Strange Famous Records
Encyclopedia
Strange Famous Records is an underground hip-hop music label based in Providence, Rhode Island
, started by Sage Francis
. Artists on its roster include B. Dolan
, Curtis Plum
, Cecil Otter, 2Mex, Prolyphic, Alias
, Buck 65
, Buddy Peace, Prayers for Atheists, Reanimator, dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip
, and Sleep.
as a way for Sage Francis
to release music. Originally this involved tape dubbing and photocopying covers. In 1999, while working at the radio station 90.3 WRIU, he was allowed access to the station's computers and CDRs replaced the tapes.
The albums were sold locally, raising money to press CDs at a manufacturing plant.
The online store was soon developed and a mail order business was set into effect. This was a "cash only" postal mail service that thrived because of SFR's exclusive catalogue and people's trust in the company. They were rewarded and thanked by the extra goodies that were placed in the packages (usually show-related items found around the Strange Famous household). The catalogue expanded into shirts, sweatshirts, vinyl, stickers, buttons and eventually other people's projects.
In late 2005, SFR enlisted the help of outside parties to create an online webstore, "www.strangefamousrecords.com".
In 2006, SFR added a lot to its catalogue; not only Sage Francis items (such as the Life is Easy DVD and Road Tested CD), but items from people who work closely with SFR, including Reanimator, Prolyphic, B. Dolan
, Grand Buffet
, Sole
, Alias
, Sol.illaquists of Sound among others.
Most recently, the Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
album called Angles was released in the US and Canada on Strange Famous. A B. Dolan album called The Failure and a Prolyphic and Reanimator album called The Ugly Truth were both released on SFR on May 8, 2008. Sage Francis is the executive producer of both and appears on both albums. A Buck 65
album called Situation
, produced by Skratch Bastid
, was released October 30, 2007 on SFR.
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, started by Sage Francis
Sage Francis
Paul "Sage" Francis is a hip-hop artist from Providence, Rhode Island.-Biography:Born Paul Francis in Miami, Florida, Sage Francis is a rapper/writer/performer from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Strange Famous Records...
. Artists on its roster include B. Dolan
B. Dolan
B. Dolan is an American rapper, activist, and performance artist, based in Hanton City, Rhode Island.As an activist, Dolan is known primarily as the co-creator and co-founder of , a wiki devoted to connecting consumers with Social Responsibility information about corporations. As well as being a...
, Curtis Plum
Curtis Plum
Curtis Plum is a hip-hop artist located in Boise, Idaho. He was signed to Strange Famous Records by Sage Francis in 2009. Curtis Plum was signed after contacting Sage Francis via Myspace, other than the track "Bike Cop" produced by Reanimator all his music is self-produced.-Appears on:* B. Dolan -...
, Cecil Otter, 2Mex, Prolyphic, Alias
Alias (artist)
Brendon Whitney, known as Alias, is an abstract hip hop musician and producer. He is mainly affiliated with the anticon. label/collective.-Biography:...
, Buck 65
Buck 65
Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
, Buddy Peace, Prayers for Atheists, Reanimator, dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with sung, spoken, and rapped lyrics. The pair are Daniel Stephens , and David Peter Meads...
, and Sleep.
History
Strange Famous Records started out in 19961996 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
as a way for Sage Francis
Sage Francis
Paul "Sage" Francis is a hip-hop artist from Providence, Rhode Island.-Biography:Born Paul Francis in Miami, Florida, Sage Francis is a rapper/writer/performer from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Strange Famous Records...
to release music. Originally this involved tape dubbing and photocopying covers. In 1999, while working at the radio station 90.3 WRIU, he was allowed access to the station's computers and CDRs replaced the tapes.
The albums were sold locally, raising money to press CDs at a manufacturing plant.
The online store was soon developed and a mail order business was set into effect. This was a "cash only" postal mail service that thrived because of SFR's exclusive catalogue and people's trust in the company. They were rewarded and thanked by the extra goodies that were placed in the packages (usually show-related items found around the Strange Famous household). The catalogue expanded into shirts, sweatshirts, vinyl, stickers, buttons and eventually other people's projects.
In late 2005, SFR enlisted the help of outside parties to create an online webstore, "www.strangefamousrecords.com".
In 2006, SFR added a lot to its catalogue; not only Sage Francis items (such as the Life is Easy DVD and Road Tested CD), but items from people who work closely with SFR, including Reanimator, Prolyphic, B. Dolan
B. Dolan
B. Dolan is an American rapper, activist, and performance artist, based in Hanton City, Rhode Island.As an activist, Dolan is known primarily as the co-creator and co-founder of , a wiki devoted to connecting consumers with Social Responsibility information about corporations. As well as being a...
, Grand Buffet
Grand Buffet
Grand Buffet is a hip-hop funk duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, made up of Jackson O'Connell-Barlow and Jarrod Weeks . Their music is a unique brand of humorous, often satirical rap...
, Sole
Sole (artist)
Tim Holland, known as Sole, is an alternative hip hop artist and a co-founder of the Anticon collective/label. Sole is known for his dense and often dark stream-of-consciousness style of rapping. His verses are often filled with abstraction, metaphor and sarcasm while avoiding or deconstructing...
, Alias
Alias (artist)
Brendon Whitney, known as Alias, is an abstract hip hop musician and producer. He is mainly affiliated with the anticon. label/collective.-Biography:...
, Sol.illaquists of Sound among others.
Most recently, the Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with sung, spoken, and rapped lyrics. The pair are Daniel Stephens , and David Peter Meads...
album called Angles was released in the US and Canada on Strange Famous. A B. Dolan album called The Failure and a Prolyphic and Reanimator album called The Ugly Truth were both released on SFR on May 8, 2008. Sage Francis is the executive producer of both and appears on both albums. A Buck 65
Buck 65
Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
album called Situation
Situation
Situation is a Juno-nominated album by Buck 65 released on October 30, 2007.-1957:The song "1957" makes reference to various events in the year 1957, including the birth of punk rocker Sid Vicious, the relocation of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles, the apprehension of serial killer Ed Gein, the...
, produced by Skratch Bastid
Skratch Bastid
Paul Murphy , known primarily by his stage name Skratch Bastid, is a Canadian hip hop DJ and Juno nominated record producer. His rise to prominence began with his 2003 Scribble Jam win, and his world class status was solidified with subsequent victories in 2004 and 2007...
, was released October 30, 2007 on SFR.
Associated artists
- Sage FrancisSage FrancisPaul "Sage" Francis is a hip-hop artist from Providence, Rhode Island.-Biography:Born Paul Francis in Miami, Florida, Sage Francis is a rapper/writer/performer from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Strange Famous Records...
- B. DolanB. DolanB. Dolan is an American rapper, activist, and performance artist, based in Hanton City, Rhode Island.As an activist, Dolan is known primarily as the co-creator and co-founder of , a wiki devoted to connecting consumers with Social Responsibility information about corporations. As well as being a...
- Reanimator
- Prolyphic
- Buck 65Buck 65Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
- Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius PipDan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pipdan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with sung, spoken, and rapped lyrics. The pair are Daniel Stephens , and David Peter Meads...
- Sleep
- 2Mex
- Prayers for Atheists
- Cecil Otter
- Buddy Peace
- Curtis PlumCurtis PlumCurtis Plum is a hip-hop artist located in Boise, Idaho. He was signed to Strange Famous Records by Sage Francis in 2009. Curtis Plum was signed after contacting Sage Francis via Myspace, other than the track "Bike Cop" produced by Reanimator all his music is self-produced.-Appears on:* B. Dolan -...