TBTBT
| Industry | Hip hop music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Too Bad to Be True, commonly abbreviated as TBTBT, was a Canadian hip hop ensemble originating from Toronto, Ontario, active throughout the 1990s. The group achieved acclaim with their 1993 album, which secured the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 1994 Juno Awards ceremony. The lineup featured Jeromy "Lyric J" Robinson, Shaka "DJ Shaka" Dodd, Al "Al C" Cox, and Frankie "MC Styles" Scarcelli.
History
Formed in 1992 while still attending school, TBTBT began composing and recording music and took part in Toronto's Stay Clear anti-drug campaign competition. Their debut album, One Track Mind, was released in 1993 through ISBA Records in Canada and internationally via Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. Records.
The album’s lead single gained considerable rotation on the video channel MuchMusic, although airplay on commercial radio was mostly confined to Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. This limited exposure reflected the wider obstacles encountered by Canadian hip hop artists during that period.
In 1994, the group issued a follow-up single titled "Get Down to It," which maintained a presence on the RPM Canadian Content chart for six consecutive weeks across April and May.
Legacy
The hip hop tradition has been carried forward by Jeromy Robinson’s sons, who perform under the names Casper TNG and K Money.
Album
- Too Bad to be True (1993)
Singles
- "One-Track Mind"
- "Get Down to It"