Elephant Room
Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2011 | INDIE
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Rap-rock has only been done well a couple times: Run-DMC, Rage’s debut, the “Judgment Night” soundtrack. That’s about it. Elephant Room is on the same roster as the Villebillies, a fitting pairing. Elephant Room’s debut is a freebie, serving to whet your appetite for the official disc, going on sale later this year. The Movement bounces between club synths, rock guitars and b-boy breakbeats. “I’m Ill” deserves the most repeat plays, the only rap song you’ll hear all year referencing Pelosi, Reagan and Palin — without a political bent. “Speakers” has a nasty 808 beat behind it, a guilty pleasure song that sounds not unlike a Nelly single. Album closer “Do It Like I’m Bad” crunches its rock guitars while trading bars back and forth like their Adidas-clad predecessors. The MCs’ voices are of the love-or-hate variety, high-pitched and a bit nasal. If their flows weren’t as nimble as they are, and their live show not as compelling and energetic as it is, this Movement would stall before it even started. By Damien McPherson - Leo Weekly
Rap-rock has only been done well a couple times: Run-DMC, Rage’s debut, the “Judgment Night” soundtrack. That’s about it. Elephant Room is on the same roster as the Villebillies, a fitting pairing. Elephant Room’s debut is a freebie, serving to whet your appetite for the official disc, going on sale later this year. The Movement bounces between club synths, rock guitars and b-boy breakbeats. “I’m Ill” deserves the most repeat plays, the only rap song you’ll hear all year referencing Pelosi, Reagan and Palin — without a political bent. “Speakers” has a nasty 808 beat behind it, a guilty pleasure song that sounds not unlike a Nelly single. Album closer “Do It Like I’m Bad” crunches its rock guitars while trading bars back and forth like their Adidas-clad predecessors. The MCs’ voices are of the love-or-hate variety, high-pitched and a bit nasal. If their flows weren’t as nimble as they are, and their live show not as compelling and energetic as it is, this Movement would stall before it even started. By Damien McPherson - Leo Weekly
Discography
Elephant Room - Break Yourself
Elephant Room - All We Know
Shevy Chase of Elephant Room - Rocksteady
Elephant Room - Dumbo's Circus
Elephant Room - The Movement
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Elephant Room, is an alternative hip hop group out of Louisville, Kentucky. Their sound generally contains elements of hip hop, rock, and pop, while also encompassing heavy metal. The band’s name – Elephant Room, derives from the metaphor “Elephant in the room” which is largely due to the lyrical content. The group is able to tap into political, pop culture, and social issues in a unique and original fashion.
ER’s authenticity has turned the heads of even the most skeptical critics. During live performances, each member brings their own technique and personality to the audience. Since their debut, ER has shared the stage with national artists such as RUN DMC, The Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime with Rome, Yelawolf, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Rakim, Tech N9ne, Lil Wayne, Rittz, Public Enemy, Sir Mix A Lot, (Hed) Pe, EPMD, Riff Raff, Nappy Roots, and E-40.
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