This album is packed with 16 tracks of that Street Life, Real Game Related Content. D**E PRODUCTION RECORDS was founded in 2000 by J. Peterson to showcase the highly talented cities of the Northwest, and at which time Tha Syndicate, a set of twins out of Tacoma Washington joined the label. To gain the company some recognition, in n early 2000, "Grit & Grind" 19 track mix tape was released, followed shortly by "Caught Up" a 4 track maxi-single, was pushed to the streets in Northern California, Washington, Oregon, & Idaho with a small promotional tour, with features from Krypto, Death Squad, & By All Meanz, gained the company some credibility in the streets. Then in 2003 SQ released a CD single titled "Individual Reality" which moved over 5200 units with that Out The Trunk Hustle throughout the Northwest along with some East Coast Contacts. In 2006, SQ released another album titled "Life Of Scandal" with 16 tracks of Street Life, Real Game Influenced Content, has moved around 4700 units with that Sidewalk Hustle, Show Appearances, and local events. Late 2006, while networking through various Internet sites, Tha Syndicate, contacted and collected music submissions from major divisions of Northwest Artist, and assembled "Northwest Explosion mix tape Vol. 1" with 22 tracks of the best Northwest hip hop with features from The Outlawz, The Youngbloodz, and Twista. To HEAR or PURCHASE Northwest Explosion mix tape, visit the following sites: www.myspace.com/dopeproductionrecords www.soundclick.com/dopeproductionrecords ** Both sites contain SECURE PAYMENT METHODS ** " We make music that people can bounce to, music that slumps in ya scraper" is how Tha Syndicate Says they make music." To CONTACT or BOOK Tha Syndicate, please e-mail the following site and a response will be sent within 24 hours: spitvenoment@yahoo.com Keep ya ear to these streets, D**e Production Records keeps Makin Moves. Syndicate Music, Keepin The Northwest Bouncin