In 2004,
Canada's Indy mc's got their music out there on
vinyl and cd and even touched the US market.
Some of the artists that made a mark were K-OS
with his BBoy Stance 12" which was also promoted
by Spectre in California, The Trupaz with "For
Whom The Bell Tolls" that got mad video play on
much music, "Shake Ya Kaboose" a real catchy
joint from Pimp Tea who finally hit the college
radio circuit. A Little to the left we had
releases from John Smith "Pinky's Laundry Mat"
including a Peanuts and Corn tour with Shazaam
of the Frek Sho & Pip Skid through Ontario in
the Spring of 2004 with myself on the bill. Big
Ups to Ming for takin care of the whole
crew!!!! War Party's HellNBack formed a crew
called Rez Official, made a video for one of the
dopest singles this year "The Struggle" and
signed a major distribution deal through
Arbor/EMI Canada. Congrats on that major
accomplishment homies!! Vancouver's biggest
success this year was definitly Sweatshop Union.
They released "Natural Progression" through
BattleAxe/EMI Canada as well as recieved Full
Rotation on Much Music and were on the road for
numerous tours through-out Canada.
Another
BIG shout out goes to Dj Brace (from Winnipeg
Manitoba) who took 1st place at the National
DMC's and got a chance to represent Canada at
the World DMC finals in England!! Let's do it
again this year man!
Last Year
was the year Crunk took over the globe. It was
everywhere from sporting events, to tv adds, to
all the clubs across North America. Here's a
list of my top 10 Down South releases of 2004
(in no order). Make sure they're in your
crates!!
1. Mr Sche
"Thug Holiday"
2. Swizz
Beats w/ Yung Wun & David Banner - "Tear It Up"
12"
3. Ovadose
w/ Mobb Deep - "Bet That" 12"
4. Three 6
Mafia - "One Hitta Quitta" 12"
5. Crime
Mobb - "Nuck If You Buck" 12"
6. Young
Buck "Welcome 2 Tha South" 12"
7. Renegade
Foxx with Trina "Scream" 12"
8. Lil Flip
w/ Leah - "Sunshine" 12"
9. 8 Ball &
MJG - "You Don't Want No Drama" 12"
10. Dem
Franchise Boys - "White Tee" 12"
2004 also
brought us albums from Lil Jon "Crunk Juice",
Devin The Dude "2 Tha Extreme", Gangsta Blac's
self titled return, Yo Gotti's double album with
"Stop Lyin" featuring Pastor Troy and Criminal
Manne from Memphis. Lil Wyte from the Hypnotized
Camp Posse also released "Phinally Phamous" a
really solid album you gotta add to the
collection including his new single on the air
"Bad Guys".
If you want
any contact info on the mc's and projects listed
above don't hesitate to contact me and i'll get
you in touch with the right people!! Let's Crunk
2005 to the next level Fam!!
Peace,
Dialog.
