Birth Thru Knowledge
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Birth Through Knowledge (aka BTK) was a Canadian hip-hop/rock band best known for their 1998 single “Peppyrock,” the video for which was nominated for the 1998 MuchMusic Best Video Award
. The band consisted of Lo-Ki (vocals), Stone Groove (vocals), DJ Spinz (turntables), Adam Carlo (bass), and Matt deMatteo (drums).
After signing onto the Tommyboy/Ignition label, BTK released one album “Birth Thru Knowledge” in 1998.
BTK first came to attention when their song “Corncob Pipe” was included on the sampler disc that Korn
released alongside Follow the Leader
. They were the first indie band to ever open the main-stage at Edgefest '97. In 1998, the band toured with the Beastie Boys
and with Our Lady Peace
. They appeared in the 1998 Summersault tour
.
The band won the 1997 MuchMusic Best Independent Video Award
for “Superchile.” They were also nominated for a Juno Award
in 1999 in the Best Alternative Album
category, losing to Rufus Wainwright
.
Best Video (MMVA Award)
The following is a list of the MuchMusic Video Awards winners for Best Video....
. The band consisted of Lo-Ki (vocals), Stone Groove (vocals), DJ Spinz (turntables), Adam Carlo (bass), and Matt deMatteo (drums).
After signing onto the Tommyboy/Ignition label, BTK released one album “Birth Thru Knowledge” in 1998.
BTK first came to attention when their song “Corncob Pipe” was included on the sampler disc that Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
released alongside Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader (Korn album)
Follow the Leader is the third studio album by American nu metal band Korn. The album was released on August 18, 1998, through Immortal/Epic. This was their first album not produced by Ross Robinson...
. They were the first indie band to ever open the main-stage at Edgefest '97. In 1998, the band toured with the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
and with Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist...
. They appeared in the 1998 Summersault tour
Summersault
Summersault was a Canadian music festival organized by the band Our Lady Peace in 1998 and again in 2000. Summersault 1998 was held in Barrie, Ontario, at Molson Park, St...
.
The band won the 1997 MuchMusic Best Independent Video Award
Best Independent Video (MMVA Award)
The following is a list of the MuchMusic Video Awards winners for Best Independent Video. As of 2008 this award has become defunct and has merged with the VideoFACT Award as one award....
for “Superchile.” They were also nominated for a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
in 1999 in the Best Alternative Album
Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year
The Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year is presented annually at Canada's Juno Awards to honour the best album of the year in the alternative rock and/or indie rock genres...
category, losing to Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.-Early years:...
.