Forrest Schab, known by his stage name DY (born 1984), was a Canadian rapper raised in

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, British Columbia. In 2009, he signed to CP Records.

Biography

His stage name is an acronym deriving from his nickname ''Die Young''. DY started making music independently at the age of 14 winning several emcee competitions and releasing solo material. An album was in the making in cooperation with CP Record artist

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. His first single "Passenger" featuring another CP Record artist Danny Fernandes was released in October 2009. Upon the release, he was featured on ''Billboard'' February 19, 2010 issue as one of the best emerging Canadian artists. A special remix version by DJ Jedi was also released.

Disappearance

On November 18, 2010, DY was reported missing in Mexico. In mid-August 2010, Schab made plans to fly to Mexico and disappeared with no one hearing from him for months. Canadian police were investigating his whereabouts. On December 10, 2010, his family released another statement expressing their grave worry regarding DY's disappearance. Various media sources speculate his disappearance is related to drugs and links to organized crime. Just prior to his disappearance, he shot a music video for his second single called "That's My Spot" featuring former

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member D. Woods, and his contract with CP Records was terminated.

Discography

Mixtapes

*2003: ''Metaforezt Presents, Street Legal'' Vol. 1: Strickly 4 E.V. *2006: ''Metaforezt Presents, Street Legal'' Vol. 2: Canada’z Nitemare (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid) *2009: ''Vancouver Gangland''

Singles

*2009: "Passenger" featuring Danny Fernandes *2010: "That's My Spot" featuring D. Woods

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dy 1984 births 2010s missing person cases 21st-century Canadian rappers 21st-century Canadian male rappers Living people Missing person cases in Mexico Musicians from Vancouver