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Limericks is a Hip Hop duo from Finland, which consists of MicDuty (a.k.a. Mr. Samplart a.k.a. Wack Master Wallace) and Futo. "Groovy Ride: A Hip Hop Suite in Four Parts" is their first official release.
Limericks has a broad spectrum of musical influences. In addition to Hip Hop pioneers and classic artists in the genre, like <a href="spotify:artist:03r4iKL2g2442PT9n2UKsx" data-name="Beastie Boys">Beastie Boys</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1Z8ODXyhEBi3WynYw0Rya6" data-name="De La Soul">De La Soul</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:09hVIj6vWgoCDtT03h8ZCa" data-name="A Tribe Called Quest">A Tribe Called Quest</a>, Limericks is also influenced by adventurous mavericks in the progressive and avant-rock field, like <a href="spotify:artist:6ra4GIOgCZQZMOaUECftGN" data-name="Frank Zappa">Frank Zappa</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:2k8kY9zHUWxuTtwV4UutHw" data-name="Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band">Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band</a>. It's this fusion of seemingly distant musical expressions that makes Limericks unique and innovative.
”Groovy Ride: A Hip Hop Suite in Four Parts” is a fresh new perspective on Hip Hop. It's highly unusual in Hip Hop to have different time signatures other than 4/4, let alone something so complex that is featured on ”Groovy Ride”. MicDuty and Futo rap to the changing time signatures, like 13/8 and 21/16, and they even manage to make it to sound easy. MicDuty and Futo finish other's sentences taking the delivery style of <a href="spotify:album:4DfmPm17Nz6a60BlEpGGKU" data-name="Paul's Boutique">Paul's Boutique</a> by <a href="spotify:artist:03r4iKL2g2442PT9n2UKsx" data-name="Beastie Boys">Beastie Boys</a> to a whole new level. The beats by Mr. Samplart are not only innovative, but also catchy: they make you to move your feet! ”Groovy Ride: A Hip Hop Suite in Four Parts” is an experience for both mind and body. Progressive Hip Hop is here to stay!
Limericks has a broad spectrum of musical influences. In addition to Hip Hop pioneers and classic artists in the genre, like <a href="spotify:artist:03r4iKL2g2442PT9n2UKsx" data-name="Beastie Boys">Beastie Boys</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1Z8ODXyhEBi3WynYw0Rya6" data-name="De La Soul">De La Soul</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:09hVIj6vWgoCDtT03h8ZCa" data-name="A Tribe Called Quest">A Tribe Called Quest</a>, Limericks is also influenced by adventurous mavericks in the progressive and avant-rock field, like <a href="spotify:artist:6ra4GIOgCZQZMOaUECftGN" data-name="Frank Zappa">Frank Zappa</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:2k8kY9zHUWxuTtwV4UutHw" data-name="Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band">Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band</a>. It's this fusion of seemingly distant musical expressions that makes Limericks unique and innovative.
”Groovy Ride: A Hip Hop Suite in Four Parts” is a fresh new perspective on Hip Hop. It's highly unusual in Hip Hop to have different time signatures other than 4/4, let alone something so complex that is featured on ”Groovy Ride”. MicDuty and Futo rap to the changing time signatures, like 13/8 and 21/16, and they even manage to make it to sound easy. MicDuty and Futo finish other's sentences taking the delivery style of <a href="spotify:album:4DfmPm17Nz6a60BlEpGGKU" data-name="Paul's Boutique">Paul's Boutique</a> by <a href="spotify:artist:03r4iKL2g2442PT9n2UKsx" data-name="Beastie Boys">Beastie Boys</a> to a whole new level. The beats by Mr. Samplart are not only innovative, but also catchy: they make you to move your feet! ”Groovy Ride: A Hip Hop Suite in Four Parts” is an experience for both mind and body. Progressive Hip Hop is here to stay!