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MC Chris
MC Chris at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2023
MC Chris atGalaxyConColumbus in 2023
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Brendan Ward IV
Born(1975-09-02)September 2, 1975(age 48)
Libertyville, Illinois,U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • voice actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2000–present
LabelsMC Chris LLC
Websitemcchris

Christopher Brendan Ward IV(born September 2, 1975), better known by the stage nameMC Chris(stylized in alllower case),[4]is an American rapper, voice actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his high-pitched voice and for combining his "geek"background with the"gangsta rap"image which resulted in the genre ofnerdcore.He has released ten albums, five EPs, one re-release and a tenth anniversary edition of his recordings withthe Lee Majors.

Early life[edit]

Ward was born inLibertyville, Illinois.He attended theSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoandNew York University'sTisch School of the Arts.[5]

Career[edit]

Voice acting[edit]

Ward performing in February 2008

Ward has appeared on, worked behind the scenes on, and contributed original lyrics to, manyWilliams Street Studiosshows onAdult Swim,most notablyAqua Teen Hunger Force.He was a production assistant and starred as the characterMC Pee Pantsin the episodes "MC Pee Pants", "Sir Loin", "The Last One", and "Little Brittle",[6]and as the youngCarlin episode 18.[7]He reprised the role of MC Pee Pants inAqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatersand in thePlayStation 2video gameAqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am.

Ward worked onSealab 2021as a writer and as the recurring characterHesh Hepplewhite,and as the twins who play Dolphin Boy in a behind-the-scenes type of episode. He worked as a production assistant and writer forThe Brak Show(including the episodes "Brakstreet" and "Shadows of Heat" ) and voiced a character on the episode "Brakstreet". He was a contributing writer forSpace Ghost: Coast to Coastwith a cameo in the episode "Baffler Meal",and voiced Ward Willoughby in the 2002 pilot forWelcome to Eltingville.

In October 2004, he announced his resignation fromCartoon Networkon his blog[8]to focus on his recording career. He returned to Adult Swim as a redGummi bearnamed Gummi inCheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge.[9]He has worked on a cartoon calledThe mc chris Cartoon,and plans to work in conjunction with the creators ofMetalocalypse,although it will not air on Cartoon Network.[10][11]Since August 2010, he has created the theme songs for several of theSModcast Internet Radio (S.I.R.)programs, including those for the originalSModcast,[Blow Hard,[12]Bagged & Boarded,andJay & Silent Bob Get Old.

Music[edit]

Ward originally performed withThe Lee Majors.While he is one of the artists most closely associated with the genre of nerdcore,[13][14][15]he had been hesitant to accept the nerdcore label and described his music as "a genre in and of itself".[16]as well as expressing concern over limiting himself to such a narrow audience and subject matter.[17][18]He has appeared in news stories dealing with nerd culture and nerdcore.[19]Of his nerdcore background, he said, "It's nice that a lot of folks consider me part of it. It's actually embarrassing how I used to think I was the only one playing withStar Warstoys and making music, and it just wasn't true. I have absolutely no problem with the label now. "[20]He self-releases with no record label.

Personal life[edit]

In July 2012, Ward told the security guards at his show inPhiladelphiato eject an audience member who had posted a critical comment on Twitter about his opening actRichie Branson.After receiving criticism from fans, he posted a video in which he apologized for his actions. The fan received a refund, and described in aRedditpost how he felt humiliated by the experience.[21]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Life's a Bitch and I'm Her Pimp(2001)
  • Knowing Is Half the Hassle(2003)
  • Eating's Not Cheating(2004)
  • Dungeon Master of Ceremonies(2006)
  • MC Chris Is Dead(2008)
  • MC Chris Goes To Hell(2010)
  • Race Wars(2011)
  • Foreverrr(2014)
  • MC Chris Is Dreaming(2016)
  • #mcchrisisgoodmusic(2018)

Children's albums[edit]

  • Marshmellow Playground(2011)
  • Marshmellow Campground(2017)

Compilation albums[edit]

  • The New York University 8-Track Discography 10th Anniversary Edition(2007)
  • Apple Tummy(2009)
  • Apple Lung(2012)
  • Apple Bum(2017)
  • Apple Eye(2022)

Extended plays[edit]

  • Part Six Part One(2009)
  • Part Six Part Two(2009)
  • Part Six Part Three(2009)
  • Friends(2012)
  • Kickstape(2013)
  • Foes(2017)

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters MC Pee Pants
2008 Nerdcore for Life Himself

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2000-2005 Sealab 2021 Hesh Hepplewhite / Various / Yes Brains 19 episodes
2002 Welcome to Eltingville Ward Willoughby / Wilson Credited as Chistopher Ward
2002 The Brak Show Record Store Worker 2 episodes
2002-2015 Aqua Teen Hunger Force MC Pee Pants / Little Brittle / Sir Loin / Young Carl 6 episodes
2003 Space Ghost Coast to Coast Dancing Man Episode: "Baffler Meal"
2007 Fat Guy Stuck in Internet Gordon 2 episodes
2010 Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge Gummi
2011 Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Episode: Pilot
2011 The Chris Gethard Show Musical Guest / Panel Episode: The Human Crane Episode

References[edit]

  1. ^Roa, Ray (November 26, 2019)."Nerdcore favorite mc chris returns to Tampa for Friday concert".RetrievedDecember 25,2020– via cltampa.
  2. ^Elderkin, Beth (May 26, 2020)."10 Nerdcore, Nerd-Folk, and Other Geeky Artists to Add to Your Playlist".RetrievedDecember 25,2020– via io9.gizmo.
  3. ^"Alex Trebek Calls Nerdcore Rap Fans 'Losers'; MC Chris and Mega Ran Respond".Billboard.RetrievedApril 29,2021.
  4. ^mc chris (2003).10-Year-Old(song). DC Flag Records. Event occurs at 3:01.mc chris, lower case, no dots, rewind.
  5. ^"MC Chris Comes to Hi Tone Sunday".MemphisFlyer.October 24, 2019.RetrievedJuly 15,2024.
  6. ^"Aqua Teen Hunger Force – Episode 9: MC Pee Pants".April 21, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon April 21, 2009.
  7. ^"Aqua Teen Hunger Force – Episode 18: Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future".March 23, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon March 23, 2009.
  8. ^"goth beach - so unpredictable".livejournal.Archived fromthe originalon July 6, 2007.
  9. ^"INTERVIEW: mc chris".You Sound Like A Robot.Archived fromthe originalon May 10, 2009.
  10. ^Wiese, Ben (April 20, 2018)."Nerd-Rapper mc chris Talks New Album, Animation, Trauma and Fatherhood".Westword.
  11. ^"None".Archived fromthe originalon July 7, 2012.
  12. ^"SModcast #131: Limmortality".SModCo.Archived fromthe originalon September 12, 2010.
  13. ^Roa, Ray (November 26, 2019)."Nerdcore favorite mc chris returns to Tampa for Friday concert".Cltampa.RetrievedDecember 25,2020.
  14. ^Elderkin, Beth (May 26, 2020)."10 Nerdcore, Nerd-Folk, and Other Geeky Artists to Add to Your Playlist".Io9.gizmo.RetrievedDecember 25,2020.
  15. ^"Alex Trebek Calls Nerdcore Rap Fans 'Losers'; MC Chris and Mega Ran Respond".Billboard.RetrievedApril 29,2021.
  16. ^Burton, Bonnie (June 25, 2007)."mc chris: Napping with Artoo".Fans.Starwars.Archived fromthe originalon March 26, 2010.RetrievedSeptember 2,2010.
  17. ^Williams, Alex (August 5, 2007)."Dungeons, Dragons and Dope Beats".Fashion & Style.RetrievedMay 20,2009.
  18. ^Miranda, Jeff (November 4, 2007)."Refrain of the nerds".Boston Globe.RetrievedMay 20,2009.
  19. ^myspace /mcchrisArchivedFebruary 7, 2009, at theWayback MachineMC Chris blog. August 22, 2008
  20. ^"All The Sucker MCs Can Call Me Sire: An Interview with mc chris - Comic Book Resources".comicbookresources.November 4, 2023.
  21. ^Eakin, Marah (July 19, 2012)."MC Chris kicks fan out of show over a nasty tweet, cries about it".The A.V. Club.

External links[edit]

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