Spank Rock
is an American rap group. Their style is generally described as a mix of underground alternative rap and electro.
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Biography
Spank Rock began performing in
Philadelphia, where their reputation quickly increased. They later toured with
Hollertronix and
M.I.A.; they also toured with
Beck in 2006
[1]. Their lineup consists of MC Spank Rock (Naeem Juwan) with any of producer Armani XXXchange (Alex Epton), Chris Rockswell (Chris Devlin), Ronnie Darko (Ronald Rubarth), and rapper-singer
Amanda Blank. Chris Rockswell and Ronnie Darko (Devlin & Darko) are also part of Baltimore Bass Connection (BBC), among other acts such as Pase Rock. Spank Rock's debut album
YoYoYoYoYo
was released in 2006 on the
Big Dada record label. His most recent release, a 5 song EP
Bangers & Cash
made in collaboration with producer/DJ and former Disco D intern, Benny Blanco, was inspired by the booty bass sounds of
2 Live Crew. Spank Rock is soon to record their second full length album.
Their single, "Bump", was named Single of the Year by
Xfm London breakfast DJ
Lauren Laverne in 2006.
[2] "Bump" was also played at the beginning of an episode in season three of
Entourage
. A remixed version of "Bump" is currently playing on a
Wish-Bone salad dressing commercial.
In the video game
Need for Speed: Carbon
, the song "What It Look Like" appears. In
Madden NFL 07
, "Backyard Betty" is featured. Also, an instrumental version of "Loose" is in the game
NBA 2K9
.
In June 2007, Spank Rock signed a deal with
Downtown Records.
[3] Spank Rock's first
Downtown Records release came in the form of fall 2007's
Benny Blanco & Spank Rock Present: "Bangers and Cash" EP
, a 2 Live Crew inspired 5 song E.P.
[4]
Discography
Albums
Singles
- "Put That Pussy on Me" (2005)
- "Rick Rubin" (2006)
- "Sweet Talk" (2006)
- "Bump" (2006)
EPs
- Benny Blanco & Spank Rock Present: "Bangers and Cash"
(2007)
Other releases
- Couche Tard
(2006)
- FabricLive.33
(2007)
Featured Appearances
- "D.A.N.C.E." (Remix featuring Mos Def and Spank Rock) (2007)
- "Kick Drum" from Noise Won't Stop
by Shy Child (2007)
- "Back It Up" from Ed Rec Vol. 3
by Feadz (2008)
- "Keep My Composure" from Brotherhood
by The Chemical Brothers (2008)
- "Heart Beat Rock" (Benny Blanco Mix featuring Spank Rock) from X
by Kylie Minogue (2008)
- "Shove It" from Santogold
by Santogold (2008)
- "Trick or Treat" from Stainless Style
by Neon Neon (2008)
- "Radical Businessman" from Tut Tut, Now Shake Ya Butt
by Japanther (2008)
- "Roll That Shit" from Booty Breaks Vol. 3
by Deekline & Wizard (2008)
- "Ultraviolence" (Remix featuring Spank Rock) by Heartsrevolution (2009)
- "Wachadoin" (featuring Spank Rock, M.I.A., Santogold, & Nick Zinner) from The Spirit of Apollo
by N.A.S.A. (musical group) (2009)
- "My Eyes" (featuring Spank Rock, Theophilus London, Melo-X & Zakee) from Mishka and Ninjasonik present Darth Banhao
by Mishka and Ninjasonik (2009)