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“The Doppelgangaz are not horrorcore, but they’re making dark music, and… they even have that RZA-esque pained growl popping up a few times. –Ā The Fader
“The Doppelgangaz mix innovative, off kilter production with irreverent, sometimes hilarious rhymes.” – HipHopDX
HARKĀ named #2 New York Hip-Hop Album of 2013Ā āĀ Village Voice
“The Doppelgangaz are New York rap in its purest form.” – XXL
āIf these donāt sound like the kind of rhymes youād be interested in, you can go kick rocks barefoot.āĀ āĀ Refined Hype
āThe rappers use bucolic production as a backdrop to reel off rhymes that offer insight into an off-kilter world, one that delights in mixing references to gourmand foodstuffs with the sort of sexual perversions that would make Dr. Octagon smirk.āĀ āĀ SPIN
The Doppelgangaz, comprised of rapper/producers Matter Ov Fact and EP, are a standard bearer for the New York hip-hop scene. Through the duo’s own label, Groggy Pack Entertainment, The Doppelgangaz have dropped a string of EP releases as well as instrumental projects. It’s after these releases that the duo saw their biggest success -The Doppelgangaz have over one million YouTube channel views; they reached number one on HHV’s Top 100 list, Europe’s top vinyl retailer ā and they’ve done it all independently. They wrapped up a European tour supporting their latest album, Hark, which was released in Spring 2013 and named the year’s #2 NY hip-hop album by the Village Voice. In February 2014, the Doppelgangaz released their new album, Peace Kehd, which includes their singles “Holla x2” and “KnowntchooTahLie.”
[wpex click for full bio]Over the past few years , The Doppelgangaz have gone from obscurity (Orange County, New York) to taking their unique sound all over the world. They have managed to do so while still having time to write, produce, dumpster dive and visit ungodly amounts of brothels.
Friends since childhood, Matter Ov Fact and EP discovered they were the last two descendants of the Rap Lords and were bestowed the gift of taking their incomparable and gritty production style to new heights. Since succumbing to the Rap Lordsā request, The Doppelgangaz have provided numerous examples of why they were beckoned in the first place. Their divine influence can be heard on notable projects like The Ghastly Duo EP (2008), 2012: The New Beginning (2009), Lone Sharks (2011) and Hark (2013). The Doppelgangaz have also given fans of their production a few instrumental-heavy projects including the ongoing Beats For Brothels series. As a result of releasing quality works through their Groggy Pack Entertainment imprint, the duo headlined multiple European tours, earned the number one spot on HHV.deās Top 100 list and surpassed a million views on their YouTube channel. On U.S. soil, they performed alongside major acts such as Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Black Milk and Nipsey Hussle while gracing the pages of The Fader, Complex and other notable publications.
In February 2014, The Doppelgangaz will be releasing their fourth studio album entitled Peace Kehd. The project explores the duality of the black cloak lifestyle, blending smooth and āin your faceā textures that continue the progression of their sound. Multiple formats (digital/ physical) will be released to accommodate enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. With foreign and domestic tour dates coinciding with the release, the Doppel Gospel will be spread to the masses.
Matter Ov Fact and EP have been known to don black cloaks to represent the Black Cloak lifestyle. This way of life entails making the most out of available resources, no matter how limited they may seem. What might be viewed as a disadvantage for some artists, has become a strong point for The Doppelgangaz. They take pride in handling their own production, designing their artwork and directing their own music videos. The ability to oversee every aspect of the creative process has allowed the gang to present cohesive projects that uphold their ghastly vision.
[/wpex]The Doppelgangaz Release Critically-Lauded Album Peace Kehd
A.V. Club Premieres New Video for “KnowntchooTahLie” off Peace Kehd
SPIN Premieres Early Peace Kehd Stream
The Doppelgangazās Second Single from Upcoming Peace Kehd Premieres on XXL
Complex Premieres Latest Video From Rapper/Producer Duoās Upcoming Peace Kehd Album
The Doppelgangaz Announce New Album and Premiere “Holla x 2” on Noisey
AllHipHop Premieres Latest Video From The Doppelgangaz
Upstate New York Rap Duo Trade Black Cloaks For Lifejackets In New Visual
Dark Cloak Duo Release Another Live Video From Their European Tour; Drop New Single
The Ghastly Duo Drops Live Video From The Berlin Stop Of Their HARK Tour
Complex Premieres New Video “Skin Yarmulke”; The Doppelgangaz Release New Album HARK & Announce European Tour
VIBE Premieres Video For First Single “Oh Well” Off Duo’s New Album
NY Duo Release New Single “Hark Back”; Prepare To Drop New Album Via Their Own Label Groggy Pack Entertainment
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