Mndsgn
| Mndsgn | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ringgo Ancheta[1] |
| Origin | New Jersey |
| Genres | Hip hop, instrumental hip hop, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, musician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Stones Throw, Leaving Records |
| Associated acts | Knxwledge, Suzi Analogue, Danny Brown, Jonwayne |
Ringgo Ancheta, Known professionally as Mndsgn, Is an American experimental hip hop artist & producer of Filipino descent. His name Mndsgn (pronounced "mind design"), is inspired by the Nas lyric, "my mind is seeing through your design like blind fury". His Family moved to New Jersey From the Philippines, Where his family were members in the Philippine arm of the Aum Supreme Truth Cult. From New Jersey he moved to Philadelphia and currently resides in Los Angeles. In 2013 he produced "Sweeny Song" Featuring Danny Brown For "Classic Drug References Vol.01", It Also Featured Knxwledge, Blu, Ras G, & Dibiase.[2] He Released Yawn Zen Via Stones Throw Records in August 2014. Since July 2014, he has hosted a monthly Boiler Room show called "Breakfast with Ringgo", which has featured Knxwledge, Ahnnu, & Swarvy.[3][4]
Discography
Releases
- 2009: 3p
- 2009: Funraiser Vol. 2: Skrayons
- 2009: Lights & Tunnels
- 2012: ObliqueKitchn (Cassette)
- 2013: Bed (Cassette)
- 2013: Frugal Earth
- 2013: Breatharian (Fresh Selects Records)
- 2013: Frugal Earth Vol Two
- 2014: Inedia (Fresh Selects Records)
- 2014: Yawn Zen (Stones Throw Records)
- 2014: Surface Outtakes Leaving Records
Collaboration albums
- 2013: A Rap Vacation X-Mas (With Ahnnu)
Production and features
- Devonwho – "Spaghettiisland" from Funraiser Vol. 1: Thumbtracks (2009)
- Suzi Analogue – "Son//" from World. Excerpts 1–9 (2009)
- Suzi Analogue -"Quarter Inches [Brain WaverLude]" from NNXTAPE (2010)
- Sir Froderick – "DoDOOonshoe PT. 7" from Reconnecting! (2011)
- Jonwayne -"Featuring Mndsgn" from Bowser (2011)
- Swarvy -"Pebbles", "Tooth", & "Sigh" from Trillian (2012)
- Jonwayne – "Neckbrokeblues" from Oodles of Doodles (2012)
- Sir Froderick – "Cilantro" from The Brief Wondrous (2012)
- Jonwayne -"Altitude" from Cassette 3:The Marion Morrison Mixtape (2013)
- Danny Brown – "Sweeney Song" from Classic Drug References Vol. 1 (2013)
- Jonwayne – "Sandals" from Rap Album One (2013)
- Doja Cat -"Nunchucks" from Purrr! (2014)
References
- ↑
- ↑ Minsker, Evan. "Listen: Danny Brown and MNDSGN: "Sweeney Song"". Pitchfork. Pitchfork. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Gugich, Chul. "Mndsgn – Yawn Zen". potholesinmyblog. Potholesinmyblog. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Mndsgn". Stones Throw. Stones Throw.