LA Symphony
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L.A. Symphony is an independent hip hop group from Los Angeles
, California
. Current members of L.A. Symphony are FLYNN (also known as Flynn Adam
), UNO Mas, CookBook, Joey the Jerk, and Sharlok Poems. Past members include Pigeon John
and BTwice, J-Beits a.k.a. Great Jason and Trendi MC (who compose Halieyoos Fishermen with Sharlok Poems), Coy (Paul "Coy" Allen), Xpress, Gaja and Beond of Acid Reign.
on independent record label Eartube Empire
. They then recorded an album entitled Call It What You Want for Squint Entertainment
, containing tracks produced by the band and by Mario C
, will.i.am
and Prince Paul
. The album was sold as a bootleg copy at live shows and online until officially released on Squint as CIWYW, in addition to a release a promotional EP titled Big Broke L.A. that contained tracks from Call It What You Want.
LA Symphony independently released the Baloney
EP in 2002. Originally, 1000 limited edition copies were pressed, hand-numbered and shipped in resealable sandwich bags. Baloney was later re-pressed.
Following the Baloney EP, L.A. Symphony was signed to Gotee Records
. They then released The End Is Now
in 2003, Less Than Zero
in 2005 and Disappear Here
in 2005. 2005 was also a year of personal tragedies for the band. CCM reported that immediately after re-signing to Gotee, three members experienced personal traumas—UNO came down with Guillain-Barré syndrome
, CookBooks father suffered from a stroke
, and Joeys grandfather also died.
In 2007, the group released a mixtape entitled Unleashed
. Guests on the album include Posdnuos and Awol One.
In 2009, the members decided to put the group on hiatus. Since then several members have continued with solo projects.
Call It What You Want track listing
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Current members of L.A. Symphony are FLYNN (also known as Flynn Adam
Flynn Adam
Flynn Adam is an American producer/singer/rapper originating from Los Angeles, California. He is currently independent and has released a new EP titled Bang the Drums. Flynn Adam has also been featured numerous times on RadioU and TVU for his music video, "Such a Time," and is an active member of...
), UNO Mas, CookBook, Joey the Jerk, and Sharlok Poems. Past members include Pigeon John
Pigeon John
Pigeon John is an American hip hop rapper raised in Hawthorne, California and based in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Pigeon John is a Los Angeles area rapper who has recorded four studio albums as a solo artist, as well as several others as a member of the groups like L.A. Symphony and...
and BTwice, J-Beits a.k.a. Great Jason and Trendi MC (who compose Halieyoos Fishermen with Sharlok Poems), Coy (Paul "Coy" Allen), Xpress, Gaja and Beond of Acid Reign.
History
Formed in 1997, the band released their first album, 1999s Composition No. 1Composition No. 1
Composition No. 1 is the first album by Los Angeles, California, USA hip-hop group LA Symphony. It was later on released under Basement Records in 2003.-Track listing:# "Composition No...
on independent record label Eartube Empire
Eartube empire
-Eartube Empire Records:Eartube Empire Ent. is a record label owned by Rogue Entertainment Group, Inc. and was formed in 2011. The label focuses on Rap, Hip-Hop, and rhythm and blues.-Former Eartube Empire Records:...
. They then recorded an album entitled Call It What You Want for Squint Entertainment
Squint Entertainment
Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor. Squint pushed Sixpence None the Richer to mainstream success with their single "Kiss Me"....
, containing tracks produced by the band and by Mario C
Mario Caldato Jr.
Mario Caldato, Jr. is a Brazilian record producer and studio engineer best known for his work with the Beastie Boys and Tone Loc. Born February 24, 1961 in São Paulo, Brazil, he and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1963...
, will.i.am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
and Prince Paul
Prince Paul
Paul Huston, better known by the stage name Prince Paul, is an American disc jockey and hip-hop record producer. He was also a founding member of the Gravediggaz where he used the name The Undertaker.- Biography :...
. The album was sold as a bootleg copy at live shows and online until officially released on Squint as CIWYW, in addition to a release a promotional EP titled Big Broke L.A. that contained tracks from Call It What You Want.
LA Symphony independently released the Baloney
Baloney (album)
Baloney is an EP by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Power Converters"# "10"# "King Kong" # "You"# "Haters"# "Maintain"# "Win Win"# "Crush"# "Big Rap Money Makin' "...
EP in 2002. Originally, 1000 limited edition copies were pressed, hand-numbered and shipped in resealable sandwich bags. Baloney was later re-pressed.
Following the Baloney EP, L.A. Symphony was signed to Gotee Records
Gotee Records
Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
. They then released The End Is Now
The End Is Now
The End Is Now is an album by Los Angeles hip hop group LA Symphony. There were two different versions released, one by Gotee Records and one by Basement Records...
in 2003, Less Than Zero
Less Than Zero (album)
Less Than Zero is an EP by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Timeless" # "1st & Vignes"# "Less Than Zero"# "Bamboozled"# "I Can't Really Tell"# "Face To Face"# "Peace Song"...
in 2005 and Disappear Here
Disappear Here (LA Symphony album)
Disappear Here is an album by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Finland Intro" – 0:18# "Timeless " – 3:29...
in 2005. 2005 was also a year of personal tragedies for the band. CCM reported that immediately after re-signing to Gotee, three members experienced personal traumas—UNO came down with Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain–Barré syndrome , sometimes called Landry's paralysis, is an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy , a disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating towards the trunk, is the most typical symptom...
, CookBooks father suffered from a stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
, and Joeys grandfather also died.
In 2007, the group released a mixtape entitled Unleashed
Unleashed (LA Symphony album)
Unleashed is an album by Los Angeles hip-hop group L.A. Symphony. It is their last album before going on hiatus.- Track listing :# DL Drop - 2:31# Idle Times - 3:37# All We Know - 3:12# Universal - 3:45 Featuring "Posdnous"[Prod. Madlib]...
. Guests on the album include Posdnuos and Awol One.
In 2009, the members decided to put the group on hiatus. Since then several members have continued with solo projects.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label(s) 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,... |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Composition No. 1 Composition No. 1 Composition No. 1 is the first album by Los Angeles, California, USA hip-hop group LA Symphony. It was later on released under Basement Records in 2003.-Track listing:# "Composition No... |
Eartube Empire Eartube empire -Eartube Empire Records:Eartube Empire Ent. is a record label owned by Rogue Entertainment Group, Inc. and was formed in 2011. The label focuses on Rap, Hip-Hop, and rhythm and blues.-Former Eartube Empire Records:... |
| 2001 | Big Broke L.A. (Promo EP) | Squint Entertainment Squint Entertainment Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor. Squint pushed Sixpence None the Richer to mainstream success with their single "Kiss Me".... |
| 2002 | Baloney Baloney (album) Baloney is an EP by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Power Converters"# "10"# "King Kong" # "You"# "Haters"# "Maintain"# "Win Win"# "Crush"# "Big Rap Money Makin' "... (EP) |
Independent Independent record label An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:... |
| 2003 | The End Is Now The End Is Now The End Is Now is an album by Los Angeles hip hop group LA Symphony. There were two different versions released, one by Gotee Records and one by Basement Records... |
Gotee Records Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood... |
| 2005 | Call It What You Want | Squint Entertainment Squint Entertainment Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor. Squint pushed Sixpence None the Richer to mainstream success with their single "Kiss Me".... |
| 2005 | Less Than Zero Less Than Zero (album) Less Than Zero is an EP by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Timeless" # "1st & Vignes"# "Less Than Zero"# "Bamboozled"# "I Can't Really Tell"# "Face To Face"# "Peace Song"... |
Gotee Records Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood... |
| 2005 | Disappear Here Disappear Here (LA Symphony album) Disappear Here is an album by Los Angeles hip-hop group LA Symphony.-Track listing:# "Finland Intro" – 0:18# "Timeless " – 3:29... |
Gotee Records Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood... |
| 2007 | Unleashed Unleashed (LA Symphony album) Unleashed is an album by Los Angeles hip-hop group L.A. Symphony. It is their last album before going on hiatus.- Track listing :# DL Drop - 2:31# Idle Times - 3:37# All We Know - 3:12# Universal - 3:45 Featuring "Posdnous"[Prod. Madlib]... |
Syntax Records |
Call It What You Want track listing
- Intro
- Broken Tape Decks
- What You Say!?
- Champion Birdwatchers
- Very Expensive
- Interlude
- San Diego
- Action
- Easy Now
- David Stoutmeyer (Skit)
- Celly Situation
- Broken Now
- Anything ft. Black Eyed Peas
- Interlude
- Xtraordinare
- Authentic
- Whirlwind
- Call It What You Want
- L.A.