Da BombSquad
Upcoming shows:
- None scheduled
Genre: Hip-hop / Rap
RIYL: nobody, we got our own sound, just check us out and watch us blow
Web site: http://www.garageband.com/artist/92978
Custom radio station:
Free MP3 downloads:
Related links:
- Bad rap: Following murder of Lawrence rapper, local artists speak out on the cultural stereotype equating rap with violence (Oct. 31, 2006)
- Sheriff: Death ‘suspicious.’ Body identified as local hip-hop artist (Oct. 17, 2006)
- They Got Work: Da Bombsquad regroups and releases second album (March 21, 2005)
- Lawrence's Bombsquad gets ready to blow up the Midwest hip-hop scene (May 24, 2001)
History:
Following their debut "Timz Up," Da BombSquad split up in 2002. They regrouped in 2004 to release their second album "I Got Work." They've shared the stage with the likes of Wu Tang, 2 Live Crew, Lil' Flip and Tech N9ne.
From the artists: we were created in 2000 we exsploded on the local scene with our debut album timz up.that album created such a buzz that in its first few that it surpassed all the sales any major album was doing at that time in all local stores. the brief buzz came to an end when we split up due to bad legal litigations (basically the company we was with never paid us for our work.after splitting up for a litttle over two years we came back to our senses and regroup,but only this time we did it on their own with in house production ( we produce or own music) we seem to be headed in the right direction our music is truly genuwine and one of a kind a style that has yet to be discoverd.
Musicians:
- James "Cassanova" Hawkins: MC / lyricist
- Richard "GQ the Country Bunkin" Thomas: MC / lyricist
- Tyrone "Skitzo" Spates: MC / lyricist
Former members:
Formed:
2000 in Lawrence, KS
Influences:
bone thugs n harmony, snoop dogg, dr dre, nwa, 8 ball, mjg, outkast
Audio interviews:
- GQ explains why he chooses to rap about violence
- GQ on why dress codes at local clubs are (sort of) justified.
- GQ recounts getting kicked out of a local club for not following dress codes.
Discography:
| Name | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | I Got Work | 2005 | In Da Middle Entertainment |
Billy Wassung :: This long-time Lawrence musician steps out of his jam-band shoes with a new solo album, which favors soulful alt-folk tunes with mellow chord changes. Lawrence ex-pat Sarah Blacker returns from Cambridge to set the stage ... More info
- Tommy Ferrari and The Future Motor Machines / Blow Chi
- Ghosty / Suzannah Johannes
- The Roseline / The Whipsaws / The Gaslights
