Sweatshop Union
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, 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.
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 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 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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