some things they've said about our live shows:

Montreal Gazette

"[Boots Riley] is a consummately charismatic front man, establishing his as one of the best live rap acts going, after Philadelphia untouchables the Roots."

Austin American-Statesman

"The Coup isn't a rock 'n' roll band. It's a hip-hop band. But they are a miracle of everyday life and proved it at Emo's on Saturday night. I have no idea when the Coup turned into one of the best bands on the planet, but here we are."

Salt Lake Tribune

"The Coup now rules my world... possibly the best show I've seen this year... Riley is one magnetic frontman. If The Coup come back, don't miss the show."

Orange County Register

"...after this tremendous breakthrough set [Coachella Festival], I can’t imagine the Coup will remain hip-hop’s best kept secret anymore."

SmokingSection.com

"Everytime I see them they rock progressively harder...the whole house [was] going buck, even the cranky-ass security guard...crazy stage presence..."

Pitchfork.com

"Silk E sings and struts like Tina Turner raised on hip-hop."

Los Angeles Times

"Considerable musical chops... The Coup throws one fine party."

The Coup and Boots Riley management contact:
Ken Erlick
503-233-4055
ken@rockshields.com

Interested in Boots Riley speaking engagements? Boots is occasionally available to speak at your school or event. Please contact Evil Twin Booking for more information:
Liz Cole
215-888-1756
liz@eviltwinbooking.org


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Jesus & The Robot





Aug 17 2008 5:21 AM

rain is actually gods drool....as he/she/it watches from above as we as a society burn and self destruct!

New Song Listings For Jesus and the Robot Songs.
Up Now!


1.
A family tune about Karma Babies followed with a little number about walking the dog!


2. A song about not remembering shit and having blackouts followed with an emotional number about David Hosselfhoff being tanked.



3. A joyful number about the VA Healthcare system followed by a tune about a trip to the Congo and how butterflies change lives for the better. These two songs were recorded on Monday while I was doing my blackout. A pleasant surprise to find and hear these gems last night.



4. A jingle about pigs with badges followed by two Perry songs. One about patriots and pinko commie crotches and the other about Tenderloin prostitutes and poop.
And to top it off, a song about booking shows for bands at bridges!


5.
A special song about military creatures scoring jobs at KBR, Haliburton and Blackwater after finishing their service time followed with a special Jesus & the Robot skit!!!

6. A true story about a lying, unlawful army recruiter in Texas followed with a song about ghosts and demons that claim residency inside the heads of the depressed followed with an inspirational number called Live To Love.




These songs should change lives for the better and this we are sure of. We at Jesus & the Robot Inc. stand by our product and always put the people first. Insert two winks a thumbs up with a shit eating grin here.
Lex Moon





Aug 16 2008 4:07 AM

What's Good Boots, Showin your page some love and I gotta question: They Give you Credit For Boondocks? I'm assumin' that's your people but just checkin cause the Kid is you and his brother's name is Riley, lol.
Queen Tantrum Rocks!!! - First Lady of Liverpool





Aug 15 2008 10:38 PM

Thank you so much :-)

Have a great evening

QT x
LA-ABCF





Aug 15 2008 5:47 AM

On Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10 a.m., the Los Angeles Anarchist Black Cross will host a 5k run/walk/bike through the trails of the Whittier Narrows Regional Park in El Monte. This run/walk/bike is designed to raise much-needed funds for the ABCF's Warchest program, El Centro Cultural de Mexico and the Committee to Free Chip Fitzgerald.

Solidarity Runs
Every year, prisoners and supporters of political prisoners organize solidarity runs with Running Down the Walls (Los Angeles). We currently have runs slated for Sandstone (MN), Tucson (AZ), Inez (KY) and Walpole (MA). We hope this list of cities and prisons will expand. Please contact LA ABCF if you are interested in organizing a run in your location.

Donate to the Warchest: Send funds directly to the Los Angeles ABCF (PO Box 11223, Whittier, CA 90603) or to the Philadelphia ABCF (PO Box 42129, Philadelphia, PA 19101) Make checks or money orders out only to Tim Fasnacht.

Get involved in the planning of Running Down the Walls: We always need help with organizing the event and we encourage people to contact us if they would like to get involved. You can do this by contacting the LA Anarchist Black Cross, www. abcf. net/la, la@abcf.net

Download 3-fold registration flier for Running Down the Walls

Running Down the Walls
When: Saturday, August 23rd, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Whittier Narrows Regional Park Grounds
750 Santa Anita Ave South El Monte, CA 91733-4300

Registration fees: $12 preregistration; $15, the day of the run. (Make checks out to Tim Fasnacht)

For more information contact the Los Angeles Branch Group of the Anarchist Black Cross Federation
PO BOX 11223
Whitier, Ca 90603
www. abcf. net/la
la@abcf.net
vic fresh





Aug 14 2008 1:59 AM

Whats up family. Its been a minute since I came through and I'm just sayin whats up. Hope all is well, PEACE, Vic.
Junkyard Empire :: Rise of the Wretched





Aug 13 2008 5:28 PM

Can't wait to share the stage with you on September 2nd. We are the ones baby!

Peace, Love, and Revolution,
Brihanu
Christopher
Bryan
Dan
Graham
funkkid music





Aug 13 2008 4:41 PM

thanks 4 the add
much respect
funkkid music
smitty





Aug 13 2008 6:02 AM

greetings and a late thanx for the myspace connection.
Urbanizm Music





Aug 12 2008 1:12 PM

Just stopping by to check out the vibes; connect with us soon!

__________

Urbanizm Music: The Movement Returns.
www.urbanizmmusic.com
www.myspace.com/urbanizmmusic
Andrew





Aug 12 2008 8:23 AM

really enjoyed the show with Boots and Galactic @ trinumeral y'all killed it!
OMNIOLOGY





Aug 11 2008 4:53 PM

Voice of the People!!!

Om
DJ BALL ® AKA THE HEATSEEKER





Aug 9 2008 8:58 AM

Boots
Top 10
you guys =solid
Valerie Cooper





Aug 9 2008 8:15 AM

Hi,

It was great to see you in person the other day. Thanks for being so nice.

Valerie
cam_funky_ill





Aug 9 2008 6:26 AM

Dropping by to show some peace and enjoy your world!
all the best

Camille
08-22 Str8 LiONeSS™ C@me n2 da WoRLd





Aug 9 2008 1:14 AM

Stoppin by to show sum luv & leave my appreciation for the friendship add...STAY STRONG, STAY BLESSED, STAY YOU :)
★★★★★★Each friend represents a world in us,
a world possibly not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
~Ana Nin~★★★★★★
Peace----S.W.E.E.T. R.O.L.L.S.
™ Str8 LiONeSS!
Lemon Artist





Aug 8 2008 7:01 PM

alright, love u music
just did a mash up remix of u, and some english bands klaxons and foals
be cool if u checked it out
lol
safe for having free downloads on ur page, although i have most of those songs already
anyways
keep up the sick tunes
laterz
lemonartist!!
Marinateonme





Aug 8 2008 4:59 AM

RBG Community Connections Inc.
In collaboration with
The Black Star Project
Presents:
“Voice of the Youth”
We Got Something To Say
Spoken Word Open Mic at
The Negro League Café
301 E. 43rd St.
(43rd and Prarie)
Hosted By M’Reld and Binkey of Verbal Balance
And
Deana Dean and Phenom
Live Music
August 16, 2008 &
September 13, 2008
Doors Open at 5pm Show Starts at 6pm

If you or your child would like to perform please call (773) 699-0325
To reserve a space. Open Mic Slots are limited!

Primary Sponsor:
(Black Star Project Logo)
The Black Star Project and its Individual Tutoring and ACT Test Prep Program
For more information, call (773)285-9600 or visit www.blackstarproject.org

Other Sponsors Include:
(There Logos or Pic)

Sunday Night Open Mic Poetry at
The Negro League Café
Hosted by Phenom
Live music by Dawi and Friends
301 E. 43rd St. 8pm Until
www.myspace.com/negroleaguecafechicago

Wednesday Open Mic with Verbal Balance
At The New Gentle Persuasions
Hosted by Binkey and Ugly
8959 Ashland Ave. Doors Open at 9pm $6-10 Cover
www.myspace.com/mreldandherpoetry

Friday Night Open Mic
Da Book Joint (9527 S. Jefferey Ave. Chicago IL) Every Friday Night Donations taken at the door.
Deana Dean Presents: The Lyrical Work Out! 8pm-12am www.dabookjoint.com


Featured Performers:
From Def Poetry Jam
Triple Blak (Pics)www.myspace.com/blakblakblak &
Kristiana Colon (Pics)
www.myspace.com/kristianacolon

Free to youth 11-19 and accompanying adults.

Since there is no cover we ask that you please patronize this Black Businesses so that we can continue to have a place for our children to express themselves!

To learn more about RBG Community Connections INC. please visit our website: www.rbgcommunity.com or www.myspace.com/rbgcommunity

RBG Community Connections Inc.
www.rbgcommunity.com
In collaboration with
the River North Coffee Café
Presents:
“Voice of the Youth”
We Got Something To Say
SomaMoja ZuriAsali QUASHEBA





Aug 7 2008 1:38 PM

A PRAYER FOR US.

May we no longer wallow in uncomfortable comfort.
May we awake from the slumber that allows us the belief that our community can survive the loss of a generation.

May we respect and not misuse the courage of our warriors.
For death comes not to the heart that beats no more but to those left to mourn the void left by it’s passing.

May the unconditional love and honesty of those no longer here surround us as a reminder that even when we lose ourselves they are never lost to us.

May we be blessed to dispense the realities of our existence to our children.

May we put an end to that which allows so many of our hopes to be born to death.

May we understand that true peace comes from doing what is just.

May we not aspire to or worship false standards of beauty, but nurture the uninhibited expressions of our individual souls.

May we grow to understand that to solidify the whole we must appreciate all the parts; for the problem is not what we are watching but those of us doing the viewing.

May Jah’s guidance be ours as we venture into the years of tomorrows.
SoulPenned December 31, 1992, Miami, FL

You are cordially invited to join
The Essence of Love Remains
UG-WM
UnderGround Women & Men (WorldWide Massive) Community.
http://groups.myspace.com/UGWM
Syntax Vernac





Aug 4 2008 12:50 PM

Much respect.
Goran Kuzmanovic





Aug 3 2008 6:17 AM

Thanks friends, Hvala drugovi.
love is louder than bombs





Aug 1 2008 9:02 PM

SINCE THE START OF THE WAR IN 2003, THERE HAVE BEEN ABOUT 94,290 IRAQI DOCUMENTED CIVILIAN CASUALTIES.
u.net





Aug 1 2008 10:07 AM

hey boots cox18 is under eviction. holla and i'll update u and try to involve you on our plans.
G aka u.net
TaRiCa





Jul 30 2008 7:45 AM

Thnx 4 the add. U guys are