Tropidelic

Tropidelic is an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. Tropidelic infuses multiple genres into a style that's a blend of reggae rock, hip-hop and high energy funk.[1]

Tropidelic
The members of Tropidelic
Background information
OriginCleveland, Ohio
GenresFunk, Rock, Hip Hop, Reggae
Years active2008 - Present
Websitehttp://www.tropidelic.com
MembersBobby Chronic, Derek McBryde, James Begin, Matthew Roads, Pags, Rex Larkman

Background

Tropidelic was formed by founding members Matthew Roads and Kyle Cheuvront [2] at Kent State University[3], located in Kent, Ohio, in 2008.[4] They self-distributed over 10,000 free copies of their first self-produced EP, Rebirth of the Dope.[5] The band's second release, and first studio recording, was Tree City Exodus,[6] followed by Erie Vibes & Irie Tides. Over the years, the band has evolved through several member changes and the addition of a horn section, leading up to their first full-length album, All Heads Unite, being released in 2012.[7]

Since the release of All Heads Unite, Tropidelic has released six additional albums and EPs.[8] Their 2017 album, Heavy is the Head, was released on Pepper's LAW Records[9][10] and reached #3 on the Billboard charts on December 2, 2017.[11] Tropidelic's latest album, Here in the Heights was released on June 7, 2019 through Ineffable Music Group. This full-length album features other notable artists such as Angelo Moore of Fishbone, Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo!, and Zach Deputy, among others.[12] Here in the Heights peaked at #2 on the Billboard reggae charts on June 22, 2019.[13] The band also finished out 2019 by releasing a five-track EP, Flyover Renaissance, with Ineffable Music Group on December 13, 2019. [14]

Tropidelic has been featured at Electric Forest Festival,[15] California Roots Music & Art Festival,[16], 311 Caribbean Cruise VI,[17] and Warped Tour[18]. Since 2017, Tropidelic has also hosted their own annual grassroots music festival,[19] The Freakstomp Music Festival.[20]

The Freakstomp Music Festival

Tropidelic started hosting a music festival in 2017. The Freakstomp Music Festival is named after their song "Freakstomp" off of their 2015 album Police State and is hosted in annually in August. After hosting the first two events in Medina, OH, the event has most recently moved to Clear Fork Adventure Park in Butler, OH. The weekend event hosts national and local acts, including artists such as Too Many Zooz, Bumpin Uglies, Mike Pinto, and Afroman.[21] [22][23]

Discography[24]
AlbumYear of Release
Flyover Renaissance2019
Here in the Heights2019
Heavy is the Head2017
The Hard North2016
Go Down with the Ship2016
Police State2015
All Heads Unite2012
Erie Vibes & Irie Tides2011
Tree City Exodus2008

Lineup[25]
  • Matthew Roads: Guitar/Vocals
  • James Begin: Trombone/Vocals
  • Bobby Chronic: Guitar
  • David Pags: Bass
  • Derek McBryde: Trumpet
  • Rex Larkman: Drums
  • Frank Toncar: Sax, Percussion and Keys

References
  1. Cohen, Sari (10 August 2018). "Interview: Tropidelic frontman Matt Roads talks 'Heavy Is The Head' follow-up and the upcoming InCuya Music Festival". AXS (company). Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. https://dks.library.kent.edu/cgi-bin/kentstate?a=d&d=dks20061019-01.2.58
  3. Gatta, John Patrick (16 May 2019). "Tropidelic heads Trop the Block". Tribune Chronicle. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  4. Niesel, Jeff (30 March 2016). "Meet the Band: Tropidelic". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  5. "The Cleveland Reggae/Hip-Hop/Funk Act Tropidelic Makes Forthcoming Album Available for Preorder". The Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  6. Kristen Kotz (May 1, 2008). "Tropidelic to let audience preview new CD at the Robin Hood this Friday". Kent Wired. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  7. "FIVE QUESTIONS: Tropidelic brings more than the funk".
  8. "Tropidelic on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  9. "First Watch: Tropidelic – Leviathan". Rootfire. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  10. "Heavy is the Head by Tropidelic". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  11. "Tropidelic".
  12. Niesel, Jeff. "Local Rockers Tropidelic to Release Their New Album on June 7". Cleveland SCENE. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  13. "Tropidelic". Billboard. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  14. url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/flyover-renaissance-ep/1487806385 |publisher=iTunes Store |accessdate=26 April 2020}}
  15. "Past Lineup". Electric Forest. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  16. "Past Line-Ups". California Roots Music & Art Festival 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  17. "Lineup". 311 Cruise. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  18. "Tropidelic Stomp Back to the Rook". March 27, 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  19. "Shuffle: Funk/Hip-Hop Group Tropidelic Rides Momentum of Festival, Album into 2018". Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  20. "InCuya Music Festival: Kent-born Tropidelic takes the stage on Sunday". 2018-08-20.
  21. "The Freakstomp Music Festival". The Freakstomp. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  22. "Freakstomp Music Festival".
  23. "Details Announced for This Year's Freakstomp Festival".
  24. "Tropidelic on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  25. "Reggae Band Tropidelic Has Set Its Goals High". Loyola Phoenix. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
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