Ghetto Concept - Precious Metals

Name: Ghetto Concept - Precious Metals
Uploaded: 1998-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Ghetto Concept — composed of Kwajo Cinqo (Kwajo Boateng) and Dolo (Lowell Frazer) — formed in Toronto's Rexdale and Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods and helped establish the Toronto independent hip-hop scene in the 1990s. 'Precious Metals' was released as one of two singles from the group's 1998 self-titled debut album on their own…

1998 · Canadian Hip-Hop Golden Era (1997–1999) · music video

Ghetto Concept - Precious Metals music video

1998Canadian Hip-Hop Golden Era (1997–1999)Canadian Golden Age Hip-Hop / Toronto Independent Rap Scene

What this video is

Ghetto Concept — composed of Kwajo Cinqo (Kwajo Boateng) and Dolo (Lowell Frazer) — formed in Toronto's Rexdale and Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods and helped establish the Toronto independent hip-hop scene in the 1990s. 'Precious Metals' was released as one of two singles from the group's 1998 self-titled debut album on their own 7Bills Entertainment label, following consecutive Juno Award wins for 'Certified'…

Why it matters

A canonical artefact of Toronto's 1990s independent hip-hop movement, 'Precious Metals' documents Ghetto Concept at the peak of their artistic and commercial momentum — multiple Juno wins, self-owned label, and national MuchMusic presence — before the broader international recognition that would…

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