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Ghettosocks
Darren Pyper worked hard to position himself as Halifax’s next hip hop hopeful, and Treat of the Day – his brand new, 90s-influenced, food-inspired concept album – is poised to prove why he deserves it. And considering the projects ’Socks has on the horizon, this is merely the beginning. In this Urbnet interview, Ghettosocks discusses these exciting collaborative projects, as well as his introduction to the Halifax hip hop scene, some of his best known interests (books, shoplifting), and exactly what’s going on with Alpha Flight. Here’s your treat for the day... You’re welcome.
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