Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Artist: Ghettosocks, Album: I Can Make Your Dog Famous, Song: Ballz In Yo Stomach

"Ten fingers in your ass like a peacock tail."  Ghettosocks is a hip hop artist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He released his debut album in 2006 and to date, has four releases to his name.  He not only performs, but as well, handles all or most of the production for his albums.  He has even lent his production and mic skills to other hip hop albums from artists like Word Burglar (see blog 12/14/10) and More Or Less & Fresh Kils (see blog 8/27/10).  I Can Make Your Dog Famous was his second album from 2008.  It is a mixtape compiled and produced in partnership with DJ Jorun Bombay.  Ballz In Yo Stomach is a comical yet explicit track from that release which features fellow Canadian rappers, Timbuktu and Pip Skid (see blog 9/23/10).  Ghettosocks released his latest album in 2010 which garnered him Rap Single Of The Year at the East Coast Music Awards.  He has also just completed a tour of Europe and is finalizing plans for his upcoming Canadian tour.  You can hear the song, Ballz In Yo Stomach, on You Tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncO2JgJx4Vs).  You can purchase this album on Itunes.  Thanks for reading and enjoy!