Calm (music group) explained

Calm
Origin:	Denver, Colorado, United States
Genre:	Hip hop
Years Active:	2002–2010
Label:	Dirty Laboratory Productions
Current Members:	Time AwareNess

Calm is an American hip hop group from Denver, Colorado. It consists of Time and AwareNess. The duo released their album Anti-Smiles in 2006.

History

In 2006, Calm released Anti-Smiles.^{[1] [2]} Jordan Selbo of Rap Reviews gave the album 7 out of 10.^[3] Tom Murphy of Westword gave it a favorable review, writing: "Although Anti-Smiles reflects the dark side of our collective psyche, it's also a statement of hope in the face of fear and self-doubt."^[4] It was named the intellectual hip-hop album of the year by Hip-Hop Linguistics.^[5]

In 2008, Calm performed in a hip-hop show along with Reflect June, Tullie, Ancient Mith, and Mr. Dibbs.^[6]

Calm's last reported performance was in 2010, introducing a song by Time called "Pink UFO", in support of a Denver ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.^{[7] [8]}

Discography

Studio albums

• Anti-Smiles (2006)
• Things I Learned While Dying in Denver (2018)

Compilation appearances

• "Treat Me Like a Villain" on Offbeaters Vol. 3 (2006)
• "Depression" on Calderas of Mind (2006)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anti-Smiles - Calm. AllMusic. February 26, 2015.
2. Web site: Anti-Smiles. Bandcamp. October 31, 2006. February 26, 2015.
3. Web site: Calm :: Anti-Smiles :: Dirty Laboratory Productions. Rap Reviews. Jordan. Selbo. December 19, 2006. February 26, 2015.
4. Web site: Calm. Westword. Tom. Murphy. April 12, 2007. February 26, 2015.
5. Web site: Calm - Anti-Smiles. Hip-Hop Linguistics. January 4, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20120814053048/http://www.hiphoplinguistics.com/reviews/albums/2007/01/calm-anti-smiles. August 14, 2012.
6. Web site: Live Review: Mr. Dibbs & Rob Diktum. Westword. Cory. Casciato. July 31, 2008. February 26, 2015.
7. Web site: Mcghee. Tom. Denver UFO ballot initiative adopts hip-hop anthem. The Denver Post. March 4, 2010. April 1, 2014.
8. Web site: McClellan. Jason. Hip Hop With Jeff Peckman. Open Minds. March 9, 2010. April 1, 2014.