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Sweatshop Union
Canadian hip hop collective / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sweatshop Union is a Canadian hip hop collective based in Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting of four politically-minded rap acts — Dirty Circus, Pigeon Hole (aka "Creative Minds"), Kyprios and Innocent Bystanders. Known for their socially conscious lyrics,[1] Sweatshop Union's music comments on issues ranging from the war in Iraq, the plight of the poor and working-class, to the negativity and misogyny of mainstream hip-hop.[2]
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Sweatshop Union | |
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![]() Founding members: Dusty Melo, Marmalade, Steve Hawking (aka Conscience/Treefrog), Metty the Dert Merchant, Kyprios, DJ Itchy Ron, and Mos Eisley | |
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Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Canadian hip hop |
Years active | 2000 (2000)–present |
Labels | URBNET |
Members | Dusty Melo Marmalade Steve Hawking (aka Conscience/Treefrog) Metty the Dert Merchant DJ Itchy Ron Mos Eisley Ray Black |
Past members | Kyprios |
Website | sweatshopunion.com |
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