Optimus Rhyme
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , United States |
| Products | Hip hop music, nerdcore hip hop |
Optimus Rhyme was a hip hop ensemble originating from Seattle, Washington, distinguished as a prominent contributor to the nerdcore scene, particularly through their lyrics inspired by the Transformers series. Their musical style fuses rapped hip hop with elements of funk rock. The group came together in Seattle in the year 2000.
Wheelie Cyberman
Andy Hartpence, performing under the alias Wheelie Cyberman, previously held the role of web supervisor at Nintendo. He was known on Nintendo NSider Forums as NOA_INDIANA and later NOA_ANDY. His experience as a forum moderator influenced the creation of the track Obey The Moderator. Presently, he is active with the chip-hop collective Supercommuter, collaborating with Stenobot and Tron Juan.
Discography
AutoBeat EP (2002)
- Dermato Fibro Sarcoma Protuberance
- Sapp
- Tim Garret
Positronic Pathways (2003)
- Incogni2
- DBR
- For the Record
- Officer Weir (Jon-Michael)
- Calm Down
Narcofunk Compilation (2003)
A compilation album showcasing artists from Narcofunk.
- Compiler
Brobot Demos (2004)
- 520
- LED's
- Precognito
Optimus Rhyme (2004)
School the Indie Rockers (2006)
He Dies In Rocket School (2007)
transfORmed EP (2008)
- God Rest Ye Autobeat Allies
- Worms
- Click-Click
- Anxiety
- Daryl Hannah
- Train in Vain (Live at the Croc) - exclusive to iTunes
- Guns of Brixton (Live at the Croc) - exclusive to iTunes
Other
- MC Chipmunk (2007) - available only on Myspace
Additional recordings featuring members of Optimus Rhyme
Narcofunk Compilation (2005)
Compilation featuring various Narcofunk artists.
- Birthrate of Stars (featuring 3D, Wheelie, Broken English)
Like Minds (2005)
A freely downloadable album.
- That Sound (featuring Broken English)
MC Frontalot, "Secrets From the Future"
- "Ping Pong Song (Baddd Spellah Remix feat. MC Frontalot)"
(appears on the back cover as "Very Poorly Concealed Secret Track")
References
External links
Official websites:
- Official website
- Narcofunk Records – record label associated with Optimus Rhyme
Press coverage:
- Review of Optimus Rhyme, Splendid magazine
- Review of Optimus Rhyme, High Bias magazine
- Seattle Times feature on Seattle underground music including Optimus Rhyme
- Billboard Magazine, October 9, 2006 edition
- Wired Magazine article titled "Me So Nerdy," September 2006
- Newsweek piece "Geeksta Rap Rising," February 2007