Opti-pop
Opti-Pop is an intelligent and innovative hip hop trio busting out of Humboldt County with double-time flows over gritty, bass-heavy rythyms. With insightful e
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Send In The Klown
Send In The Klown
Dedicated to the one and only (thank god) Georgie Dubya Shrubbery.
"Send In The Klown" by Opti-pop is a New School Hip-Hop production available on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Fans of Experimental, Underground Rap and Underground Hip Hop will find "Send In The Klown" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
O.P.
O.P.
The Opti-Pop theme song. A vision of who we are, where we're at, and where we will be.
Independent artist Opti-pop drops "O.P.", a Rap Beats track on SoundClick. The track showcases Opti-pop's instinct for crafting memorable music. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. If Hiphop and Rap is your sound, "O.P." is a strong addition to your playlist.
Band/artist history
Set amidst monstrous Redwood’s and an immense Pacific Ocean, Humboldt County is known not only for its notable marijuana industry, but more importantly its natural beauty, resources and, surprising to some, hip-hop culture. With stylistics as varied as the coastal weather, Humboldt has cultivated numerous acts of the past and present - none as calculated and cognizant as the Optimystic Populists. Hardy production rife with beefed drums, a punctual stance and double-time delivery - form the base. Politicized lyrics and an upwardly mobile take on society make for their platform, as emcees Pendragn and J The Sarge are poised for an identity set apart from anything else. The duo are poised towards empowerment, exposing a filth of politics not only in the nation abound, but within the oft tense ganja-culture that effects countless behind the Redwood Curtain - their debut album Syntactical Assault is a study in critical thinking and critical beats.
Recently matched up with rising Humboldt County DJ Itchie Fingaz, a detailed and strong ‘Tablist behind the Tech’s,' the crew hit stages with the same force they take to the studio having shared bills with the likes of Mr. Lif, Del, Abstract Rude/ATU, , Mikah 9, C.V.E. (Project Blowed), Tajai (Souls Of Mischief), 3MG's, Z-Man, Qwel, Awol One, 2Mex, and Otherwize - to name a few.
“Send In The Klown”, a piercing attack on our country’s current presidency finds Pendragn perched and ready, “I refuse to accept the official truth and salute the violence,” in what he’s rightfully tagged “a Cliff Note presidency, installed by a split vote in the court of supremacy and now this motherfucker wants to supercede my civil liberties?”
The wry Pendragn testifies as to their credo. Oklahoma City bred and Humboldt bond, he and counterpart The Sarge (a San Jose native) speak with furrowed brows and clenched fists when they communicate - steeped in styles beyond the California exclusive - Opti Pop (as they’re more affectionately referred to) lock themselves within their Studio confines at least 5 hours a day, everyday harkening to the influential, neo-political concepts from the likes of Organized Konfusion to Project Blowed to Boogie Down Productions.
Never ones to back down, The Sarge makes it known on the group-defining cut, “O.P.,” “I’d rather struggle and live off my rhymes. My producing, my Djing, even my Bass playing will help out at times. Regardless I’m a live lawless, flawless maybe not, but imperfection over getting shot, oh come on, that’s an easy question - adversity and diversity fuels Opti Pop.”
On a consistent rise, throughout the local industry they reflect onto the national community they so attack from track to track, show to show, the Opti Pop credo is perserverance. Sarge settles it on the album closer, “When Our Time Is Up,” with, “When our time is up, at least we know we lived life to the fullest, on our own time and schedule...” When will you catch up, with Opti Pop?
Contact:
For Booking - Onewise Studios - (707) 441-1829 2107 Spring St. Eureka, CA 95501
High Art Records - (707) 839-4368 PO Box 2995 McKinleyville,CA 95519
email - Pendragn@optipop.org; Sarge@optipop.org; Itchiefingaz@optipop.org
Have you performed in front of an audience?
We have played with Abstract Rude and A.T.U., Del the Funky Homosapien, Mr. Lif, Mikah 9, Awol One, 2Mex, DJ Drez, 3MGs (Living Legends), Tajai (Hiero), The Shapeshifters, Blak Forest, C.V.E., and Z-Man just to name a few. We play live shows constantly throughout northern California and, very soon, across the entire west coast. We bring more energy than most venues can hold -- with conscious frenetic flows over gritty, bass-heavy beats.
Your musical influences
We have been influenced by the consciousness of hip hop culture. Artists, b-boys/b-girls, writers, djs, and emcees including Public Enemy, KRS-One, Organized Konfusion, the underground on both coasts, and so many others too numerous to list.
What equipment do you use?
Pro Tools
Korg Triton
Roland 505
Roland sp-808
Akai MPC
Anything else?
OP in 05 -- Keep yer eyes on the horizon; we'll be invading your town soon.
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Comments (1)
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