833 Expands Beyond West Steez

833 are beginning to expand their roster outside of Auckland, so keep an ear to the street.

833 has also joined forces with BrickFace Records in New Jersey to present the Heavy Weightz - DoItAll of Lords of the Underground, Roz Noble (Redman's sister), Kareem Bumrush, Scrooge. Their album features tracks with Sativa Souls, 4th Element, and Albino. All production is handled by 833, and this marks the first official full-length collaborative effort between New Zealand and America.  The first single will  for radio will be available at the end of NZ Music Month.

The 'Heavy Weightz' album is scheduled for a January 2005 release.

Sky High's 'Premium Bluntz' album is 9 tracks deep at the moment, and scheduled to be finished by August.

ESP MCs' 'The ESP E.P' and R&B artist N.D.V.J's 'Individual' albums are underway and scheduled for late 2004/early 2005 releases.

Sativa Souls' 'Erbanized: From 89' To The Present Minute' album is scheduled for early 2005 release and features collaborations with Akinyele, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Albino and more.

Albums from MC Arme and Optymus Rime have begun and debut singles from both artists will be available before the 4th quarter of 2004.