OOIOO

OOIOO performing at All Tomorrow's Parties, 2004
Background information
Origin Japan
Genres Experimental rock, post-rock
Years active 1995–present
Labels Trattoria Records, Thrill Jockey
Associated acts Boredoms
OLAibi
Website ooioo.jp
Members
Yoshimi P-We
Kayan
Aya
Ai
Past members
Kyoko
Maki
Yoshiko

OOIOO (play /ˌoʊˌoʊˌaɪˌoʊˈoʊ/) are an all-female group founded by Boredoms drummer (and sometimes trumpeter and vocalist) Yoshimi P-We.[1]

According to allmusic's Kieran McCarthy "It's next to impossible to describe their sound, because — by design — it rarely follows consistent patterns".[1] Some of their music has been described as having "a majestic ebb and flow that suggests natural wonders"[2] or a "witchy, tribal side".[2] Either way, at any one time it may incorporate chanting and punchy drums,[2] dancey polyrhythms[3] atonal composition[3] or psychedelia.[4]

Contents

Music [link]

The majority of OOIOO's music originates from improvisations.[5] When asked about OOIOO's songwriting process in an interview with Pitchfork.com Yoshimi (P-we) Yokota said,

“ When you transform improvisation into a song that people can listen to, it is difficult to recreate the initial improvisation each time because you have to play in a different time and space.

In order to utilize the initial impulse of improvisation, we restructure improvisation into songs. Once the song is structured, it is no longer improvisation."[5]

 ”

When asked to compare this with Boredoms songwriting process she said,

“ Actually, the Boredoms songs are more structured even to the smaller details compared to OOIOO. It's almost as if our breathing is even decided on beforehand."[5] ”

Discography [link]

Albums [link]

EPs [link]

Compilations [link]

Personnel [link]

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Current members [link]

Former members [link]

  • Kyoko — guitar
  • Maki — bass guitar
  • Yoshico — drums (Her real name is Yuka Yoshimura. She is currently a member of CATSUOMATICDEATH, METALCHICKS, and a former member of DMBQ)

Guest musicians [link]

References [link]

  1. ^ a b McCarthy, Kieran. "((( OOIOO > Biography )))". allmusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p311949. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  2. ^ a b c Phares, Heather (2005-09-13). "((( Gold and Green > Overview )))". allmusic. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r791654. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  3. ^ a b Dodero, Camille (2007-03-21). "New York — Sound of the City — Live: OOIOO's Yoshimi Doesn't Let Those Evil Robots Eat Me". Blogs.villagevoice.com. https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2007/03/live_ooioos_yos.php. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  4. ^ "Interviews: OOIOO". Pitchfork. 2007-04-05. https://pitchfork.com/features/interviews/6579-ooioo/. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  5. ^ a b c Interview:OOIOOPitchfork Media interview with Yoshimi, April 5, 2007

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OOIOO (album)

OOIOO, originally released as ∞8∞ (pronounced "eight") in Japan, is the debut album by the Japanoise band OOIOO.

Track listing

Personnel

  • Yoshimi P-We - guitar, vocals, harp, casio tone, trumpet, drums, synth, Theremin, effects
  • Kyoto - guitar, vocals
  • Yoshiko - drums, chorus
  • Maki - bass, chorus

    • Guests

  • Julie Cafritz - Vocals (on "Speaker")
  • Yamantaka Eye (aka eYe) - Electronics (on "Speaker")
  • Keigo Oyamada of Cornelius - Producer

    • Releases information

    References


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    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Steady Risin'

    by: Yo Yo

    [Chorus]
    I been on the low for a while, but now
    It's time to rise up, so open your eyes up
    And recognise the real, that's all up in your grill
    Yo Yo gots the flow, y'all niggas know the deal [x2]
    [Verse 1]
    It's a must that I thrush world plush a little lush money
    Green like sus-money, cream and takes the bus
    International connects, plus discuss the hush-hush
    West-side, Who Ride?, World-wide, Bomb-rush
    So what's the deal with all this 'keep it real' rapping
    I'm still flexing skills, collect my mill and keep stepping
    Pack a weapon close if I ghost a nigga then I'm Swayze
    Cause rapping pays me to live shady, wilin' crazy
    Just the killer Cali lady, snatch your fuckin lady
    If rappers be board, you niggas still couldn't play me
    So save the drama for your mommy and your poppy
    When I hit the track up a mad truck couldn't stop me
    To all you, Versace wearin' Donna Karen tricks
    Starin' all up in my grill, I'ma let you know the deal
    I'm still droppin' bombs like Sudam Husain
    Who-Bang, like Mack-10, sip gin and kick game
    [Chorus]
    [Verse 2]
    I've been on the low, but now it's time to show and prove
    Turn my dues to power moves, I got 'em winning never lose
    So whoever snooze, on the Y-O-Y-O better buy you
    A superior plot, I'm blowin' up the spot
    Hip-Hop's the mil-ticket, and I still kick it
    For my niggas in the hood, best believe it's all good
    My game is understood from LA to Amsterdam
    So I organise my fam' and rock the world like Pearl Jam
    This girl's a thriller, got more game than Shirl' Miller
    And as this world turns, my main concern is earnin' scrilla
    I'm realer than most don't test this west coast fever
    On your reciever, with more respect than Aretha
    Franklin, got mo' bankin', drudge and wheezy
    I'm movin on up so give it up this shit ain't easy
    But see I, step to my B I and be fly
    Like a sparrow, but their all stackin' up 'Genaro
    [Chorus]
    [Verse 3]
    You best rocognise game about the things that I told
    Everything that glitters an't gold, but this mic I hold
    Is worth about a million, really don't peep the flow
    I generate more pace than Wall Street when I blow
    You know this how we do, in killer Cali rule
    Mic check, one two, when the Yo be comin' through
    With the lyrical, verbal miracle, oh Jesus
    I say what I want and I do as I pleases
    For any nigga step in my direction and question
    My affection for this game that I be flexin'
    The same as chin-checkin, I'll be right there like demolition
    I'm on a mission, so just listen
    I'm spittin', the game related, that keep you faded
    Intoxicated, then your pocket get raided
    I made it, for them G's and Ladies
    Beneath the palm trees just shootin' the breeze
    [Chorus]
    That's the way, uh uh, we like it
    Bad as I wanna be, you don't wanna step to me
    That's the way, uh uh, we like it
    Steady Risin' to the top, movin' up another notch [x2]




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