"SKO-SHUN TIEZ ( NORTH PRESTON / HALIFAX ) Rap Group" NORTH PRESTON & HALIFAX, Nova Scotia Canada, Home of Heavy Weight Boxer Kirk Johnson & the former late Fly Weight Champion Buddy Daye, The group are the 2007 ECMA nominated group for "Best hiphop Recording" SKO-SHUN TIEZ (Scotian Ties) 2 of the hottest FEMALE MC's in Canada's rap game with the Sko-shun G (Syco) to form the 2005 East Coast Music awards nominee for African Canadian recording of the year, also performed the national live showcase on CBC's telecast for the 2006 East Coast Music Awards in Prince Edward Island, Juno's 2006 no-case showcase held in Halifax. The 4X Winners of the 2005 ANSMA awards for (Best hiphop/Best album/Best group & the CBC Galaxy Rising Star award). They were nominated in 2003 ECMA group consists of Tandra, Benz, SYCO and "DJ Cheerio" the Skoshun Party Rocka. The group has been nominated at the 2003 MIANS awards show. Sko-shun Tiez opened for Def Jam recording artist "Redman" at the Halifax Forum, along with many opening showcase performances throughout the Atlantic provinces in different venues. Some of SST showcases consists of all ages events, to festivals alike, Sko-Sun Tiez performed in Sydney, NS at the 2005 ECMAs no showcase event proving to be one of NS hottest hip hop acts. Sko-Shun Tiez has performed and toured along with Kaleb Simmonds and R&B singer Shane C who all respectively have album releases this year 2005. The Sko-Shun Tiez has released their new 2005 commercial CD release Those who like it with bonus track from the top 7, 2004 Canadian Idol finalist Kaleb Simmonds. Sko-shun Tiez has recently performed at the 2005 Multicultural Festival, Northern Lights festival 2005, Pub Fest 2005 and Hemp Fest 2005. Sko-Shun Tiez has recently finished filming 2 short film projects for the Nova Scotia film festival namely KONA and DWB . The group have been quoted as being the next hip hop dynasty of home grown talent that is destined to bring attention to Atlantic area. Sko-Shun Tiez name was founded as a result of each artist having roots to Nova Scotias history and its uniqueness by way of urban culture, musical sound, and talents. The Sko-Shun Tiez most recent project Those who like it has been released in CD Plus retailers in Atlantic Canada region and the group would like to take this time to thank you for you continued support as they continue there careers.