Radioinactive
Radioinactive | |
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| Birth name | Kamal Humphrey De Iruretagoyena |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, underground hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Labels | Mush 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
- "Touch Type" b/w "Winthorp & Winthorp" (2003) with Busdriver
- The Weather (2003) with Busdriver and Daedelus
- Free Kamal (2004) with Antimc
References
- ^ Haywood, Brad (December 3, 2001). "Radioinactive: Pyramidi". Pitchfork Media.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Thomas, Fredrick (September 1, 2003). "Busdriver & Radioinactive with Daedelus - The Weather". Stylus Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Chadwicked. "Radioinactive - Free Kamal (with Antimc)". Tiny Mix Tapes.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Drimmer, Josh (August 5, 2004). "Radioinactive and Antimc - Free Kamal". Dusted Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Gurney, Dave. "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Tiny Mix Tapes.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Jones, Mason (April 5, 2006). "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Dusted Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Korbel, Meaghann (April 2, 2012). "Video: Radioinactive's "Mint Tea" (f. La Caution & 2Mex)". ALARM Magazine.
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