Ghetto Socks - Out To You Feat.Apt and Dj Josh

Ghettosocks (Darren Pyper) is a Hip Hop Producer and MC born in Ottawa and living in Halifax,
Nova Scotia. From 2002 to 2006, he attended and completed his media arts degree at NSCAD
University. While there, he established himself as a prominent member of the local Hip Hop
scene. Founder of PRD "Public Rap Distribution" and Co-Founder of the hip hop collective Alpha
Flight, Ghettosocks demonstrated his love for the art of Rap and performance by participating in
numerous benefit concerts and youth groups including CKDU 88.1 FM Fundraisers, Books
Behind Bars, HRM Schools, Girls' Empowerment Mentoring, Halifax Public Libraries, Winter
Homeless Shelter, various all-ages shows, and rap battles.
In 2004, the torch was passed to Ghettosocks, to head the weekly Wednesday night residency at
the Khyber Club called, "Droppin Science*" for nearly 3 years. *The night was previously known
as On the Strength with Skratch Bastid, and known as Beer With Gordski with DJ Gordski
before that. In a short period of time, he has built a fan base from Halifax stretching across
Canada. Performing in Halifax since 2003 at nearly every venue the city has to offer including:
The Marquee, The Attic, The Palace, The Khyber, etc. His unorthodox songwriting style,
energetic live performances, and captivating free-styling abilities have earned him a spot among
the elite of Halifax Hip Hop talent. Constantly touring various regions of Canada, Socks has opened for a whos who of established artists including: Nas, Afrika Bambaataa, Special Ed,
The Gza, The Beatnuts, and Kool Herc to be brief. In addition, Socks has been on two
American and two European tours, with plans for a third American/cross-Canada tour in the
spring (highlights in New York, Austin (SXSW), and Los Angeles), plus an introductory Japanese
tour this summer.
After producing two demos Ghettosocks released his debut LP, Get Some Friends in November
of 2006. In 2007, he released his follow-up mixtape I Can Make Your Dog Famous with DJ
Jorun Bombay. Get Some Friends debuted at #1 on both Chartattack and Earshot college radio
charts for 2007, The I Can Make Your Dog Famous Mixtape is still charting on the top 50 overall
for Earshot. "Treat of the Day" is his latest and best work to date. The album boasts 16 brandnew,
high-cholesterol songs, featuring guest appearances from El da Sensei, Pumpkinhead,
Edgar Allen Floe, Cesar Comanche,
D-Sisive, Muneshine, Apt, and Timbuktu.
Ghettosocks has also been receiving rotation for several of his videos on MuchMusic. Since his
debut on J-Bru's "Help I've Been Robbed!" Socks has appeared in rotation for his songs "Step to
a T-Rex", Rhythmicru's "We Have Come for you Children" (featured verse), Wordburglar's "The
Route" (featured instrumental production), and Ghettosocks' most recent hit "Don't Turn Around"
(with Edgar Allen Floe.)
Influences/ Sounds like:
• 1 Avocado
• 1/2 cup Rakim
• 1/2 cup Biz Markie
• 1/3 cup Bill Murray
• 1 cup DJ Premier
• 1/2 cup RZA
• 1 tbsp Slick Rick
• 1 tsp Smooth B
• Liberally add pop culture references and comedy.
• Blend and serve.

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Influences/ Sounds like: • 1 Avocado • 1/2 cup Rakim • 1/2 cup Biz Markie • 1/3 cup Bill Murray • 1 cup DJ Premier • 1/2 cup RZA • 1 tbsp Slick Rick • 1 tsp Smooth B • Liberally add pop culture references and comedy. • Blend and serve.

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@Goubi92 indeed :)

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