House of Pain
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active |
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Labels | Tommy Boy |
Past members | Everlast Danny Boy DJ Lethal |
House of Pain was an American hip hop trio that released three albums in the 1990s. The group consisted of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy, and Everlast. The group's 1992 hit single "Jump Around" reached number 3 in their native United States of America, number 6 in Ireland and number 8 in the United Kingdom. The group broke up in 1996.
Lead rapper
The group's name is a reference to the
Band history
1990–1992: Formation and breakthrough
In 1990, Daniel O'Connor (
In 1992, they released their debut album
1993–1996: Subsequent success and group's breakup
In 1993, they were among the rap artists who had cameo roles in
In 1994, they released
In 1996, they released Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again.[19] The album peaked at 47 on the Billboard 200,[6] 47 on the U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums,[7] 31 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[8] and 47 on the U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales.[9] At the release party, Schrody decided to disband the group.[citation needed] Sputnikmusic wrote that "the trio’s most rounded, consistent & memorable LP is grossly under-appreciated."[20] Dave Ferman of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram gave it one star and a half, calling it a "woeful mess".[21] Steve Juon of RapReviews gave it a seven out of ten.[22] AllMusic music gave it two point five stars out of five.[23]
1997–present day: solo projects and reunions
From then on, the members continued their separate careers. Schrody achieved multi-platinum solo fame in 1998 with his album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues,[24] where he developed a style that blended rap with acoustic guitar, as well as singing.
Dimant became the DJ of multi-platinum nu metal band Limp Bizkit.
O'Connor, did some freelance work designing clothes, and was involved in several music projects.
In late 2004, the creation of the rap supergroup La Coka Nostra started when O'Connor was mentoring young artists. He took notice of two up and comers which included George Carroll (Slaine) and brought them to meet his former DJ from House of Pain, Leor Dimant, who at the time was working on a compilation album and championing a new artist as well. They decided to make a group and asked O'Connor to become a member as a hype man and art director. After accepting, O'Connor felt that there was a void and asked experienced rapper William Braunstein (Ill Bill) to join. The group's name came about, when O'Connor teased Carroll and Braunstein with that nickname, after they both had a night out. The group started releasing music on MySpace, and went viral. Eventually, O'Connor received a letter from former House of Pain colleague Erik Schrody, who asked if he could join. By 2006, the group consisted of O'Connor, Carroll, Dimant, Braunstein, and Schrody.[citation needed]
In 2009, La Coka Nostra released A Brand You Can Trust was released on July 14, 2009, on Suburban Noize Records.[25] It sold over 500,000 units.[citation needed] AllMusic gave four out of five stars.[26] Andrew Kameka of HipHopDX wrote that "the album is a mostly solid effort and exactly what someone would expect from a supergroup of like-minded members known for high-energy music".[27] Adam Kennedy of the BBC while praising some the moments of the album said "it’s a tantalising parting taste of potential capabilities, yet until they improve a customer satisfaction hit rate that barely troubles one in three tunes here".[28] Steve Juon of RapReviews gave it a seven out of ten.[29] Sputnikmusic described it as "a disjointed effort, but still pretty decent in and of itself and gave it three point five out of five.[30] Thomas Quinlan of Exclaim! said "La Coka Nostra are an interesting collection of collaborators that live up to the hype".[31]
On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Schrody would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues,[32] while O'Connor and Dimant pursued two more project with the group Masters of the Dark Arts (2012) and To Thine Own Self Be True (2016).[33][34]
House of Pain reunited at a private event held by UFC president Dana White in Boston on St. Patrick's Day 2009. It was officially announced on August 10, 2010, that House of Pain had reunited and performed their first "official" show in a decade at the second annual Epicenter music festival in Fontana, California, on September 25, 2010. Though Dimant is still a member of the group, he did not join them on their 2011 reunion tour due to prior obligations with Limp Bizkit.[35][36] In April–May 2011 House of Pain attended the Groovin' the Moo touring festival in Australia, and also performed at Scotland's T in the Park festival on July 9, 2011, as well as Sonisphere UK Festival on July 12 of the same year.
House of Pain reunited in 2017 for a 25th Anniversary Tour. The tour included shows in DC, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and California.[37]
Between reunions and projects together, Schrody continues with his solo career, while Dimant still works with Limp Bizkit, and in 2019 O'Connor opened The Outsiders House Museum dedicated to both the novel and the film The Outsiders.
Discography
- House of Pain (1992)
- Same as It Ever Was (1994)
- Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (1996)
References
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- ^ Schrody, Erik "Everlast"; O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal" (1992). House Of Pain - Fine Malt Lyrics (CD). Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 1056.
- ^ Natasha (March 17, 2016). "Throwback Thursday - House of Pain 'Jump Around' (1992)". Hot 104.7. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (February 24, 2012). "An Oral History of House of Pain's 'Jump Around'". SPIN. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c "House of Pain - Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c "House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c "House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c "House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ "Who's the Man?". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Blenkle, Joe (April 28, 1993). "'Who's the man?' mixes rap, comedy". The Folsom Telegraph. pp. B1.
- ^ Schrody, Erik "Everlast"; O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal" (1994). Same As It Ever Was (CD). Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 1089.
- ^ Same as It Ever Was - House of Pain | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved May 20, 2022
- ^ Carlson, Matt (September 8, 1994). "Records". The Michigan Daily. CIV: 13.
- ^ Considine, J.D. (July 8, 1994). "House of Pain the 'Same,' over and over". The Baltimore Sun. pp. Maryland Live 5.
- ^ Catlin, Roger (July 14, 1994). "Same as it ever was". Hartford Courant. pp. Entertainment Guide 4–5.
- ^ Love, Andrew (August 8, 1994). "Latest release is full-blown Pain". Ocala Star Banner. 51: 1C.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: House of Pain". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Schrody, Erik "Everlast"; O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal" (1996). Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (CD). Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 1161.
- ^ "House of Pain - Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ Ferman, Dave (November 22, 1996). "Rap". Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Star Time 13.
- ^ "House of Pain :: Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again :: Tommy Boy". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again - House of Pain | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved May 21, 2022
- ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
- ^ O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal"; Carroll, George "Slaine"; Braunstein, William "Ill Bill"; Schrody, Erik "Everlast" (2009). A Brand You Can Trust (CD). Suburban Noize Records. NZE-CD-125.
- ^ A Brand You Can Trust - La Coka Nostra | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved May 20, 2022
- ^ Kameka, Andrew (July 16, 2009). "La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Kennedy, Adam. "BBC - Music - Review of La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "RapReviews.com Feature for July 14, 2009 - La Coka Nostra's "A Brand You Can Trust"". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "La Coka Nostra A Brand You Can Trust | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Simpson, Peter (July 4, 2013). "Organic hip hop - Everlast : Exploring music". The Ottawa Citizen. pp. D9.
- ^ O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal"; Carroll, George "Slaine"; Braunstein, William "Ill Bill" (2012). Masters Of The Dark Arts (CD). Fatbeats. FB5158.
- ^ O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal"; Carroll, George "Slaine"; Braunstein, William "Ill Bill" (2016). To Thine Own Self Be True (CD). Fatbeats. FB5178.
- ^ "C-Lance [Interview] ·". Hiphopcanada.com. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ^ "House Of Pain Announces Reunion Tour To Celebrate 20th Anniversary". Icon vs. Icon. January 26, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Christopher (March 8, 2017). "House Of Pain Announces 25th Anniversary For Jump Around Tour Dates For 2017". MXDWN. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
External links
- House of Pain at AllMusic
- House of Pain discography at Discogs
- House of Pain discography at MusicBrainz
- House Of Pain/La Coka Nostra discography