DFS Records explained
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Founder: | Dan Johnson |
| Genre: | various |
| Country: | Canada |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Url: | Official Site |
DFS Records is a record label founded in 2003 by record producer Dan "DFS" Johnson. The independent label was the former home to award-winning Canadian recording artist Promise.[1] In 2003 the label released its first single "Tonite" featuring Aion Clarke from Promise's debut album The Promise That Heaven Kept, it went on to reach #4 on the Rhythmic Top 10 - Canadian Christian Radio Chart.[2]
Artists
Former acts
| Act | Year | Releases |
|---|
| Dirty B | 2010-2014 | 1 |
| Json | 2005-2007 | 0 |
| Promise | 2002-2009 | 2 | |
Discography
| Albums |
|---|
| Promise - "More Than Music"[3]
"Change" ft. Royce Da 5'9", Supastition, Mr. Probz
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Promise - "The Promise That Heaven Kept"[4] [5] - Released: August 15, 2003
- Sales: 6,000
- Singles: "Alright", "Tonite" ft. Aion Clarke
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Awards
- 2002 CGMA Covenant Award for "Hip-Hop/Rap Song of the Year" for "Alright" by Promise
- 2003 Vibe Award nominee for "Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year" for "The Promise That Heaven Kept" by Promise
- 2003 UMAC Award nominee for "Best Gospel Recording" for "Alright" by Promise
- 2009 CGMA Covenant Award winner for "Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year"[6] for "More Than Music" by Promise
References
- http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/dxnext/id.80/title.promise Promise | Check Out New Hip Hop Artists & Upcoming Rappers | HipHop DX
- Web site: Archived copy . 2012-11-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050405015037/http://www.christianity.ca/entertainment/music/mayradiochtweb.pdf . 2005-04-05 .
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/more-than-music/id288440381 iTunes - Music - More Than Music by Promise
- http://www.gospelflava.com/reviews/promisedapostle.html GospelFlava.com - Reviews - Promise d'Apostle (The Promise That Heaven Kept)
- http://www.yourmusiczone.com/catalogue.php?area=details&code_product=359992&let=p Catalogue - Your Music Zone
- http://www.gmacanada.ca/covenant-awards-archives/ Covenant Awards Archives ‹ Gma Canada
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