- Dan Bennett (Transit)
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Transit 
Background information Birth name Dan Bennett Born 1989 Origin Canada Genres Hip hop Website www.myspace.com/transithiphop Daniel Bennett, performing under the stage name Transit, is an independent Canadian hip hop artist working out of Calgary, Alberta.
He was originally a member of Curbside Philosophy with DJ Homeschool Jon, their last concert together was in August, 2007. Following that, he formed a partnership with Dave Wallace, calling themselves Transition.[1]
In 2008 he was a nominee for the GMA Covenant Award, the youngest artist present.[2]
In 2011 together with collaborator Dave Wallace he undertook an "8 hour challenge" to produce a Top 40 style song in under eight hours to illustrate how formulaic he believes pop music is, the results were posted on YouTube and the video went viral.[3]
He studied at Ambrose University College and works out of Calgary, Alberta.[4]
He is set to release his new album "22" in November.
References
- ^ Brett Fillmore (5/2/2009). "Transition: Victoria Diaspora Bring The Sound From The Underground". We Like We Love Magazine.
- ^ "Dan Bennett Nominated for Covenant Award." Ambrose Anthem.
- ^ Ghomeshi, Jian (2/2/2011). "Are contemporary Top 40 hits too formulaic?" CBC Radio.
- ^ Royall, Bethany (Nov. 2010). "Ambrose Talent - Transit." Balaam’s Donkey.
Categories:- Canadian hip hop musicians
- 1989 births
- Living people
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