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'''A-Game''' is a [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] duo from [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], made up of identical [[twin]]s, Rommel Hinds-Grannum and Robert Hinds-Grannum who also go by the stage name ''Nova and Chase''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapdict.org/A-Game |title=A-Game - Rap Dictionary |publisher=Rapdict.org |date=2009-06-25 |accessdate=2010-06-19| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100728235737/http://www.rapdict.org/A-Game| archivedate= 28 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| url-status=live}}</ref>
'''A-Game''' is a [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] duo from [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], made up of identical [[twin]]s, Rommel Hinds-Grannum and Robert Hinds-Grannum who also go by the stage name ''Nova and Chase''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapdict.org/A-Game |title=A-Game - Rap Dictionary |publisher=Rapdict.org |date=2009-06-25 |accessdate=2010-06-19| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100728235737/http://www.rapdict.org/A-Game| archivedate= 28 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| url-status=live}}{{Dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref>


The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://greenhitz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15098 |title=A-Game - Go Head Shawty |publisher=Greenhitz.com |date=2009-12-21 |accessdate=2010-06-19 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and "Airplanes",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?mkyygzmuny1 |title=A-Game - Airplane(Produced by T-Minus).mp3 |publisher=Mediafire.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> both of which were produced by [[T-Minus (producer)|T-Minus]]. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP ''The World Is Yours''.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.megacityhiphop.com/artists/agame/ |title=A-Game |publisher=Megacityhiphop.Com |date=1988-11-02 |accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring [[Kim Davis (singer)|Kim Davis]]. Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/watchu-saying/id394189439 |title=Watchu Saying by A-Game |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-09-21 |accessdate=2011-08-29}}</ref> reached number one on [[Flow 93.5]]'s Mega City Countdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityonmyback.com/ |title=Cityonmyback.com |publisher=Cityonmyback.com |date=2008-08-25 |accessdate=2011-08-29}}</ref>
The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://greenhitz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15098 |title=A-Game - Go Head Shawty |publisher=Greenhitz.com |date=2009-12-21 |accessdate=2010-06-19 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=A - GAME "GO HEAD SHAWTY" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2F5O42GToc |website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> and "Airplanes",<ref>{{cite web |title=A-Game - Airplanes |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Cy16cKwBU |website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafire.com/?mkyygzmuny1 |title=A-Game - Airplane(Produced by T-Minus).mp3 |publisher=Mediafire.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> both of which were produced by [[T-Minus (producer)|T-Minus]]. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP ''The World Is Yours'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.megacityhiphop.com/artists/agame/ |title=A-Game |publisher=Megacityhiphop.Com |date=1988-11-02 |accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring [[Kim Davis (singer)|Kim Davis]].<ref>{{cite web |title=A-Game Feat Kim Davis - The Preparation |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7jgjz |website=dailymotion.com |publisher=dailymotion |access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/watchu-saying/id394189439 |title=Watchu Saying by A-Game |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-09-21 |accessdate=2011-08-29}}</ref> reached number one on [[Flow 93.5]]'s Mega City Countdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityonmyback.com/ |title=Cityonmyback.com |publisher=Cityonmyback.com |date=2008-08-25 |accessdate=2011-08-29}}</ref>


The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based [[electronicore]] band [[Abandon All Ships]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramirez|first=Carlos|title=Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video|url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/05/02/abandon-all-ships-infamous-video/|publisher=Noisecreep|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>
The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based [[electronicore]] band [[Abandon All Ships]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramirez|first=Carlos|title=Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video|url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/05/02/abandon-all-ships-infamous-video/|publisher=Noisecreep|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>

Revision as of 08:19, 28 October 2021

A-Game
Also known asNova and Chase
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresHip hop, R&B, electronic
Years active2007–present
LabelsPilotModeMuzik
T.A.G. (The Armada Group)
MembersRommel Hinds-Grannum
Robert Hinds-Grannum

A-Game is a hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, made up of identical twins, Rommel Hinds-Grannum and Robert Hinds-Grannum who also go by the stage name Nova and Chase.[1]

The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty",[2][3] and "Airplanes",[4][5] both of which were produced by T-Minus. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP The World Is Yours,[6] and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring Kim Davis.[7] Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My"[8] reached number one on Flow 93.5's Mega City Countdown.[9]

The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based electronicore band Abandon All Ships.[10]

Discography

EPs

  • The World Is Yours (EP)
  • Running on Time (Mixtape)
  • Since 1988 (Mixtape)
  • Boarding Pass (Mixtape)
  • DON (EP)

Singles

  • 2008: "The Preparation" feat. Kim Davis
  • 2009: "Go Head Shawty" [1]
  • 2010: "Airplanes"
  • 2011: "Watchu Sayin"
  • 2011: "Oh My"
  • 2012: "Cool Boyz"
  • 2012: "Cool Boyz Remix" feat Red Cafe
  • 2012: "Money Made Me Do It"
  • 2012: "Money Made Me Do It Remix" feat Kardinal Offishall
  • 2012: "Money Made Me Do It Remix" feat Ryan Leslie
  • 2013: "Homicide" feat Maino
  • 2013: "Footprints"
  • 2013: "Boarding Pass"
  • 2014: "Sidelines"
  • 2014: "Its Been a Minute"

Videography

  • "Go Head Shawty"[11]
  • "Airplanes"[12]
  • "The Preparation" feat. Kim Davis[13]
  • "Watchu Saying"[14]
  • "Oh My"[15]
  • "Cool Boyz"
  • "Infamous" (Abandon All Ships featuring A-Game)
  • "Homicide" featuring Maino
  • "Money Made Me Do It" feat. Luu Breeze

References

  1. ^ "A-Game - Rap Dictionary". Rapdict.org. 2009-06-25. Archived from the original on 28 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-19.[dead link]
  2. ^ "A-Game - Go Head Shawty". Greenhitz.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-06-19.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "A - GAME "GO HEAD SHAWTY"". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ^ "A-Game - Airplanes". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  5. ^ "A-Game - Airplane(Produced by T-Minus).mp3". Mediafire.com. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  6. ^ "A-Game". Megacityhiphop.Com. 1988-11-02. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  7. ^ "A-Game Feat Kim Davis - The Preparation". dailymotion.com. dailymotion. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Watchu Saying by A-Game". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
  9. ^ "Cityonmyback.com". Cityonmyback.com. 2008-08-25. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
  10. ^ Ramirez, Carlos. "Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video". Noisecreep. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  11. ^ "A-Game "Go Head Shawty" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2009-04-12. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  12. ^ "A-Game "Airplanes" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  13. ^ "A-Game ft. Kim Davis - The Preparation". YouTube. 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  14. ^ "A-Game "Watchu Saying" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2011-01-11. Archived from the original on 10 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  15. ^ ""Oh My" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-02-07.


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