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Radioinactive
Birth nameKamal Humphrey De Iruretagoyena
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresAlternative hip hop, underground hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1998-present
LabelsMush Records, Stranger Touch Records, Flying Carpet Studios

Radioinactive (born Kamal Humphrey De Iruretagoyena) is an indie hip hop artist from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of Shape Shifters collective. He was a member of Log Cabin along with Eligh, Murs and Scarub. He has released a number of solo albums, as well as collaborating with artists such as Busdriver, Daedelus and Antimc.

History

Radioinactive released the first album, Pyramidi, on Mush Records in 2001.[1]

The Weather, his collaborative album with rapper Busdriver and producer Daedelus, was released in 2003.[2]

In 2004, he released Free Kamal with producer Antimc.[3] Josh Drimmer of Dusted Magazine said, "Intelligent and fun, it’s a good record to listen to with a cool glass of lemonade. And a dictionary."[4]

The second solo album, Soundtrack to a Book, was released on Stranger Touch Records in 2006.[5] Mason Jones of Dusted Magazine said, "Soundtrack to a Book is an excellent mini-album, perhaps the best yet from Radioinactive."[6]

He released the third solo album, The Akashic Record, on Flying Carpet Studios in 2012.[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Pyramidi (2001)
  • Soundtrack to a Book (2006)
  • The Akashic Record (2012)

EPs

  • The Music (1999)
  • Fo' Tractor (2003)

Collaborations

References

  1. ^ Haywood, Brad (December 3, 2001). "Radioinactive: Pyramidi". Pitchfork Media. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Thomas, Fredrick (September 1, 2003). "Busdriver & Radioinactive with Daedelus - The Weather". Stylus Magazine. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Chadwicked. "Radioinactive - Free Kamal (with Antimc)". Tiny Mix Tapes. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Drimmer, Josh (August 5, 2004). "Radioinactive and Antimc - Free Kamal". Dusted Magazine. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Gurney, Dave. "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Tiny Mix Tapes. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Jones, Mason (April 5, 2006). "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Dusted Magazine. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Korbel, Meaghann (April 2, 2012). "Video: Radioinactive's "Mint Tea" (f. La Caution & 2Mex)". ALARM Magazine. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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