Scapegoat Wax
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Scapegoat Wax was an American hip-hop/rap
/breakbeat
band from Chico
, California
that was started by Marty James
and Johnny Z (AKA J.DeVille).
The band was best known for their single "Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)", which reached moderate success in the US and was part of the Xbox
video game Jet Set Radio Future
as well as being on the soundtrack for Project Gotham Racing
. Other singles that achieved lesser success include "Almost Fine" and "Lost Cause". Their single "Space to Share" has been included on several motion picture soundtracks and television shows, such as those of Clockstoppers, American Sweetheart and 40 Days 40 Nights, and an episode of "Malcolm in the Middle".
Scapegoat Wax produced three albums during their active years: Luxurious (1999), Okeeblow
(2001), and SWAX
(2002). Many of the same songs appear on all three albums, with each adding refinements to existing songs and some original material. The band was associated with three different labels. They were originally part of Grand Royal Records, but when that label folded, they moved on to Hollywood Records
before eventually splitting up not long after the release of SWAX, in favor of returning to their indie label roots. Johnny Z was in the band for a relatively brief time, but he was active in Scapegoat Wax's earliest tracks, primarily those on Luxurious, and was mentioned in each recorded version of the song "Almost Fine."
The live band featured Koool G Murder on bass who has also played for Everlast
and the Eels
. The band supported the Fun Lovin' Criminals
on a UK tour in the early 2000s.
Marty James
and MDA became a part of a similar sounding band called One Block Radius
in 2003, and continue to produce music together.
Singles
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
/breakbeat
Breakbeat
In 1992, a new style called "jungalistic hardcore" emerged, and for many ravers it was too funky to dance to. Josh Lawford of Ravescene prophesied that the breakbeat was "the death-knell of rave" because the ever changing drumbeat patterns of breakbeat music didn't allow for the same zoned out,...
band from Chico
Chico, California
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 86,187 at the 2010 census, up from 59,954 at the time of the 2000 census...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
that was started by Marty James
Marty James
Marty James is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.As the front man and producer of Scapegoat Wax and One Block Radius, he has released multiple albums and singles with his two groups....
and Johnny Z (AKA J.DeVille).
The band was best known for their single "Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)", which reached moderate success in the US and was part of the Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
video game Jet Set Radio Future
Jet Set Radio Future
Jet Set Radio Future is a video game developed by Smilebit and the sequel to Jet Set Radio. The game is also known as Jet Grind Radio. It was published by Sega. It was released on February 25, 2002 in the United States, near the beginning of the Xbox's lifespan...
as well as being on the soundtrack for Project Gotham Racing
Project Gotham Racing
Project Gotham Racing is a racing game, the first in its series, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox gaming console, and released on 9th November 2001 in North America, and 14th March 2002 in Europe.The first title in the franchise, Project Gotham...
. Other singles that achieved lesser success include "Almost Fine" and "Lost Cause". Their single "Space to Share" has been included on several motion picture soundtracks and television shows, such as those of Clockstoppers, American Sweetheart and 40 Days 40 Nights, and an episode of "Malcolm in the Middle".
Scapegoat Wax produced three albums during their active years: Luxurious (1999), Okeeblow
Okeeblow
-Track listing:#"Star 6" - 3:08#"Aisle 10 " - 3:43#"Chico Boy" - 0:15#"Freeway" - 4:05#"Crawling" - 4:00#"Eardrum" - 3:57#"Space to Share" - 4:04#"For All We Have" - 1:12#"Light of the Moon" - 4:14#"Evelyn" - 4:24...
(2001), and SWAX
SWAX
-Track listing:# Back Alive# Watching The Rain# Lost Cause# Crawlin'# Freeway# Bloodsweet# Space To Share# Eardrum# Perfect Silence# Aisle 10 # Almost Fine# Both My Friends...
(2002). Many of the same songs appear on all three albums, with each adding refinements to existing songs and some original material. The band was associated with three different labels. They were originally part of Grand Royal Records, but when that label folded, they moved on to Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
before eventually splitting up not long after the release of SWAX, in favor of returning to their indie label roots. Johnny Z was in the band for a relatively brief time, but he was active in Scapegoat Wax's earliest tracks, primarily those on Luxurious, and was mentioned in each recorded version of the song "Almost Fine."
The live band featured Koool G Murder on bass who has also played for Everlast
Everlast (musician)
Erik Francis Schrody , better known by his stage name Everlast, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper and songwriter, known for his solo hit "What It's Like" and as the front-man for rap group House of Pain. He is also part of the hip-hop supergroup La Coka Nostra, which consists of members of...
and the Eels
Eels (band)
Eels is an American indie rock band formed by singer/songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E...
. The band supported the Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The Fun Lovin' Criminals is an American alternative hip hop / alternative rock group from New York City. Their musical style is primarily eclectic, covering styles such as hip hop, rock, funk, blues and jazz. Their songs often deal with life in New York City, as well as urban life in general...
on a UK tour in the early 2000s.
Marty James
Marty James
Marty James is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.As the front man and producer of Scapegoat Wax and One Block Radius, he has released multiple albums and singles with his two groups....
and MDA became a part of a similar sounding band called One Block Radius
One Block Radius
One Block Radius is an alternative hip hop group made up of Marty James , MDA , and emcee Z-Man . Both Marty James and MDA were part of the group Scapegoat Wax. One Block Radius was formed in late 2003...
in 2003, and continue to produce music together.
Discography
Albums- Luxurious (1999)
- OkeeblowOkeeblow-Track listing:#"Star 6" - 3:08#"Aisle 10 " - 3:43#"Chico Boy" - 0:15#"Freeway" - 4:05#"Crawling" - 4:00#"Eardrum" - 3:57#"Space to Share" - 4:04#"For All We Have" - 1:12#"Light of the Moon" - 4:14#"Evelyn" - 4:24...
(2001) - SWAXSWAX-Track listing:# Back Alive# Watching The Rain# Lost Cause# Crawlin'# Freeway# Bloodsweet# Space To Share# Eardrum# Perfect Silence# Aisle 10 # Almost Fine# Both My Friends...
(2002)
Singles
- "Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)" (2001)
- "Lost Cause" (2002)