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Self Taught is a Canadian hip-hop group formed in 2002 in Vancouver. Its three members, which are all producers/emcees, consists of Cliff Herman, Vintage and Jay Robillard. The group is known for embracing the Self Taught mantra by producing all their beats, mixing and mastering their albums and producing their own videos. The group has released three albums, "Arrival", in the summer of 2007, "5 Year Journey" in 2012 and "Feast of Fools" in 2013.
Self Taught | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Chamberlain Drive Records |
| Members | Cliff Herman Vintage Jay Robillard |
Arrival
editArrival sold respectably across the world including Canada, USA, Europe, Africa and South America. According to the group, they have yet to sell an album in Asia but have grandiose plans to be big in Japan. The album continues to maintain significant digital downloads and garner much attention.[citation needed]
5 Year Journey
editDubbed as a new-age throwback, the album includes 15 songs with features from Inkspill, K-Rec, Mike Decline, and Allan Rodger. The album is dedicated to the group’s longtime friend, Colin Van Dyk, who died unexpectedly in 2010.
The first single and video from the album was Self Taught Life: produced by Mike Decline. The second single and video from the album was Not Down: co-produced by K-Rec with guitar by Allan Rodger
Fly Away, was featured on episode 506 of the world-famous weekly radio show WEFUNK Radio. Lucifer, was featured in an ESPN surfing documentary (Barrel Hunting Season).
Feast of Fools
editA 10-song album which saw the group once again push their creative limits and provide fans with something unlike their previous albums.
The first single and video from the album was Hands Up (The Anthem) The second single and video from the album was Way Back Home The third single and video from the album was No Fear (Figured Out)
Production and Features
editThe group has produced tracks for artists including Discreet Da Chosen 1, Dvice, Lenny Diko, Inkspill and Paul B. The group has collaborated with artists and producers including Surveillance, Inkspill, Mike Decline, Paul B, Lenny Diko, Azrael, Anonymouz, Ashleigh Eymann, Ill-legitimate Records, Ozzie Chan, Sythe, Friends with the Help, Low Lux, Young Nige, Sesh, Francesca Belcourt, K-Rec, Danny Diggs, Ryan Stinson, Metawon and Joe Bro.