Radioinactive
| Radioinactive | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kamal Humphrey De Iruretagoyena |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres |
Alternative hip hop Underground hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Labels |
Mush Records Stranger Touch Records Flying Carpet Studios Laitdbac Records |
| Associated acts | 3 Melancholy Gypsys, Busdriver, Daedelus, Antimc, Shape Shifters, Log Cabin |
Kamal Humphrey De Iruretagoyena, better known by his stage name Radioinactive, is an indie hip hop artist from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the Shape Shifters collective. He was a member of Log Cabin along with Eligh, Murs and Scarub. He has released a number of solo albums, as well as collaborating with artists such as Busdriver, Daedelus and Antimc.
Career
Radioinactive released the first album, Pyramidi, on Mush Records in 2001.[1] The Weather, his collaborative album with rapper Busdriver and producer Daedelus, was released on the label in 2003.[2]
In 2004, he released Free Kamal with producer Antimc.[3] Josh Drimmer of Dusted Magazine said: "Intelligent and fun, it’s a good record to listen to with a cool glass of lemonade. And a dictionary."[4]
The second solo album, Soundtrack to a Book, was released on Stranger Touch Records in 2006.[5] Mason Jones of Dusted Magazine said, "Soundtrack to a Book is an excellent mini-album, perhaps the best yet from Radioinactive."[6]
He released the third solo album, The Akashic Record, on Flying Carpet Studios in 2012.[7]
His latest EP, Hip-Hop Helmet, was released on April 28, 2014 through Flying Carpet Studios and Laitdbac Records.
Discography
Albums
- Pyramidi (2001)
- The Weather (2003) with Busdriver and Daedelus
- Free Kamal (2004) with Antimc
- Soundtrack to a Book (2006)
- The Akashic Record (2012)
EPs
- The Music (1999)
- Fo' Tractor (2003)
- Hip-Hop Helmet (2014)
Singles
- "Touch Type" b/w "Winthorp & Winthorp" (2003) with Busdriver
- "Mint Tea" b/w "Bury Me Standing" (2012) with 2Mex and La Caution
Guest appearances
- Omid - "Farmers Market of the Beast" from Beneath the Surface (1998)
- Busdriver - "Somethingness" from Temporary Forever (2002)
- TTC - "Latest Dance Craze" from Batards Sensibles (2004)
- Awol One - "Gagbuster" from Self Titled (2004)
- Akuma and Factor - "Dig Dig Dig" from Dawn of a New Era (2005)
- Poirier - "Propaganda" from Rebondir EP (2006)
- Phoenix Orion & Paranorml - "Ahead of Our Time" from Beyonders: Time Capsule (2006)
- Prosperous - "Limo Clorox" from Solar Residue (2006)
- M.Fusion - "One Life to Live" from The Goth Kid EP (2007)
References
- ↑ Haywood, Brad (December 3, 2001). "Radioinactive: Pyramidi". Pitchfork Media.
- ↑ Thomas, Fredrick (September 1, 2003). "Busdriver & Radioinactive with Daedelus - The Weather". Stylus Magazine.
- ↑ Chadwicked. "Radioinactive - Free Kamal (with Antimc)". Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ↑ Drimmer, Josh (August 5, 2004). "Radioinactive and Antimc - Free Kamal". Dusted Magazine.
- ↑ Gurney, Dave. "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ↑ Jones, Mason (April 5, 2006). "Radioinactive - Soundtrack to a Book". Dusted Magazine.
- ↑ Korbel, Meaghann (April 2, 2012). "Video: Radioinactive’s "Mint Tea" (f. La Caution & 2Mex)". ALARM Magazine.
External links
- Official website
- Radioinactive on Mush Records
- Radioinactive discography at Discogs