Flatlinerz
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Flatlinerz, from left to right: Gravedigger, Tempest and Redrum | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jamel Simmons, Platinum Barz, Da Undertaker, |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Genres | Horrorcore[1][2][3][4] |
| Years active | 1992—1995, 2014—present |
| Labels | Def Jam, PolyGram |
| Associated acts |
Erick Sermon Headless Horsemen Jam Master Jay Rockwilder DR Period OMN999 (Omen) Kamp Crystal Lake Lex The Hex Master |
| Members | Tempest, Gravedigger and Redrum |
Flatlinerz is a horrorcore group from New York. Responsible for introducing the term "horrorcore" with their 1994 release USA (Under Satan's Authority).[5]
Biography
The group is Redrum (Jamel Simmons, nephew of Russell Simmons) and two other emcees: Gravedigger and Tempest. FLM was an extension of the Flatlinerz (Flatline Massive) which included artists Butter, Mayhem, and OMN999 (Omen).
Def Jam targeted the Flatlinerz as an alternative to Gangster Rap which was dominating Rap at that time. The term "Horrorcore" is a fusion of Hardcore Hip Hop and Horror.
The video for "Live Evil" featured Redrum rhyming while hanging from a noose. The second and last video ("Satanic Verses"), features Tempest eating guts from a body, Redrum restrained with rats crawling on him, and Gravedigger rhyming on a crucifix.
In June 2014, The Flatlinerz announced via Facebook, that they have reformed and are working on a new project.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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| U.S. R&B | U.S. Heat | ||
| 1994 | U.S.A.
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65 | 24 |
Singles
References
- ↑ Mickey Hess (2007). Is Hip Hop Dead?: The Past, Present, and Future of America's Most Wanted Music. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0275994619.
Alice Cooper's horror-movie imagery may have inspired the hip hop genre known as horrorcore, in which artists like Ganxsta N.I.P., Gravediggaz, and The Flatlinerz imbue their lyrics with stories of horrific torture and murder.
- ↑ Peter Shapiro (2005). The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843532637.
He calls his black-metal schtick "acid rap" and his splatter patter has influenced everyone from horrorcore artists the Flatlinerz to Motown neighbours Kid Rock, Insane Clown Posse, Kottonmouth Kingz and Eminem
- ↑ Passantino, Dom. (7 January 2005) Top ten Hip-Hop gimmicks of all time Stylus Magazine
- ↑ "The Story Behind Def Jam's Worst-Selling, and Most Misunderstood, Album Ever". Village Voice. (31 October 2014)
- ↑ Hess, Mickey. Icons of Hip Hop: An Encyclopedia of the Movement, Music, and Culture, Volume 2, p. 369. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2007 ISBN 9780313339042
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