Rap Master Maurice
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Rap Master Maurice, is an American artist, known for his revenge raps, based in Seattle
. Rap Master Maurice is a character portrayed by artist Derek Erdman
.
The revenge rap concept is as follows: if you have an incident or a problem with another person, you can pay Rap Master Maurice twelve dollars, and he will write a rap about your issue. Then he will deliver the rap in a phone call.
Rap Master Maurice was created when a friend of Erdmans was having a personal issue with a co-worker. Erdman was asked to give the co-worker a warning, which Erdman considered too threatening. Consequentially Erdman decided "perhaps i would do it in rap form".
Erdman pursued the Rap Master Maurice act because he wanted to be more "service oriented" and "live off the things [he] made and not have to have another job".
Erdman has appeared as Rap Master Maurice, on Chicago's CAN TV
musical television show Chic-a-Go-Go
and on a track of the Ohio noise band SLOTH / MAMMOTH split 7".
Erdman has appeared as himself discussing Rap Master Maurice, on Fuel TV
, WireTap
, and Outside The Loop Radio in Chicago.
's Dog
Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno from The Yes Men
Mick Collins
from The Dirtbombs
Rod Arquette from Bonneville International
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
. Rap Master Maurice is a character portrayed by artist Derek Erdman
Derek Erdman
Derek Erdman is an artist living in Seattle, Washington. Erdman is known primarily for his vibrantly colored paintings, his phone-prank CD Kathy McGinty, his portrayal of Rap Master Maurice, and his website...
.
The revenge rap concept is as follows: if you have an incident or a problem with another person, you can pay Rap Master Maurice twelve dollars, and he will write a rap about your issue. Then he will deliver the rap in a phone call.
Rap Master Maurice was created when a friend of Erdmans was having a personal issue with a co-worker. Erdman was asked to give the co-worker a warning, which Erdman considered too threatening. Consequentially Erdman decided "perhaps i would do it in rap form".
Erdman pursued the Rap Master Maurice act because he wanted to be more "service oriented" and "live off the things [he] made and not have to have another job".
Erdman has appeared as Rap Master Maurice, on Chicago's CAN TV
Chicago Access Network Television
Chicago Access Network Television is a Public, educational, and government access cable television service in the Chicago metropolitan area...
musical television show Chic-a-Go-Go
Chic-a-Go-Go
Chic-a-Go-Go is a Public-access television cable TV children's dance show that airs on Chicago Access Network Television . The show bills itself as "Chicago's Dance Show for Kids of All Ages".-Show description:...
and on a track of the Ohio noise band SLOTH / MAMMOTH split 7".
Erdman has appeared as himself discussing Rap Master Maurice, on Fuel TV
Fuel TV
Fuel TV is a U.S. cable and satellite specialty channel that launched on July 1, 2003. It focuses on the cultures of such extreme sports as skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, surfing, BMX and FMX. It is a unit of Fox Cable Networks and is currently available to 26-million...
, WireTap
WireTap (radio program)
WireTap is a half-hour long radio show which airs on CBC Radio One Saturday afternoons at 3:30 pm, and Thursday evenings at 11:30 pm. An hour-long version of WireTap is distributed in the United States by Public Radio International and is heard on multiple public radio stations...
, and Outside The Loop Radio in Chicago.
Notable Revenge Raps
Ira GlassIra Glass
Ira Glass is an American public radio personality, and host and producer of the radio and television show This American Life.- Early life :...
's Dog
Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno from The Yes Men
The Yes Men
The Yes Men are a culture jamming activist duo and network of supporters created by Jacques Servin and Igor Vamos. Through actions of tactical media, The Yes Men primarily aim to raise awareness about what they consider problematic social issues. To date, the duo has produced two films: The Yes Men...
Mick Collins
Mick Collins
Mick Collins is a musician from Detroit, Michigan.- Biography :Collins first played in a band called the U-Boats in 1981 and then in the Floor Tasters from 1984 to 1985. In 1986, the 20-year old Collins helped form the seminal garage punk band, The Gories...
from The Dirtbombs
The Dirtbombs
The Dirtbombs are an American garage rock band based in Detroit, Michigan, notable for blending diverse influences such as punk rock and soul while featuring a dual bass guitar, dual drum and guitar lineup...
Rod Arquette from Bonneville International
Bonneville International
Bonneville International Corporation is a broadcasting company wholly owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through its for-profit arm, Deseret Management Corporation...
External links
- Official Site of Rap Master Maurice
- A Compilation of Rap Master Maurice Performances
- Rap Master Maurice LIVE! Chic-A-Go-Go, from Chic-a-Go-Go's video channel on youtube.com, performing "Insane Vote for McCain"
- Outside The Loop Radio in Chicago, (Episode #99)