Teekay (Tarik Robinson - emcee and producer) & Cosm (Adam Hicks - DJ and producer)
Influences
Al Green, A Tribe Called Quest, Abdominal, Aceyalone, The Beatnuts, Blu & Exile, Blackalicious, Black Moon, Bob Marley, Brand Nubian, Butta Babees, Bush Babees, Common, Count Bass-D, Crown City Rockers, Curtis Mayfield, Daptone Records, De La Soul, Digable Planets, Donald Byrd, Dream Warriors, EPMD, Fela Kuti, The Fugees, GangStarr, Ghettosocks, Grand Analog, Hieroglyphics, J Dilla, Jurassic 5, Kanye West, k-os, Large Professor, Lateef the Truthspeaker, Little Brother, Madlib, Masta Ace, Mathematik, MF Doom, Moka Only, Mos Def, Nas, Ohmega Watts, OneBeLo, Outkast, People Under the Stairs, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, The Pharcyde, Public Enemy, Pharoahe Monch, Rascalz, The Roots, Saukrates, Sergio Mendes, Shad, Time Machine, Toots & the Maytals, Touch and Nato, Wu-Tang Clan, Y Society, Zion I and our mothers.
Sounds Like
Lets see what the critics are saying...
"...an enjoyable listen..."
-Okayplayer.com
"...perfect for those looking to sit back, relax and listen to some rap that actually says something meaningful."
-HipHopCanada.com
"Their music clearly reflects their beliefs while manifesting the fundamentals of classic, unadulterated hip hop."
-Rapreviews.com
"Intermission is the kind of golden-age inspired hip hop that will always be a winner..."
-HeroHill.com
DFE can rock your party! Book us as a DJ soundcrew, hip hop performance or both! Just send us a message through MYSPACE. ***Reasonable rates!*** GET OUR MUSIC AT THESE ONLINE RETAILERS!
ITUNES (MP3) - DFE Podcast, Conquest, Invasion, Intermission EP
CDBABY (CD, MP3) - Conquest, Invasion, Intermission EP
DRAGON FLI EMPIRE - OUR WAY (music video)
Directed by Ramin Yazdi, featuring the Original Rudz breakdancers
(((BIOGRAPHY)))
Dragon Fli Empire is on the rise. The Calgary based duo, comprised of Cosm (DJ, producer) and Teekay (emcee, producer) have quickly become one of the city's more popular groups, gaining respect from a wide variety of music lovers for their upbeat, melodic and positive sound.
It all started in May 2002. What was originally supposed to be a side-project for both of the DFE members grew into something bigger than ever dreamed, largely due to the popularity of the track "Mount Pleasant" (which has become a Calgary anthem). The crew enjoys heavy rotation on campus radio across Canada and have also appeared on CBC (Radio, ZeD and The National), plus MuchMusic's Going Coastal. The group has performed across Canada and parts of the United States, and have shared the stage with many top acts, including De La Soul, Mos Def, Pete Rock, Del the Funkee Homosapien, and The Beatnuts.
Hey guys, I wanted to invite you all along for a really cool event happening on the 14th of September. It's a Sunday. I am recreating the Braveheart scene wusing Calgary bands. I already have a number of people in on theproject and hoed you guys would join in. Check my blog for details and tell all your friends. This will be a really cool oportunity to get some cool cameos for the local talent. I hope you join in. Drew
Props 4 the add, keep the ethics, Persevere & watch the rise
The golden era has been, gone & paved the way...The Grn era is comin.....True, Raw & Totally Naturelle (its original design) the bes is yet to be.....The Tru-Skool will Stand the testa Time. The Tru-Fool will pay for his crime. Hip-Hop History tells us so....Watch this Space!
Check My Page, Player, Space....wot ever, 10 tracks 4 any to check, all been up b4, some ages old, some made recently.
a Sampler of the 3 projects I'm heavily invested in.
Hey. I just recently uploaded new beats into my soundclick account. Please, go to my page and check out my new blazin' beat called "Beserk" on my soundclick widget below the myspace posted beats. Don't hesitate to leave me feedback. Peace.
Dunno if you're interested in straying a little off the beaten path but The DC Show has our CD release party down @ The Stetson (10002 Macleod Trail S) on Thursday, July 17th. Doors @ 9 Show starts @ 9:30.
Definite (of Human Writes) might be dropping an opening set along with the rock band Broken Ride.
Hi guys!!! Thanks for the add :)! Really sounds like the EP is absolutely on top form from what I heard in your player; feeling the tunes a lot!!
I'm moving from UK to Toronto next year, and have been getting into the Canadian Hip-Hop scene since I first went across the pond, and I am so impressed! Much better than the normal US underground music I've normally been exposed to!!
Big yourselves up!!! I'm an MC myself, so if you ever wanted a 16 verse, or even to have you guys on a track of mine, would be amazing.. Just shout if you'd want to :)
Anyways, thanks again for the great music you're making! I look forward to grabbing the EP when I am in Toronto again, hopefully during September!
Good lookin' on the add!!! We appreciate it...check out our music when you get a chance, let us know what you think...peace! J. Verbal of Universal Language
