The Oddities (rap group)


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

History

Rap groups Awkward Why? and Dynasty began recording in 1996, and merged in 1998 to form the Oddities.
Oddities members have released a number of collaborative projects over the years, including in 2001 a 12" single, "Weak Days". Over time, other individuals participated in the group, including Kenny Neal, Paul, Naterrell, Retro Mosquito, and Bodible Oddities dancers Glizzii & Three.
The group's debut "family album", which showcased its members, was entitled The Scenic Route, and was released on Battle Axe Records in 2003. Bookworm produced the album.

Selected discography

  • Alpha Flight EP – 1996
  • "Sprawl Xtreme: False Teeth" maxi-single – 1997
  • "Claustrophonics" – 1997
  • "Six Bubbles" – 1998
  • Snidley's Lunchbox EP – 1998
  • "Sprawlic Stream: Rites of Passage" – 1999
  • "Paying for the Trip" – 2000
  • "Weak Days" b/w "Pickup Rhyme" & "Hookers 'n Gin" 12" single – 2001
  • "The Scenic Route" – 2003
  • "Rain All Day" maxi-single – 2009
  • "N.I.N.E." – 2009
  • "Melba" – 2009
  • "Amy" – 2011
  • Sinus EP – 2014
  • "Extended PlayPen" – 2017
  • “Beyond the Arc” – 2020

Appearances