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The late 90s saw the rise of Citizen King, known for their hit song "Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out)" which gained popularity through radio airplay and inclusion in shows like Malcolm in the Middle. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the band evolved from a previous group called Wild Kingdom, blending funk, punk, and ska influences. Formed in the early 90s, Citizen King comprised Malcolm Michaels (turntablist), Dave Cooley (keyboardist), DJ Brooks (drummer), Sage Shwarm (bassist), along with guitarist Kristian Riley and vocalist Matt Sims.
Their eclectic musical influences and energetic live performances earned them a local following. They transitioned from Wild Kingdom to Citizen King to explore a broader musical spectrum. Sims, inspired by various music genres and familial influences, coined the band's name from historical and political references.
The band's journey continued with basement shows and regional performances, solidifying their sound as a fusion of jazz, funk, and hip-hop. They caught the attention of Speech from Arrested Development, leading to their debut album "Brown Bag LP" in 1995 and subsequent EP "Count the Days."
Signing with 510/MCA Records and later Warner Brothers, they released their major label debut "Mobile Estates" in 1999. Their breakout hit "Better Days" propelled them to mainstream success, though the band emphasized their diverse musical range beyond the single. However, subsequent singles didn't achieve the same level of success.
Internal conflicts and canceled gigs marked a tumultuous period for the band, eventually leading to their disbandment in 2002. The reasons behind the split remain largely undisclosed, with speculation suggesting personal issues, substance abuse, or creative differences.
Since then, band members pursued various endeavors. Malcolm Michaels ventured into solo projects and production, while Dave Cooley found success as a producer. DJ Brooks established his own DJ company, and Kristian Riley ventured into music production. Matt Sims, after a stint in Los Angeles as a model, relocated to Germany, pursuing a solo music career under the name CEI.
Despite their brief time in the spotlight, Citizen King left a lasting impact on the music scene, blending genres and showcasing the vibrant Milwaukee music scene of the late 90s.
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
Love how he mentioned Limewire. Kids today will never know how that was the equivalent to giving your computer AIDS.
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"I missed the bus, but I'm in no hurry." I always remembered that line from that song for some reason lol
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We saw these boys in a club in Omaha. AMAZING show. Bought a CD at the show.
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I remember seeing these guy as Wild Kingdom in the early 90s on Milwaukees East Side.
I was prerty shocked when they came out with this song.
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Talk about digging up obscure one hit wonders from the 90's... I actually randomly thought about this song late last year and to remind myself oh yeah I used to enjoy this song because much like the rest of the later 90's... it was an experimental time that combined a lot of different influences
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another Milwaukee staple lol, these guys were really something special during the late 90’s and early 2000’s. I grew up listening to their hits playing on the radio every day!
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I actually saw these guys live in Seattle back in 1999, but alas Citizen King has seen better days
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That's who did that song!! I remember hearing Better Days, constantly, back around 1999/2000, but i never caught the music video, so i had no idea who was behind the song. Literally didn't know until this video, though i certainly never forgot the song. Sad to hear what happened to them, as they sounded like a pretty unique & innovative group. Speaking of Fishbone, would you consider covering them in a future video?
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Loved hearing "Better Days" on Street Sk8er 2!
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Sounds like they were ready to explode. That song "Better Days" got bigger the further we got from it. A great follow up would have put them on top of the world. Honestly, whatever happened had to have been something illegal and horrible for everyone to react the way they did.
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"Under the Influence" was my special song.
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Whatever happened to the band Nine Days? They had that super catchy song Story of a Girl but never heard from them again
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Wow, my good buddy was their monitor engineer when they were touring their Better Days era. I remember watching them from the side of the stage in Portland Oregon.
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Was a huge fan of MT SIMS cause it was the electroclash era in the 2000s where Matt did his solo outing. He is still around. The last project he did was with a former member of the band THE KNIFE lof Dreijer which was as early as last year.
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You should cover 2 skinnee j’s. They still kick add every album they made is gold in my ears
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Sage Schwarm and Old Man Malcolm continued doing their own music and producing stuff for local Milwaukee hip-hop artists well into the 2000's. Malcolm produced an entire ep for my man Dana Coppa and had a group with my guy Kid Millions. Fun fact sometimes he even djs at Packer games.
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Gotta admit, I definitely always attributed that song to Sublime. I must've heard it a hundred times in my life, and didn't know the artist.
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One of the guys came to my high schools creative writing class to talk process.
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Dude I still listen to this album all the time! Jalopy style is such a great jam! Under the influence was great too love mobile estates
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@tenebrousoul9368
2 months ago
Would you consider Citizen Cope? I haven't heard from him in years. Please and thank you
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