Dead Celebrity Status
| Dead Celebrity Status | |
|---|---|
| Origin |
 Sudbury/London |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, hip hop, rap rock |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Bodog, Her Royal Majesty's Records, 6.8.2 Records Inc. |
| Associated acts | Project Wyze |
| Members |
Bobby McIntosh DJ Dopey Yas Taalat |
Dead Celebrity Status is a Canadian hip-hop group originating in Sudbury, Ontario. Rappers Yas Taalat and Bobby McIntosh, both former members of the rock/rap band Project Wyze, teamed up with onetime DMC World Champion DJ Dopey to form Dead Celebrity Status in 2003.[1]
History
Following the breakup of Project Wyze, Yas and Bobby began writing and recording new material under a new label, Bodog Music.[1] Dead Celebrity Status had been created, but the MCs felt that there was a missing component.[2] They called upon DJ Dopey, an internationally renowned DJ to complete the group.[2]
They partnered with producer Danny Saber, who has worked with acts like The Rolling Stones, U2, and Busta Rhymes to name a few.[3] Saber’s connections allowed the group to feature high profile artists on their debut album, Blood Music, which was released in 2004.[3] The album features collaborations with artists such as Joss Stone, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, Bif Naked, Twiggy Ramirez, Limore Twena and DJ Lethal.[3] “We Fall, We Fall” was the first single from the album.[4] The track features the guitar talents of Dave Navarro and the lyrics address unreal expectations from pop culture and the music industry.[4] “Messiah,” a track from Blood Music, was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 movie xXx: State of the Union.[5]
Dead Celebrity Status was one of the acts featured in the 2006 North American Warped Tour.[4] They were the opening act for Tech N9ne’s American tour in 2007.[4]
DCS has announced on their website ([6]) that their second album is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2013.
Discography
- Blood Music (2004)
- The Throwaway Kids (2013)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PunkTV.caChristie, Dixon (2007-02-10). "Dead Celebrity Interview with Yas in 2007". Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Much Music Dead Celebrity Status "Dead Celebrity Status". Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bodog Music"Dead Celebrity Status at Bodog Music". Retrieved October 16, 2008.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Dead Celebrity Status MySpace"Dead Celebrity Status MySpace Blog". Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ↑ "XXX: State of the Union (2005) Soundtrack". Retrieved October 16, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.deadcelebritystatus.com