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In the animal kingdom, the giant panda is a symbol of resilience for all animals on the brink of extinction. In the unforgiving world of hip-hop, Giant Panda is a symbol of remembering traditions without forgetting progression.
The story of Giant Panda starts on the playground of a Seattle elementary school where Maanumental and Newman quickly bonded through their love of comic books and hip-hop tapes. Years later, Newman would venture to L.A. where he would meet Chikaramanga while attending college. Soon the two would DJ together around campus and record with a crew that formed around Chikaramanga’s production skills. Newman would go back to Seattle on breaks and play tapes of the songs for Maanumental, who in turn would play tapes of the tracks he was making with his brother, Sir Kado.
Pretty soon the two different crews started to collaborate, and pretty soon Maanumental and Newman made the move to LA. After a stint with another group, the core of Maanumental, Newman, Chikaramanga (along with the help DJ Superbrush 427 and Sir Kado) would break off and start their own group. And when it was time for name, they went to an old name for a fake rock band they were going to start: Giant Panda. What else would you call a group made up of white, black, and Asian guys?
Their first release would be “88 Remix” (UKJ-001 Dec. 2003), a hard-hitting 12-inch recorded by Thes One at the legendary PUTS studio. Put out independently under the Ukenjam label, the single had a small run but was able to get airplay on mix shows across the globe.
The story of Giant Panda starts on the playground of a Seattle elementary school where Maanumental and Newman quickly bonded through their love of comic books and hip-hop tapes. Years later, Newman would venture to L.A. where he would meet Chikaramanga while attending college. Soon the two would DJ together around campus and record with a crew that formed around Chikaramanga’s production skills. Newman would go back to Seattle on breaks and play tapes of the songs for Maanumental, who in turn would play tapes of the tracks he was making with his brother, Sir Kado.
Pretty soon the two different crews started to collaborate, and pretty soon Maanumental and Newman made the move to LA. After a stint with another group, the core of Maanumental, Newman, Chikaramanga (along with the help DJ Superbrush 427 and Sir Kado) would break off and start their own group. And when it was time for name, they went to an old name for a fake rock band they were going to start: Giant Panda. What else would you call a group made up of white, black, and Asian guys?
Their first release would be “88 Remix” (UKJ-001 Dec. 2003), a hard-hitting 12-inch recorded by Thes One at the legendary PUTS studio. Put out independently under the Ukenjam label, the single had a small run but was able to get airplay on mix shows across the globe.
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Shoutbox
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Jappakneez wrote:
Best Hip-hop in years!
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Kamilrockman88 wrote:
Chords Strings We brings Melodies !!!
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DarkmanBlack wrote:
I got my copy of Fly School Reunion a few days ago. GREAT ALBUM!
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02me wrote:
Very nice surprise
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infant-tango wrote:
i </3 hip hop? I </3 Giant Panda!
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shakalski wrote:
Strings!!!
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candyshaped wrote:
I <3 Hip Hop? I <3 Giant Panda!!
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TairyHesticles wrote:
This is some true hip hop here.
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irishHenshin wrote:
Saw them 2 years ago, loving their stuff...met them as well. Hope they go strong for a long time!
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SeasickPirate wrote:
Can anyone name any of the samples from "Laser Beam" the intro to Electric Laser? I don't think I know a single one of those, but a couple sounds familiar.
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mhunke wrote:
Electric Laser is pretty good. 'Cinemax' and 'Let It Go' are some dope tracks
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betoonking wrote:
you are decent.
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TheSocs wrote:
meh, they are decent.
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TxusMx wrote:
Electric Laser is their best, that's why.
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TheAbbott wrote:
I wonder why I didn't like Fly School Reunion...Electric Laser is tight as fuck tho.
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tomjoy_ wrote:
so frsh
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bravebeats wrote:
giant panda is dope! www.potholeisnmyblog.com
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larablume wrote:
Man die kommen nach Basel :D. Ik freu misch so.
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DistantLand wrote:
"Pops" is a great track
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JosephEstrada wrote:
they're aiite
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