Monsta Island Czars
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Monsta Island Czars is a hip-hop
group based in New York City
, New York
, USA most notable for members MF Grimm and former member MF DOOM
.
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movies. Their first full length album, Escape from Monsta Island!
was released in 2003 by Metal Face Records. Most M.I.C. (Monsta Island Czars) tracks are produced by King Caesar (aka X-Ray) or King Geedorah (aka MF DOOM
) (Both of whom are absent from the MF Grimm American Hunger album. Although MF DOOM was said to have been feuding with M.I.C. after his verse in "El Chupa Nibre" calling M.I.C "Midgets into Crunk" (which was replied to on MF Grimm's diss track "Book Of Daniel"), Grimm and DOOM have repeatedly stated in interviews and blog postings that there is no bad blood between DOOM or any M.I.C. members. Despite this, DOOM is no longer considered an active member of M.I.C; and it appears doubtful that he will produce any future tracks.) There was a rumor that the remaining members of M.I.C. were set to Release a new album titled 'Return To Monsta Island' sometime in 2007, this rumor was dispelled in an interview with X-Ray.
Since the release of "Escape from Monsta Island!" and the supposed split of the M.I.C., MF Grimm (Jet Jaguar) and Bed Stuy rapper Poison Pen have collaborated on a track for "Stronghold: the Mixtape, Vol. 2" under the moniker Strong Monstas (a collaborative of Stronghold and M.I.C. members). In the intro to the song, Grimm names himself, Poison Pen (Stronghold), Breez Evahflowin (Stronghold) and Rodan (M.I.C.) as the members of Strong Monstas.
Hip hop music
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group based in New York City
New York City
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, New York
New York
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, USA most notable for members MF Grimm and former member MF DOOM
MF Doom
Daniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
.
History
The members of the group take their names from movie monsters from TohoToho
is a Japanese film, theater production, and distribution company. It is headquartered in Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group...
's Godzilla
Godzilla
is a daikaijū, a Japanese movie monster, first appearing in Ishirō Honda's 1954 film Godzilla. Since then, Godzilla has gone on to become a worldwide pop culture icon starring in 28 films produced by Toho Co., Ltd. The monster has appeared in numerous other media incarnations including video games,...
movies. Their first full length album, Escape from Monsta Island!
Escape from Monsta Island!
Escape from Monsta Island! is the first full-length album released by the Monsta Island Czars, notably featuring Daniel Dumile under his King Geedorah/King Ghidra alias.This album is very highly regarded among underground hip-hop fans...
was released in 2003 by Metal Face Records. Most M.I.C. (Monsta Island Czars) tracks are produced by King Caesar (aka X-Ray) or King Geedorah (aka MF DOOM
MF Doom
Daniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
) (Both of whom are absent from the MF Grimm American Hunger album. Although MF DOOM was said to have been feuding with M.I.C. after his verse in "El Chupa Nibre" calling M.I.C "Midgets into Crunk" (which was replied to on MF Grimm's diss track "Book Of Daniel"), Grimm and DOOM have repeatedly stated in interviews and blog postings that there is no bad blood between DOOM or any M.I.C. members. Despite this, DOOM is no longer considered an active member of M.I.C; and it appears doubtful that he will produce any future tracks.) There was a rumor that the remaining members of M.I.C. were set to Release a new album titled 'Return To Monsta Island' sometime in 2007, this rumor was dispelled in an interview with X-Ray.
Rumored breakup
Around the time the rumor of "Return to Monsta Island" was dispelled, fans are unsure whether the group is on hiatus or have split up. Clues include of their MySpace webpage being mysteriously cancelled, their official site (monstaisland.com) being down for a long time, and some fan confirmation about one of its former members X-Ray knowing the story about whether the Czars are still active or not (What?). Some of the older M.I.C. members have scattered to other record labels such as Mindbenda Recordings & Classified Recordings. Although there is some confirmation that the Czars are still active and have made tracks for their upcoming album.Since the release of "Escape from Monsta Island!" and the supposed split of the M.I.C., MF Grimm (Jet Jaguar) and Bed Stuy rapper Poison Pen have collaborated on a track for "Stronghold: the Mixtape, Vol. 2" under the moniker Strong Monstas (a collaborative of Stronghold and M.I.C. members). In the intro to the song, Grimm names himself, Poison Pen (Stronghold), Breez Evahflowin (Stronghold) and Rodan (M.I.C.) as the members of Strong Monstas.
MySpace Relaunch
On February 2008, a new MySpace page for the Monsta Island Czars has been created featuring some of their latest music as well as old ones. It is unclear if it's fanmade or a relaunch of the original M.I.C. Myspace that was shut down in early 2007.Albums
- The Next 1,000 Years (Unreleased, 2001)
- Escape from Monsta Island!Escape from Monsta Island!Escape from Monsta Island! is the first full-length album released by the Monsta Island Czars, notably featuring Daniel Dumile under his King Geedorah/King Ghidra alias.This album is very highly regarded among underground hip-hop fans...
(2003) - Back to tha Island!! (TBR)
Appearances
- Operation: DoomsdayOperation: DoomsdayOperation: Doomsday is the debut solo album by hip hop artist Daniel Dumile, under his MF DOOM alias, marking Dumile's return to the hip hop scene after KMD's demise...
(MF DOOMDaniel DumileDaniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
album) (1999) - Monster Mixes, Vol. 1 (X-Ray album) (2002)
- The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto OperaThe Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto OperaThe Downfall Of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera is the full-length debut album by Manhattan, New York rapper MF Grimm, released on January 12, 2002 on his own independent label Day By Day Entertainment....
(MF Grimm album) (2002) - Take Me to Your LeaderTake Me to Your Leader (King Geedorah album)Take Me to Your Leader is the first full-length album released by Daniel Dumile under the alias 'King Geedorah'. Regarding the album, Dumile says,...
(King GeedorahDaniel DumileDaniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
album) (2003) - Monsta Mixes, Vol. 2 (X-Ray album) (2003)
- Theophany: the Book of Elevations (Rodan album) (2004)
- A Penny for Your Thoughts (Megalon album) (2004)
- Scars and MemoriesScars and MemoriesScars & Memories is the fourth full-length album by Manhattan, New York rapper MF Grimm, released in 2005 via his own Day by Day Entertainment label. While most of the tracks were written during the early 1990s, the original song reels were stolen, forcing Grimm to re-record many, if not all of...
(MF Grimm album) (2005) - Soundclash #1: MeccaGodZilla vs. 007 (RAVAGE the MeccaGodZilla album) (2005)
- American HungerAmerican HungerAmerican Hunger is a triple album released on CD. It was released in 2006 by Manhattan, New York rap artist MF Grimm. It is also the first triple album in hip-hop history...
(MF Grimm album) (2006) - The Manhattanites (MF MEZ & Self Suffice (King Orga) album) (2007)
- Tha Floods (Bashton album) (2007)
- 2 Much Aint Enuff (Junclassic / Gabarah album) (2007)
- Artz & Craftz (Kwite Def / Kamackeris album) (2007)
- They Robot III: Robots of Dawn (DJ Chong Wizard concept mixtape that features a song called "M.I.C. Check" with most M.I.C. members) (2007)
- American Monsta (RAVAGE the MeccaGodZilla remix of Jay-Z's American Gangster) (2008)
- Shackles Off (Kong album) (2008)
- Tha Nickel Bag (Tommy Gunn/Megalon & Raylong album) (2008)
- Overqualified (Junclassic / Gabarah album) (2008)
- Erroars (RAVAGE the MeccaGodZilla album) (2008)
- Late Nites & Early Mournings EP (Junclassic / Gabarah album) (2009)
External links
- The Official Website (Currently Down)
- Official Forum (Currently Down)
- Review of Escape from Monsta Island
- Relaunched M.I.C. myspace (Down)
- Interview with newest member Baragon