Forrest Schab, known by his

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DY (born 1984), was a Canadian rapper raised in

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. In 2009, he signed to

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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

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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

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. 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 Danity Kane 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

*2010: "That's My Spot" featuring

D. Woods Wanita Denise Woodgett (born July 6, 1985), better known as by her nickname D. Woods, is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Woods is the founder and CEO of Woodgrane Entertainment, but best known for her efforts on MTV's "Making The Band 3 ...

References

External links

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