Optimus Rhyme

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Optimus Rhyme
From left to right: Stumblebee, Powerthighs, Wheelie, Grimrock.
Background information
Origin	Seattle, Washington
Genre(s)	Nerdcore
Years active	2000 - present
Label(s)	Narcofunk Records
Website	www.optimusrhyme.com
Members
Wheelie Cyberman, Powerthighs, Stumblebee, and Grimrock

Optimus Rhyme is a hip hop quartet from Seattle, Washington, occasionally aided by Rapper Broken English. Optimus Rhyme combines rapped hip hop lyrics with a fusion of Funk-Rock music. They are considered nerdcore hip hop because their lyrics re-tell the story of the Transformers Generation 1 series mixed with their views on the commercial music industry and modern society, which has earned them performances at the Penny Arcade Expo. The Name Optimus Rhyme is based on the Transformers character Optimus Prime.

1 Lineup
2 Former members
3 Story
4 Discography
- 4.1 Other recordings featuring Optimus Rhyme members
5 Example Lyrics
6 Trivia
7 External links/Sources

[edit] Lineup

Wheelie Cyberman - Vocals
Broken English - Guest Vocals
Powerthighs - Guitars
Stumblebee - Bass
Grimrock - Drums

[edit] Former members

Galaxion Waxspin - DJ
Thundercracker - Drums

[edit] Story

The year was 2000. The Wackacons had invaded the Emerald City. Parties grew listless and nightclubs suffered greatly under the Wackacons' ever-growing influence. Repetitive loop manufacturers, lackluster DJs and angst-filled metal pushers aligned with the Wackacons and quickly flourished in our once-great city. It was later that year when fate brought four independently minded Autobeat technicians together. Instantly, their positronic brainpaths fused. Within weeks, laid-back progressive hip-hop beats were mixed with brutally brain-teasing rhymes.

(from the Optimus Rhyme official Website)

[edit] Discography

AutoBeat EP (2002)

Dermato Fibro Sarcoma Protuberance
Sapp
Tim Garret

Positronic Pathways (2003)

Incogni2
DBR
For the Record
Officer Weir (Jon-Michael)
Calm Down

Narcofunk Compilation' (2003)
Compilation of Narcofunk artists.

Compiler

Brobot Demos (2004)

520
LED's
Precognito

Optimus Rhyme (2004)
First full studio album.

Intro
Reboot
Cybernetic Circuits
Reel Estate
DJ Slaylord (skit)
Powder Blue Egg Hatch
Incognito
Ford vs. Chevy
Precognito
Fuzzy Dice
Organix
No Memory
JZ75
Transform
Slippery
I Heart PuBotCs
3cognito
Precogni2

School the Indie Rockers (2006)
Second album, produced by Jack Endino.

Extinguish
LEDs
Sick Day
My Piroshky
Just Forget It
Ping Pong Song
Ergonomic
Who Me?
Autobeat Airbus
Super Shiny Metal
Obey the Moderator
Coded and United
My Piroshky (Reprise)

Rhyme Torrents Volume II (2006)
Free downloadable Nerdcore compilation.

- Obey the Moderator

[edit] Other recordings featuring Optimus Rhyme members

Narcofunk Compilation (2005)
Compilation of Narcofunk artists.

Birthrate of Stars (feat 3D, Wheelie, Broken English)

Like Minds (2005)
Free downloadable album.

That Sound (featuring Broken English)

[edit] Example Lyrics

From Album: Optimus Rhyme (2004)

"Writer's block, most rappers never heard of it, come to think about it, most rappers don't write, they're wrong." - From No Memory
"It's unsettling the way these rappers bring these flows, I hate those, copycat-clones at these show, that they call hip hop, not, it's all jealousy, instead of trying to move the crowd, they criticize me." - From Ford vs. Chevy
"I've got a style that you ain't got, take detergent, a gallon of gas and some hip hop, throw in some venomous feelings that pop, and light a match..." "Wait a minute, man d-don't do that!" "...just watch." - From Organix
"This sunlight doesn't mix right with my chrome, it shines right through, man, this place needs a dome." - From Precogni2

[edit] Trivia

"Obey the Moderator" is based on Wheelie Cyberman's experiences as the head administrator to Nintendo's official online community.
ORPPRB refers to the Optimus Rhyme Ping Pong Rating Board. Current listings are shown on their web site.
Optimus Rhyme is the 2006 Redhook Beer Emerging Artist Grand Prize Winner.