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YOUNG SID - SMASHPROOF

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YOUNG SID feat. Bradd Marquis - "MY LETTER":
YOUNG SID feat. ETHICAL and DEACH - "MTC It's OVA":
YOUNG SID - "UNDISPUTED":
YOUNG SID - "TOO MUCH PAIN" feat. Bradd Marquis:
YOUNG SID - "HOOD LIKE ME - REMIX":
YOUNG SID - "HOOD LIKE ME":
Young Sid, the charismatic member of Smashproof along with Tyree and Deach, presents with this album, an intrepid journey into the world of modern-day South Auckland, a world where there are no rules except survival by any means necessary.
“Growing up is rough where I’m from.” Young Sid explains, “I’m not saying I’m the only one to go through it because this upbringing happens all around the country, but I plan to be the voice of the struggling people with similar backgrounds to mine.”
The role of spokesperson for an often unheard, overlooked and misunderstood generation is one Young Sid takes very seriously, “I’m no wannabe… I’m me…that dude that’s talking about stuff that not many people know or believe happens in New Zealand.”
With an outstanding work ethic and dedication to perfecting his craft, The Truth is the product of Young Sid’s visit to New York City in 2006 - the home of Hip-Hop - where he recorded with famed hip-hop producer Cochise (Remy Ma, Beatnuts) and learnt to hone his craft with such perfection, that upon his return to New Zealand, he is quickly becoming revered amongst his local peers by gracing a wide range of local mix CD projects and singles – including both Juse and Tyree’s albums, DJ Sir-Vere’s Major Flavours Australian video/title track ‘Turn It Up’, and the all-star line up on PNC’s ‘Who Better Than…’ remix, in which Young Sid more than matched the performances of his fellow MCs, and shone as the only artist without a full length release on the shelves.
Spending 3 weeks in New York recording, Young Sid is no stranger to the grind and is a prolific writer with a great volume of quality material not yet heard by the general public. He is influenced by a lot of local and international artists, which help him keep the “grind mentality” and the creativity flowing. “It [traveling to, and working in New York] was an exciting experience for me and at first I was uncomfortable with recording in the studio,” Young Sid reflects, “but then it was like: ‘F*** it, I’m here because someone believed that I can do this’”.
For this forth-coming MTC release through Universal Music in NZ and Australia The Truth will also feature a collaboration with multi-platinum U.S MC Chamillionaire!
Coinciding with Young Sid’s highly anticipated debut album release, he will be embarking on an Australian tour July thru August ‘07 with DJ Sir-Vere in an effort to promote The Truth to a wide array of Hip Hop fans, then returning home to open for the legendary Ice Cube August 22nd in New Zealand.
Make no mistake, with a barrage of life experiences and a lyrical prowess, Young Sid is a force to be reckoned with, and one that will provide perhaps the most relevant social commentary New Zealand music has ever heard and a work ethic unparalleled; Young Sid is The Truth.
Move The Crowd have set up a blogspot. For information on the label and other Australasian news and views regarding Hip Hop visit: HERE

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Music:

Member Since: 15/09/2006
Band Website: www.movingthecrowd.com
Band Members:
"IT'S FRIDAY":

SMASHPROOF - "BROTHER" (Trailer)":

SMASHPROOF - "SUNDAY STAR TIMES" (Trailer)":

SMASHPROOF - "ORDINARY LIFE" (Trailer)":

DJ Sir-Vere feat. SMASHPROOF & MZRE - "TURN IT UP":

JUSE feat. SMASHPROOF - "RIDE 'TIL I DIE":

Record Label: Move The Crowd
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE mixtape - free download:

The long awaited mixtape is finally here. Hit the link to download Sid's take on some of NZ Hip Hop's classics. Shout out to our man Danny iLL for putting this together.
Posted by on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:28:00 GMT

"Ordinary Life" single & E.P now available:

Our third and final single from THE WEEKEND is now available to purchase. Click on the iTunes link to purchase the E.P or individual tracks...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:36:00 GMT

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE mixtape coming soon:

Domestic Disturbance mixtape coming to the internets soon. In the meantime, check out me and Eth getting live on Mareko's "Street Rap". .. And here's the making of the t...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:47:00 GMT

WE DID IT!

We did it! 10 weeks at #1!!! "Brother" now holds the record for the longest consecutive run at #1 in New Zealand by a local artist. THANK YOU!!!!!SMASHPROOF WAAAATTT!
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:49:00 GMT

The CHART RACE continues...

Man! This Eminem track must be selling like hotcakes. We have thrown everything that we have at trying to dislodge it from the #1 slot. Thanks for all of your efforts.
Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:46:00 GMT

Chart RACE update... we are in 2nd place:

THE GOOD NEWS... "Brother jumped #3-2 on iTunes today and we moved up to #3 at Vodafone. Thank you all! But now... THE BAD NEWS... Eminem's single jumped back to #1 on iTunes toda...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:33:00 GMT

The chart RACE is on!

It's working people! We moved from #4-3 on iTunes today and we are holding down #2 on the airplay chart. Eminem is currently #2 on iTunes and #4 on the airplay chart. It's going...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:54:00 GMT

Your Country Needs YOU!

Ladies and Gentlemen your country needs you!We are reaching out to all of our fans, families and supporters to please dig in for us for one more week.We have an opportunity to change the record books ...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:23:00 GMT

Our album is available in NZ today!

The SMASHPROOF album is out now! Please go and support the team. If you like to purchase your albums digitally, then you can cop it now over at iTUNES NZ or AMPLIFIER
Posted by on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:59:00 GMT

SMASHPROOF / TYREE - Red Light

Check out Tyree's MySpace page to hear the iTunes bonus track from THE WEEKEND. "Red Light" is Ty's first solo track to be released since his debut album dropped. Ty is gearing up enter the lab next ...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:15:00 GMT