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| origin = [[Miami]], [[Florida]], U.S. |
| origin = [[Miami Gardens, Florida|Miami Gardens]], [[Florida]], U.S. |
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| genre = [[Southern hip hop]] |
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| years_active = 2008–2015 |
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| label = Raider Klan |
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| associated_acts = [[Seshollowaterboyz]], [[Thraxxhouse |
| associated_acts = [[Seshollowaterboyz]], [[Thraxxhouse]], [[Pouya (rapper)|Pouya]], [[Metro Zu]], [[Robb Banks]], DJ Smokey, [[ASAP Mob]], [[Lil Ugly Mane]] |
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'''Raider Klan''' (stylized as '''RVIDXR KLVN''') was an American [[hip hop music|hip hop]] collective formed in [[Carol City, Florida|Carol City]] |
'''Raider Klan''' (stylized as '''RVIDXR KLVN''') was an American [[hip hop music|hip hop]] collective formed in the [[Carol City, Florida|Carol City]] neighborhood of [[Miami Gardens, Florida|Miami Gardens]], in 2008. It grew to include members from other U.S. cities, such as [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Seattle]] ([[Thraxxhouse]]), and [[Houston]].<ref name="AllMusic" /> They are widely regarded by fans, critics, and fellow artists as one of the most influential hip hop movements of the 2010s. In 2012, ''[[the Guardian]]'' cited them as one of the key acts bringing back hip hop groups.<ref name="Guardian" /> |
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At its peak the collective enjoyed a period of rapid growth, emerging alongside groups such as [[Odd Future]] and [[ASAP Mob]]. Raider Klan originally included rappers [[SpaceGhostPurrp]], Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior and Jitt before expanding to include [[Denzel Curry]], [[Chris Travis]], Eddy Baker, Xavier Wulf, Ruben Slikk, Lofty305 and dozens more. Many former members went on to pursue successful solo careers or form new groups, such as |
At its peak, the collective enjoyed a period of rapid growth, emerging alongside groups such as [[Odd Future]] and [[ASAP Mob]]. Raider Klan originally included rappers [[SpaceGhostPurrp]], Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior, and Jitt, before expanding to include [[Denzel Curry]], [[Chris Travis]], [[Eddy Baker]], [[Xavier Wulf]], Ruben Slikk, Lofty305, and dozens more. Many former members went on to pursue successful solo careers or form new groups, such as Seshollowaterboyz and Schemaposse. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 2008, [[SpaceGhostPurrp]] recruited Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior and Jitt to form the founding line-up of Raider Klan.<ref name="AllMusic" /> SpaceGhostPurrp asked [[Denzel Curry]] to join the group after hearing his debut mixtape ''King Remembered Underground Tape 1991–1995'', which Curry accepted.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Todd |first1=Nate |title=5 things you didn't know about Denzel Curry |url=https://www.axs.com/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-denzel-curry-116225 |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> On September |
In 2008, [[SpaceGhostPurrp]] recruited Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior and Jitt to form the founding line-up of Raider Klan.<ref name="AllMusic" /> SpaceGhostPurrp asked [[Denzel Curry]] to join the group after hearing his debut mixtape ''King Remembered Underground Tape 1991–1995'', which Curry accepted.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Todd |first1=Nate |title=5 things you didn't know about Denzel Curry |url=https://www.axs.com/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-denzel-curry-116225 |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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On September 24, 2012, the group released ''2.7.5. Greatest Hits Vol.1'', a 44 track compilation of members solo and collaborative material.<ref>{{cite web |title=SpaceGhostPurrp shares compilation of Raider Klan's greatest hits |date=24 September 2012 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2012/09/24/spaceghostpurrp-shares-compilation-of-raider-klans-greatest-hits/ |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> On March 1, 2013, they released their second compilation CD, ''BRK Greatest Hits Vol.2 : Collectors Edition''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The-Drum's favourite releases of 2013 |date=22 December 2013 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2013/12/22/the-drums-favourite-releases-of-2013/ |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> They released their debut album ''Tales from the Underground'' on October 31, 2013.<ref name="SXP" /> The group's final release was 2015's ''The Mixtape 2.75''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Montes |first1=Patrick |title=Raider Klan featuring Amber London, SpaceGhostPurrp & Dough Dough Da Don - F*ck Out My Way |date=13 May 2015 |url=https://hypebeast.com/2015/5/raider-klan-featuring-amber-london-spaceghostpurrp-dough-dough-da-don-fck-out-my-way |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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==Musical style and influence== |
==Musical style and influence== |
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[[AllMusic]] described Raider Klan's [[Southern hip hop]] style as "gritty" and "macabre",<ref name="AllMusic" /> and ''[[Miami New Times]]'' described their music as "trad[ing] in the battering sounds of SoundCloud rap, a blood-raw strand of hardcore hip-hop largely pioneered in South Florida".<ref>{{cite web |last1=NGUYEN |first1=DEAN VAN |title=Denzel Curry Comes Home to Miami for His Zeltron Word Wide Rap Battle |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/interview-with-miami-rapper-denzel-curry-11432362 |website=[[Miami New Times]] |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> The group often used a dark and [[lo-fi]] style of production.<ref name="MNT">{{cite web |title=Fifteen Pivotal Miami Music Moments From the 2010s |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/miami-music-in-the-2010s-iii-points-dj-khaled-soundcloud-rap-xxxtentacion-and-more-11364077 |website=[[Miami New Times]] |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> In 2018, HotNewHipHop said "For over a decade, Raider Klan has been making noise in Carol City with records featuring the same distorted bass, intentionally choppy sounds that we hear throughout Lil Pump and Ski Mask the Slump God's records today".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zidel |first1=Alex |title=Hip-Hop Olympics Bracket Week 5: "Florida Boy" |website=HNHH |date=6 June 2018 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hip-hop-olympics-bracket-week-5-florida-boy-news.51498.html |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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Raider Klan's sound was derived primarily from the early work of [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]] hip hop group [[Three 6 Mafia]], while also incorporating elements of [[emo]], [[House music|house]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Charity |first1=Justin |title="We Wanted to Be Better Than Atlanta" |date=29 June 2017 |url=https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/29/16043286/denzel-curry-raider-klan-south-florida-hip-hop-6610bd738d07 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> [[hardcore hip hop]], [[Drill music|drill]]<ref name="SXP">{{cite web |last1=Malcolm |first1=Jamie |title=Raider Klan – 'Tales From The Underground' |url=http://www.sxpress.co.uk/2.0/?p=1074 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> and [[horrorcore]].<ref name="MNT" /> In a 2019 interview, Denzel Curry cited [[Odd Future]] as an important influence on the group.<ref>{{cite web |last1=A |first1=Aron |title=Denzel Curry Credits Odd Future For Paving The Way For Raider Klan |website=HNHH |date=21 June 2019 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/denzel-curry-credits-odd-future-for-paving-the-way-for-raider-klan-news.83775.html |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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Raider Klan's sound was derived primarily from the early work of [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]] hip hop group [[Three 6 Mafia]], while also incorporating elements of [[emo]], [[House music|house]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Charity |first1=Justin |title="We Wanted to Be Better Than Atlanta" |url=https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/29/16043286/denzel-curry-raider-klan-south-florida-hip-hop-6610bd738d07 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> [[hardcore hip hop]], [[Drill music|drill]]<ref name="SXP">{{cite web |last1=Malcolm |first1=Jamie |title=Raider Klan – ‘Tales From The Underground’ |url=http://www.sxpress.co.uk/2.0/?p=1074 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> and [[horrorcore]].<ref name="MNT" /> In a 2019 interview, Denzel Curry cited [[Odd Future]] as an important influence on the group.<ref>{{cite web |last1=A |first1=Aron |title=Denzel Curry Credits Odd Future For Paving The Way For Raider Klan |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/denzel-curry-credits-odd-future-for-paving-the-way-for-raider-klan-news.83775.html |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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Lyrically, they focused on topics ranging from drugs, sex and money to witchcraft, demons and [[hotep]] philosophy.<ref name="MNT" /> |
Lyrically, they focused on topics ranging from drugs, sex and money to witchcraft, demons and [[hotep]] philosophy.<ref name="MNT" /> |
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Raider Klan were one of the first underground{{Definition|date=March 2020}} rap collectives to integrate the style of early-[[Three 6 Mafia]] into their music, a pattern subsequently embraced throughout the hip hop scene, namely in the form of [[ASAP Mob]] and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref name="Genius">{{cite web |title=The Impact Of SpaceGhostPurrp & Raider Klan |url=https://genius.com/a/the-impact-of-spaceghostpurrp-raider-klan |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> In 2018 article by [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] writer Alphonse Pierre described Raider Klan members and affiliates such as Denzel Curry, Chris Travis, Xavier Wulf and [[Bones (rapper)|Bones]] as pioneers of the [[Soundcloud rap]] movement.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pierre |first1=Alphonse |title=How Denzel Curry Helped Pioneer SoundCloud Rap |url=https://pitchfork.com/levels/how-denzel-curry-helped-pioneer-soundcloud-rap/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> The group's form of lyrical self expression was cited by [[Genius (website)|Genius]] as influential to emotional rappers like [[XXXTentacion]] and [[Lil Uzi Vert]].<ref name="Genius" /> HotNewHipHop described [[Night Lovell]]'s style of [[emo rap]] as heavily influenced by the music of the group.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pierre |first1=Alphonse |title=10 Emo Rap Artists To Know |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-emo-rap-artists-to-know-news.51939.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> [[Ronny J]]'s style of production was heavily inspired by Raider Klan, incorporating their style into tracks for rappers like XXXTentacion, [[Lil Pump]], [[Smokepurpp]] and [[Ski Mask the Slump God]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=FITZGERALD |first1=KIANA |title=Meet Ronny J, the Producer Behind XXXTentacion, Bhad Bhabie, and Lil Pump's Hardest Beats |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/meet-ronny-j-producer-behind-xxxtentacion-bhad-bhabie-lil-pump-hardest-beats |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> [[Rolling Stone]] described the music of Soundcloud rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, Ski Mask the Slump God, Smokepurpp and WifisFuneral as derived from Raider Klan's material.<ref>{{cite |
Raider Klan were one of the first underground{{Definition|date=March 2020}} rap collectives to integrate the style of early-[[Three 6 Mafia]] into their music, a pattern subsequently embraced throughout the hip hop scene, namely in the form of [[ASAP Mob]] and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref name="Genius">{{cite web |title=The Impact Of SpaceGhostPurrp & Raider Klan |url=https://genius.com/a/the-impact-of-spaceghostpurrp-raider-klan |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> In 2018 article by [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] writer Alphonse Pierre described Raider Klan members and affiliates such as Denzel Curry, Chris Travis, [[Xavier Wulf]] and [[Bones (rapper)|Bones]] as pioneers of the [[Soundcloud rap]] movement.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pierre |first1=Alphonse |title=How Denzel Curry Helped Pioneer SoundCloud Rap |url=https://pitchfork.com/levels/how-denzel-curry-helped-pioneer-soundcloud-rap/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=20 September 2018 |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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The group's form of lyrical self expression was cited by [[Genius (website)|Genius]] as influential to emotional rappers like [[XXXTentacion]] and [[Lil Uzi Vert]].<ref name="Genius" /> HotNewHipHop described [[Night Lovell]]'s style of [[emo rap]] as heavily influenced by the music of the group.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pierre |first1=Alphonse |title=10 Emo Rap Artists To Know |website=HNHH |date=24 June 2018 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-emo-rap-artists-to-know-news.51939.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> [[Ronny J]]'s style of production was heavily inspired by Raider Klan, incorporating their style into tracks for rappers like XXXTentacion, [[Lil Pump]], [[Smokepurpp]] and [[Ski Mask the Slump God]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=FITZGERALD |first1=KIANA |title=Meet Ronny J, the Producer Behind XXXTentacion, Bhad Bhabie, and Lil Pump's Hardest Beats |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/meet-ronny-j-producer-behind-xxxtentacion-bhad-bhabie-lil-pump-hardest-beats |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> [[Rolling Stone]] described the music of Soundcloud rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, Ski Mask the Slump God, Smokepurpp and WifisFuneral as derived from Raider Klan's material.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=TURNER |first1=DAVID |title=Look At Me!: The Noisy, Blown-Out SoundCloud Revolution Redefining Rap |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/look-at-me-the-noisy-blown-out-soundcloud-revolution-redefining-rap-123887/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=June 2017 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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==Aesthetics== |
==Aesthetics== |
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From the beginning of their career, Raider Klan made use of [[Egyptian hieroglyphs|hieroglyphs]]-inspired text, in which most vowels were substituted with "V" or "X", and stylized in all capitals.<ref name="Genius" /> |
From the beginning of their career, Raider Klan made use of [[Egyptian hieroglyphs|hieroglyphs]]-inspired text, in which most vowels in [[English language]] sentences were substituted with "V" or "X", and stylized in all capitals.<ref name="Genius" /> Occasionally a "Z" will substitute an "S". |
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The origin of the style came about through SpaceGhostPurrp's fascination with [[Kemetism]] and [[Egyptian mythology]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Bruce |title=SpaceGhostPurrp Laments Trayvon Martin's Death; Calls Himself "Zimmerman Killa" July 14, 2013 |url=https://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.2143/title.spaceghostpurrp-laments-trayvon-martins-death-calls-himself-zimmerman-killa |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> and as a way of having a language only members and fans of the group could understand.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Charlie Robin |title=EXCLUSIVE: Spaceghostpurrp Feature & Film |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/13576/1/exclusive-spaceghostpurrp-feature-film |website=[[Dazed]] |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> This style would eventually come to be used by other groups such as [[ASAP Mob]].<ref name="Genius" /> |
The origin of the style came about through SpaceGhostPurrp's fascination with [[Kemetism]] and [[Egyptian mythology]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Bruce |title=SpaceGhostPurrp Laments Trayvon Martin's Death; Calls Himself "Zimmerman Killa" July 14, 2013 |date=14 July 2013 |url=https://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.2143/title.spaceghostpurrp-laments-trayvon-martins-death-calls-himself-zimmerman-killa |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> and as a way of having a language only members and fans of the group could understand.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Charlie Robin |title=EXCLUSIVE: Spaceghostpurrp Feature & Film |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/13576/1/exclusive-spaceghostpurrp-feature-film |website=[[Dazed]] |date=7 June 2012 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> This style would eventually come to be used by other groups such as [[ASAP Mob]].<ref name="Genius" /> |
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The group's album covers often include features such as [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis leaves]], skulls and [[Horror film]] inspired fonts.<ref name="MNT" /> |
The group's album covers often include features such as [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis leaves]], skulls and [[Horror film]] inspired fonts.<ref name="MNT" /> |
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Raider Klan members often wore all black clothing, which SpaceGhostPurrp explained as being to represent their "black hearts". Because of this, in a 2012 article by [[the Guardian]], writer Kieran Yates described them as "rap [[goth subculture|goths]]".<ref name="Guardian">{{cite |
Raider Klan members often wore all black clothing, which SpaceGhostPurrp explained as being to represent their "black hearts". Because of this, in a 2012 article by [[the Guardian]], writer Kieran Yates described them as "rap [[goth subculture|goths]]".<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news |last1=Yates |first1=Kieran |title=Return of the hip-hop crew |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/30/return-of-the-hip-hop-crew |website=[[The Guardian]] |date=30 August 2012 |accessdate=15 February 2020}}</ref> |
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==Members== |
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*Dough Dough Da Don<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Paul |title=Raider Klan Biography by Paul Simpson |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/raider-klan-mn0003845276/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Dough Dough Da Don<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Paul |title=Raider Klan Biography by Paul Simpson |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/raider-klan-mn0003845276/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Kadafi<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
*Kadafi<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
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*Black Kray aka sickboyrariii ya feel me<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
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*Muney Junior<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
*Muney Junior<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
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*Jitt<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
*Jitt<ref name="AllMusic" /> |
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*[[Denzel Curry]]<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
*[[Denzel Curry]]<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
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*Xavier Wulf<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
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*[[Chris Travis]]<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
*[[Chris Travis]]<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
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*Key Nyata<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
*Key Nyata<ref name="Red Bull" /> |
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*Dirty Redd<ref name="Fact"/> |
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*Muff Lucid<ref name="Fact">{{cite web |title="Klan |
*Muff Lucid<ref name="Fact">{{cite web |title="Klan ain't dead": SpaceGhostPurrp updates crew roster with new mixtape |date=28 June 2013 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2013/06/28/klan-aint-dead-spaceghostpurrp-updates-crew-roster-with-new-mixtape/ |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Big Zeem<ref name="OK">{{cite web |title=Interview With Big Zeem Talking Past And Present: Whats New With Grandmilly and Zeroklique, Past History With Raider Klan |url=http://www.ok-tho.com/2019/02/interview-with-big-zeem-talking-past.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Big Zeem<ref name="OK">{{cite web |title=Interview With Big Zeem Talking Past And Present: Whats New With Grandmilly and Zeroklique, Past History With Raider Klan |date=20 February 2019 |url=http://www.ok-tho.com/2019/02/interview-with-big-zeem-talking-past.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Grandmilly<ref name="OK" /> |
*Grandmilly<ref name="OK" /> |
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*Lil Champ Fway<ref name="Vice" /> |
*Lil Champ Fway<ref name="Vice" /> |
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*Chiiirp<ref name="Vice">{{cite web |last1=Schiewe |first1=Jessie |title=PREMIERE: Get Dark with Raider |
*Chiiirp<ref name="Vice">{{cite web |last1=Schiewe |first1=Jessie |title=PREMIERE: Get Dark with Raider Klan's Amber London on 'Life II Death' |date=2 November 2015 |url=https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/rq4ewp/amber-london-interview-life-ii-death-premiere |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Shvun Dxn<ref>{{Cite web| |
*Shvun Dxn<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shvun Dxn x Myth Syzer - Stairway To Blackland Mixtape - UNIONSTREET|url=http://unionstreet.fr/shvun-dxn-x-myth-syzer-stairway-to-blackland-mixtape/|access-date=2017-09-19|archive-date=2017-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920044238/http://unionstreet.fr/shvun-dxn-x-myth-syzer-stairway-to-blackland-mixtape/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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*Eddy Baker<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Eddy Baker Speaks on the Fall of Raider Klan |publisher=Ham Radio }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SPACEGHOSTPURPP ANNOUNCES RAIDER KLAN REUNION SHOW |url=https://www.elevatormag.com/spaceghostpurpp-announces-raider-klan-reunion-show/ |accessdate=20 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Eddy Baker<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Eddy Baker Speaks on the Fall of Raider Klan |publisher=Ham Radio }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SPACEGHOSTPURPP ANNOUNCES RAIDER KLAN REUNION SHOW |url=https://www.elevatormag.com/spaceghostpurpp-announces-raider-klan-reunion-show/ |accessdate=20 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Dead Craig<ref name="Fact"/> |
*Dead Craig<ref name="Fact"/> |
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*Sky Lexington<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Datwon |title=New Mixtape: Sky Lexington of Raider Klan "Wet EP" |url=https://www.vibe.com/2013/02/new-mixtape-sky-lexington-raider-klan-wet-ep |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Sky Lexington<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Datwon |title=New Mixtape: Sky Lexington of Raider Klan "Wet EP" |date=14 February 2013 |url=https://www.vibe.com/2013/02/new-mixtape-sky-lexington-raider-klan-wet-ep |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Slim Guerilla<ref>{{cite web |last1=GAGLIARDI |first1=GREGORY |title=There can only be one: The Slim Guerilla interview |url=https://rhymejunkie.com/2019/03/08/slim-guerilla-interview/ |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Slim Guerilla<ref>{{cite web |last1=GAGLIARDI |first1=GREGORY |title=There can only be one: The Slim Guerilla interview |date=8 March 2019 |url=https://rhymejunkie.com/2019/03/08/slim-guerilla-interview/ |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Mike Dece<ref>{{cite |
*Mike Dece<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hitt |first1=Tarpley |title=Mike Dece Was a Rising Star in the Rap Game. Then He Backed Trump. |newspaper=The Daily Beast |date=5 December 2018 |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-pro-trump-soundcloud-rap-star-stages-his-comeback-sans-trump |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Young Renegade<ref>{{cite web |last1=SKELTON |first1=ERIC |title=Denzel |
*Young Renegade<ref>{{cite web |last1=SKELTON |first1=ERIC |title=Denzel Curry's Decade, in His Own Words |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/11/denzel-curry-career-stories-2010s-decade/2012 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Matt Stoops<ref>{{cite web |title=A History of A$AP Rocky & |
*Matt Stoops<ref>{{cite web |title=A History of A$AP Rocky & SpaceGhostPurrp's Beef |date=24 December 2012 |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/12/a-history-of-asap-rocky-spaceghostpurrps-beef/ |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Soulja Mook<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castro |first1=Lee |title=Denzel Curry on SpaceGhostPurrp and Raider Klan: "He |
*Soulja Mook<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castro |first1=Lee |title=Denzel Curry on SpaceGhostPurrp and Raider Klan: "He Didn't Kick Me Out; I Chose to Leave" |date=6 September 2013 |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2013/09/06/denzel-curry-on-spaceghostpurrp-and-raider-klan-he-didnt-kick-me-out-i-chose-to-leave/ |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*JGRXXN<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wright |first1=Amanda |title=Denzel Curry |date=11 September 2018 |url=https://www.frannieandali.com/home/2018/9/11/denzel-curry |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*MuffLucid<ref>{{cite web |title=Hypno 808 BMKG full CD na youtube! |url=https://www.biggmagg.cz/articles/3136/hypno-808-nbmkg-full-cd-n-na-youtube |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*MuffLucid<ref>{{cite web |title=Hypno 808 BMKG full CD na youtube! |url=https://www.biggmagg.cz/articles/3136/hypno-808-nbmkg-full-cd-n-na-youtube |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Junko<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lyons |first1=Patrick |title=Raider Klan - Murder Mitten Feat. Rell, Dough Dough Da Don & Junko |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/raider-klan-rell-dough-dough-da-don-and-junko-murder-mitten-new-song.1964723.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Junko<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lyons |first1=Patrick |title=Raider Klan - Murder Mitten Feat. Rell, Dough Dough Da Don & Junko |website=HNHH |date=29 May 2015 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/raider-klan-rell-dough-dough-da-don-and-junko-murder-mitten-new-song.1964723.html |accessdate=14 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Harvey G<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lyons |first1=Patrick |title=Raider Klan - Raider Klan: The Mixtape 2.75 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/raider-klan-raider-klan-the-mixtape-275-new-mixtape.115860.html |accessdate=20 February 2020}}</ref> |
*Harvey G<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lyons |first1=Patrick |title=Raider Klan - Raider Klan: The Mixtape 2.75 |website=HNHH |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/raider-klan-raider-klan-the-mixtape-275-new-mixtape.115860.html |accessdate=20 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Junko Headhuntah<ref>{{cite web |title=Jango Bio |url=https://www.jango.com/music/OG+JUNKO+HEADHUNTAH |accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> |
*Junko Headhuntah<ref>{{cite web |title=Jango Bio |url=https://www.jango.com/music/OG+JUNKO+HEADHUNTAH |accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref> |
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Origin | Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Southern hip hop |
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Raider Klan (stylized as RVIDXR KLVN) was an American hip hop collective formed in the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, in 2008. It grew to include members from other U.S. cities, such as Memphis, Seattle (Thraxxhouse), and Houston.[1] They are widely regarded by fans, critics, and fellow artists as one of the most influential hip hop movements of the 2010s. In 2012, the Guardian cited them as one of the key acts bringing back hip hop groups.[2]
At its peak, the collective enjoyed a period of rapid growth, emerging alongside groups such as Odd Future and ASAP Mob. Raider Klan originally included rappers SpaceGhostPurrp, Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior, and Jitt, before expanding to include Denzel Curry, Chris Travis, Eddy Baker, Xavier Wulf, Ruben Slikk, Lofty305, and dozens more. Many former members went on to pursue successful solo careers or form new groups, such as Seshollowaterboyz and Schemaposse.
History
In 2008, SpaceGhostPurrp recruited Dough Dough Da Don, Kadafi, Muney Junior and Jitt to form the founding line-up of Raider Klan.[1] SpaceGhostPurrp asked Denzel Curry to join the group after hearing his debut mixtape King Remembered Underground Tape 1991–1995, which Curry accepted.[3]
On September 24, 2012, the group released 2.7.5. Greatest Hits Vol.1, a 44 track compilation of members solo and collaborative material.[4] On March 1, 2013, they released their second compilation CD, BRK Greatest Hits Vol.2 : Collectors Edition.[5] They released their debut album Tales from the Underground on October 31, 2013.[6] The group's final release was 2015's The Mixtape 2.75.[7]
Musical style and influence
AllMusic described Raider Klan's Southern hip hop style as "gritty" and "macabre",[1] and Miami New Times described their music as "trad[ing] in the battering sounds of SoundCloud rap, a blood-raw strand of hardcore hip-hop largely pioneered in South Florida".[8] The group often used a dark and lo-fi style of production.[9] In 2018, HotNewHipHop said "For over a decade, Raider Klan has been making noise in Carol City with records featuring the same distorted bass, intentionally choppy sounds that we hear throughout Lil Pump and Ski Mask the Slump God's records today".[10]
Raider Klan's sound was derived primarily from the early work of Memphis hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, while also incorporating elements of emo, house[11] hardcore hip hop, drill[6] and horrorcore.[9] In a 2019 interview, Denzel Curry cited Odd Future as an important influence on the group.[12]
Lyrically, they focused on topics ranging from drugs, sex and money to witchcraft, demons and hotep philosophy.[9]
Raider Klan were one of the first underground[when defined as?] rap collectives to integrate the style of early-Three 6 Mafia into their music, a pattern subsequently embraced throughout the hip hop scene, namely in the form of ASAP Mob and Drake.[13] In 2018 article by Pitchfork writer Alphonse Pierre described Raider Klan members and affiliates such as Denzel Curry, Chris Travis, Xavier Wulf and Bones as pioneers of the Soundcloud rap movement.[14]
The group's form of lyrical self expression was cited by Genius as influential to emotional rappers like XXXTentacion and Lil Uzi Vert.[13] HotNewHipHop described Night Lovell's style of emo rap as heavily influenced by the music of the group.[15] Ronny J's style of production was heavily inspired by Raider Klan, incorporating their style into tracks for rappers like XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp and Ski Mask the Slump God.[16] Rolling Stone described the music of Soundcloud rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, Ski Mask the Slump God, Smokepurpp and WifisFuneral as derived from Raider Klan's material.[17]
Aesthetics
From the beginning of their career, Raider Klan made use of hieroglyphs-inspired text, in which most vowels in English language sentences were substituted with "V" or "X", and stylized in all capitals.[13] Occasionally a "Z" will substitute an "S".
Letter | Translation |
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A | V |
E | X |
O | X |
U | V |
The origin of the style came about through SpaceGhostPurrp's fascination with Kemetism and Egyptian mythology,[18] and as a way of having a language only members and fans of the group could understand.[19] This style would eventually come to be used by other groups such as ASAP Mob.[13]
The group's album covers often include features such as cannabis leaves, skulls and Horror film inspired fonts.[9]
Raider Klan members often wore all black clothing, which SpaceGhostPurrp explained as being to represent their "black hearts". Because of this, in a 2012 article by the Guardian, writer Kieran Yates described them as "rap goths".[2]
Members
- SpaceGhostPurrp[20]
- Dough Dough Da Don[1]
- Kadafi[1]
- Muney Junior[1]
- Jitt[1]
- Denzel Curry[20]
- Xavier Wulf[20]
- Chris Travis[20]
- Key Nyata[20]
- Amber London[20]
- Lil Fway[21]
- Yung Simmie[21]
- IndigoChildRick[21]
- Nell[21]
- Rell[21]
- Dirty Redd[21]
- Muff Lucid[21]
- Big Zeem[22]
- Grandmilly[22]
- Lil Champ Fway[23]
- Chiiirp[23]
- Shvun Dxn[24]
- Eddy Baker[25][26]
- Dead Craig[21]
- Sky Lexington[27]
- Slim Guerilla[28]
- Mike Dece[29]
- Young Renegade[30]
- Matt Stoops[31]
- Soulja Mook[32]
- JGRXXN[33]
- MuffLucid[34]
- Junko[35]
- Harvey G[36]
- Junko Headhuntah[37]
Discography
- Albums
- Tales from the Underground (2013)
- Compilations
- 2.7.5. Greatest Hits Vol.1 (2012)
- BRK Greatest Hits Vol. 2: Collectors Edition (2013)
- Mixtapes
- The Mixtape 2.75 (2015)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Simpson, Paul. "Raider Klan Biography by Paul Simpson". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b Yates, Kieran (30 August 2012). "Return of the hip-hop crew". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Todd, Nate. "5 things you didn't know about Denzel Curry". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "SpaceGhostPurrp shares compilation of Raider Klan's greatest hits". 24 September 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "The-Drum's favourite releases of 2013". 22 December 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b Malcolm, Jamie. "Raider Klan – 'Tales From The Underground'". Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Montes, Patrick (13 May 2015). "Raider Klan featuring Amber London, SpaceGhostPurrp & Dough Dough Da Don - F*ck Out My Way". Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ NGUYEN, DEAN VAN. "Denzel Curry Comes Home to Miami for His Zeltron Word Wide Rap Battle". Miami New Times. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Fifteen Pivotal Miami Music Moments From the 2010s". Miami New Times. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (6 June 2018). "Hip-Hop Olympics Bracket Week 5: "Florida Boy"". HNHH. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Charity, Justin (29 June 2017). ""We Wanted to Be Better Than Atlanta"". Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ A, Aron (21 June 2019). "Denzel Curry Credits Odd Future For Paving The Way For Raider Klan". HNHH. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "The Impact Of SpaceGhostPurrp & Raider Klan". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (20 September 2018). "How Denzel Curry Helped Pioneer SoundCloud Rap". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (24 June 2018). "10 Emo Rap Artists To Know". HNHH. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ FITZGERALD, KIANA. "Meet Ronny J, the Producer Behind XXXTentacion, Bhad Bhabie, and Lil Pump's Hardest Beats". Complex. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ TURNER, DAVID (June 2017). "Look At Me!: The Noisy, Blown-Out SoundCloud Revolution Redefining Rap". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Smith, Bruce (14 July 2013). "SpaceGhostPurrp Laments Trayvon Martin's Death; Calls Himself "Zimmerman Killa" July 14, 2013". Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Jones, Charlie Robin (7 June 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Spaceghostpurrp Feature & Film". Dazed. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "A Guide to Raider Klan". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h ""Klan ain't dead": SpaceGhostPurrp updates crew roster with new mixtape". 28 June 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Interview With Big Zeem Talking Past And Present: Whats New With Grandmilly and Zeroklique, Past History With Raider Klan". 20 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b Schiewe, Jessie (2 November 2015). "PREMIERE: Get Dark with Raider Klan's Amber London on 'Life II Death'". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Shvun Dxn x Myth Syzer - Stairway To Blackland Mixtape - UNIONSTREET". Archived from the original on 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ Eddy Baker Speaks on the Fall of Raider Klan. Ham Radio.
- ^ "SPACEGHOSTPURPP ANNOUNCES RAIDER KLAN REUNION SHOW". Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Datwon (14 February 2013). "New Mixtape: Sky Lexington of Raider Klan "Wet EP"". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ GAGLIARDI, GREGORY (8 March 2019). "There can only be one: The Slim Guerilla interview". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Hitt, Tarpley (5 December 2018). "Mike Dece Was a Rising Star in the Rap Game. Then He Backed Trump". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ SKELTON, ERIC. "Denzel Curry's Decade, in His Own Words". Complex. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "A History of A$AP Rocky & SpaceGhostPurrp's Beef". 24 December 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Castro, Lee (6 September 2013). "Denzel Curry on SpaceGhostPurrp and Raider Klan: "He Didn't Kick Me Out; I Chose to Leave"". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Wright, Amanda (11 September 2018). "Denzel Curry". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Hypno 808 BMKG full CD na youtube!". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (29 May 2015). "Raider Klan - Murder Mitten Feat. Rell, Dough Dough Da Don & Junko". HNHH. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick. "Raider Klan - Raider Klan: The Mixtape 2.75". HNHH. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Jango Bio". Retrieved 1 March 2020.