Dark Time Sunshine (abbreviated as DTS)[1] is an American hip hop duo, consisting of Seattle rapper Onry Ozzborn and Chicago producer Zavala.[2] The group is signed to Fake Four Inc.[3]
Dark Time Sunshine | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DTS |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Fake Four Inc. |
| Members | |
| Website | www |
History
editDark Time Sunshine was formed in 2009 when Onry Ozzborn met Zavala through Onry's fellow Oldominion member, Sleep.[4] The group has been described as the combination of Zavala's experimental electronic and soulful production and Onry Ozzborn's insightful storytelling and multi-syllabic and internal rhymes.[5]
The group released Believeyoume for free download in 2009,[6] then Vessel and Conucopia in 2010.[7][8][9] In 2012, the group released a studio album, Anx.[10] It received favorable reviews from Okayplayer,[11] The Seattle Times,[12] and The Stranger.[13]
In 2021, the duo returned with a studio album, Lore.[14] It featured guest appearances from Ceschi, R.A.P. Ferreira, Homeboy Sandman, and Hail Mary Mallon.[15]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Believeyoume (2009) (free download)
- Vessel (2010)
- Cornucopia (2010) (limited edition tour CD)
- Anx (2012)
- Lore (2021)
Singles
edit- "Adultland / Oh But of Course" (2010)
- "Ayemen" (2020)
- "Familiars" (2021)
References
edit- ^ Mizell Jr., Larry (May 23, 2012). "My Philosophy". The Stranger. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (February 4, 2021). "Stream Dark Time Sunshine's New Album Lore, Their First Since 2012". Stereogum. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ "Dark Time Sunshine". Fake Four Inc. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Frieders, Joel (April 26, 2016). "Our Interview With Onry Ozzborn". Syffal. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Dark Time Sunshine - Vessel (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Mattx (February 8, 2010). "Dark Time Sunshine free album "BELIEVEYOUME"". Boombox Knocks. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Zwickel, Jonathan (May 8, 2010). "New albums from Seattle bands: Hey Marseilles, Unnatural Helpers and more". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Martin, Andrew (June 24, 2010). "Dark Time Sunshine: Vessel". PopMatters. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ "Dark Time Sunshine - Cornucopia (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Tardio, Andres (July 19, 2012). "Dark Time Sunshine - "ANX" Album Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ McClure, Nick. "Dark Time Sunshine". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Matson, Andrew (August 13, 2012). "Album review: 'ANX' by Dark Time Sunshine". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 14, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Mudede, Charles (August 15, 2012). "The Beats of Summer". The Stranger. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (January 22, 2021). "Dark Time Sunshine – "The Rite Kids" (Feat. R.A.P. Ferreira & Homeboy Sandman)". Stereogum. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (February 3, 2021). "Stream Dark Time Sunshine's first album in 9 years & watch the "Ritalin" video". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
External links
edit- Dark Time Sunshine discography at Discogs
- Dark Time Sunshine on Facebook