DY (rapper)
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Forrest Schab known by his stage name
DY (born in 1984) is a Canadian hip-hop artist raised in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada. In 2009, he signed to CP Records
.
His stage name is an acronym deriving from his nickname "Die Young". DY has been making music independently since the age of 14 winning several emcee competitions and releasing solo material.
An album was in the making in cooperation with CP Record artist Belly
. His first single "Passenger" featuring another CP Record artist Danny Fernandes
was released in October 2009. Upon the release, he was featured on Billboard
February 19, 2010 issue as one of the best emerging Canadian artists. A special remix version by DJ Jedi was also released.
On November 18, 2010, DY was reported missing in Mexico. In mid-August 2010, Schab made plans to fly to Mexico and disappeared with no one hearing from him in months. Canadian police was investigating his whereabouts. On December 10, 2010 his family released another statement expressing their grave worry on DY's disappearance. Various media sources speculate his disappearance is related to drugs and links to organized crime.
Just prior to his disappearance, he had shot a music video for his second single called 'That's My Spot' featuring former Danity Kane member D. Woods and his contract with CP Records was terminated.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
DY (born in 1984) is a Canadian hip-hop artist raised in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada. In 2009, he signed to CP Records
CP Records
CP Records, formerly known as Capital Prophet Records, is a Canadian independent record label. It was founded in 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario by Tony Sal. It is now headquartered in Toronto, Ontario...
.
His stage name is an acronym deriving from his nickname "Die Young". DY has been making music independently since the age of 14 winning several emcee competitions and releasing solo material.
An album was in the making in cooperation with CP Record artist Belly
Belly (rapper)
Ahmed Balshe , better known by his stage name Belly, is a Palestinian-Canadian Juno Award-winning rapper....
. His first single "Passenger" featuring another CP Record artist Danny Fernandes
Danny Fernandes
Daniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
was released in October 2009. Upon the release, he was featured on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
February 19, 2010 issue as one of the best emerging Canadian artists. A special remix version by DJ Jedi was also released.
On November 18, 2010, DY was reported missing in Mexico. In mid-August 2010, Schab made plans to fly to Mexico and disappeared with no one hearing from him in months. Canadian police was investigating his whereabouts. On December 10, 2010 his family released another statement expressing their grave worry on DY's disappearance. Various media sources speculate his disappearance is related to drugs and links to organized crime.
Just prior to his disappearance, he had shot a music video for his second single called 'That's My Spot' featuring former Danity Kane member D. Woods and his contract with CP Records was terminated.
Singles
- 2009: "Passenger" featuring Danny FernandesDanny FernandesDaniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
- 2010: "That's My Spot" featuring D. WoodsD. WoodsWanita "D. Woods" Woodgett is an American R&B singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the girl group Danity Kane. Woods is the founder and CEO of Woodgrane Entertainment.-Early life:...