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BHM Lesser Celebrated — Hidden Heroes: Boogiemonsters

Cover for Boogiemonsters's "Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album" Album

Today we dive into the spiritual juggernaut: Boogiemonsters!

Via Wikipedia:

Boogiemonsters were an American hip hop group composed by Bronx, New York rapper Mondo McCann, Alaskan-born Vex Da Vortex (Sean Pollard) and Jamaican-born brothers Myntric (Sean Myers) and Yodared (Ivor "Al" Myers). 
Boogiemonsters intended to bring depth to the lyrics of hip hop by writing lyrics with stronger substance. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxtc-ztCsb4&list=OLAK5uy_k8UBxXwiPukS-pHLkPZCrgDLHUXMvhDpg" target="_blank">Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album</a> combined elements of abstract spirituality which combined elements of Christianity, Rastafari, Eastern mysticism and African religions to form the content of the album's lyrics; God Sound was more openly inspired by Christianity. Group member Ivor Myers has cited Jim Morrison, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Yellowman and Bob Marley as influences on the group's music.</blockquote>

About this Series

Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Lesser Celebrated' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on hip hop culture deserves deeper recognition. These aren't 'lesser-known' talents – they're vital innovators whose contributions helped shape the culture we know today, even if they haven't always received their proper celebration.

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