Anonim
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Anonim were an underground hip hop duo from Bucharest
, Romania
, consisting of emcees Laurentiu "Guess Who" Mocanu
and Zekko. The group was largely known for their dark humour and affiliation with hip hop veterans Paraziţii
in their early careers.
and Zekko first met as children in elementary school
and they started their recording careers together in 2000. Romanian hip hop
veterans Paraziţii
started 20 CM Records, their own record label
and started a campaign entitled "Acțiunea Instrumentalul" (The Instrumental Operation) with the purpose of finding and signing new talents. Anonim sent their demo, along with a handful of other Romanian
emcees looking for a record deal. They signed with 20 CM Records and appeared on Paraziţii
album "Irefutabil" (Undeniable). Due to Romanian laws forbbiding an album that contained profianity to be released by underaged artists, the group was only able to release their debut album, "Hai Să Vorbim" (Let's Talk) in 2005, when Guess Who
, the youngest of the two, turned 18.
"Hai Să Vorbim" (Let's Talk) was produced by Cheloo and his Paraziţii
bandmates served as the album's executive producers. The album was supported by two singles, "Extrema Zilei" (literally "The Extreme Of The Day", meaning the wildest thing an individual can do in a day, a wordplay on "Chestiunea Zilei" the well-known talk show hosted by Romanian
actor Florin Călinescu), a feature with labelmates Paraziţii
and "Înghețata" (Ice Cream). Both singles had music videos that performed well on Romania
n music charts. Anonim toured extensively with Paraziţii
in 2005 and 2006 for promotion. They were released from their contract with 20 CM Records in 2007 and went on hiatus. In 2009 group member Guess Who
released his debut solo album
, "Probe Audio
" (Sound Checks) and stated in various interviews that he maintains a good relationship with ex-member Zekko but a reunion is highly unlkely to happen since he is now retired. Despite this, the group reunited for a one time performance in April 2010 in Bucharest
during "Tu-R", Spike and Guess Who
's national tour.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, consisting of emcees Laurentiu "Guess Who" Mocanu
Guess Who (rapper)
Laurenţiu Mocanu , better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music...
and Zekko. The group was largely known for their dark humour and affiliation with hip hop veterans Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
in their early careers.
Origins & Rise To Success
The group's official biography, released by 20 CM Records in 2005 states that Guess WhoGuess Who (rapper)
Laurenţiu Mocanu , better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music...
and Zekko first met as children in elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
and they started their recording careers together in 2000. Romanian hip hop
Romanian hip hop
Romanian hip hop is the hip hop music style that was developed in Romania around 1992. Most notable Romanian hip hop artists come from Bucharest, Romania's capital and largest city. The genre is currently growing in popularity in Europe...
veterans Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
started 20 CM Records, their own record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
and started a campaign entitled "Acțiunea Instrumentalul" (The Instrumental Operation) with the purpose of finding and signing new talents. Anonim sent their demo, along with a handful of other Romanian
Romanians
The Romanians are an ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian; they are the majority inhabitants of Romania....
emcees looking for a record deal. They signed with 20 CM Records and appeared on Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
album "Irefutabil" (Undeniable). Due to Romanian laws forbbiding an album that contained profianity to be released by underaged artists, the group was only able to release their debut album, "Hai Să Vorbim" (Let's Talk) in 2005, when Guess Who
Guess Who (rapper)
Laurenţiu Mocanu , better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music...
, the youngest of the two, turned 18.
"Hai Să Vorbim" (Let's Talk) was produced by Cheloo and his Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
bandmates served as the album's executive producers. The album was supported by two singles, "Extrema Zilei" (literally "The Extreme Of The Day", meaning the wildest thing an individual can do in a day, a wordplay on "Chestiunea Zilei" the well-known talk show hosted by Romanian
Romanians
The Romanians are an ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian; they are the majority inhabitants of Romania....
actor Florin Călinescu), a feature with labelmates Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
and "Înghețata" (Ice Cream). Both singles had music videos that performed well on Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n music charts. Anonim toured extensively with Paraziţii
Parazitii
Paraziţii is a Romanian three-man rap and hip hop group founded in 1994. It consists of Cheloo , Ombladon , and FreakaDaDisk .The group is largely known for their dark beats and political humorous lyricism.-History:The group was subject to multiple restrictions by the Romanian National Audiovisual...
in 2005 and 2006 for promotion. They were released from their contract with 20 CM Records in 2007 and went on hiatus. In 2009 group member Guess Who
Guess Who (rapper)
Laurenţiu Mocanu , better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music...
released his debut solo album
Solo album
A solo album, in popular music, is an album headlined by a current or former member of a band. A solo album may feature simply one person performing all instruments, but typically features the work of other collaborators; rather, it may be made with different collaborators than the artist is...
, "Probe Audio
Probe Audio
Probe Audio is the debut solo album from Romanian rapper Guess Who. It was produced by Agresiv, Sez and other producers and released April 25, 2009 by Okapi Sound in Romania...
" (Sound Checks) and stated in various interviews that he maintains a good relationship with ex-member Zekko but a reunion is highly unlkely to happen since he is now retired. Despite this, the group reunited for a one time performance in April 2010 in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
during "Tu-R", Spike and Guess Who
Guess Who (rapper)
Laurenţiu Mocanu , better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music...
's national tour.