Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew
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| Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Florida, USA |
| Genre(s) | Pirate rap |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Label(s) | Nonexistent Recordings |
| Website | Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew |
Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew is a electronic music group specializing in pirate-themed rap music.
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[edit] Musical style
Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew combines elements from hip hop music genres such as gangsta rap, nerdcore hip hop, and crunk with Baroque and Classical instrumentation, usually achieved through the use of synthesizers and other methods associated with computer music.
Lyrically, the group discusses a number of pirate-related subjects but with a rap-styled twist. Life on the high seas, threats against rival pirate crews, and recreational drug use are common themes addressed by lead vocalist and lyricist "Captain" Dan Dolan and a cast of supporting vocalists.
Influences cited by the group include Davy Jones, scurvy, hip hop, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, Blackbeard, and sailing.[1]
[edit] Biography
Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew was formed in 2006 by friends Dan Dolan and Brad Podray as a musical side-project. Other musicians have also contributed to the group's works: Alex Zakak, Scott Dolan, Chris Ortega, ZealouS1, Phil Brainerd, and Shivaame Timbers. Much of the group's music has been the result of collaboration between its members through the Internet.
The group has released two albums: Authentic Pirate Hip-Hop and Rimes of the Hip-Hop Mariners. Each album was officially released on International Talk Like a Pirate Day in 2006 and 2007, respectively. In addition to offering both albums for sale through Nonexistent Records, a record label created by Dolan and Podray, the group offers its music for free via Internet downloads as a means of self-promotion.
Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew has appeared on a number of radio talk shows, including "The Awful Show", World of Warcraft Radio's [EPIC], "Steppin' to the Bad Side", and KROQ-FM's "Kevin and Bean".
[edit] Personnel
- "Captain" Dan Dolan – lead vocals, etc.
- Brad "Sea Dawg" Podray – supporting vocals, etc.
- Alex "Azis" Zakak – beat engineer, etc.
- Scott "Free" Dolan
- Chris "MC Treasure" Ortega
- ZealouS1
- Phil Brainerd
- Shivaame Timbers
[edit] Discography
- Authentic Pirate Hip-Hop (19 September 2006)
- Rimes of the Hip-Hop Mariners (19 September 2007)
[edit] References
- ^ "Podsafe Music Network - Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew", Podsafe Music Network, 2007-09-27.
