Groove Chambers | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Chambers |
| Origin | Kansas City, MO, USA |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Labels | Tree Leaf Music |
James "Groove" Chambers is a Kansas City born producer/rapper who currently resides in Atlanta, GA[1]. He has produced numerous records for Nappy Roots, Lil Mama, and a number of other contemporary rappers and artists.
Early Life
editGroove was born in Kansas City, MO [2] and was a competitive track athlete with olympic hopes until tearing his quadricep in the meet before the Missouri state tournament. [3]
Musical Career
editChambers' first big break came courtesy of his roommate who worked at a Sprint store in Atlanta, Georgia. When Nappy Roots' manager came into the store, Groove's friend revealed that he had "a roommate who makes beats"[4]. Soon after, Groove began producing records with Nappy Roots, ultimately resulting in him producing ten cuts off their debut album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz, including their hit single Awnaw.
Groove continued his work with Nappy Roots on The Humdinger, their 2008 release. He produced two tracks off the album: "Tinted Up," and "Don't Stop." He also produced a few tracks off Nappy's 2010 release: The Pursuit of Nappyness.
Lip Gloss
editAfter wrapping up a tour with DMX, Bone Thugs N' Harmony & Tech N9NE, Chamber’s, and his partner and friend Mali Hunter, brought down the then unknown female rapper, Lil Mama, to Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta to work on new music.[5] The result was "Lip Gloss." The record became a smash hit, pushing Lil Mama into the limelight and further establishing Chambers' credentials as a power producer in the hip-hop community. The song was #56 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 best songs of 2007[6]
Solo Career
editGroove's debut single, "In The Bag," is already receiving radio play from influential DJs Greg Street (on V-103) and DJ Green Lantern, despite it's soft-launch status.
Chamber's has been described as a "star-maker" and someone who "has the unusual ability to help other artists find their way & not let the fact that he is known Underground as one of the dopest upcoming MC/Producer's in the rap world get in the way of him helping others" [7]. There are many up-and-coming MC's currently working with Groove, including Mikey Factz, Yelawolf, B.o.B, Charles Hamilton, Donnis, CYHI Da Prynce, Anthony Hamilton, Sean Falyon, Tony Williams (a repeat vocalist with Kanye West), and Pill.
Discography
editSingles Produced
edit| Song | Artist | Chart | Peak Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awnaw | Nappy Roots | U.S Billboard Hot 100 | 51 | 2002 |
| Awnaw | Nappy Roots | U.S Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 18 | 2002 |
| Headz Up | Nappy Roots | U.S.Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 88 | 2002 |
| Lip Gloss | Lil Mama | U.S Billboard Hot 100 | 10 | 2007 |
| Lip Gloss | Lil Mama | U.S Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 16 | 2007 |
| Lip Gloss | Lil Mama | U.S Billboard Pop 100 | 15 | 2007 |
External Links
editGroove Chambers Interview On Youtube
"In The Bag" On Youtube
Notes
edit- ^ "Groove Chambers Interview Part 1." Tree Leaf Music. Youtube. Retrieved March 27, 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3PLid6xog
- ^ "Groove Chambers Interview Part 1." Tree Leaf Music. Youtube. Retrieved March 27, 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3PLid6xog
- ^ "Groove Chambers Interview Part 1." Tree Leaf Music. Youtube. Retrieved March 27, 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3PLid6xog
- ^ "Pandora Presents Studio Stories: tree Sound Studios Part 2." Pandora Internet Radio, March 2009. http://blog.pandora.com/archives/show/2008/02/studio_stories_9.html
- ^ The Birch Blog Retrieved 4-5-2010
- ^ No byline (December 11, 2007). "The 100 Best Songs of 2007" Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2007-12-21
- ^ The Birch Blog Retrieved 4-5-2010