Otep Shamaya
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Otep Shamaya | |
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 Otep on the streets of Los Angeles | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Otep Baty |
| Born | November 7, 1979[citation needed] Austin, Texas |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–2024 |
| Labels | |
| Website | Otep's blog |
Otep Shamaya (born November 7, 1979), is an American former singer and rapper, best known as the lead vocalist and founder of the eponymous metal band Otep.
Career
[edit]Shamaya made her debut in 2000 with her band OTEP, and released the full-length albums Sevas Tra (June 2002), House of Secrets (July 2004), The Ascension (October 2007), Smash the Control Machine (August 2009), Atavist (April 2011), Hydra (January 2013).[1] She released her latest album, "Generation Doom" via Napalm Records on April 15, 2016. The album debuted on Billboard at #10 on the Independent Chart, #7 on the Rock Chart, #4 on the Hard Rock Chart and #109 on the Top 200 Albums Chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[2]
Shamaya appears in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as a voice-over actor for creatures.[3] She has been featured on HBO's television series Def Poetry. In 2010, Shamaya was a GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Music Artist, alongside Lady Gaga who won and Adam Lambert.[4]
Shamaya announced her retirement from music on November 18, 2024.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Shamaya is a lesbian woman and a vegan.[6] She is known to be an advocate of animal rights. She also spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.[7]
Discography
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ARTISTS / Otep". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "The Gauntlet - OTEP Premieres "ZERO" Video Via Metal Injection on Tour Now!".
- ^ "TheHobbit-The-Battle-of-the-Five-Armies – Cast, Crew, Director and Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
- ^ "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) - 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards - English-Language Nominees". Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (November 18, 2024). "OTEP SHAMAYA Is Retiring From Music". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Shamaya, Otep (April 17, 2008). "Might Makes Write: Otep Reveals the Passions of the Poet". MTV. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009.
- ^ "Otep Powerful and Vicious". January 22, 2013.
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