1000 Clowns Explained

1000 Clowns
Origin:	Los Angeles, California
Genre:	Hip hop
Years Active:	1997–1999
Label:	Elektra
Past Members:	Anita DJ Dax Mr. Pao Kevi Michelle Scotty

1000 Clowns was a rap group most notable for two songs: "(Not the) Greatest Rapper", which appeared on the Good Burger soundtrack, and "Kitty Kat Max".

History

The group's vocalists were sisters Anita and Michelle, and the band's leader, composer, lead singer and rapper was Kevi. DJ Mr. Pao was the turntablist, and he co-produced many of the songs.^[1] The other two members were DJ Dax and drummer Scotty.^[2]

Freelance Bubblehead

The group released an album in 1999 titled Freelance Bubblehead, produced by Mickey Petralia. Neil Gladstone of CMJ New Music Monthly thought that the album was "easy on the ears" but formulaic.^[3]

Track listing

1. "Intro"
2. "(Not The) Greatest Rapper"
3. "Kitty Kat Max"
4. "I Love N.Y."
5. "Rainy Days"
6. "Favorite Things"
7. "Would you Be Mine? (KLD)"
8. "Everybody Smells So Different"
9. "Pug"
10. "Freelance Bubblehead"
11. "Thinkin'"
12. "Pretty Liar" (featuring Jude)

The single "(Not the) Greatest Rapper" charted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart in 1999.^[4]

External links

• MySpace page

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1000 Clowns Biography. Allmusic. 9 September 2014.
2. 20 March 1999. 1000 Clowns take lighthearted approach on Elektra's 'Bubble'. Billboard. 12, 18.
3. June 1999. Reviews. CMJ New Music Monthly. 40.
4. Web site: 1000 Clowns search results. OfficialCharts.com. 9 September 2014.