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Tru-Paz

TRU-PAZ {True to the game without a pause}

About Me


To define Tru-Paz is to define what Hip Hop is.
Hip Hop today is the epitome of Pop, the style and the music. Hip hop is also the epitome of street expression. Some view this dichotomy as a paradox, Tru-Paz views it as an opportunity. Akim, Boozy, and DJ Unknown are looking to bring up-tempo, energizing music with a conscious message into the ears of the people. Blending the good feelings of club music, with the uplifting vibes of positive messages, Tru-Paz hopes to deliver a universal brand of Hip Hop.
Tru-Paz have always made their music for the people, and the people have responded:
"With a mountain of jewels….Tru-Paz does its damnedest to drop edutainment for the people" - Michael "Ice Blue" Harris, The Source
"State of Emergency is an album you can spend months listening to just to master the lyrics" - J-Sin, Smother.net
"Probably the most solid Canadian rap release in the last few months." - Jason Richards, Chart Magazine
"14 tracks of straight hip-hop music, and a message that needs to be heard." - Rapattacklives.com (USA)
"I see them taking the world by storm in the near future" - Doug Embry, Urban Reality Video Show, USA/Australia
The group is composed of three core members: Akim, Boozy and DJ Unknown. Akim is the lead MC, delivering sharp and energizing vocals that cut to the heart of any issue that needs to be tackled. His fans have compared him to everyone from Big L to Jay Z.
Boozy is the Yang to Akim's Ying. Where Akim is fierce and aggressive, Boozy is cool and smooth. His sultry blend of harmonious singing and soulful rapping gives Tru-Paz a distinct reggae feel that very few groups possess. With his powerful voice and moving verses, Boozy is the perfect compliment to Akim's raw energy. Anyone that has heard Boozy has compared him to such legends as Tupac, and Bob Marley.
With two solid vocal forces, DJ Unknown provides the glue that binds Tru-Paz together. With production that ranges from choppy samples over hard drums, to soulful electronic grooves over jazzy rhythmic drum loops. Unknown weaves melodies that both move the listener, as well as compliment Akim and Boozy's flows. As a producer, DJ Unknown has been compared stylistically to DJ Premier and DJ Pete Rock.
Together, these three artists represent one goal. Together, they aspire to unite the fragmented Hip Hop community into one unstoppable force.
The Tru-Paz vision is to inspire everyone, from the Backpack kids who study Hip Hop history, to the club kids who bang bass heavy beats in their ride. From the average Pop listener, to the most intense music critic, the Tru-Paz aim to smash the boundaries that divide Hip Hop. To take Hip Hop to where it was meant to be, to be a universal voice for the positive upliftment of all people, regardless of their differences.
Tru-Paz - Hotel Hell

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Tru-Paz - Dust Yourself Off

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Tru-Paz - Rude Boy
Tru-Paz - For Whom The Bell Tolls
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Member Since: 2/21/2006
Band Website: tru-paz.com
Band Members: Akim, Boozie and D.J Unknown
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Tru-Paz - Concrete Kings
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Tru-Paz - Dust Yourself Off (EP) (Digital Only)

Tru-Paz - State Of Emergency

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BUY CD - Amazon (USA/International)

Tru-Paz - State Of Emergency (Instrumentals)

Tru-Paz - R-Evolution

BUY CD - URBNET Online Shop

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Record Label: Incognito Entertainment / URBNET
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tru-Paz updates

It's been a minute since we hit you with news about the cru T.R.U. We have been in the lab cooking up some soul food for your minds and ears and we will be serving it up on November 18th. That's right...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:17:00 PST

The fight continues

I don't know why but outside forces are always trying to fight against positive movements. Recently I posted and sent out a link for all of our myspace peops for the free download of Concrete Kings. I...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:00 PST

The people have spoken to us

Peace! Well this is a real blog from me (Akim) about something that we are becoming more and more aware of. First of all I must say that for all the pros and cons of internet I am glad there is a way ...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:47:00 PST

Concret Kings, FREE!

Peace! We told you that we would be doing something special for you and here it is.  We appreciate the support to date and we have decided to give something back to everyone. So for  those w...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:18:00 PST

MMVA’S

Yes ya'll, The crew T-R-U was in the building on Sunday at the MMVA's. We did the red carpet thing and it was good to see the people, sign autographs, and get some press. Even though we did not win th...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:26:00 PST

The Resurection

Yes Yes ya'll, to the beat ya'll, The resurection is official and we are proud to be a part of it. The first installment will be in Hamilton on Friday June 27th, 2008. This will be an event that we wi...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:06:00 PST

"Hotel Hell" nominated for Best Rap Video at MMVA

PEACE! First of all we would like to thank everyone who has supported our music and our movement. Without the support of the people we could not achieve the recognition we have to date. Yes it is true...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Mon, 26 May 2008 10:31:00 PST

Tru-Paz updates

What's up people, Just wanted to let you all know that we have footage on our myspace page finally up and running. Right now you can pass by and see a live performance of "RUDE BOY" w/ IRIE BAND backi...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:47:00 PST

Thanks for all the support

Thanks to everyone who came out to Revival on Sunday Feb. 10th. The show was amazing and the turnout was lovely. Big shouts out to all the artists who did their thing as well ( Motion, Mathematik, Cro...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:11:00 PST

Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It

(Excerpt from DrugWarRant.com by Peter Guither)Harry J. Anslinger (First Director of National Bureau of Narcotics in the US in 1930)Anslinger was an extremely ambitious man, and he recognized the Bu...
Posted by Tru-Paz on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:28:00 PST