- Velvet Trench Vibes
Infobox musical artist
Name = Velvet Trench Vibes
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Origin =Montreal ,Quebec
Genre = Hip hop
Years_active = 2001 - present
Label =ICM Records
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URL = http://www.velvettrenchvibes.com/
Current_members =Aspen (2001-)
Hollywood(2001-)
Aeroswift (2005-)
Skin Deep (2005-)
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Notable_instruments =The Velvet Trench vibes are a
Canadian Hip-Hop group fromMontreal ,Quebec . The group has achieved local success since the release of their critically acclaimed album Opium lounge in 2006 and moderate success nationwide following the Sex, Drugs and Rocketships tour. They have yet to pierce the American market.History
Aspen and Hollywood formed the group while they were still in High School. They decided to combine efforts while both dominating the local battle scene.
In 2003, they were voted by the Montreal Mirror one of the best Hip-Hop acts in Montreal.
As the Vibes evolved musically, they decided to add a live instrument. This change led to Aeroswift joining the band as a guitarist in 2005.
Members
Current members
The Velvet Trench Vibes currently consists of four members
*Aspen (Jayson Newcomen)
*Hollywood (Mike Larsson) a.k.a. Nero, Logik, Freddy Five
*Aeroswift (Dillon Crosilla)
*Skin Deep (Akil Roberts) a.k.a Serious BlackDiscography
Albums
*2005: "
Opium Lounge "
**Their second album will most likely be released in early 2008. It still remains untitled.Trivia
*Aspen is a related to
Thomas Newcomen , the inventor of theNewcomen steam engine
*The photoshoot for the album cover of Opium Lounge was set outside Aeroswift's apartment
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