Metermaids is an American underground hip hop duo based in Brooklyn, New York.[1] It consists of rappers Sentence and Swell.[2]
Metermaids | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Underground hip hop |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Strange Famous Records |
| Members | Sentence Swell |
| Website | metermaidsnyc |
History
editMetermaids released Nightlife and Nightlife in Illinoise (a song-by-song mashup with Sufjan Stevens' album Illinoise)[3] in 2008.[4][5] The duo released the Rooftop Shake album on Strange Famous Records in September 2011.[6] It is produced by 9th Wonder and M. Stine and features guest appearances from Rob Swift, Buck 65 and Sage Francis.[7][8]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Nightlife (2008)
- Rooftop Shake (2012)
- We Brought Knives (2014)
Mixtapes
edit- Nightlife in Illinoise (2008)
- Hello (2010)
- Billy Mitchell Presents: Sleigh Bells (2010)
EPs
edit- Metermaids EP (2006)
- Live at Arlene's Grocery (2009)
- Smash Smash Bang (2009)
Singles
edit- "Turn the Lights Out!" (2009)
Guest appearances
edit- B. Dolan - "Bad Things" from House of Bees Vol. 2 (2012)
- Prolyphic & Buddy Peace - "Death of the Boombox" from Working Man (2013)
- Cas One "Vultures" from The Monster and the Wishing Well (2013)
References
edit- ^ "Sage Francis Signs Metemaids To Strange Famous For "Rooftop Shake"". Hip Hop DX. August 4, 2011.
- ^ "Metermaids - Rooftop Shake". Scratched Vinyl. September 21, 2011.
- ^ Metermaids VS. Sufjan Stevens: Nightlife In Illinoise, at AudibleTreats.com; published December 19, 2008; retrieved March 26, 2020
- ^ "Metermaids – Nightlife (Review)". URB. December 18, 2008. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013.
- ^ "The Blackhawk War Will Only Ruin The Nightlife If You Let It". XLR8R. December 22, 2008. Archived from the original on December 24, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "The Break Presents: Metermaids". XXL. September 9, 2011.
- ^ "Metermaids – Rooftop Shake – album review". The Downcast. September 15, 2011.
- ^ "Metermaids: Rooftop Shake". Spectrum Culture. December 5, 2011. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013.
