Group X
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- The title of this article is incorrect because of technical limitations. The correct title is Gröûp X.
- Group X was also the original name of the Association for Independent Socialist Politics.
Gröûp X, most commonly known without the gratuitous accenture, and also as Gröûp X: Arabian Rap Sensations, is a mix rap/rock group from Georgia, in the United States. The individual performers are known only by their pseudonyms, and their stage persona is that of a rap group from Arabia with comically accented and mangled English and a vaguely hostile attitude towards the United States and Americans. Mentioning their true identities or nationalities is generally frowned upon by fans and band alike. They are best known for the Flash animation music videos of their songs on the Internet, such as "Bang Bang Bang" (created by Wesley), "Schfifty-Five" (created by backtothefuture), and "Mario Twins" (a rendition of the basic tune found in the video game Super Mario Bros.; created by Keith McKnight), although they personally did not make the videos, only the songs.
Occasionally Gröûp X plays live shows in a club called "Swayze's" in Georgia. They have a distinct style of speaking and writing which often explodes into a comic exaggeration of the heavy metal umlaut. They have produced two albums, 40 oz. Slushie, and Stepping on the Crowtche owf Your Americain Presidainte; the latter features better/remastered versions of songs from the first together with some new songs. They contain humorous rap and rock songs, together with prank calls in the same manner of the Jerky Boys. Guest vocalists on the albums include White Chocolate and Danny Advantage. There is also a separate single, "Come Arabian", which references a now-defunct morning show on WNNX, an Atlanta radio station. Much information about the band that is usually hidden from the public can be found through the archives of their mailing list, which can be accessed through the Contact page on the official website.
Hashmeer Shashmeer left the group after the release of Stepping on the Crowtche owf Your Americain Presidainte. They are currently led by Blade Razorr.
Late in 2004, their website was updated, saying that there was a new phone call album to be released on January 18, 2005, but this hasn't been released yet, despite another site update earlier in the year. In June 2005, the site was updated once again, saying the release date has been shifted to August 2005, with a live DVD to be released in July 2005.
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Band members
- Hashmeer Shashmeer: vocals
- Blade Razorr: bass, whistling, backup vocals, prank calls
- Rex: drums
Discography
- 40 oz. Slushie (1999)
- Stepping on the Crowtche owf Your Americain Presidainte (2000)
- unnamed phone call album (2005)
External links
- Gröûp X's official website (http://www.groupxarab.com/) (updated infrequently)
- Gröûp X fan site (http://groupxxx.cjb.net/)
- Another Gröûp X fan site (http://www.groupx.tk/)