WWO
Encyclopedia
WWO is a Polish
hip hop
group. The letters in the group's name originally stood for W Witrynach Odbicia.
The two members of the group which originally started the underground project, which was WWO ("W Witrynach Odbicia"), were: Sokół and Jędker
(rapper) establishing themselves underground in 1996 releasing singles like 'Flippery' and 'Kolenda' which were made on tape and sold underground. The group claim these singles were made purely for themselves, for their own pleasure and enjoyment of hip-hop. WWO is part of a wider crew called ZIP skład, the members of which are: Jędker
, Sokół, Pono, Felipe, Mieron, Jaźwa, Koro and Fu. WWO's first album release was called "Masz i Pomyśl". In that album featured 600V (who is also a DJ for TeDe), Włodi and Pele from Ewenement, Deszczu Strugi, and the rest of ZIP Skład, Majki and Korzeń, Waco, Karton, Kuba, and others. After this album the group came into conflict with their record label
"BMG Poland" and due to legal reasons could no continue producing under their current name. They had a choice: either give up entirely or continue under a different name. Thus is December 2001 WWO ("W Witrynach Odbicia") ceased to exist and the group continue under their new name "W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach". In this group Deszczu Strugi joined the other two members, mentioned above. He has been acclaimed as arguably being one the best hip-hop DJs in Poland. He has also performed for various other Polish hip-hop groups such as Mor W.A. and TrzyHa.
The first album of WWO was published by BMG
. Sokół became the co-owner of Prosto Music Label
and Prosto Clothing. The new group then released their second album in October 2002 titled "We Własnej Osobie". Their best-known hits include "Nie bój się zmiany na lepsze", "Sen", "Każdy ponad każdym" or "Damy radę". Their texts are in Polish
. The two latest albums were both released in late 2005, titled "Witam Was w Rzeczywistości" and "Życie Na Kredycie".
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
hip hop
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...
group. The letters in the group's name originally stood for W Witrynach Odbicia.
The two members of the group which originally started the underground project, which was WWO ("W Witrynach Odbicia"), were: Sokół and Jędker
Jedker
Jędker , real name Andrzej Wawrynkiewicz , is an MC from Warsaw, Poland. Member of ZIP Skład and WWO , together with DJ Deszczu Strugi, and Sokół.-Discography:...
(rapper) establishing themselves underground in 1996 releasing singles like 'Flippery' and 'Kolenda' which were made on tape and sold underground. The group claim these singles were made purely for themselves, for their own pleasure and enjoyment of hip-hop. WWO is part of a wider crew called ZIP skład, the members of which are: Jędker
Jedker
Jędker , real name Andrzej Wawrynkiewicz , is an MC from Warsaw, Poland. Member of ZIP Skład and WWO , together with DJ Deszczu Strugi, and Sokół.-Discography:...
, Sokół, Pono, Felipe, Mieron, Jaźwa, Koro and Fu. WWO's first album release was called "Masz i Pomyśl". In that album featured 600V (who is also a DJ for TeDe), Włodi and Pele from Ewenement, Deszczu Strugi, and the rest of ZIP Skład, Majki and Korzeń, Waco, Karton, Kuba, and others. After this album the group came into conflict with their 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,...
"BMG Poland" and due to legal reasons could no continue producing under their current name. They had a choice: either give up entirely or continue under a different name. Thus is December 2001 WWO ("W Witrynach Odbicia") ceased to exist and the group continue under their new name "W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach". In this group Deszczu Strugi joined the other two members, mentioned above. He has been acclaimed as arguably being one the best hip-hop DJs in Poland. He has also performed for various other Polish hip-hop groups such as Mor W.A. and TrzyHa.
The first album of WWO was published by BMG
BMG
Bertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann...
. Sokół became the co-owner of Prosto Music Label
Prosto Records
Prosto Records is a Polish record label specializing in hip hop music. It was founded by Sokół, Pedro and Waco.-Artists:*Dixon 37 *Dynam*Firma *Fu*Jędker Realista...
and Prosto Clothing. The new group then released their second album in October 2002 titled "We Własnej Osobie". Their best-known hits include "Nie bój się zmiany na lepsze", "Sen", "Każdy ponad każdym" or "Damy radę". Their texts are in Polish
Polish language
Polish is a language of the Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages, used throughout Poland and by Polish minorities in other countries...
. The two latest albums were both released in late 2005, titled "Witam Was w Rzeczywistości" and "Życie Na Kredycie".
Albums
- 1999 Chleb Powszedni - as a ZIP Squad (Trans. A Staff of life)
- 2000 Masz i pomyśl (CD, MC, Vinyl) - as W Witrynach Odbicia (Trans. Take it and think about it)
- 2002 We własnej osobieWe własnej osobieWe własnej osobie is the second album by Polish hip hop group WWO. It includes four videos .-Track listing:...
(CD) - as W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach (Trans. In persona) - 2005 Witam was w rzeczywistościWitam was w rzeczywistosciWitam Was W Rzeczywistości , is a third album by WWO, Polish hip hop group. It include only one video Mogę Wszystko .-Track listing:...
(CD) - as W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach (Trans. Welcome to reality) - 2005 Życie na kredycie (CD) - as W Witrynach Odbicia (Trans. Life on credit)
Single
- 2000 Obejrzyj sobie wiadomości (singiel - CD, MC) (Trans. Watch yourself the news)
- 2001 Jeszcze będzie czas (single - CD) (Trans. There will be time)
- 2002 Moda (mini single - Vinyl) (Trans. Fashion)
- 2002 Moda (single - CD, MC) (Trans. Fashion)
- 2002 Moda (maxi single - Vinyl) (Trans. Fashion)
- 2003 Damy rade (maxi single - Vinyl) (Trans. We're gonna make it)
- 2003 Nie bój się zmiany na lepsze (maxi single - Vinyl) (Trans. Don't be afraid to change for the better)
- 2004 U Ciebie w mieście Feat.FeaturingFeaturing, often abbreviated to ft., feat. or f/ is a term used in the music industry to credit a musician who is not the main artist for their performance on a song or, on occasion, an album...
Vienio, Pele, Fenomen (maxi single - CD) (Trans. At your city) - 2006 RBK Hip Hop 2006 (single)
Videoclips
- Obejrzyj Sobie Wiadomości (Trans. Watch yourself the news)
- Jeszcze Będzie Czas (Trans. There will be time)
- W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach (Trans. Under Exceptional Circumstances)
- Damy Radę (Trans. We're gonna make it)
- Sen (Trans. Dream)
- Nie Bój Się Zmiany Na lepsze(feat. Soundkail) (Trans. Don't Be Afraid to Change for Better)
- Mogę Wszystko (Trans. I Can [Do] Everything)
- Minorum Gentium (Translated from Latin - Minor Gentry)
- I Tak To Osiągnę(feat. Orion & Włodi & Soundkail & KontrafaktKontrafaktKontrafakt is a Slovak hip hop group originating from Piestany. This group is the very controversial in Slovakia. On their last album, Nate Dogg appeared on one track....
) (Trans. I Will Achieve It Anyway)