The Oddities (rap group)

The Oddities are a Canadian rap group from Toronto, Ontario.[1] Members include Bookworm, J-StaRRRrrr!!!, Sny-Whip, JSN JNS, Psy, & Wysper.

The Oddities
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresRap
Years active1998 (1998)–present
Members
  • Bookworm
  • J-StaRRRrrr!!!
  • Sny-Whip
  • JSN JNS
  • Psy
  • Wysper

History

Rap groups Awkward Why? and Dynasty began recording in 1996, and merged in 1998 to form the Oddities.[1][2]

Oddities members have released a number of collaborative projects over the years, including in 2001 a 12" single, "Weak Days".[2] Over time, other individuals participated in the group, including Kenny Neal (aka Bounce), Paul (pka Change), Naterrell, Retro Mosquito, and Bodible Oddities dancers Glizzii & Three (pka Daze).

The group's debut "family album", which showcased its members, was entitled "The Scenic Route", and was released on Battleaxe Records in 2003.[3][4][5] Bookworm produced the album.[6]

Selected discography
  • "Alpha Flight" EP (Dynasty) - 1996
  • "Sprawl Xtreme: False Teeth" (Bookworm) maxi-single - 1997
  • "Claustrophonics" - 1997
  • "Six Bubbles" (Awkward Why?) - 1998
  • "Snidley's Lunchbox" EP - 1998
  • "Sprawlic Stream: Rites of Passage" (Bookworm) - 1999
  • "Paying for the Trip" (Bookworm) - 2000
  • "Weak Days" b/w "Pickup Rhyme" & "Hookers 'n Gin" 12" single - 2001
  • "The Scenic Route" - 2003/2004[7]
  • "Rain All Day" (The Nope: Psy & Moka Only) maxi-single - 2009
  • "N.I.N.E." (Beatface: Book & Paul) - 2009
  • "Melba" (The Nope) - 2009
  • "Amy" (Beatface: Book & Paul) - 2011
  • "MODERNe" (The Nope) - 2011 (unreleased)
  • "Sinus" EP (The Nope) - 2014
  • "Extended PlayPen" (davepsy) - 2017
  • “Beyond the Arc” (davepsy) - 2020

Appearances
  • Jacked Surfing DVD
  • "Muskoka Militia Vol. II" (2004)
  • "CBC Radio 3 - Just Concerts" (2003)

References
  1. "Oddities :: The Scenic Route :: Underworld Records/Battleaxe Records". RapReviews "Back to the Lab" series reviewed by Matt Jost, October 19, 2010
  2. "Oddities Weak Days". By Susana Ferreira, Aug 01, 2002
  3. "Oddities The Scenic Route" Exclaim!, By Thomas Quinlan Jan 01, 2006
  4. "Oddities get the Axe". NOW Magazine, Jason Richards February 19, 2004
  5. "ODDITIES THE SCENIC ROUTE (BATTLEAXE)". Now Magazine. FEB 12 - 18, 2004 | VOL. 23 NO. 24 JASON RICHARDS Archived at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Oddities – The Scenic Route Review" Archived 2014-08-25 at the Wayback Machine. Hip Hop Hot Spot, October 29, 2013.
  7. "Oddities – Scenic Route (Battle Axe Records)". Africas Gateway, 9 August 2010
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