Organized Rhyme
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Organized Rhyme was a short-lived Canadian hip hop
group based in Ottawa
, known primarily for the fame later achieved by one of its members, comedian Tom Green
.
Organized Rhyme's musical formula focused on three principal facets: catchy beats, simplistic choruses, and clever rhymes. The formula proved itself to be profitable: the group's first single, "Check the O.R.," won the MuchVibe Best Rap Video (MMVA Award)
in 1992 and was nominated for a Juno Award
in 1993 for Best Rap Recording, but lost to "Keep It Slammin'" by Devon
. The second music video Organized Rhyme had was "Luv 1".
The group promptly disbanded. Its record label A&M Records
has been blamed for its death due to its wanting them to drop the comedic element of their music. However, the members' inability to uphold positive relations among themselves has been another supposed reason for the breakup of the hip-hop group.
A dance remix of "Check the O.R." was released in 2000 on a dance compilation CD entitled "Pure Dance 5". The original music video for "Check the O.R." was included with Green's 2005 rap album, Prepare for Impact
.
In July 2011, the group re-united at July 28th's "Just For Laughs
Festival" in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. A 2011 version of "Check The O.R." was available for free download and a music video was released in October 2011 on The Comedy Network
's website.
Tracklisting:
Side A Tracklisting:
Side B Tracklisting:
Tracklisting:
Tracklisting:
Canadian hip hop
The Canadian hip hop scene was first established in the 1980s. Through a variety of factors, it developed much more slowly than Canada's popular rock music scene, and apart from a short-lived burst of mainstream popularity from 1989 to 1991, it remained largely an underground phenomenon until the...
group based in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, known primarily for the fame later achieved by one of its members, comedian Tom Green
Tom Green
Michael Thomas "Tom" Green is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show...
.
Organized Rhyme's musical formula focused on three principal facets: catchy beats, simplistic choruses, and clever rhymes. The formula proved itself to be profitable: the group's first single, "Check the O.R.," won the MuchVibe Best Rap Video (MMVA Award)
MuchVibe Best Rap Video (MMVA Award)
The following is a list of the MuchMusic Video Awards winners for MuchVibe Best Rap Video from 2002 to present. Best Rap Video is from 1990 to 2001....
in 1992 and was 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 1993 for Best Rap Recording, but lost to "Keep It Slammin'" by Devon
Devon (rapper)
Devon Martin, better known as Devon, is a Canadian rapper.He released his first solo album, It's My Nature in 1992. He won the Juno Award for Best Rap Recording in 1993....
. The second music video Organized Rhyme had was "Luv 1".
The group promptly disbanded. Its record label A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
has been blamed for its death due to its wanting them to drop the comedic element of their music. However, the members' inability to uphold positive relations among themselves has been another supposed reason for the breakup of the hip-hop group.
A dance remix of "Check the O.R." was released in 2000 on a dance compilation CD entitled "Pure Dance 5". The original music video for "Check the O.R." was included with Green's 2005 rap album, Prepare for Impact
Prepare For Impact
Prepare For Impact is the second studio album by Tom Green. It was released through Vik Recordings. It was produced by Mike Simpson of the Dust Brothers.The Keepin' It Real Crew Prepare For Impact is the second studio album by Tom Green. It was released through Vik Recordings. It was produced by...
.
In July 2011, the group re-united at July 28th's "Just For Laughs
Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1983. It is the largest international comedy festival in the world.- Information :...
Festival" in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. A 2011 version of "Check The O.R." was available for free download and a music video was released in October 2011 on The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media specializing in comedy programming.The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East and West ....
's website.
Members
- MC Bones (Tom GreenTom GreenMichael Thomas "Tom" Green is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show...
) — went on to star in shock comedy television showsTelevision programA television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
in CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In the late 1990s, he released a solo rapRappingRapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
albumAlbumAn album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
under his alter egoAlter egoAn alter ego is a second self, which is believe to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. The term was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists...
MC Face. In 2005, he released a second solo effort, this time using his real name, entitled Prepare For ImpactPrepare For ImpactPrepare For Impact is the second studio album by Tom Green. It was released through Vik Recordings. It was produced by Mike Simpson of the Dust Brothers.The Keepin' It Real Crew Prepare For Impact is the second studio album by Tom Green. It was released through Vik Recordings. It was produced by...
. He is currently running TomGreen.com The Channel, where he also hosts a live talkshow called Tom Green's House Tonight. In early 2008 a third solo rap album titled Basement JamsBasement JamsBasement Jams is the third studio album by Tom Green. It was released in 2008 in download only format on his website tomgreen.com.-Track listing:#"My Introduction"#"All She Wrote"#"Show You How"#"Dangerous"#"Such A Rush"#"Bobbin' To The Right"...
was released in download only format on his website: TomGreen.com The Channel. In March 2009, on Last Call with Carson DalyLast Call with Carson DalyLast Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
, Tom stated that he was working on a new rap album. A sample of his new song "It's Been A Long Time Coming" was played during the show. - Pin the Chameleon (Greg Campbell) — is a recording artistMusicianA musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
(as Mr. Bigstuff) and producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, as well as sings lead vocals in the newly formed EN GARDE!
- DJ Signal (Geordie Ferguson) — is now a computer scientist.
Discography
- Huh? Stiffenin Against The Wall (1992) - features the single 'Check The O.R.'
Tracklisting:
- Prelude Pt. 1
- Head for the Border
- Bring the Horns
- Luv
- Prelude Pt. 2
- Warm and Easy
- Check the O.R.
- Armadillo Song
- Cookies and Crackers
- The Rain Song
- Papercuts
- Prelude Pt. 3
- The Idiots
- The Cutting Song
- Prelude Pt. 4 - Hamsters
- Dabbling on the Mic
- Mind Your Business
- Prelude Pt. 5 - Magic Touch
- Happy Song
- Luv Pt. 0
- Prelude Pt. 6
- Check the O.R. (Bikini Drifter Mix)
- A 'Check The O.R.' Promotional 12-inch single12-inch singleThe 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
was released in 1992.
Side A Tracklisting:
- Check The O.R. (Armadillo Mix)
- Check The O.R. (Rosebush Daddy Mix)
Side B Tracklisting:
- Check The O.R. (Armadillo Ex-tenda Mix)
- Check The O.R. (Bikini Drifter Mix)
- A 'Check The O.R.' 2000 Remix 12-inch single12-inch singleThe 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
was released in 2000.
Tracklisting:
- Check The O.R. 2000 (Remix)
- Check The O.R. 2000 (Perry Alexander Remix)
- Check The O.R. 2000 (Tyson Remix)
- Check The O.R. 2000 (Original Mix)
- A 'Check The O.R.' 2011 Redux was released in 2011. Produced by Tom Green and Greg Campbell.
Tracklisting:
- Check The O.R. (Redux)
See also
- Canadian hip hopCanadian hip hopThe Canadian hip hop scene was first established in the 1980s. Through a variety of factors, it developed much more slowly than Canada's popular rock music scene, and apart from a short-lived burst of mainstream popularity from 1989 to 1991, it remained largely an underground phenomenon until the...
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...