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House of Pain

Hardcore Hip-Hop·other·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
2K
YT SUBS
150K
CHAMPIONS
0

House of Pain is an American hardcore hip-hop trio from Los Angeles, formed in 1991 by Everlast, Danny Boy, and DJ Lethal, known for incorporating Irish-American imagery into their identity. They achieved crossover success with their 1992 hit 'Jump Around' and released three albums in the 1990s on Tommy Boy Records, a label later acquired by Reservoir for approximately $100 million.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Signed to Tommy Boy Records, later acquired by Reservoir for ~$100 million
  • Crossover hit single 'Jump Around' (1992)
  • Released three studio albums in the 1990s including debut (1992) and 'Same as It Ever Was' (1994)
WHAT FANS SAY (3)

finding out they're from LA and not Boston is like finding out Santa Claus isn't real

Last.fm user · lastfm

I wonder if people ever heard of Jump Around - truly underrated gem...

Last.fm user · lastfm

You might not have noticed after listening to their debut album, but these guys are actually white

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is House of Pain underrated?

House of Pain has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 5 out of 100. they have notable achievements including signed to tommy boy records, later acquired by reservoir for ~$100 million.

Q:What genre is House of Pain?

House of Pain works in Hardcore Hip-Hop originating from United States (Los Angeles, California). As a other artist at the "established" level, House of Pain has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Hardcore Hip-Hop scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does House of Pain have?

House of Pain has approximately 2K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 150K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to House of Pain?

Fans of House of Pain often also enjoy Limp Bizkit, Everlast (solo), Cypress Hill, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature. These artists share common ground in the Hardcore Hip-Hop space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate House of Pain's approach to hardcore hip-hop, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't House of Pain more famous?

With a Gap Score of 5/100, House of Pain's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: with 2K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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