The Weathermen (hip-hop group)
| Company type | Collective |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hip hop music |
| Founded | 1998 in Middletown, New York, United States |
| Founder | Cage Kennylz, Masai Bey |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Middletown, New York , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music, mixtapes, singles |
The Weathermen was a hip hop production collective originating from the United States, established in 1998 in Middletown, New York. The initial lineup included Cage Kennylz and Masai Bey, with the group eventually growing to encompass prominent East Coast rappers and producers such as Aesop Rock, Tame One, Yak Ballz, El-P, Jakki Tha Motamouth, Camu Tao, Copywrite, Vast Aire, and Breeze Brewin. Their name was inspired by the radical activist group Weather Underground, originally known as The Weathermen. The collective had planned to release a debut album entitled The New Left.
History
The Weathermen collective was brought together by Cage, who collaborated with artists including Camu Tao, El-P, Copywrite, Yak Ballz, Tame One, Breeze Brewin, Jakki Tha Motamouth, and Vast Aire. In 2003, they issued the mixtape The Conspiracy through Eastern Conference Records. This project marked Cage's final release with Eastern Conference due to disagreements concerning financial matters. In 2010, Cage revealed a new partnership with Aesop Rock under the title "Two of Every Animal," while confirming that no further works under The Weathermen banner would be produced following the passing of Camu Tao.
Discography
- Mixtapes
- The Conspiracy (2003)
- Singles
- "The Only WEATHERMEN Song" (2001)
- "Same As It Never Was"/"Sneak Preview" 12" split with Mr. Lif & Murs (2001)
- "5 Left In the Clip"/"Tame As It Ever Was" 12" split with Tame One (2003)
- "5 Left in the Clip" Original b/w RJD2 Remix 12" (2003)
- Compilation appearances
- "Same As It Never Was" featured on Definitive Jux Presents II (2001)
- "Gut You" included in Eastern Conference Records sampler (2001)
- "5 Left In The Clip" & "Gut You" from Eastern Conference All Stars III (2002)
- "Dead Disnee" on Cage's The Purple Rain Mix CD Vol. 1 (2003)
- "Weatherwhatevermen" & "Let The Games Begin" from Eastern Conference All Stars IV (2004)
- "Reports Of A Possible Kidnapping" on Definitive Jux Presents IV (2009)
- "The Only Weathermen Song" included in Copywrite's The Rarities (2010)
- "Left it to us" appearing on Cage's Hell's Winter (2005)
- "Getaway Car" from Aesop Rock's None Shall Pass (2007)