A-Game
A-Game | |
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Also known as | Nova and Chase |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Hip hop, R&B, electronic |
Years active | 2007-present |
Labels | PilotModeMuzik T.A.G. (The Armada Group) |
Members | Rommel Hinds-Grannun Robert Hinds-Grannun |
A-Game is a hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, made up of identical twins, Rommel Hinds-Grannun and Robert Hinds-Grannun, who also go by the stage name Nova and Chase.[1]
The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty",[2][3] and "Airplanes",[4][5] both of which were produced by T-Minus. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP The World Is Yours,[6] and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring Kim Davis.[7] Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My"[8] reached number one on Flow 93.5's Mega City Countdown.[9]
The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based electronicore band Abandon All Ships.[10]
In August 2021, Rommel Hinds-Grannun posted on his Facebook page: "Formally Known As A-Game, The Twinz Are Back On The Scene Signed To Rich Homie Quan As 'Duuo'.[11] He also announced that they had released a single, "Stadium".[12]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]- The World Is Yours (EP)
- Running on Time (Mixtape)
- Since 1988 (Mixtape)
- Boarding Pass (Mixtape), 2013[13]
- DON (EP), 2016[14]
Singles
[edit]- 2008: "The Preparation" feat. Kim Davis
- 2009: "Go Head Shawty"[15]
- 2010: "Airplanes"
- 2011: "Watchu Sayin"
- 2011: "Oh My"
- 2012: "Cool Boyz"
- 2012: "Cool Boyz Remix" feat Red Cafe
- 2012: "Money Made Me Do It"
- 2012: "Money Made Me Do It Remix" feat Kardinal Offishall
- 2012: "Money Made Me Do It Remix" feat Ryan Leslie
- 2013: "Homicide" feat Maino
- 2013: "Footprints"
- 2013: "Boarding Pass"
- 2014: "Sidelines"
- 2014: "Its Been a Minute"
As featured artist
[edit]- 2011: "Rockstar Lifestyle" (Harvey Stripes featuring A-Game)
- 2012: "Infamous" (Abandon All Ships featuring A-Game)
Videography
[edit]- "Go Head Shawty"[16]
- "Airplanes"[17]
- "The Preparation" feat. Kim Davis[18]
- "Watchu Saying"[19]
- "Oh My"[20]
- "Cool Boyz"[21]
- "Infamous" (Abandon All Ships featuring A-Game)[22]
- "Homicide" featuring Maino[23]
- "Money Made Me Do It" feat. Luu Breeze[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "A-Game - Rap Dictionary". Rapdict.org. 2009-06-25. Archived from the original on 28 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "A-Game - Go Head Shawty". Greenhitz.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "A - GAME "GO HEAD SHAWTY"". youtube.com. YouTube. 12 April 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "A-Game - Airplanes". youtube.com. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "A-Game - Airplane(Produced by T-Minus).mp3". Mediafire.com. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "A-Game". Megacityhiphop.Com. 1988-11-02. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "A-Game Feat Kim Davis - The Preparation". dailymotion.com. dailymotion. 27 November 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Watchu Saying by A-Game". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-21. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
- ^ "Cityonmyback.com". Cityonmyback.com. 2008-08-25. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
- ^ Ramirez, Carlos. "Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video". Noisecreep. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "Rommel Hinds-Grannun". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Duuo - Stadium". youtube.com. YouTube. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "A-Game – Boarding Pass". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "A-Game – DON". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "A - GAME "GO HEAD SHAWTY" (Music Video)". 12 April 2009 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "A-Game "Go Head Shawty" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2009-04-12. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "A-Game "Airplanes" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2010-07-12. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ "A-Game ft. Kim Davis - The Preparation". YouTube. 2008-11-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "A-Game "Watchu Saying" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2011-01-11. Archived from the original on 10 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ ""Oh My" (Music Video)". YouTube. 2011-01-11. Archived from the original on 2011-08-01. Retrieved 2011-02-07.[dead link ]
- ^ "A-Game - Cool Boyz". youtube.com. YouTube. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Abandon All Ships feat. A Game - Infamous". youtube.com. YouTube. May 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Homicide - A-Game (Feat. Maino)". youtube.com. YouTube. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "A-Game Ft Luu Breeze Money Made Me Do It". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 8 January 2022.