Damu the Fudgemunk
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Damu the Fudgemunk is an American hip hop
music artist and producer from Washington, DC. In addition to his career as a solo artist, music producer, and DJ, he is a member of the groups Y Society
and Panacea
.
Damu released his official debut album as a member of Y Society
, Travel at Your Own Pace, on October 10, 2007, to positive reviews. The album is reminiscent of true-school hip-hop with its liberal use of jazz and soul samples and scratching throughout. In 2008, Damu released two free albums primarily composed of instrumental music, titled Spare Time and Overtime. He built himself a respectable and loyal fan base through his unique YouTube
videos and live street performances around Washington, DC, and New York City, which require him to use a portable electricity generator to power his sampler
and speakers.
Damu the Fudgemunk releases the bulk of his music through Redefinition Records, a label that he co-owns and operates. The label focuses on releasing vinyl records and cassettes even if the records are also released on CDs.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
music artist and producer from Washington, DC. In addition to his career as a solo artist, music producer, and DJ, he is a member of the groups Y Society
Y society
The Y Society is a secret society that exists on Grounds at the University of Virginia. Founded in 1898 as a result of a dispute among members of the 7 society, the Y society has remained almost invisible on Grounds for over 100 years. Although there are buildings on Grounds that bear the Y mark,...
and Panacea
Panacea (group)
Panacea is an American hip hop duo, formed in 2003 in Washington DC. The duo consists of MC Raw Poetic and producer K-Murdock ,. Throughout their musical career, Panacea has had deals with various labels, including: Glow-in-the-Dark-Records, Rawkus Records and Tasteful Licks...
.
Damu released his official debut album as a member of Y Society
Y society
The Y Society is a secret society that exists on Grounds at the University of Virginia. Founded in 1898 as a result of a dispute among members of the 7 society, the Y society has remained almost invisible on Grounds for over 100 years. Although there are buildings on Grounds that bear the Y mark,...
, Travel at Your Own Pace, on October 10, 2007, to positive reviews. The album is reminiscent of true-school hip-hop with its liberal use of jazz and soul samples and scratching throughout. In 2008, Damu released two free albums primarily composed of instrumental music, titled Spare Time and Overtime. He built himself a respectable and loyal fan base through his unique YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
videos and live street performances around Washington, DC, and New York City, which require him to use a portable electricity generator to power his sampler
Sampler (musical instrument)
A sampler is an electronic musical instrument similar in some respects to a synthesizer but, instead of generating sounds, it uses recordings of sounds that are loaded or recorded into it by the user and then played back by means of a keyboard, sequencer or other triggering device to perform or...
and speakers.
Damu the Fudgemunk releases the bulk of his music through Redefinition Records, a label that he co-owns and operates. The label focuses on releasing vinyl records and cassettes even if the records are also released on CDs.
Discography
- Travel at Your Own PaceTravel at Your Own PaceTravel at Your Own Pace is the debut album by underground hip-hop duo Y Society....
(2007) - Spare Time (2008)
- Overtime (2008)
- ReVISIONS Madvillian (Damu vs Joe Buck) (2009)
- The Bright Side (2009)
- Same Beat (2009)
- Kilawatt: V1Kilawatt: V1Kilawatt: V1 is a 7-track 12" Vinyl EP from hip hop producer Damu the Fudgemunk. It was also the first entry of a producer series from London-based label Kilawatt Music Limited.- Track listing :#"Intro"—0:40...
(2009) - How It Should Sound Volumes 1 and 2 (2010)
- Supply for Demand (2010)
- More Supplies (2010)
- “When Winter Comes” / “Truly Get Yours” (Instrumentals) (2011)
- “OverTHRONE (Try a Li’l Skillfulness)” / “All Green” (Instrumental) (2011)