Organized Noize
Organized Noize | |
---|---|
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Organized Noize Productions |
Spinoff of | Dungeon Family |
Members |
|
Past members |
|
Website | organizednoize |
Organized Noize is an American production duo from Atlanta, Georgia, currently composed of Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown.[1][2]
History
Among the hit records they have worked on include
They also contributed on the soundtrack of the 1996 critically acclaimed heist film
The documentary feature The Art of Organized Noize premiered on Netflix on March 22, 2016.[7] The documentary, directed by Quincy Jones III, details the formation of the group, who met through Tionne Watkins of TLC, and the early days of their Dungeon Family collective.[8][9]
On May 5, 2017, Organized Noize released an eponymous, seven-song EP, which had been in production for over 20 years.[5][10] Ahead of the official EP release, the track "Kush" was released on April 20, 2017.[11] The project was generally well-received, with Cult MTL writer Mr. Wavvy calling it "an enjoyable listen for any fans of the original Dungeon Family/Dirty South movement."[12]
Rico Wade was the older cousin of Grammy winning rapper Future.[13] He died on April 12, 2024, at the age of 52.[14][15][16] Wade was considered to be the "cornerstone" of not only Organized Noize, but also its collaborative group Dungeon Family.[17]
Impact
Organized Noize are credited with jumpstarting the rise of
Production discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US[21]
|
USR&B/HH[22] | |||||
Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik
(Outkast) |
|
20 | 2 | |||
ATLiens
(Outkast) |
|
2 | 1 | |||
Aquemini
(Outkast) |
|
2 | 2 | |||
Stankonia
(Outkast) |
|
2 | 2 | |||
Boomiverse
(Big Boi) |
|
2 | 2 | |||
Organized Noize EP |
|
- | - | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
- ^ AllMusic biography
- ^ a b Holley, Santi Elijah (April 14, 2017). "21 Savage Is the Unlikely Face of the New Class of Atlanta Hip-Hop". Portland Mercury. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (April 15, 2024). "Rico Wade and Organized Noize's 10 Essential Songs". New York Times.
- ^ Helmore, Edward (April 14, 2024). "Rico Wade, key figure in Atlanta hip-hop scene, dies aged 52". The Guardian. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Deip, Eric (May 4, 2017). "Big Boi on 'Boomiverse' Album: 'I Kinda Took it Back to 'Southernplayalistic' With Elite Street S--t'". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Nappy Roots Discuss 'Different Experience' of Organized Noize". October 31, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Bychawski, Adam (April 23, 2017). "Organized Noize announce first-ever compilation EP featuring Big Boi and 2 Chainz". Fact Magazine. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Robehmed, Natalie (March 24, 2016). "With A New Documentary, Atlanta Trio Organized Noize Earn Just Applause". Forbes. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- Complex. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Over Two Decades In The Making, Organized Noize Drops Self-Titled EP". 2dopeboyz. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Emmanuel C.M. (April 21, 2017). "Organized Noize Release "Kush" With 2 Chainz and Joi Off Upcoming EP". XXL Magazine. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Mr. Wavvy (June 19, 2017). "REVIEW: Organized Noize's "Organized Noize" EP".
- ^ a b Elias Leight (March 21, 2016). "How Organized Noize Put Southern Hip-Hop on the Map". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Killer Mike (@killermike) on Instagram". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Rico Wade, Founder Of Organized Noize, Dungeon Family Has Reportedly Passed At 52". Atlanta Daily World. April 13, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Eustice, Kyle (April 13, 2024). "Rico Wade—Organized Noize Co-Founder Who Produced Outkast, TLC & Goodie Mob—Has Died". AllHipHop. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta rap legend, Dungeon Family member Rico Wade dies at 52". WSB-TV. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (June 3, 2015). "Microphone Check Live: Organized Noize". NPR. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Corbin Reiff (August 26, 2016). "20 Years, 20 Questions: Big Boi Reconnects With OutKast's 'ATLiens'". Spin Magazine. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Paley Martin (March 28, 2016). "'The Art of Organized Noize' Documentary: 9 Things We Learned About OutKast, TLC & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "DJ Mustard – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Mustard – Chart history – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Mustard's New Album '10 Summers' Will Be Available For Free On August 12 – XXL". July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Organized Noize at IMDb
- The Art of Organized Noize at IMDb
- Organized Noize discography at Discogs