MCJ and Cool G | |
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Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Genres | Hip hop, new jack swing |
Years active | 1986 | –1997
Labels | Capitol Records |
Past members | James McQuaid Richard Gray a member of JB and the Cosmic Crew in 1983 |
MCJ and Cool G were a seven 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"
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]
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MCJ and Cool G | |
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Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Genres | Hip hop, new jack swing |
Years active | 1986 | –1997
Labels | Capitol Records |
Past members | James McQuaid Richard Gray a member of JB and the Cosmic Crew in 1983 |
MCJ and Cool G were a seven 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"
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]
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