After wreaking havoc on the road rocking sold out crowds across the country… Read Full Bio ↴After wreaking havoc on the road rocking sold out crowds across the country, Oregon based rapper The Dirtball is bringing it home with the release of his third solo album, Crook County. While in the past his accelerated rhyming skills have kicked his career into overdrive, now with his latest release it’s his songwriting skills that have him cruising in the fast lane.
Inspired by the beauty of his home state and his love of creating music, Crook County’s diverse mixture of rock and hip-hop is eclectic enough to leave fans of all genres salivating for more. Powered by the machinegun attack of his motor-mouth and irresistible hooks, the album can dazzle fans of Southern Rap (Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon), battle mainstream heavyweights (Twista, Lupe Fiasco), or stands toe-to-toe with underground legends (Tech 9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, or Insane Clown Posse).
“Crook County is actually the area where I live in Oregon. I was born and raised here, which ties into the record and how I’m bringing it back to my roots. I have a lot of old friends that I used to play with back in the day on this record and my parents have a blue grass band so they made it onto a track,” says the Pacific Northwest based rapper. “It’s definitely a different kind of album for me, but it’s a pretty well rounded diverse eclectic mixture of musical styles with a good group of guests. Each track is totally different from one another and I’m stoked about it.”
Crook County also features guest appearances by some of the heaviest hitters in the underground and detonates an explosive line-up of powerhouse collaborations. “Just a Friend” utilizes the breathtaking melodies of Lady Love to craft an infectious track about the hardships of maintaining relationships while out on the road, while Daddy X of Kottonmouth Kings drops by on “Mushroom Cloud” to expose the Dirtball’s psychedelic eating habits. Meanwhile, Suburban Noize heavyweight Big B appears on the track “All In”, LaCoka Nostra ‘s CeeKay rips through the track “Nightshade”, Johnny Richter of Kingspade duets about the rigors of the road on “Grind” and Psychopathic Records’ Boondox, drops some rock flavor on the track “Tried, Trued and Tested”.
Since the age of 15, The Dirtball (aka David Alexander) has dedicated himself to his music. Growing up in Oregon, Alexander quickly became preoccupied with drums and would be the rhythmic backbone for a number of different bands in the North West. In 1995, Dirtball decided to take his musical aspirations to the next level and formed funk-rock hybrid Chola and would tour the region cultivating a grassroots following. After six years of constant touring and recording with Chola, the band was on the brink of a national breakthrough, but personal and creative differences lead to the band’s demise.
“Chola opened the door and kind of schooled me in the art of rhyme, which helped me develop my style. Then, when the band finally disbanded, I knew right away I didn’t want to hide behind the drum kit anymore, so I just started focusing on developing my skills as a rapper,” Dirtball says of the switch from banging drum kits to spitting on the mic. “I grew up listening to rap and that’s what I loved. I never set out to be a fast rapper, it’s just this kind of unharnessed thing that I developed.”
After half a decade behind the kit, Dirtball decided it was time for a change and focused his efforts on perfecting the art of rhyme. His efforts proved fruitful when he developed a knack for creating a machinegun rapid fire flow that quickly became his trademark style. With a conscious effort to create super tight flawless lyrics, Alexander began his solo path as an MC and The Dirtball was born.
After recording a demo, The Dirtball’s rapid-fire rhymes caught the attention of California based Suburban Noize Records who signed him for the release of his debut, Pop-A-D-Ball. The album quickly jumpstarted his career and propelled him into two years of non-stop touring. His sophomore effort, Raptillion, was released in 2006 and became an instant underground classic that prompted PopMatters to say Dirtball’s “Rapid-fire rhymes and an ear for catchy choruses distinguish the rapper’s style, which at times sounds something like a sharper-edged Big Boi.”
The Dirtball is at the forefront of a bubbling underground scene that is taking over the hip-hop and rock scenes. In a time of record label closures and spiraling record sales, The Dirtball has rocketed into national fame with the persistence and will to survive in the jungle that is the music business. His strong work ethic and explosive live show has earned him tours with Tech N9ne, Hed PE, Kottonmouth Kings, Insane Clown Posse, and monstrous Strange Noize Tour, which went on to become one of 2007’s highest grossing independent tours. Silently lurking the underground live networks, Dirtball snaps off raps and will make listeners think twice about the capabilities of white rappers.
Inspired by the beauty of his home state and his love of creating music, Crook County’s diverse mixture of rock and hip-hop is eclectic enough to leave fans of all genres salivating for more. Powered by the machinegun attack of his motor-mouth and irresistible hooks, the album can dazzle fans of Southern Rap (Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon), battle mainstream heavyweights (Twista, Lupe Fiasco), or stands toe-to-toe with underground legends (Tech 9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, or Insane Clown Posse).
“Crook County is actually the area where I live in Oregon. I was born and raised here, which ties into the record and how I’m bringing it back to my roots. I have a lot of old friends that I used to play with back in the day on this record and my parents have a blue grass band so they made it onto a track,” says the Pacific Northwest based rapper. “It’s definitely a different kind of album for me, but it’s a pretty well rounded diverse eclectic mixture of musical styles with a good group of guests. Each track is totally different from one another and I’m stoked about it.”
Crook County also features guest appearances by some of the heaviest hitters in the underground and detonates an explosive line-up of powerhouse collaborations. “Just a Friend” utilizes the breathtaking melodies of Lady Love to craft an infectious track about the hardships of maintaining relationships while out on the road, while Daddy X of Kottonmouth Kings drops by on “Mushroom Cloud” to expose the Dirtball’s psychedelic eating habits. Meanwhile, Suburban Noize heavyweight Big B appears on the track “All In”, LaCoka Nostra ‘s CeeKay rips through the track “Nightshade”, Johnny Richter of Kingspade duets about the rigors of the road on “Grind” and Psychopathic Records’ Boondox, drops some rock flavor on the track “Tried, Trued and Tested”.
Since the age of 15, The Dirtball (aka David Alexander) has dedicated himself to his music. Growing up in Oregon, Alexander quickly became preoccupied with drums and would be the rhythmic backbone for a number of different bands in the North West. In 1995, Dirtball decided to take his musical aspirations to the next level and formed funk-rock hybrid Chola and would tour the region cultivating a grassroots following. After six years of constant touring and recording with Chola, the band was on the brink of a national breakthrough, but personal and creative differences lead to the band’s demise.
“Chola opened the door and kind of schooled me in the art of rhyme, which helped me develop my style. Then, when the band finally disbanded, I knew right away I didn’t want to hide behind the drum kit anymore, so I just started focusing on developing my skills as a rapper,” Dirtball says of the switch from banging drum kits to spitting on the mic. “I grew up listening to rap and that’s what I loved. I never set out to be a fast rapper, it’s just this kind of unharnessed thing that I developed.”
After half a decade behind the kit, Dirtball decided it was time for a change and focused his efforts on perfecting the art of rhyme. His efforts proved fruitful when he developed a knack for creating a machinegun rapid fire flow that quickly became his trademark style. With a conscious effort to create super tight flawless lyrics, Alexander began his solo path as an MC and The Dirtball was born.
After recording a demo, The Dirtball’s rapid-fire rhymes caught the attention of California based Suburban Noize Records who signed him for the release of his debut, Pop-A-D-Ball. The album quickly jumpstarted his career and propelled him into two years of non-stop touring. His sophomore effort, Raptillion, was released in 2006 and became an instant underground classic that prompted PopMatters to say Dirtball’s “Rapid-fire rhymes and an ear for catchy choruses distinguish the rapper’s style, which at times sounds something like a sharper-edged Big Boi.”
The Dirtball is at the forefront of a bubbling underground scene that is taking over the hip-hop and rock scenes. In a time of record label closures and spiraling record sales, The Dirtball has rocketed into national fame with the persistence and will to survive in the jungle that is the music business. His strong work ethic and explosive live show has earned him tours with Tech N9ne, Hed PE, Kottonmouth Kings, Insane Clown Posse, and monstrous Strange Noize Tour, which went on to become one of 2007’s highest grossing independent tours. Silently lurking the underground live networks, Dirtball snaps off raps and will make listeners think twice about the capabilities of white rappers.
Holy Ground
The Dirtball Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Holy Ground' by these artists:
a-ha Take your pride And lift it high I've come to say goodbye Y…
Andy Gullahorn A good half-inch of dust had built up on the…
Aviators Sickened by their equals And disgusted by the signs Burning …
A–ha Take your pride And lift it high I've come to say goodbye Y…
Banners All we are We're distant stars Lost in the dark I know how…
Bill & Gloria Gaither When I walked through the door I sensed God′s presence And I…
Brooke Moriber Don't these days feel like hey what just happened? It's a…
Carrie Newcomer There's more to this than me There's more to this than…
Charity Gayle We are standing On holy ground And I know that there are…
Christa Wells You think singers and dreamers Invent escape from the real O…
Citipointe Live Jesus Jesus So in awe of You PRE I stand on holy ground…
COCINA - Taylor Swift I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee all…
Craig Taubman Every second, every minute Every hour, every day Everything,…
David Osmond I guess my life has somehow been like the woman…
Davido (My holy ground wey me a run to) Naija to the…
Default Genders I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee all…
DJ Khaled We the Best music DJ Khaled Where thou standeth is holy gro…
GARNET CROW 君のいない未来が ただ大きな闇にみえ 死んでしまえば生きなくていい そんな事ばかり考えてた 穏やかな月明かりに 体中を充…
Geron Davis In His presence There is joy beyond measure And at His fee…
H.N.I.C Take off your shoes Come hear the news I'm on fire For you S…
Haevn I waited for you woman Waited for the day to come At…
Hana Bryanne Keep it in your bedroom museum We’ll trash the place to…
Heritage Singers As I walk through the door, I sensed His presence, And, I…
Hillsong United This is holy This is holy ground You are holy You are holy…
Ill Spector There's spaces left empty There's places I can't see Without…
Jericho Frequency & Jennifer Rene Looking for a special place One without the hidden shame But…
Jimmy Swaggart When I walked through the door, I felt His presence And I k…
Joy Gardner When I walk through the doors I sensed His presence And…
Joyous Celebration when I walked through the door I sensed his presence and I…
Justin McRoberts To see with the eyes of a lover To see in…
Lou Fellingham Holy ground We are standing on holy ground Here before You…
Luka Bloom When the songs flow down like a river And the words…
Marcus Ramsay Here as we wait Seek Your face Come and make Your throne…
Mary Black Farewell my lovely Johnny, a thousand times adieu You are go…
Matt Thompson I was singing songs for you in my parents living room when…
Meduza In to the realm of a perpetual sleep I go Riding…
Newcomer Carrie There's more to this than me There's more to this than…
Palmas Took a chance, I can't tell why In the middle of…
Passion Here as we wait Seek Your face Come and make Your throne…
Praise and Harmony Who else commands all the host of heaven Who else can…
Rocco & Bass-T Vs. Redtzer Dirt on my tires From Babcock road It's a dot on a…
Ruger Hmm, Jah love me Hmm ah ah Only Jah Music is a battle…
Stephen Day Her daddy drives a black Range Rover They're living on the…
Steve Winwood What are we doing to this holy ground, this land…
Sun City Girls Daughter of the echo Hills with sheepskin clothing Hiding ce…
Sundy Best I'm a child of Appalachia Where my feet are in the…
T. A. Swift I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee all…
T.Swift I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee al…
Taylor Swift I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee all…
Taylor Swift - [ www.PakHeaven.Com ] I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee al…
Taylor Swift Ft. Gary Lightbody Of Snow Patrol I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee all…
Taylor Swift(테일러 스위프트) I was reminiscing just the other day While having coffee al…
The Clancy Brothers Fare thee well my lovely Dinah A thousand times adieu For we…
The Dead Daisies When the sun falls down And the full moon rise Now you…
The Disarmed Grip, shake I need another holy ground To catch my breath ag…
The Dubliners Fine girl you are! Adieu to you my Dinah a…
The Dubliners with Luke Kelly Fine girl you are! Adieu to you my Dinah a…
The High Kings Fare thee well, my lovely Dinah, a thousand times adieu. We…
The Klezmatics Take off, take off your shoes This place you're standing, i…
The Poxy Boggards Fine girl you are! Fare thee well my lovely Dinah,…
The Tilt When all the odds are close to none When leap of…
The Wolfe Tones As I rolled into Frisco, boys, I went upon the…
Traffic What are we doing to this holy ground, this land…
Triangle Sun You're just sitting on the ground I'm laying open armed I …
White Heart You don't need to tell me what You're thinking Your lack o…
Within Temptation Hey! It's been a while since I told you that I…
Wolfe Tones As I rolled into Frisco, boys, I went upon the…
Wolfstone The preacher and the fool Still mocked by the few On Holy…
wstdyth Yeah, yeah Wastedyouth, yeah, yeah (Closely i can feel your …
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Dirtball:
I Came to Party I came to party (Yeeah!) We came to party (Girls!) Please mo…
Intro Ohh wee My darlin' Can I make love to you…
Just Me It's just me The only one that get my dirt done And…
Moonshine Rhyme This is my moonshine rhyme You know I stay drunk most…
Mushroom Cloud Well good morning my friends, today we shall discuss the…
Mushrooms "Well good morning my friends, today we shall discuss the…
No Cops Uh, yeah, we got a suspicious kid that got in…
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