Sweatshop Union
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About Sweatshop Union
'''Sweatshop Union''' are a Canadian Hip hop collective formed in 2000 when four politically-minded rap acts Dirty Circus, Creative Minds , Innocent Bystanders, and solo artist Kyprios came together "to create a powerful, distinctive voice", and to produce their first album, which was published in 2001.
Known for an inventive and socially-conscious sound, Sweatshop Union's music focuses on being "honest", commenting on material ranging from the War in Iraq, the plight of the poor and working-class, to the negativity and misogyny of mainstream hip-hop. Speaking for the group, Mos Eisley put it as:
'To me, politics aren’t a choice you make; they’re just a way of life. [...] In that sense, I am trying to be more positive than political, because I’m already political to begin with...
I think that, at the same time as there’s a lot of money being put into hip hop that could be deemed negative or misogynistic or self-destructive, by the same token there’s a lot of guys who are coming up trying to be positive and rebel against that, [and] putting their careers on the line.'
After signing with Battleaxe Records in 2002, their self-titled debut album was re-released as 'Local 604. The group also began touring North America with a number of other rap and hip-hop artists, including their label-mates Swollen Members.
Their 2004 album 'Natural Progression' led to a Juno Awards nomination and three Western Canadian Music Award nominations. They have been called part of "Vancouver's hip-hop Renaissance", and had their music featured in CBC Radio's "Make Some Noise" documentary. Their most recent album, 'United We Fall' (released in 2005) is the group's favorite, reflecting the increasing maturity of their collaboration. They look to use it as a springboard to expand their touring to the east coast, and increase awareness about their music.
Current members of the group include Kyprios, Metty the DertMerchant, Mos Eisley, DJ Itchy Ron, Mr. Marmalade, Conscience, and Dusty Melodica. The members of the collective continue to work, and produce separately, similar to other hip-hop organizations like the Wu-tang clan.
Sweatshop Union was recently on tour in Vernon with the up and coming underground rap crew 'The Sinthetik Beingz'. The SB'z members are DJ Extremidiz, Kash Dub and Seekz One.
Discography
* Sweatshop Union 2001
* Local 604 2002
* Natural Progression 2004
* United We Fall 2005
Known for an inventive and socially-conscious sound, Sweatshop Union's music focuses on being "honest", commenting on material ranging from the War in Iraq, the plight of the poor and working-class, to the negativity and misogyny of mainstream hip-hop. Speaking for the group, Mos Eisley put it as:
'To me, politics aren’t a choice you make; they’re just a way of life. [...] In that sense, I am trying to be more positive than political, because I’m already political to begin with...
I think that, at the same time as there’s a lot of money being put into hip hop that could be deemed negative or misogynistic or self-destructive, by the same token there’s a lot of guys who are coming up trying to be positive and rebel against that, [and] putting their careers on the line.'
After signing with Battleaxe Records in 2002, their self-titled debut album was re-released as 'Local 604. The group also began touring North America with a number of other rap and hip-hop artists, including their label-mates Swollen Members.
Their 2004 album 'Natural Progression' led to a Juno Awards nomination and three Western Canadian Music Award nominations. They have been called part of "Vancouver's hip-hop Renaissance", and had their music featured in CBC Radio's "Make Some Noise" documentary. Their most recent album, 'United We Fall' (released in 2005) is the group's favorite, reflecting the increasing maturity of their collaboration. They look to use it as a springboard to expand their touring to the east coast, and increase awareness about their music.
Current members of the group include Kyprios, Metty the DertMerchant, Mos Eisley, DJ Itchy Ron, Mr. Marmalade, Conscience, and Dusty Melodica. The members of the collective continue to work, and produce separately, similar to other hip-hop organizations like the Wu-tang clan.
Sweatshop Union was recently on tour in Vernon with the up and coming underground rap crew 'The Sinthetik Beingz'. The SB'z members are DJ Extremidiz, Kash Dub and Seekz One.
Discography
* Sweatshop Union 2001
* Local 604 2002
* Natural Progression 2004
* United We Fall 2005
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Genres:
Hip Hop
Hometown:
Vancouver, Canada
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Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
concerts and tour dates
Past
NOV
27
2015
Sandpoint, ID
The Hive
I Was There
JUL
04
2015
Victoria, Canada
Ship Point
I Was There
AUG
31
2014
Calgary, Canada
Dickens
I Was There
MAR
06
2014
Denver, CO
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
I Was There
MAR
05
2014
Fort Collins, CO
Aggie Theatre
I Was There
MAR
04
2014
Breckenridge, CO
Three20South
I Was There
NOV
16
2013
Jackson Hole, WY
Pink Garter Theatre
I Was There
NOV
12
2013
Des Moines, IA
Vaudeville Mews
I Was There
NOV
10
2013
Iowa City, IA
Blue Moose Tap House
I Was There
JUL
26
2013
Calgary, Canada
Dickens
I Was There
JUL
25
2013
Regina, Canada
O'Hanlons
I Was There
JUL
24
2013
Saskatoon, Canada
Amigos
I Was There
JUL
23
2013
Medicine Hat, Canada
Whiskey Creek
I Was There
JUL
21
2013
Canmore, Canada
The Drake
I Was There
JUN
13
2013
Denver, CO
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
I Was There
JUN
10
2013
Salt Lake City, UT
CLUB ELEVATE
I Was There
MAY
28
2013
Vancouver, Canada
Fortune
I Was There
APR
26
2013
Cumberland, Canada
Waverly
I Was There
APR
13
2013
Squamish, Canada
Dancing Bear Festival
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Sweatshop Union
'''Sweatshop Union''' are a Canadian Hip hop collective formed in 2000 when four politically-minded rap acts Dirty Circus, Creative Minds , Innocent Bystanders, and solo artist Kyprios came together "to create a powerful, distinctive voice", and to produce their first album, which was published in 2001.
Known for an inventive and socially-conscious sound, Sweatshop Union's music focuses on being "honest", commenting on material ranging from the War in Iraq, the plight of the poor and working-class, to the negativity and misogyny of mainstream hip-hop. Speaking for the group, Mos Eisley put it as:
'To me, politics aren’t a choice you make; they’re just a way of life. [...] In that sense, I am trying to be more positive than political, because I’m already political to begin with...
I think that, at the same time as there’s a lot of money being put into hip hop that could be deemed negative or misogynistic or self-destructive, by the same token there’s a lot of guys who are coming up trying to be positive and rebel against that, [and] putting their careers on the line.'
After signing with Battleaxe Records in 2002, their self-titled debut album was re-released as 'Local 604. The group also began touring North America with a number of other rap and hip-hop artists, including their label-mates Swollen Members.
Their 2004 album 'Natural Progression' led to a Juno Awards nomination and three Western Canadian Music Award nominations. They have been called part of "Vancouver's hip-hop Renaissance", and had their music featured in CBC Radio's "Make Some Noise" documentary. Their most recent album, 'United We Fall' (released in 2005) is the group's favorite, reflecting the increasing maturity of their collaboration. They look to use it as a springboard to expand their touring to the east coast, and increase awareness about their music.
Current members of the group include Kyprios, Metty the DertMerchant, Mos Eisley, DJ Itchy Ron, Mr. Marmalade, Conscience, and Dusty Melodica. The members of the collective continue to work, and produce separately, similar to other hip-hop organizations like the Wu-tang clan.
Sweatshop Union was recently on tour in Vernon with the up and coming underground rap crew 'The Sinthetik Beingz'. The SB'z members are DJ Extremidiz, Kash Dub and Seekz One.
Discography
* Sweatshop Union 2001
* Local 604 2002
* Natural Progression 2004
* United We Fall 2005
Known for an inventive and socially-conscious sound, Sweatshop Union's music focuses on being "honest", commenting on material ranging from the War in Iraq, the plight of the poor and working-class, to the negativity and misogyny of mainstream hip-hop. Speaking for the group, Mos Eisley put it as:
'To me, politics aren’t a choice you make; they’re just a way of life. [...] In that sense, I am trying to be more positive than political, because I’m already political to begin with...
I think that, at the same time as there’s a lot of money being put into hip hop that could be deemed negative or misogynistic or self-destructive, by the same token there’s a lot of guys who are coming up trying to be positive and rebel against that, [and] putting their careers on the line.'
After signing with Battleaxe Records in 2002, their self-titled debut album was re-released as 'Local 604. The group also began touring North America with a number of other rap and hip-hop artists, including their label-mates Swollen Members.
Their 2004 album 'Natural Progression' led to a Juno Awards nomination and three Western Canadian Music Award nominations. They have been called part of "Vancouver's hip-hop Renaissance", and had their music featured in CBC Radio's "Make Some Noise" documentary. Their most recent album, 'United We Fall' (released in 2005) is the group's favorite, reflecting the increasing maturity of their collaboration. They look to use it as a springboard to expand their touring to the east coast, and increase awareness about their music.
Current members of the group include Kyprios, Metty the DertMerchant, Mos Eisley, DJ Itchy Ron, Mr. Marmalade, Conscience, and Dusty Melodica. The members of the collective continue to work, and produce separately, similar to other hip-hop organizations like the Wu-tang clan.
Sweatshop Union was recently on tour in Vernon with the up and coming underground rap crew 'The Sinthetik Beingz'. The SB'z members are DJ Extremidiz, Kash Dub and Seekz One.
Discography
* Sweatshop Union 2001
* Local 604 2002
* Natural Progression 2004
* United We Fall 2005
Show More
Genres:
Hip Hop
Hometown:
Vancouver, Canada
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