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Morgan Ganem
Birth nameMorgan Joseph Ganem
Born (1986-09-22) 22 September 1986 (age 38)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record label owner
  • electronic musician
  • DJ
Instruments
Years active1999–present
Labels


Websitewww.morganganem.com

Morgan Ganem (born 22 September 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ and record label owner from Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He is noted for writing and performing the rhythmic chant called “Chop It Up” for the National Football League (NFL) team, the Kansas City Chiefs.[1] Ganem released one album with his band Sownds that included a song called "We Need A Hero." In 2011, “We Need A Hero” was used by FOX Sports as part of their coverage of the NCAA March Madness Men’s Basketball Tournament. FOX Sports played the song on national television during the Ohio State vs. Penn State game.[2] Ganem has also released two albums and several singles as his DJ alias, Dr. Plasticine.[3] He has performed at festivals including the Backwoods Music Festival in Stroud, Oklahoma.[4]

Biography

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2005-06: Morgan Ganem and The Rogues

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In 2005, Morgan began performing solo and created his first music video to his song “What I’d Give” directed by Rod Slane. It was the first music video to be filmed in his hometown of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The musicians in the video, including Capital Lights drummer Michael Philips, became Ganem's second band The Rogues, shortly after the video was filmed.[5]

2006-08: GANEM

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Morgan formed his third band called GANEM in 2007 that became the opening act for bands such as Drowning Pool, 12 Stones, Crooked X and Black Stone Cherry.[6] The band also performed with David Cook, seventh season winner of the reality television show American Idol, and his band Midwest Kings.[7] GANEM took part in shows for non-profit organizations in 2008 including two performances in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One show was at the Blank Slate venue benefiting Habitat For Humanity, the other show was a fundraiser for Cancer Sucks at Cains Ballroom. At the Cancer Sucks event Morgan Ganem was quoted as saying, “we’re proud to do our part; if our music can help it’s a good thing...”[8]

2008-11: Sownds, GX2 Records, and The Kansas City Chiefs

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In early 2008 Morgan founded his own record label called GX2 Records. Later in 2008 he formed Sownds, his fourth band. Ganem wrote, produced and recorded all of the songs for their first album titled “Welcome To The Show.”[9] The debut work was a concept album focusing on the struggle between good and evil with a comic book style theme.[10]

In 2010 Ganem wrote, produced and recorded a stadium chant called “Chop It Up” for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs football team.[11] In May of 2011 the Kansas City Chiefs film department went to Morgan’s hometown of Sand Springs, Oklahoma and filmed a video interview and live performance of “Chop It Up.”[12] The Kansas City Chiefs debuted the video on their official website on Jun 3, 2011. Jodain Massad, Kansas City Chiefs’ Senior Producer, and other members of the Chiefs’ media department traveled with Morgan and Sownds to Lee’s Summit, Missouri and filmed the band performing "Chop It Up" live at the Downtown Days festival.[13] The Kansas City Chiefs called the video “Sownds In Concert”. It was aired on the official Kansas City Chiefs web site on June 8, 2011.[14] “Chop It Up” is played at every Chiefs home game in Arrowhead Stadium to date.[1]

Concert tours

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Discography

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Albums/ EP's

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Singles

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  • Sownds - Kansas City Chiefs Presents Chop It Up (2009)
  • Morgan Ganem - Sunglasses On (2012)
  • Dr. Plasticine - Somewhere in Time (2014)
  • Dr. Plasticine - Fire Starter (2013)
  • Dr. Plasticine - Get Lucky (Dr. Plasticine Electro House Remix) (2013)


References

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  1. ^ "Sownds - A look behind "Chop it up!"". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Sownds of March Madness for band". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Electroklahoma | Oklahoma's EDM Guide: Doctor Plasticine's Debut EP Breakthrough is here". www.electroklahoma.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Dr. Plasticine - Backwoods Music Festival - Oklahoma City, OK - Tulsa, OK". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  5. ^ Janelle, Bernales. "http://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/rogue-rage/article_e4c0e2b3-e6a4-59ab-ad89-1ae50b02d24e.html" – via Tulsa World. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ "Sand Springs resident to rock it for Habitat for Humanity". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  7. ^ "17 things to do, places to go this New Year's Eve in Tulsa". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Local rockers GANEM to tackle cancer". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Morgan Ganem | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Welcome To The Show - Sownds | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Sownds - A look behind "Chop it up!"". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  12. ^ "KC Chiefs fan? Film crew coming Monday to CPHS stadium". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Square Box Systems - Kansas City Chiefs". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  14. ^ "Sownds in Concert". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
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