We deliver the hits that give the kids with the spectacles spectacular fits. He also expresses his fathomless heartbreak about how it has devolved into an overcrowded space where hate can explosively thrive. Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of it for free online. Mc frontalot at the viper room music connection magazine. Mar 18, 2010 the godfather of nerdcore, and the coiner of the term itself, is back with an allnew album, and it is simply amazing. Sometimes its about dope beats, fresh flow, and boundless positivity. Sep 22, 2010 nerdcore mc frontalot rapper on hiphop for geeks nerdcore artists rap and sing about topics generally deemed to be unfashionable or nerdy, such as science, mathematics, comic books and computer.
Nerdcore mc frontalot rapper on hiphop for geeks bbc news. Nerdcore is a subgenre of hiphop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds, though it can appeal to others as well. As a bonus if you are an audio nerd, the download includes an 88. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Damian hess born december 3, 1973, better known by his stage name mc frontalot, is an american rapper and web designer hess began releasing music as mc frontalot in 1999. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song. Critical hit, is free and the cd page offers instant download with purchase. Frontalot laments how this power is being misused by bad nerds. Awkward, a californiabased nerdcore rapper, says that people assume nerd rap is a joke. He is best known in nerdcore hip hop and video game culture, for naming the nerdcore subgenre, and performing at penny arcades annual penny arcade expo. Oct 12, 2017 with a lifetime steeped in nerd culture, anyone that knows me can easily discern why this genre interests me. His new video for internet sucks suggests its complicated. Nerding out with mc frontalot about his new record net.
I seen one nerd foam at the mouth in his glee he was me, in the mirror, rhyming, brushing my teeth. Mc frontalots profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Listen free to mc frontalot zero day zero day, charisma potion and more. Audio and video download of this track and tons of others free at. Mc frontalot nerdcore used to be just a madeup word mcs shied away from belief. Rap nerdy to me mc frontalot, aka damian hess, makes a living rapping about data encryption, rare diseases, video games and the nerd life. It has got guest appearances from some other nerdcore rappers. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends.
May 12, 20 mc frontalot ill form the head official video mc frontalot. Mc frontalot, is a brooklynbased hip hop musician and selfproclaimed worlds 579th greatest rapper. Mc frontalot internet sucks video the unheard nerd. Since coining the term nerdcore in 2000 to describe his corner of the hiphop universe, mc frontalot has come to be defined by his comicconfriendly subject matter. Nov 07, 2005 nerd hiphop, flowing like han solo geek rap, with rhymes and references to star wars heroes and scientific theories, is gaining ground on the internet. In the lyrics, frontalot fondly recalls the once hopeful promise of said internet in 1989. The songs music video was directed by san franciscobased creative studio werehaus. Featured in video games, honored in comic books, undefeated at song fight. But its not really about the juxtaposition of those two worlds. May 29, 2008 mc frontalot has two albums, and you can buy his most recent effort, secrets from the future from. Its a concept record about how all solutions are hacks. Mc frontalot ill form the head official video youtube.
Nerdcore hip hop artist mc frontalot teamed up with web application management provider new relic on the song titled nerd life. Mar 01, 20 rap nerdy to me mc frontalot, aka damian hess, makes a living rapping about data encryption, rare diseases, video games and the nerd life. And who the heck is the extremely talented lady singing the hook on the council of loathing my favorite tracks. The ever prescient nerdcore rapper mc frontalot quite succinctly shares his feelings about the world wide web in the song internet sucks. This number has been scientifically determined, by scientists, using science. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
If you enjoy mc frontalot songs, you might throw him some dollars. May, 20 techcrunch favorite mc frontalot and filmmaker caly monardo have created a video for ill form the head, a rap song about a voltronesque group of heroes fighting a worm monster in their rhino. Mc frontalot is a brooklynbased hiphop artist and the 14thlevel wizard who first uttered the true name of an entire subgenre of rap. Hiphop can be about anything, as proven and embodied by mc frontalot, a proud nerd who takes the stage in glasses, tie, and pocket protector to rap about webcomics, computer games, blogs, and picking up girls at star wars conventions. In embedded playlists below, we hope you find fronts handpicked singles from throughout the discography.
Disaster, front the most, zero day, your friend wil. You dont have to be cool at all, you could be a huge dork and it would still be okay that youre rapping. Nerdcore for life by chicago director dan lamoureux examines the genre as a whole and contains appearances by over three dozen of the best known performers in the scene. Nerdcore rap legend mc frontalot sez, solved, my new album came out today. Mc frontalot the rapper credited for defining the hiphop subsect of nerdcore is back this april with his fourth album, and the leadoff track, quite appropriately, is an anthem written. Aug 15, 2014 overall, i like the album question bedtime the most, and tend to listen to it straight through. These conversations with comedians about frontalots life problems are funny on the first listen, but they. Jan 14, 20 nerdcore hip hop artist mc frontalot teamed up with web application management provider new relic on the song titled nerd life. You get arrested, psychoactive medication daily in your big intestine and attesting that the voices in your head. Damian hess born december 3, 1973, better known by stage name mc frontalot, is a brooklynbased hip hop musician and selfproclaimed worlds 579th greatest rapper. Mc frontalot spent the last twenty years getting over being bad at kickball and being called a nerd by rapping into a computer and to his star wars acton figures. Mc frontalot timeline featuring albums and other highlights. One wonders if people are paying attention strictly to the music or to the interesting way the group, as a live act, present themselves.
Find mc frontalot discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Any form of music that is made by nerds, for nerds, or about nerdly things. According to a article about the artist, mc frontalot first recorded the song nerdcore hiphop in 2000, which became an immediate hit in the geek and nerd communities mc frontalot, n. In embedded playlists below, we hope you find fronts hand. Buy origin of species mc frontalot microsoft store. The original mastermind of nerdcore hiphop and still its final boss, mc frontalot nee damian hess takes great pleasure in identifying himself as a professional rapper in polite conversation. Nerdcore rising, directed by new york filmmakers negin farsad and kimmy gatewood, follows nerdcore pioneer mc frontalot as he embarked on his first us tour in 2006.
Net split or, the fathomless heartbreak of online itself by mc frontalot, released 08 march 2019 1. An outstanding cd with clever lyrics that show deep understanding of the subjects. Mc frontalot listen and stream free music, albums, new. The headquarters of mc frontalot, progenitor of nerdcore hiphop and still that subgenres final boss.
Frontalot is right beside you, thick glasses, no hair. Bad nerd shows how the rise of geek culture through the internet has given nerds more power. Win nerdcore swag from mc lars and mc frontalot congratulations to jbooth, winner of yesterdays 8th day of geekmas prize pack from legacy interactive and sea worldbusch. He is a gangster as he rides his bike without a helmet, commits mail fraud, and steals unlicensed samples. Mc frontalot and quelle chris retaliate to information. Mc frontalot nerdcore rising lyrics and tracklist genius. Add origin of species by mc frontalot to your rock band song library. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiph. A comical subgenre of rap music which combines the musical style of rap with lyrics about the life of nerds. Romantic cheapskate song fight version romantic cheapskate v. Hipsterplease nerdcore rising mc frontalot was not the first geek to turn to music as a creative outlet. Mc frontalot was born damian hess in san francisco. Question bedtime by mc frontalot, released 26 august 2014 1. Thus began the sory of the genre that he has become the godfather of.
Arriving close to the start time, i managed to say hello to mc lars and mc frontalot as well as pick up a shirt from mc lars himself. Mc hawking nerd, when you say it, youd best say it with awe cause im the type of nerd that will bust your jaw a nerdcore player, ive payed my dues got large suspension and chromedout shoes hear ye, hear ye, in case you aint heard twentyoughtfive be the year of the nerd nerdcore gonna be crazy large and in the end, i see, bitch, the. All of its songs are published by nerdcore fervor conglomerated ascap. Former porn star cant teach middle school because her work is still available online, judge rules. Mc frontalot previously is one of the ogs of nerdcore hiphop, bringing out huge crowds of fans for his music all over the world i once caught him. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiphop. Aug 27, 2005 get all the lyrics to songs on nerdcore rising and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Frontalot describes his music as nerdcore, a genre that. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Be sure to read the readme that comes with it though if your audio card doesnt support it. Mc frontalot proves he has earned the right to that title with zero day, set to drop tuesday. Mc frontalot nerdcore is very much like all of the rest of hiphop, which were all so familiar with at this point, except theres much less pressure on you to be cool. The album was first released on august 27, 2005 at the penny arcade expo it consists of 16 tracks.
Or you could just download the 53 tracks available for free on the site. Because it was only released via the internet, the track listing is unordered, and includes tracks released from 1999 until his first commercial album, nerdcore rising, in 2005. For music credits, visit music downloads not rated by the esrb. Mc frontalot raps about his fathomless heartbreak with the. Question bedtime by mc frontalot adventures in open. He and fellow nerdcore rappers mc lars, optimus rhyme, and mc chris were featured in a 2008 documentary film in which musical parody songwriter and singer weird al yankovic also appeared. Apr 06, 2010 an outstanding cd with clever lyrics that show deep understanding of the subjects. Mc frontalot brings us eine kleine nerdcore techcrunch. As of this podcast he has released six studio albums, a number of great music videos for his songs, along with a boatload of excellent free demos and. Zero day is the fourth studio album from nerdcore hip hop artist mc frontalot, recorded 2009 at twenty five efforts, brooklyn, new york. Nerdcore hiphop is a demo album by mc frontalot, which first gave a name to the nerdcore hip hop genre, as well as the name of a song on that album. Get all the lyrics to songs on nerdcore rising and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Nerdcore can be made in any style of music, but most people identify it in either its poppunk or hiphop forms. A native of san francisco, california, he later relocated to new york citys brooklyn neighborhood. Oct 17, 2017 geek and nerd culture isnt simply about anime, comics, scifi, technology, and video games. The brooklynbased mc once again brings to the forefront a subject rarely explored in mainstream hiphop as he dives into the pros and cons of being bombarded with random information and endless news cycles on the internet. The first single, your friend wil, is available for free from the official website. He describes nerdcore, his name for the genre, as the. Mc frontalot, aka damian hess, makes a living rapping about data encryption, rare diseases, video games, and the nerd life. Mar 01, 20 support our videos download video mc frontalot, aka damian hess, makes a living rapping about data encryption, rare diseases, video games, and the nerd life. The progenitor of nerdcore hiphop, and still that subgenres final boss. Mc frontalot, miss eaves, lex the lexicon artist, eturn, starr busby iwf 08. Mc frontalot biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Mc frontalots new album, net split or, the fathomless heartbreak of online itself, looks at his, and our, relationship with the internet. Support our videos download video mc frontalot, aka damian hess, makes a living rapping about data encryption, rare diseases, video games, and the nerd life. Frontalot describes his music as nerdcore, a genre that inverts the shame of geekereyinto pride. The record is his strongest effort to date, with thoroughly solid production blippy 8bit clips. Nerdcore rising is the official debut album by nerdcore rapper mc frontalot. Mc frontalot net split, or the fathomless heartbreak of. The godfather of nerdcore hiphop, mc frontalot aka worlds 579thgreatest rapper.