RapScallions | |
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Los Angeles, 2015
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Background information | |
Origin | Hollywood, California |
Genres | rock, alternative rock |
Years active | 2011 | –present
Website | rapscallionsmusic |
Members | Sergio Ochoa Chris Clemence Dario Forzato James Forsberg |
RapScallions is an American rock band formed in Hollywood, California in 2011 by Chris Clemence. The band is made up of bassist Chris Clemence, guitarist Dario Forzato, drummer James Forsberg, and vocalist Sergio Ochoa.
In 2011 RapScallions released their first self-titled EP. The first single off the EP, "California Brain" helped the band gain mainstream recognition via the Ubisoft video game, Rocksmith, on Xbox and PlayStation 3 and earned the band their first platinum video game award. "California Brain" charted at #70 on the iTunes charts in Europe. California Brain was #10 in the Top 25 Songs about California in 2011 among Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Death Cab For Cutie.
In 2013, RapScallions released their second album, "In My Head". The single, "Got Your Love Comin", was in rotation on 65 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide by way of iHeart Radio and was selected as iHeart Radio’s "Music You Should Know.”
In 2014, RapScallions released "Can You Feel It" as the first single to their upcoming record. “Can You Feel It” was produced by Wendy Starland. The song quickly gained recognition in the sports world and was licensed to FOX Sports for the NHL and NBA as well as by teams such as, the LA Kings, NY Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, NY Giants, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres for their in-game entertainment at their stadiums. "Can You Feel It", also received international radio play airing on radio stations such as, Q103.3 KTMQ, 94.5 KYMT, on KIIS FM Brazil during the 2014 World Cup and was the kickoff song for the NFL International game in London. "Can You Feel It" also aired during Super Bowl XLIX and the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs.