In June of 1989, I founded “In Effect,” one of Canada’s first hip-hop radio shows. It originally aired on Thursday afternoons, but in September of that year “In Effect” moved to Saturdays at 3-5 pm, so I wouldn’t have to give it up on account of high school. After two years, I left to concentrate on music production, but thanks to other dedicated hosts (Chaz EB, BZ Jam, and CIA), “In Effect” carried on.

With Chuck D (1990)

In 1994, Jay Swing, Checkmate, and DJ Flipout took over, re-branded it as “The Show,” and carried it to even greater heights. I returned in 1999 until 2002. For 15 years, “In Effect” and “The Show” provided Metro Vancouver with pure, uncut hip-hop. I am fortunate to have many recordings of the original broadcasts. 

With the legendary Maestro Fresh Wes, a Canadian pioneer (1989)