Grayskul | |
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 Onry Ozzborn (left) and JFK Ninjaface (right) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment,Fake Four Inc. |
| Members | JFK Ninjaface Onry Ozzborn |
| Past members | Rob Castro |
Grayskul is an Americanhip hop duo based inSeattle, Washington, consisting of rappersOnry Ozzborn and JFK Ninjaface.[1] Since its formation in 2003, the group has released ten solo albums.[2] The duo often collaborate with artists from thePacific Northwest hip hop collectiveOldominion.[3]
In 2003,Onry Ozzborn and JFK, both members of thePacific Northwest hip hop collectiveOldominion, teamed up with bassist Rob Castro to form Grayskul. They recorded about 55 songs in 8 months at ATB Studios; these would eventually become the albumsCreature,Thee Adventures! andDeadlivers.[4] After opening forEyedea & Abilities, their music was brought to the attention ofRhymesayers Entertainment.[5]
Grayskul's label debut,Deadlivers, was released in 2005.[6] It featured guest appearances such asCanibus,Mr. Lif andAbstract Rude. The album also featured the song "Secret Wars", which featured theOldominion emcees that had been in the group at the time.[7]
In 2007, Grayskul released their second album on Rhymesayers Entertainment,Bloody Radio,[8] this time with Onry Ozzborn going by the name Count Draven and JFK going by the name Count Magnus.[9] While this album excluded Rob Castro,[10]Cage,Slug andAesop Rock provided guest verses.[11]
In 2009, Grayskul in collaboration with producer Maker releasedGraymaker on Taxidermy Records.[12] In an interview withSeattle Weekly, Onry Ozzborn said: "Of the albums we've done in the past, we've never had a whole project that's straight-ahead hip-hop ... People always say our stuff is dark, weird, bugged-out, but I think this one will catch people by surprise. [Maker's] beats in general made us write different. He uses more breakbeats, slower BPMs, so you'll be able to hear that."[13]
In 2013, Grayskul releasedZenith onFake Four Inc.[14]
Members of Grayskul citedCannibal Ox'sThe Cold Vein as an important influence.[15]
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