Culture Cry Wolf was a live band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Heavily involved in the Twin Cities hip hop scene, they blend ska, punk rock, reggae, and even doo-wop.

Culture Cry Wolf
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota
GenresAlternative hip hop
Years active2009–2013
MembersMike Daly
Botzy
Druby Soho
Jaime Pelaez
Frankie Blydenburgh
Kyle Borchert
Past membersDaniel de la Torre
Paul Mathis
Websitewww.culturecrywolf.com

History

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Culture Cry Wolf formed in 2009, after Mike Daly and Botzy met at a house party.[1]

They released The Wesley Opus Sessions in August 2010.[1] Their first music video for the single "Come Come" was released on August 29, 2010.[2]

They spent the next year writing and recording their first full-length album, Dia de los Muertos. The album was self-released in November 2011.[3] Several music videos have been released from this album, including: "Day of the Dead",[4] "Sweet Marie",[3] "Romeo",[5] "Me, Myself and I", and "Second Wind" which features Sims of Doomtree which was premiered on the national publication "Baeble Music".[6]

The band released The Sapient Sessions on May 14, 2013. The EP was produced by Sapient, and features guest verses by Astronautalis, Psalm One, Mac Lethal, Toki Wright and Maria Isa.[7]

Culture Cry Wolf officially disbanded on May 18, 2013. Their release show for The Sapient Sessions served as their official farewell show.[8]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Dia de los Muertos (2011)
  • The Wesley Opus Sessions (2010)
  • The Sapient Sessions (2013)

Singles

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  • "Come Come" (2010)

References

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  1. ^ a b Gage, Jeff (August 18, 2010). "Culture Cry Wolf blend unlikely influences". City Pages. Archived from the original on January 20, 2011.
  2. ^ Swensson, Andrea (September 14, 2010). "Culture Cry Wolf drop new video for "Come Come"". City Pages. Archived from the original on January 20, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Spencer, Jack (November 4, 2011). "Culture Cry Wolf talk about Dia de los Muertos and tomorrow's show at the Fine Line". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012.
  4. ^ Hake, Tyler (September 12, 2011). "Culture Cry Wolf – Day Of The Dead". aboveGround Magazine.
  5. ^ Spencer, Jack (February 14, 2012). "Culture Cry Wolf's "Romeo" video drops for Valentine's Day". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012.
  6. ^ Pitz, David (July 30, 2012). "MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: CULTURE CRY WOLF". Baeble Music.
  7. ^ Spencer, Jack (May 15, 2013). "Culture Cry Wolf go organic". City Pages. Archived from the original on May 28, 2013.
  8. ^ Jeremiah (May 10, 2013). "Botzy: Thrill Is Gone (feat. Justyn Dow)". Kevin Nottingham. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
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