Social Deviantz are a Canadian rap trio from Vancouver, British Columbia, currently on indefinite hiatus. The group consists of lyricists A-Train and Fatbone, and DJ/producer Junya.[1] They are noted for their unique downtempo style of hip hop music, and for being one of the pioneers of the Vancouver rap scene,[2] specifically for their musical and cultural contributions.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Hip-hop, downtempo, lo-fi, breakbeat |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Labels | Sugarshack, Dease |
| Members | A-Train Fatbone Junya |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/socialdeviantz/?hl=en |
History edit
Social Deviantz were formed in early 1992 as part of the Sugarshack roster of artists.[3] Their most notable release continues to be their debut full-length album, Essential Mental Nutrients, first distributed in 1996.[4][3]
As well as two full-length albums, Social Deviantz have released a handful of EPs (including the 2001 vinyl release, Space + Time, issued only in the United States). Two of their singles, "Minimal" and "Lucky 5", received global airplay, including locally on Vancouver's The Beat 94.5 radio station.[5]
Social Deviantz have also appeared on Muchmusic and YTV for interviews.[2]
In 2006 the band released a long-shelved album Bleaky Deky, and in 2009 Spread (a compilation of previously released tracks) was distributed.[2] A video release for "Red Tape", resulted in play on multiple networks including Fuse, MTV, and a spin on Halloween night 2008 on Rage (ABC1 Australia).[6][7]
In 2019, a vinyl reissue of Essential Mental Nutrients was released by Diggers With Gratitude.[8]
Members edit
Discography edit
| Release date | Title | Label | Format |
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| 1996 | Essential Mental Nutrients | Sugarshack | CD, cassette full-length |
| 1996 | Sol's Favrit Beat | Sugarshack | 12" split w/CIA Kru |
| 1997 | ICU - The Death Of Hip Hop | Ill Crew Universal | compilation, includes 'Self-Defeater' |
| 1998 | ICU - The Revival | Ill Crew Universal | compilation, includes 'Mstr Bstrd' |
| 1999 | Mad Love | Integrity/Sugarshack | compilation, includes 'Minimal' |
| 2000 | Minimal | Sugarshack | CD EP |
| 2001 | Urbnet.com/Hiphopmix V1 | Shoreline | compilation, includes 'Lucky 5' |
| 2001 | Space + Time | Sugarshack | 12" |
| 2006 | Bleaky Deky | Dease | CD full-length |
| 2008 | Spread | Dease | CD EP |
| 2008 | Red Tape | Dease | CD EP (promotional) |
References edit
- ^ a b " Social Deviantz". AllMusic Biography by Mike DaRonco
- ^ a b c "Social Deviantz Spread". Exclaim!, By Omar Mouallem Feb 17, 2009
- ^ a b Tony Mitchell (2001). Global Noise: Rap and Hip Hop Outside the USA. Wesleyan University Press. pp. 314–. ISBN 978-0-8195-6502-0.
- ^ "Essential Mental Nutrients CD Cover Social Deviantz Sugarshack". Dropd Magazine, issue 16, Review by Cereita Goulbourne July 25, 1996
- ^ "Rising In the West Vancouver Hip-hop's Renaissance". Exclaim!, By Martin Turenne Published Dec 20, 2007.
- ^ "31st October 2008 on". rage. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Social Deviantz "Red Tape"". HIP Video Promo. 7 March 2012. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ Unikone (2019-04-29). "HipHop-TheGoldenEra: Social Deviantz - Essential Mental Nutrients LP - 2019". HipHop-TheGoldenEra. Retrieved 2020-05-27.