Opgezwolle

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[edit] Introduction

Opgezwolle is a Dutch rap formation which consists of MCs Sticky Steez and Phreako Rico, and beatmaker DJ Dippy Delic.

They are currently under contract by record label Topnotch.

[edit] Biography

In 2001 Opgezwolle competed in a contest called "De oogst van Overijssel" (The harvest of Overijssel). After winning the final in Enschede in May 2001 they got a place in the regional final of the GPNL, and in the summer they recorded their first album called "Spuugdingen op de mic" ("Spit-things on the Mic" would be a literal translation).

Opgezwolle made it to the final of the GPNL along with Raymzter. The jury thought that Raymzter made a little more impression and he won the contest. DJ Delic got a prize as "Musician of the evening". On the evening before the GPNL final, they presented "Spuugdingen op de mic" in Hedon, Zwolle. The album received great reviews from the critics.

In 2002 Opgezwolle began their "Homegrown" Tour. They caught the eye of Dutch label TopNotch and in mid-2002 a record deal was signed for three albums.

On 5 December 2002 "Opgeduveld" appeared for the first time. A collaboration between Opgezwolle and the Rotterdam rap group DuvelDuvel (whose members are Duvel, Rein de Vos and Supahdupah). This CD was also well received. In 2005 it was rereleased in both standard and collectors editions.

In 2003, Opgezwolle released Vloeistof/Brandstof (liquid/fuel), a double-CD with the second CD being an empty recordable CD. The songs of Brandstof are downloadable on the website of Opgezwolle. After performing at many festivals such as Lowlands and the Freeing Festivals, the initiation of FC Zwolle, Planet Rock and the TopNotch Tour, they needed something new and they went back in the recording studio to work with other Dutch MCs like Raymzter, C-mon, Usual Suspects, Duvel, Rein, Pollum, Blabla blaxter, Typhoon and beatmaker Kubus.

On 29 November 2004 the most recent CD of Sticks and Kubus hit the stores, named Microphone Colossus. Sticks named 'Microphone Colossus' after 'Saxophone Colossus', an album by Jazz musician Sonny Rollins.

The Buitenwesten Tour with Typhoon, Jawat, Kubus, Duvel went all through the Netherlands and was a great success, selling out many times.

After a long period of silence from the band, on 23 January 2006 the third Opgezwolle album called "Eigen Wereld" (Own world) was released. The album features collaborations with other MCs like Jawat!, Duvel, Winne en Raymzter. The album contains 21 songs, and almost 70 minutes of music. The album also climbed to number 4 in the 'Album Top 100', the highest notation of any Dutch rap album ever (the album 'Verschil moet er zijn' (there has to be difference) of Brainpower didn't came further than place 6). Their tour for this album also received good reviews.

[edit] Discography

Spuugdingen op die Mic. (2001)

  1. Mafkezen (wacko's)
  2. Bob Sticky
  3. Verwend (spoiled)
  4. Opgezwolle de Volle
  5. Ritmen (rhythm'in)
  6. Als die Mic Aanstaat (when the mic is on) ft. Typhoon
  7. Voor de Peeps (for the people) ft. Blaxtar
  8. XI ft. Karlijn
  9. Zwolle
  10. Spuugdingen op die Mic. (spitting on the mic)
  11. 't Duurde Even (it took some time)
  12. Kruidig en Pittig (spicy and hot) ft. BlaBla

Vloeistof (2003)

  1. Sporen (tracks [of an object, activity etc.])
  2. Stop
  3. De Tijd Leert (only time tells)
  4. Tempel (temple)
  5. Verre Oosten (the far east) (Single)
  6. Vraag & Antwoord (question & answer) ft. BlaBla
  7. Dit is... (this is...)
  8. Tjappies & Mammies (boys & chicks) (Single)
  9. Dip Saus (dip sauce)
  10. Hook Up ft. Blaxtar & Typhoon
  11. Rustug (easy going)
  12. Vork (fork)
  13. Concept of Niet (concept or not)
  14. Beestenboel (animal affair)
  15. Haters en Stokers (haters and 'conflict starters')

Brandstof (2003)

  1. Hardcore Raps
  2. Je Weet 't (you know it)
  3. Doe je wat je Doet (why do what you're doing) ft. Kubus
  4. Klap (applause, punch)
  5. Skeit (shit)
  6. Waarheid van 't Uur (thruth of the hour)
  7. Praten (talking) ft. Duvel

Eigen Wereld (2006)

  1. Hoedenplank (guarding beam) (single)
  2. Werk aan de Winkel (work to be done)
  3. Balans (balance) ft. Josje & Shyrock
  4. Gekkenhuis (sanitarium) ft. Jawat
  5. Nagemaakt (copied, faked)
  6. Eigen Wereld (our own world)
  7. Elektrostress
  8. Passievrucht/Bosmuis (passion fruit/mouse) ft. Duvel
  9. Made in NL
  10. NL Door (through the Netherlands)
  11. Gebleven (stayed)
  12. Ut Is Wat Het Is (that's the way it is) ft. Raymzter
  13. Volle Kracht (full power) ft. Winnie
  14. Gerrit (a Dutch name)
  15. Ukkie (kid)
  16. Vroeger/Nu (the past/now) ft. James
  17. Regendans (raindance)
  18. Open Ogen (with eyes open)
  19. Tunnelvisie (tunnelvision)
  20. De Jug (the jug is a musical instrument)
  21. Park ft. Bert Vrielink

[edit] Collaborations

Rayacties - Raymzter (2005)

  • Levenslessen

Smookbreeks - Raymzter (2003)

  • Smookbreek
  • Altijd Laat
  • Waar Wou je Heen Gaan
  • Verre Oosten
  • Skeit (Remix)
  • Vloeistof (Remix)

Buitenwesten - Kubus (2004)

  • Zwolsche Boys ft. BlaBla
  • Strik je Veter
  • D-d-d-dikke Gek ft. Jawat
  • Buitenbad
  • Hamvraag
  • Je Kan niet Komen
  • Braz-ill

Microphone Colossus - Kubus & Sticks (2004)

  • Intro
  • Fakkeldrager
  • Creatief Proces
  • Stickertcampagne
  • Hamvraag
  • Flows, Fases, Shows, Situaties
  • Nix te Verliezen
  • Microphone Colossus
  • Pottenbrekers
  • Zoute Haring
  • Biri & Jonko
  • Vragen

Ut Zwarte Aap - Jawat (2005)

  • Zwarte Koffie
  • De Waarheid
  • Battarij ft. Kubus

Patta Mixtape - Patta (2005)

  • Patta Exclusief 1 ft. Jawat
  • Patta Exclusief 4 ft. JJ & Shaa

Opgeduveld - DuvelDuvel (2005)

  • Intro
  • 1001 Sprookjes
  • Te Warm
  • Dikke Rapper
  • Generaal
  • Vier Keer Vier
  • Zakelijk
  • Ze gaan 't Krijgen
  • Zonder Handen

Van Aap naar Primaat - DuvelDuvel (2002)

  • Pimp Rappers

2e Jeugd - Extince (2004)

  • Zure Overval ft. DuvelDuvel, Klopdokter, Raymzter & Kiddo Cee

Cereal - C-Mon (2004)

  • Schaapies Tellen

Homegrown 2002 (2002)

  • Hersenspinsels
  • Netwerk ft. Kubus

Homegrown 2005 (2005)

  • Zwarte Koffie ft. Jawat
  • Volle Vrijheid ft. Kubus

Alle 18 Dope (2002)

  • Netwerk

Vet Verse Flows (2003)

[edit] Other Work

(not published on an album)


  • Dodelijke Colllabo ft. DRT Deadly Collabo ft. DRT
  • Haat/Dat Ding Dat ik Doe Hate/That Thing I Do
  • Gestolen Flow Stolen Flow
  • Veel te Ver (Jakarta project track Pakabar) Much to Far
  • Hallo Hello
  • A.B.C. ft. Kubus
  • Halfbloed ft. Kubus Halfblood ft. Kubus
  • Vakman ft. Kubus Skillman ft. Kubus
  • Stickstof ft. Kubus Nitrogen ft. Kubus
  • Volle Vrijheid ft. Kubus Full Freedom ft. Kubus
  • Een Beetje Vertieft ft. Raymzter & Kubus A Little Bit In Love ft. Raymzter & Kubus
  • Pittige Toegift ft. Typhoon Spicey Encore
  • Laat Het een Les Zijn ft. Jawat Let it be a Lesson
  • Biet 4 Brian Beet 4 Brian (Beat 4 Brian)


[edit] External links

[edit] Info From

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opgezwolle

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