Calm (music group)
Calm | |
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| Origin | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2002–2010 |
| Labels | Dirty Laboratory Productions |
| Members | Time AwareNess |
Calm was an American hip hop group from Denver, Colorado. It consisted of Time and AwareNess. The duo released their album Anti-Smiles in 2006.
History[edit]
In 2006, Calm released Anti-Smiles.[1][2] Jordan Selbo of Rap Reviews gave the album 7 out of 10.[3] Tom Murphy of Westword gave it a favorable review, writing: "Although Anti-Smiles reflects the dark side of our collective psyche, it's also a statement of hope in the face of fear and self-doubt."[4] It was named the intellectual hip-hop album of the year by Hip-Hop Linguistics.[5]
In 2008, Calm performed in a hip-hop show along with Reflect June, Tullie, Ancient Mith, and Mr. Dibbs.[6]
Calm's last reported performance was in 2010, introducing a song by Time called "Pink UFO", in support of a Denver ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.[7][8]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Anti-Smiles (2006)
- Things I Learned While Dying in Denver (2018)
Compilation appearances[edit]
- "Treat Me Like a Villain" on Offbeaters Vol. 3 (2006)
- "Depression" on Calderas of Mind (2006)
References[edit]
- ^ "Anti-Smiles - Calm". AllMusic. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ "Anti-Smiles". Bandcamp. October 31, 2006. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ Selbo, Jordan (December 19, 2006). "Calm :: Anti-Smiles :: Dirty Laboratory Productions". Rap Reviews. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ Murphy, Tom (April 12, 2007). "Calm". Westword. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ "Calm - Anti-Smiles". Hip-Hop Linguistics. January 4, 2007. Archived from the original on August 14, 2012.
- ^ Casciato, Cory (July 31, 2008). "Live Review: Mr. Dibbs & Rob Diktum". Westword. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ Mcghee, Tom (March 4, 2010). "Denver UFO ballot initiative adopts hip-hop anthem". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ McClellan, Jason (March 9, 2010). "Hip Hop With Jeff Peckman". Open Minds. Retrieved April 1, 2014.