Ordinary Peoples has been a staple in the Midwest Hip-hop scene since 1999, having released 4 successful independent releases (selling over 7,000 copies) and attaining a strong grassroots following. Throughout the years, Ordinary Peoples has gained the attention of over a 100,000 fans with consistent touring, recording, and the lead vocalist’s (“Scraps”) guest cameos at over 100 O.A.R. (Lava/Atlantic Records) shows. The group has also shared company with mainstream heavyweights such as Kanye West, The Roots, Wyclef Jean, G. Love and Special Sauce and many more.
Ordinary Peoples Bio
Ordinary Peoples has been a staple in the Midwest Hip-hop scene since 1999, having released 4 successful independent releases (selling over 7,000 copies) and attaining a strong grassroots following. Throughout the years, Ordinary Peoples has gained the attention of over a 100,000 fans with consistent touring, recording, and the lead vocalist’s (“Scraps”) guest cameos at over 100 O.A.R. (Lava/Atlantic Records) shows. The group has also shared company with mainstream heavyweights such as Kanye West, The Roots, Wyclef Jean, G. Love and Special Sauce and many more.
With their independent releases and collaborations with members of O.A.R., Ordinary Peoples has created a loyal fan base, a mailing list of over 7,000 members, a potent street team and a substantial draw in numbers in several Midwest and East Coast markets. More than just the run of the mill hip-hop act, the group mixes elements of rock, hip-hop and R&B, and brings an exciting live show that serves as a breath of fresh air to the industry.
Quick facts about the group:
· Shared the stage with: Kayne West, O.A.R., Digital Underground, G-Love and Special Sauce, Talib Kweli, The Pharcyde, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Nick Hexum (311), Howie Day
· Long time friendship/business relationship with O.A.R.
· Scraps (MC) has appeared with O.A.R. at over 100 shows, spreading OP’s name to hundreds of thousands of fans.
· Members of O.A.R. appear on all of Ordinary Peoples’ albums.
· 2004 top Hip-Hop seller on CDBaby.com (Album: “Urban Sprawl”).
· First Independent Artists to sign with Variety Artists International (roster includes 311 and Incubus)
· Developed grassroots following through active street team of over 200 and mailing list of over 5000 email addresses.
· Over 7000 units sold independently.
Website: www.ordinarypeoples.com
Video bio: www.ordinarypeoples.com/video/OP_bio2.wmv
Sounds: www.ordinarypeoples.com/soundclips.htm
Myspace: www.myspace.com/ordinarypeoples
Email: band@ordinarypeoples.com
Management: chas@kaplanartistsgroup.com 614.560.5006