MCJ and Cool G
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MCJ and Cool G were a four time Juno Award–nominated Canadian hip hop duo from Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] The duo were James McQuaid (MCJ), originally part of the Halifax hip hop group New Beginning, and Richard Gray (Cool G).[2] MCJ was the rapper and Cool G mostly sang the choruses. Their sound was new jack swing which was popular at the time. Mcj and Coolg have a lifetime achievement award from ANSMA and a pioneer award from the ECMAS Coolg is owner of Pyoor entertainment and host of his own podcast "so listen"
History
MCJ and Cool G grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[3] They relocated together to Montreal in 1988 with plans to enter the music business.[4] In 1989, they signed to Capitol Records in Canada, becoming the first Canadian rap group to be signed to a major label.[4]
In 1990, they released their debut album So Listen which featured the singles "So Listen" and "Smooth as Silk" which were typical of their rhythm and blues influenced style.[5][6]
MCJ and Cool G have been nominated for four Juno Awards. In 1991, they were nominated for Best R&B/Soul Recording with So Listen, Rap Recording of the Year with So Listen, and Single of the Year with "So Listen". In 1994, they were nominated for Best R&B/Soul Recording with Love Me Right.[7]
The African Nova Scotian Music Association awarded them the Music Pioneer Award in 2007.[8]
See also
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References
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- ↑ "Halifax inspires Canadian rappers By Ingrid Abramovitch.". Medicine Hat News, via Newspaper Archives. November 17, 1990 - Page 25
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External links
- So Listen music video at YouTube
- That's L.I.F.E. music video at YouTube
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- Black Canadian musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1988
- Musical groups disestablished in 1997
- Musical groups from Halifax, Nova Scotia
- New jack swing music groups
- Canadian hip-hop groups
- Hip-hop duos
- 1988 establishments in Nova Scotia
- 1997 disestablishments in Nova Scotia