Looptroop
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Looptroop is a Swedish rap group. Although from Sweden, Looptroop raps primarily in English and is relatively popular in the United States underground hip-hop subculture.
Formed in 1993, Looptroop then consisted of Cosmic, Promoe, and DJ Embee. The three had met in school, and DJ Embee and Promoe had been recording since 1991. Their first album as Looptroop, Superstars, was released in 1993. Between Superstars and their second album, Threesicksteez, DJ Embee did a one year solo tour in the US. Threesicksteez was released in 1995, and featured a fourth member, Supreme, on a couple of tracks. Supreme became a full member of Looptroop the following year with the album From the Waxcabinet.
Between 1996 and their next full-length release in 2000, Looptroop recorded a number of EPs on their own record label, David vs. Goliath. They were the first Swedish rap group to independently record and produce their own albums. In addition, during this time they did shows and recorded with major underground acts from the US such as Arsonists, Non Phixion and Xzibit.
Modern Day City Symphony (2000) was a groundbreaking album for Swedish hip hop acclaimed by both fans and critics.
Discography
Albums:
- Superstars (1993)
- Threesicksteez (1995)
- From the Waxcabinet (1996)
- Punx Not Dead
- Modern Day City Symphony (2000)
- The Struggle Continues (2002)
- Fort Europa (2005)
- More about the Swedish hip hop.
External links
- Official website (http://www.looptroop.nu)de:Looptroop