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DFS Records

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DFS Records
Founded2002
FounderDan Johnson
Genrevarious
Country of originCanada
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Official websiteOfficial Site

DFS Records is a record label founded in 2003 by record producer Dan "DFS" Johnson. The independent label was the former home to award-winning Canadian recording artist Promise.[1] In 2003 the label released its first single "Tonite" featuring Aion Clarke from Promise's debut album The Promise That Heaven Kept, it went on to reach #4 on the Rhythmic Top 10 - Canadian Christian Radio Chart.[2]

Artists

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Current acts

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Act Year Releases
Elektrofunk 2018 0

Former acts

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Act Year Releases
Dirty B 2010-2014 1
Json 2005-2007 0
Promise 2002-2009 2

Discography

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Albums
Promise - "More Than Music"[3]

"Change" ft. Royce Da 5'9", Supastition, Mr. Probz

Promise - "The Promise That Heaven Kept"[4][5]
  • Released: August 15, 2003
  • Sales: 6,000
  • Singles: "Alright", "Tonite" ft. Aion Clarke

Awards

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  • 2002 CGMA Covenant Award for "Hip-Hop/Rap Song of the Year" for "Alright" by Promise
  • 2003 Vibe Award nominee for "Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year" for "The Promise That Heaven Kept" by Promise
  • 2003 UMAC Award nominee for "Best Gospel Recording" for "Alright" by Promise
  • 2009 CGMA Covenant Award winner for "Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year"[6] for "More Than Music" by Promise

References

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  1. ^ Promise | Check Out New Hip Hop Artists & Upcoming Rappers | HipHop DX
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-04-05. Retrieved 2012-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ iTunes - Music - More Than Music by Promise
  4. ^ GospelFlava.com - Reviews - Promise d'Apostle (The Promise That Heaven Kept)
  5. ^ Catalogue - Your Music Zone[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Covenant Awards Archives ‹ Gma Canada Archived 2014-12-18 at the Wayback Machine
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