Verba
Encyclopedia
Verba is a Polish
band from Piła formed in 1997. It originated from the Pop music
group Squad Centralny. At first Bartek and Ignacy represented different music styles
such as (techno
, house
, elektro and jungle
). Later they became fascinated with hip-hop, at which point they began composing hip-hop music with Rap
elements. Bartek took care of composing the songs, while at first Ignacy wrote the lyrics. Later, both of them attended to the lyrics. rap
became a prevailing characteristic of their compositions and hip-hop took second stage.
The band influenced other Polish
rap artists with similar styles like Ascetoholix, Jeden Osiem L, Mezo, Owal and 52 Dębiec some years ago. The first major label album 'Ósmy marca' (they also have three demo CDs 'at account' ) increased the popularity of the band. Until now the duo has released six album
s (four studio albums and two compilations) as well as nine video clips. They have also won a lot of awards.
included three people: Ignac, Wiktor and Witek. Soon afterwards it transformed to group
Mechanizm. This band
comprised the previous members plus Tylas, Biker and Rynias. They recorded material on two 'demos
'. After a short time the group disintegrated. The members continued their activity and soon cerated a new hip-hop group
Squad Centralny.
included Ignac, Tylas and Bartas (as record producer
). They recorded the 'illegal' CD 'Squad Centralny. Pierwsze natarcie' (Squad Centralny. 1st attack). After Wiktor had joined them, the group released 'Drugie Natarcie Squadu Centralnego' (2nd attack of Squad Centralny). It also planned the publication 'Trzecie Natarcie Squadu Centralnego' (3rd attack of Squad Centralny).
After the departure of Tylas and Wiktor (producer of 'Gangland' ), they changed their name to VerbaFreniX and produced two video clip
s" 'Chora miłość” (Crazy {or ill} love) and „Wiem jak to jest (RMX)' (I know how it is (Remix
)). Later the duo
adopted the name Verba and began producing rap
.
The band won in the category 'Debiut Roku' (Debut of the Year) and was also nominated for 'Album Roku' (Album of the Year) and 'Zespół Roku' (Band of the Year).
The album 'Dwudziesty pierwszy listopada' won in the category 'Płyta hiphopowa' (Best Hip Hop Album).
The band came in third in the category 'Zespół/rap' (Band
/Pop
).
Verba won a second prize in the category 'Hip Hop - Polska' (Hip hop
- Poland
) and the third prize as 'Zespół Roku - Polska' (Band of the Year).
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
band from Piła formed in 1997. It originated from the Pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
group Squad Centralny. At first Bartek and Ignacy represented different music styles
Music genre
A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music...
such as (techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
, house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
, elektro and jungle
Jungle
A Jungle is an area of land in the tropics overgrown with dense vegetation.The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala which referred to uncultivated land. Although the Sanskrit word refers to "dry land", it has been suggested that an Anglo-Indian interpretation led to its...
). Later they became fascinated with hip-hop, at which point they began composing hip-hop music with Rap
Rap
Rap may refer to:*Rapping, performance in which rhyming lyrics are used, with or without musical accompaniment ; while an MC performs spoken verses in time to a beat/ melody**Hip hop subculture**Hip hop music...
elements. Bartek took care of composing the songs, while at first Ignacy wrote the lyrics. Later, both of them attended to the lyrics. rap
Rap
Rap may refer to:*Rapping, performance in which rhyming lyrics are used, with or without musical accompaniment ; while an MC performs spoken verses in time to a beat/ melody**Hip hop subculture**Hip hop music...
became a prevailing characteristic of their compositions and hip-hop took second stage.
The band influenced other Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
rap artists with similar styles like Ascetoholix, Jeden Osiem L, Mezo, Owal and 52 Dębiec some years ago. The first major label album 'Ósmy marca' (they also have three demo CDs 'at account' ) increased the popularity of the band. Until now the duo has released six album
Album
An 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...
s (four studio albums and two compilations) as well as nine video clips. They have also won a lot of awards.
Early bands
The first hip-hop formation was called BRAx2 and would later become Verba. The group began making music in 1997. The bandBand (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
included three people: Ignac, Wiktor and Witek. Soon afterwards it transformed to group
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Mechanizm. This band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
comprised the previous members plus Tylas, Biker and Rynias. They recorded material on two 'demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
'. After a short time the group disintegrated. The members continued their activity and soon cerated a new hip-hop group
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Squad Centralny.
Squad Centralny
The bandBand (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
included Ignac, Tylas and Bartas (as record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
). They recorded the 'illegal' CD 'Squad Centralny. Pierwsze natarcie' (Squad Centralny. 1st attack). After Wiktor had joined them, the group released 'Drugie Natarcie Squadu Centralnego' (2nd attack of Squad Centralny). It also planned the publication 'Trzecie Natarcie Squadu Centralnego' (3rd attack of Squad Centralny).
After the departure of Tylas and Wiktor (producer of 'Gangland' ), they changed their name to VerbaFreniX and produced two video clip
Video clip
Video clips are short clips of video, usually part of a longer recording. The term is also more loosely used to mean any short video less than the length of a traditional television program.- On the Internet :...
s" 'Chora miłość” (Crazy {or ill} love) and „Wiem jak to jest (RMX)' (I know how it is (Remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
)). Later the duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
adopted the name Verba and began producing rap
Rap
Rap may refer to:*Rapping, performance in which rhyming lyrics are used, with or without musical accompaniment ; while an MC performs spoken verses in time to a beat/ melody**Hip hop subculture**Hip hop music...
.
Musicians
- Bartłomiej Kielar (born 3 January 1981) - vocal
- Ignacy Ereński (born 11 March 1981) - vocal
Awards and nominations
- Eska Music Awards 2006:
The band won in the category 'Debiut Roku' (Debut of the Year) and was also nominated for 'Album Roku' (Album of the Year) and 'Zespół Roku' (Band of the Year).
- Superjedynki 2006:
The album 'Dwudziesty pierwszy listopada' won in the category 'Płyta hiphopowa' (Best Hip Hop Album).
- Bravoora 2006:
The band came in third in the category 'Zespół/rap' (Band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
/Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
).
- Mikrofony Popcornu 2006:
Verba won a second prize in the category 'Hip Hop - Polska' (Hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
- Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
) and the third prize as 'Zespół Roku - Polska' (Band of the Year).
Studio albums
- 'Ósmy marca' (March 8; 08.03.2005, UMC Records)
- 'Dwudziesty pierwszy listopada' (November 21; 21.11.2005, UMC Records)
- 'Trzydziesty października' (October 30; 30.10.2006, My Music)
- 'Szósty grudnia' (December 6; 06.12.2007, My Music)
Medleys
- 'Największe przeboje' (The best of hits; 21.04.2006, My Music)
- 'Największe przeboje vol.2' (The best of hits vol.2; 05.03.2007, My Music)
Singles
- 'Nic więcej' (Nothing more; 03.2005, UMC Records)
- 'Pamiętasz' (Do you remember; 05.2005, UMC Records)
- http://muzyka.interia.pl/teledyski/teledysk/zaopiekuj-sie-mna,12354'Zaopiekuj się mną' Feat.FeaturingFeaturing, often abbreviated to ft., feat. or f/ is a term used in the music industry to credit a musician who is not the main artist for their performance on a song or, on occasion, an album...
Rezerwat] (Care me; 10.2005, UMC Records) - 'Ten czas' (This time; 11.2005, UMC Records)
- 'Mogliśmy' (We would can; 01.2006, UMC Records)
- 'Młode wilki 3' (Young wolves (part 3); 07.2006, UMC Records)
- 'Życie' (Life; 11.2006, UMC Records)
- 'Widziałem Twoje oczy' (I saw Your eyes; 15.03.2007, My Music)
- 'Pokaż mi' (Show me; 24.11.2007, My Music)