Bad Fathers
Bad Fathers have performed all over the U.S. with acts such as Ja Rule, DJ #0 of Slipknot, Rakim, Atmosphere, Pharcyde, Naughty By Nature, and Sage Francis. Bad
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"Pure Hip Hop" - HipHopRaps.com Jethro's production at its finest.
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Got inspired by the Foizey beat, wrote the hook and let the rest follow.
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www.rosemaryrecords.com
"Who could have imagined that the next potential groundbreaking sound would come from Iowa of all places." - Insomniac Magazine
"It's the adaptation of the 'Sex, Drugs and Rock'nRoll' concept to hip hop. There's plenty on this record that kids shouldn't hear."
- Urban Smarts.com
"In addition to its unusual stage name, the group was surprisingly talented - you could see the passion seeping out of the members' bodies while they performed." DI May 2003
"Bad fathers inspire and produce a lively album, an entertaining listen down to the very last beat.
- HipHopRaps.comBand/artist history
Bad Fathers, currently located in Iowa City, have established an extreme reputation based as much on their offstage performance as for their stunning live sets. Known for their rambunctious partying and frequent nakedness, they have still managed to self produce 6 releases since formation in 1997. Bad Fathers have performed all over the country with acts such as Ja Rule, DJ #0 of Slipknot, Rakim, Atmosphere, Pharcyde, Naughty By Nature, and Sage Francis. Bad Fathers recordings have featured DJ #0 from Slipknot, 2002 Scribble Jam Champion DJ Skwint, DJ Vadim, and numerous others. 2003’s Swallow for Iowa vinyl generated a solid college radio buzz, charting as high as #1 on several national charts.
Releases
- Harvest Time LP, 1997
- Too Many Sheets EP, 2000
- Throwing Chicken Bones at the Crack House LP, 2002
- Swallow for Iowa 12”, 2003
- Evolution is Outdated 12”, 2003
- - Go Poke a Hole In Yourself LP, 2004
All releases recorded, mixed, and engineered in their living room studio, 6B Mobile/Pimp Chernobyl.
Other Projects and Collaborations
- Bad Fathers will be heavily featured on Tack Fu’s upcoming compilation, including a track they recorded with DJ Vadim, Desdamona, Blueprint, and Illogic. They also recorded a track with Manchild of Mars Ill which will appear on the album.
- Rosemary Records has produced the Luca Moved Upstairs compilation featuring Sage Francis, Taylor Mali, Cousin and Governor Auto Funkstar of Bad Fathers, academic giant Joe Wenderoth, 4 time National Poetry Slam winner Patricia Smith, L.A. poet Goddess Rachel Kann, etc. The CD was part of the official welcoming at the 2003 National Poetry Slam.
www.rosemaryrecords.comHave you performed in front of an audience?Yeah we play extremely live. We have drums, bass, guitar, and three vocalists. We have at times had keys, and various DJ's; we've done shows with Sid from Slipknot and 2002 Scribble Jam Champ DJ Skwint.
There have been a grip of special moments. One of my favourites went down like this.
One of my first shows (before we had learned songs that I'm on) I was doing spoken word and watching merch. I asked Sole if he would make sure nobody ganked our ish while I went and performed a piece, I did the piece, then the band broke into "Yeah, I know an Asshole." The song ended with Auto screaming from the rafters and Greg pounding out some crazy double bass pedal sh#t. I came back to the table when the song was done and dude says," You guys are f'ing crazy." He's right.
Your musical influences
I've noticed that DJ's have been playing "Delusional As Usual" next to Outkast's "Hey Ya". We definitely dig Kast.
We listen to Portishead, The Pet Shop Boys, Radiohead, The Beach Boys, Ludacris, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Azure Ray, The Police, Eric Satie, Atmosphere. We are music lovers.What equipment do you use?
Our main producer/guitar player, Jethro, is also a house DJ. We are using mostly Acid and Cubase. A Focusrite preamp, a Triton, my Mom's old guitar, and a bunch of foam on the walls which is good for about two walldivers a week. We also use much vodka and beer.Anything else?
Thanks for the site. Check out www.rosemaryrecords.com
Iowa City, IA
USA
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132945
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