Wizard Sleeve Explained

Wizard Sleeve
Origin:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genre:Alternative hip hop, dance
Years Active:2008–2012
Label:Southern Fried Records, Data Records, Ministry of Sound
Current Members:Lex One
Mike Beatz
Pusher Fm

Wizard Sleeve is an American alternative hip hop group from Miami. consisting of rapper/producers Lex One (Alex Cruz), Mike Beatz (Michael Barnett) and DJ/producer Pusher Fm (Pedro Calcano).

Background

The group's name was derived from a popular slang, coined by in the Viz Profanisaurus, and featured in the movie , used to describe large, hanging or dangling labia.

On October 2, 2008, they were featured in the song "Me Plus You" from the Black Noise EP.01, released through independent record label Southern Fried Records.[1]

The vocals from the release were then dubbed over the electro song "Riverside" by Dutch DJ Sidney Samson.[2] It was released in the UK on January 4, 2010, through Data Records as "Riverside (Let's Go!)".[3]

Discography

Singles

YearTitlePeak Chart PositionsAlbum
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2010"Riverside (Let's Go)" 22 - Non-album single

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BLACK NOISE 'EP.01′ . Southernfriedrecords.com . 2008-08-25 . 2015-03-28.
  2. Web site: Black Noise Interview . Kmag.co.uk . 2011-03-25 . 2015-03-28.
  3. http://www.ministryofsound.com/product/na/singles/cd/riverside%5Bletsgo!%5D/
  4. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100 | 10-01-2010 - 16-01-2010 | Official Charts Company . . 2015-03-28.
  5. Web site: Fraser McAlpine . Chart Blog: Sidney Samson ft. Wizard Sleeve - 'Riverside (Let's Go)' . BBC.co.uk . 2015-03-28.