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Artist description
The excitement of innovation never stops for Ordinary Peoples. Coming out of Ohio’s kinetic music scene, the multitalented trio cooks up an unstoppable dose of charisma and an intoxicating mixture of fun. On their third full length CD, “Urban Sprawl”, O.P. showcases their distinctive abilities, flowing from one feel to the next. Old school boom-bap, new school bounce, and hook-laden soul are all represented, yet the sound remains cohesive--glued together with superb wordplay and overall musical ability.
With “Urban Sprawl”, O.P. exhibits a mixture of mainstream and underground styles that could help us all to forget the tired rap clichs heard on radio stations today. Exhibiting a style akin to hip-hop greats such as A Tribe Called Quest, The Fugees, and Jurassic 5, O.P. transcends the typical. Cuts like "Overflow" and "A World Without Money" exemplify the band’s ability to combine content with catchy hooks and bangin’ beats.
At their live show, O.P. invites all to listen with open ears and hearts. From hip-hop heads to hippies, the audience meshes together, captivated by the band’s powerful vibe. Scraps (MC) uses positive energy and clever rhymes to convey a message that is deeper than you’d expect. The rhymes interlace tightly with the fatback beats laid down by Gerard on his half drum set/half computer creation. Ben Levels utilizes classical keyboard technique to conjure up fat basslines and multiple layers of electronic sound that envelop the listener. His vocal stylings find common ground among heavy hitters such as Andre 3000 and Nate Dogg while still remaining soulful. Together, Ordinary Peoples generates simmering, inventive music that is ready for the masses.
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Music Style
mainstream hip-hop with traces of old school and underground |
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Musical Influences
The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, The Fugees |
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Similar Artists
A Tribe Called Quest and The Fugees meet Arrested Development |
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Group Members
Scraps--MC
Ben Levels--Keys, Vocals
Gerard--Drums,Sampler |
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Instruments
Drums, Keys, Vocals, Sampler |
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Albums
"Urban Sprawl"--2003, "Ordinary Peoples"--2001, "Out of Control"--1999 |
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Location
Columbus, OH - USA |
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