Blades of Steel

By Thomas Quinlan
Sports-obsessed rapper Ricca Razor Sharp joins with occasional collaborator SoLeo and a backing band to form live hip-hop group Blades of Steel, named after Konami's classic hockey videogame. Blades of Steel musicians Smokin Jay (drums), Jonny Vincent (guitar/vocals), Roopert El Toro (keys/production) and Al Caissie (bass/vocals) attempt to maintain the breakbeat style of hip-hop, but with a looser sound and the freedom to drop into solos. Their debut five-song EP opens with "403°," an homage to their hometown of Calgary, AB, heavy with hockey references and braggadocio. A groovy, upbeat number with an abundance of drum and guitar, it has an old school Beastie Boys feel that readily pulls listeners in. Following track "Stream of Consciousness" slows down the tempo and softens the sound for a mellow jam about a lot of things and nothing in particular before the pace picks up again with groovy synths and rockin' guitars for "Contract" and "H.E.M.P.," the latter an album highlight promoting responsible marijuana sales. The record concludes with a live rendition of Ricca's biggest hit, "Do You in the 80s," the group doing a fine job of interpreting the electro-influenced hip-hop beat. It shows the band are likely most fun live, but if you like guitars with your hip-hop, you'll likely enjoy Like a Calf in a Tubesock.
(Independent) - Exclaim

The number of people still fighting for your right to party seems to be dwindling all the time.

Even the heartiest of party rockers are getting out of the game.

But the boys in local band Blades of Steel are committed to the cause for the long haul. In fact, they're just getting started, with the party proper kicking off Saturday when the live hip-hop act drops its debut five-song EP, Like A Calf In A Tubesock, with a show at Local 522. With cheeky, peaky songs about God's green herb (H.E.M.P.), paeans to more glittery times (Do You In the '80s) and even a new roof-raising anthem for their hometown (403), the six-piece shows that it takes its duties to fight for fun some serious.

"We take what we do seriously, but not serious in that way, we have fun with it," says keys player and producer Brian Campbell (a.k.a. Roopert El Toro).

"The business end, the recording end, the production end - we take very seriously. But as far as the impact of our music, man, there's too many people getting pissed off, ornery and grumpy about stuff. They can have their fun doing that. We're just going to play and enjoy it."

The band grew out of discussions several years ago that Campbell had with veteran Calgary artist Jonathan Stoddart, who raps under the Ricca Razor Sharp moniker, about putting together a live act to bring his music to life, infuse an added something into the sometimes staid MC-and-backing tracks/DJ scenario, give it a little Check Your Head rock band reinvention.

Those conversations eventually led to the additions of other musicians - Al Caissie, Jonny Vincent and Smokin Jay - as well as fellow rhyme schemer SoLeo Miguel Venegas), the cementing of the lineup into a true band, and, finally, last April 20 (or 4/20) the release of the single and video for H.E.M.P. Fans followed, as did a string of well received, insane-energy live shows, including kicking off Sled Island last year in true party-starter fashion.

That live reputation, Campbell and Stoddart say, is one that they're proud of but one that proved difficult to stuff inside of Tubesock.

"It was a challenge trying to capture that.

"The way we sound on record and the way we sound live, there's definitely a parallel. It's different though, too. The energy is even bigger live," says Campbell who put the album together. "But that was the challenge with the production, to be able to capture the energy we bring to the stage and translate it to what we're doing in the studio."

Done. The slick, expert giddiness of the four sensational studio tracks all but matches EP closer '80s, which was recorded during a show at Ubu Lounge.

You can see how, let loose on an audience, the songs and the band come to life, performing their originals alongside covers of other well-known, well-chosen blowout soundtracks such as Bust A Move, Mama Said Knock You Out and The Humpty Dance.

"That's one of the best things about being in a live hip-hop band is you have a whole catalogue of these classic covers that nobody else does," Campbell says.

"They're the hip-hop songs that you can play anywhere and people know," agrees Stoddart, noting that once the good times start its not entirely limited to in front of the stage, which is the beauty of being in Blades of Steel.

A right worth fighting for.



Blades of Steel release their new EP Like A Calf In A Tubesock with a show Saturday at Local 522 (522 6 Ave. S.W.).
mbell@calgaryherald.com

Twitter.com/mrbell_23

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The number of people still fighting for your right to party seems to be dwindling all the time.

Even the heartiest of party rockers are getting out of the game.

But the boys in local band Blades of Steel are committed to the cause for the long haul. In fact, they're just getting started, with the party proper kicking off Saturday when the live hip-hop act drops its debut five-song EP, Like A Calf In A Tubesock, with a show at Local 522. With cheeky, peaky songs about God's green herb (H.E.M.P.), paeans to more glittery times (Do You In the '80s) and even a new roof-raising anthem for their hometown (403), the six-piece shows that it takes its duties to fight for fun some serious.

"We take what we do seriously, but not serious in that way, we have fun with it," says keys player and producer Brian Campbell (a.k.a. Roopert El Toro).

"The business end, the recording end, the production end - we take very seriously. But as far as the impact of our music, man, there's too many people getting pissed off, ornery and grumpy about stuff. They can have their fun doing that. We're just going to play and enjoy it."

The band grew out of discussions several years ago that Campbell had with veteran Calgary artist Jonathan Stoddart, who raps under the Ricca Razor Sharp moniker, about putting together a live act to bring his music to life, infuse an added something into the sometimes staid MC-and-backing tracks/DJ scenario, give it a little Check Your Head rock band reinvention.

Those conversations eventually led to the additions of other musicians - Al Caissie, Jonny Vincent and Smokin Jay - as well as fellow rhyme schemer SoLeo Miguel Venegas), the cementing of the lineup into a true band, and, finally, last April 20 (or 4/20) the release of the single and video for H.E.M.P. Fans followed, as did a string of well received, insane-energy live shows, including kicking off Sled Island last year in true party-starter fashion.

That live reputation, Campbell and Stoddart say, is one that they're proud of but one that proved difficult to stuff inside of Tubesock.

"It was a challenge trying to capture that.

"The way we sound on record and the way we sound live, there's definitely a parallel. It's different though, too. The energy is even bigger live," says Campbell who put the album together. "But that was the challenge with the production, to be able to capture the energy we bring to the stage and translate it to what we're doing in the studio."

Done. The slick, expert giddiness of the four sensational studio tracks all but matches EP closer '80s, which was recorded during a show at Ubu Lounge.

You can see how, let loose on an audience, the songs and the band come to life, performing their originals alongside covers of other well-known, well-chosen blowout soundtracks such as Bust A Move, Mama Said Knock You Out and The Humpty Dance.

"That's one of the best things about being in a live hip-hop band is you have a whole catalogue of these classic covers that nobody else does," Campbell says.

"They're the hip-hop songs that you can play anywhere and people know," agrees Stoddart, noting that once the good times start its not entirely limited to in front of the stage, which is the beauty of being in Blades of Steel.

A right worth fighting for.



Blades of Steel release their new EP Like A Calf In A Tubesock with a show Saturday at Local 522 (522 6 Ave. S.W.).
mbell@calgaryherald.com

Twitter.com/mrbell_23

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“In the 1980's / I would be the freakin’ man” raps Blades of Steel MC Ricca Razor Sharp. Recorded at the Ubu Lounge last year and included on the new release by the group, there’s proof that Ricca, SoLeo, Smokin Jay, Jonny Vincent, Roopert El Toro and Al Caissie are the freakin’ band in 2013, too.

The new Blades of Steel EP is ’Like a Calf in a Tube Sock’, a five-track release that perfectly balances old school hip hop with strong musical accompaniment in a way that’s both fresh and retro, and all-over fun to listen to.I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the album, and this one is definitely a match for the sunshine that’s finally showing up today.

Track one (403º) says “put this in your boom box,” and they’re not kidding. If you blast this as you take your ”brand new shoes” (heh) for a spin in Prince’s Island Park this spring, you will definitely ”increase the funk factor”. This is a fun summer song with an old school rhyme style and catchy musican backing.

Track two (Stream of Conciousness) has a softer start, and a slight carribean feel. “Sit back,” they say, ”relax, and let the good times roll”. Again, seasonally appropriate and seriously fun, but a more mellow track.

The mellow ends on Track three (Contract), which bangs out with a 70's-style dectetive show start with an 80's-ish rap follow-through. This track thumps to a good beat as the band hollers “Hey dude / where’s our contract

Track four is H.E.M.P. which stands for Honourable Ethical Marajuana Professional. ”We want marajuana!” they say, and it sounds like Fresh Prince on a green kick. From there, it morphs into a fun, full hip-hop song. If you are so inclined to enjoy wacky weed, this one is a better toker track than Because I Got High. Plus, there’s all that Cancon (“Stephen Harper / maybe you should go relax”.)

The EP ends strong with a live version of Do You In The 80's. Recorded live in the Ubu Lounge, this one can be summed up as ’Frankie says relax with some local hip hop’. You can imagine the dance floor really hopping for this one! Fun and retro-funky, this track makes you want to see BOS live.

Which, of course, is totally doable. If you want to hear it for yourself, BOS is throwing an EP Release Party at Local 522 on, appropriately enough, April 20th (4/20). Accompanied by Blist and Rap X and hosted by Iron Lion, the night promises to be a pretty epic party. Tickets are still available online for ten bucks, or you can hope there’s room enough to pay the $15 to get in at the door. Either way, you get a great night of local rap, plus a copy of the new album to take home. - Earbender

Let’s get Stephen Harper high
Ricca Razor Sharp fights for weed
Published April 19, 2012 by James Wilt in Music Previews

DETAILS
Ricca Razor Sharp with Blades of Steel & Contraverse
Blind Beggar Pub
Friday, April 20 - Friday, April 20

More in: Rock / Pop
Rapping about weed isn’t exactly a novel concept.

Snoop Dogg, Master P and 2Pac were showing love for the drug back in the ’90s. Today, artists like Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa are building mediocre careers around it. Curren$y even expressed some disdain for the obsession last 4/20, stating that “weed rappers are people who are faking to be high all the time so that they could get on and be popular and rap.”

But it’s not that often that the criminality of pot is specifically targeted and criticized in a song; it’s probably because government legislation just isn’t that interesting, and that smoking a blunt and talking about swag and cough syrup guarantees more mixtape downloads. Ricca Razor Sharp and the Blades of Steel, a G-funk hip-hop group akin to the Beastie Boys, may have successfully circumvented that problem with their first official single and music video.

The song, titled “H.E.M.P.,” tells the story of an Honourable Ethical Marijuana Professional, or a respectful and trustworthy pot grower. The dealer only sells to adults and is strictly limited to growing the herb. Halfway through the song, the political thesis emerges: “Stephen Harper, maybe you should simply go relax / and you’ll have a chance to cash in on the income tax / and understand, all dealers aren’t some deadly mob / you never know, it might assist you with your stressful job.”

Jonathan Stoddart, who raps as Ricca Razor Sharp onstage, is quick to stress that the upcoming release party of the music video is more about the celebration of 4/20 than an anti-establishment, Dead Prez-esque show. But with the recent passing of Bill C-10, more commonly known as the omnibus crime bill, writing a single and filming a music video celebrating an increasingly criminalized drug is inevitably political.

“I don’t want to incriminate everybody at the table here,” says Stoddart, motioning to the other five members of the band. “But I would venture to say that no one here would oppose the legalization of marijuana. If Ned Flanders was in the band, we’d have to kick him out over this very issue.”

Interestingly, the track was recorded in January 2011, about a year before the controversial news of Bill C-10 hit most people’s radar. Back then, the group consisted of Stoddart, Jonny Vincent — who is still the guitar player and backup vocalist — and another member who has since left. “H.E.M.P.” became a staple in the set-list after Ricca joined forces with Blades of Steel six months ago, and the group has since worked to rejig the track with a full band, which currently features two emcees, drums, guitar, bass and keys.

Most of the band members come from rock or funk backgrounds, so hip-hop’s a new style for some — although bassist Rob Reuser points out that they’ve all used elements of the genre in the past, and Vincent says it just comes down to “picking a riff and killing it.” More than anything, the backing band agrees that it’s just been about finding a steady groove, settling in it, and letting Stoddart and fellow emcee Miguel Venegas — who goes by Soleo onstage — rap over it.

“The music we’re playing here in the band is so boiled down and so minimalistic,” says Reuser. “We’re noticing this universal appeal where people are going nuts for it. To play that same riff over and over and over again as a live band is way more challenging than the sound of a record looping, ’cause we’ve got to switch up the dynamic, quiet it down, bring it up, expand it, put more notes in it, take more notes out, just to change it every four bars and make it interesting to listen to as a platform for these guys to spit.”

But the band isn’t planning to stay in one place, stylistically speaking. Keyboardist Brian Campbell recently joined the band, and has since brought an “ever growing” amount of electronic influence into the sound. Drummer Jay Schumann mentions that his favourite style to play is dance. Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon and Harlem’s Azelia Banks are both cited as electro hip-hop inspirations by Stoddart.

On that note, Ricca Razor Sharp and the Blades of Steel should be able to avoid Curren$y’s criticism with flying colours; Stoddart and Venegas seem to have no intent to write an album-worth of pot songs. Although, as Stoddart points out, that doesn’t mean that they won’t get political again in the future.

“Neo-cons and rock ’n’ roll are sort of like oil and water,” he says. “Except for Nugent.” - Fast Forward

Let’s get Stephen Harper high
Ricca Razor Sharp fights for weed
Published April 19, 2012 by James Wilt in Music Previews

DETAILS
Ricca Razor Sharp with Blades of Steel & Contraverse
Blind Beggar Pub
Friday, April 20 - Friday, April 20

More in: Rock / Pop
Rapping about weed isn’t exactly a novel concept.

Snoop Dogg, Master P and 2Pac were showing love for the drug back in the ’90s. Today, artists like Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa are building mediocre careers around it. Curren$y even expressed some disdain for the obsession last 4/20, stating that “weed rappers are people who are faking to be high all the time so that they could get on and be popular and rap.”

But it’s not that often that the criminality of pot is specifically targeted and criticized in a song; it’s probably because government legislation just isn’t that interesting, and that smoking a blunt and talking about swag and cough syrup guarantees more mixtape downloads. Ricca Razor Sharp and the Blades of Steel, a G-funk hip-hop group akin to the Beastie Boys, may have successfully circumvented that problem with their first official single and music video.

The song, titled “H.E.M.P.,” tells the story of an Honourable Ethical Marijuana Professional, or a respectful and trustworthy pot grower. The dealer only sells to adults and is strictly limited to growing the herb. Halfway through the song, the political thesis emerges: “Stephen Harper, maybe you should simply go relax / and you’ll have a chance to cash in on the income tax / and understand, all dealers aren’t some deadly mob / you never know, it might assist you with your stressful job.”

Jonathan Stoddart, who raps as Ricca Razor Sharp onstage, is quick to stress that the upcoming release party of the music video is more about the celebration of 4/20 than an anti-establishment, Dead Prez-esque show. But with the recent passing of Bill C-10, more commonly known as the omnibus crime bill, writing a single and filming a music video celebrating an increasingly criminalized drug is inevitably political.

“I don’t want to incriminate everybody at the table here,” says Stoddart, motioning to the other five members of the band. “But I would venture to say that no one here would oppose the legalization of marijuana. If Ned Flanders was in the band, we’d have to kick him out over this very issue.”

Interestingly, the track was recorded in January 2011, about a year before the controversial news of Bill C-10 hit most people’s radar. Back then, the group consisted of Stoddart, Jonny Vincent — who is still the guitar player and backup vocalist — and another member who has since left. “H.E.M.P.” became a staple in the set-list after Ricca joined forces with Blades of Steel six months ago, and the group has since worked to rejig the track with a full band, which currently features two emcees, drums, guitar, bass and keys.

Most of the band members come from rock or funk backgrounds, so hip-hop’s a new style for some — although bassist Rob Reuser points out that they’ve all used elements of the genre in the past, and Vincent says it just comes down to “picking a riff and killing it.” More than anything, the backing band agrees that it’s just been about finding a steady groove, settling in it, and letting Stoddart and fellow emcee Miguel Venegas — who goes by Soleo onstage — rap over it.

“The music we’re playing here in the band is so boiled down and so minimalistic,” says Reuser. “We’re noticing this universal appeal where people are going nuts for it. To play that same riff over and over and over again as a live band is way more challenging than the sound of a record looping, ’cause we’ve got to switch up the dynamic, quiet it down, bring it up, expand it, put more notes in it, take more notes out, just to change it every four bars and make it interesting to listen to as a platform for these guys to spit.”

But the band isn’t planning to stay in one place, stylistically speaking. Keyboardist Brian Campbell recently joined the band, and has since brought an “ever growing” amount of electronic influence into the sound. Drummer Jay Schumann mentions that his favourite style to play is dance. Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon and Harlem’s Azelia Banks are both cited as electro hip-hop inspirations by Stoddart.

On that note, Ricca Razor Sharp and the Blades of Steel should be able to avoid Curren$y’s criticism with flying colours; Stoddart and Venegas seem to have no intent to write an album-worth of pot songs. Although, as Stoddart points out, that doesn’t mean that they won’t get political again in the future.

“Neo-cons and rock ’n’ roll are sort of like oil and water,” he says. “Except for Nugent.” - Fast Forward

While the hip-hop contingent at this year’s Sled is single-digits small, there’s one person who will be representing loudly, proudly and, more significantly, right off the bat.

Tonight, veteran local MC Ricca Razor Sharp (a.k.a. Jonathan Stoddart) will make his fifth appearance at the six-year event, kicking off the entire musical side of the event as he and his funk-rock band Blades of Steel will be the first act to perform at the opening party at Commonwealth.

“I was on the first one when I didn’t even know what it was,” Ricca says, sipping on a Grasshopper, sitting in a 17th Ave. booth. “I think it’s a good festival and somehow I got in on the ground floor and I’m not letting go of that perch.”

It says a great deal about the artist’s style and standing in the city that he’s a lineup staple, able to crossover with a sound that can appeal to the alt audience just as effectively as he can with the hardcore hip-hop crowd. Other than the Sled gigs — which will pair him with diverse acts including rockers the Dudes and fellow local crew Dragon Fli Empire — he’s successfully shared the stage with everyone from Buck 65 to Redman.

It’s a skill the native East Coaster has honed in this city over the past decade-plus as a solo act, as a member of the group Phattoe and now with BoS.

“I think that the kids now who are fuelling the festival they don’t necessary remember when hip-hop was a thing that was way over to the outside of everything else — they grew up on it. I see kids wearing Wu-Tang shirts the way that we used to wear Zeppelin shirts or whatever, and they’re looking for it everywhere and in all different forms,” he says. “They’re not angry about rap’s existence like maybe people were 20 years ago. I lived through that era.”

Now, Ricca’s living in an era where the opportunities for him are many, including: BoS which features fellow vocalist SoLeo (a.k.a. Miguel Venegas) and a live band performing new stuff as well as his older material; co-hosting an increasingly popular night called 10@10, at UBU Lounge that showcases young, up and coming MCs and soul singers; and a side-business that has him writing and recording raps for birthday parties, etc.

“None of this was possible when I was driving around in my parents’ Jetta listening to the new Cypress Hill album and thinking about hip-hop as this viable thing. . . ,” he says. “It’s like a video game. You don’t even know how many levels there are but you keep getting one level further and therefore the game remains amusing.”

Ricca Razor Sharp performs with Blades of Steel tonight at the Sled Island kickoff party at Commonwealth Bar and Stage and Wednesday at the National Music Centre. Tickets and info: sledisland.com.

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While the hip-hop contingent at this year’s Sled is single-digits small, there’s one person who will be representing loudly, proudly and, more significantly, right off the bat.

Tonight, veteran local MC Ricca Razor Sharp (a.k.a. Jonathan Stoddart) will make his fifth appearance at the six-year event, kicking off the entire musical side of the event as he and his funk-rock band Blades of Steel will be the first act to perform at the opening party at Commonwealth.

“I was on the first one when I didn’t even know what it was,” Ricca says, sipping on a Grasshopper, sitting in a 17th Ave. booth. “I think it’s a good festival and somehow I got in on the ground floor and I’m not letting go of that perch.”

It says a great deal about the artist’s style and standing in the city that he’s a lineup staple, able to crossover with a sound that can appeal to the alt audience just as effectively as he can with the hardcore hip-hop crowd. Other than the Sled gigs — which will pair him with diverse acts including rockers the Dudes and fellow local crew Dragon Fli Empire — he’s successfully shared the stage with everyone from Buck 65 to Redman.

It’s a skill the native East Coaster has honed in this city over the past decade-plus as a solo act, as a member of the group Phattoe and now with BoS.

“I think that the kids now who are fuelling the festival they don’t necessary remember when hip-hop was a thing that was way over to the outside of everything else — they grew up on it. I see kids wearing Wu-Tang shirts the way that we used to wear Zeppelin shirts or whatever, and they’re looking for it everywhere and in all different forms,” he says. “They’re not angry about rap’s existence like maybe people were 20 years ago. I lived through that era.”

Now, Ricca’s living in an era where the opportunities for him are many, including: BoS which features fellow vocalist SoLeo (a.k.a. Miguel Venegas) and a live band performing new stuff as well as his older material; co-hosting an increasingly popular night called 10@10, at UBU Lounge that showcases young, up and coming MCs and soul singers; and a side-business that has him writing and recording raps for birthday parties, etc.

“None of this was possible when I was driving around in my parents’ Jetta listening to the new Cypress Hill album and thinking about hip-hop as this viable thing. . . ,” he says. “It’s like a video game. You don’t even know how many levels there are but you keep getting one level further and therefore the game remains amusing.”

Ricca Razor Sharp performs with Blades of Steel tonight at the Sled Island kickoff party at Commonwealth Bar and Stage and Wednesday at the National Music Centre. Tickets and info: sledisland.com.

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“If it's aggressive, danceable, rock-influenced rap that you want, you can have it with Ricca Razor Sharp's Causeways & C-Trains.”
(Thomas Quinlan, Exclaim. 2009)

“Flexes his verbal muscles…demonstrating his technical ability behind the mic.” (Garth Paulson, Fast Forward, 2009)

“The hardworking Ricca Razor Sharp adds another strong album to the list of quality albums expanding Calgary’s spot on the hip-hop map.” (Marco Pringle, BeatRoute, 2009)

“He proves he can hang with the speediest and most loquacious of lyricists… an album that's definitely packed tight with entertainment.” (Rapreviews.com, 2009)

“LIke so many displaced Maritimers out west, Ricca Razor Sharp's work ethic is sizable. The combination of east meets west seems to be working.” (James Callsen, 24, 2009)

“Ricca Razor Sharp's Causeways and C-Trains release this summer brought a new voice into a budding hip-hop scene in need of another powerful local MC.” (The Guantlet)
- Exclaim, FastForward, BeatRoute, Rapreviews.com, 24, the Guantlet.

“If it's aggressive, danceable, rock-influenced rap that you want, you can have it with Ricca Razor Sharp's Causeways & C-Trains.”
(Thomas Quinlan, Exclaim. 2009)

“Flexes his verbal muscles…demonstrating his technical ability behind the mic.” (Garth Paulson, Fast Forward, 2009)

“The hardworking Ricca Razor Sharp adds another strong album to the list of quality albums expanding Calgary’s spot on the hip-hop map.” (Marco Pringle, BeatRoute, 2009)

“He proves he can hang with the speediest and most loquacious of lyricists… an album that's definitely packed tight with entertainment.” (Rapreviews.com, 2009)

“LIke so many displaced Maritimers out west, Ricca Razor Sharp's work ethic is sizable. The combination of east meets west seems to be working.” (James Callsen, 24, 2009)

“Ricca Razor Sharp's Causeways and C-Trains release this summer brought a new voice into a budding hip-hop scene in need of another powerful local MC.” (The Guantlet)
- Exclaim, FastForward, BeatRoute, Rapreviews.com, 24, the Guantlet.