Talksicc is a hip-hop group/company based on The Big Island of Hawaii. Along with other businessmen, artists, producers, and a positive street team, Tonic and Pete-Nutt head the front of this movement with goals and aspirations of opening a wider hip-hop market in Hawaii. They work as a record company: producing artists and developing their image into a marketable product. Founded and now residing on the Big Island for the past six years, Talksicc has helped pioneer, teach, and live hip-hop in Hawaii. The group consists of 7 main rap artists and features other talented artists as well as male and female vocalists. By the sound of their music, this is not your average hip-hop group you would expect out of the Aloha State. Members in this large and expanding group are from various places around the United States and of coarse, Hawaii. Throughout the six years of building and constructing, Talksicc has put out several EP releases and bootleg copies of their past material. "Work Your Hustle Volumes 1&2" were the EP's that caught the buzz around the islands. As the buzz of an up and coming local group began seducing the ears of listeners, they continued to work harder to produce more music for the fans. Doing their own graphics, finding artists, producing, recording, mixing, and promoting became an everyday job (along with their families) for group members. During the struggle, problems escalated amongst racist and envious bouncers, bitter owners, and jealous people. Talksicc had to learn how to cope with the other side of the business. Through the journey, they encountered numerous political and prejudice problems that were easily overcome by their professionalism. As pride would show it, on July 2nd 2002, Talksicc released their first pressed album entitled "ColdWorld." This album will cross all boundary lines in the Hawaiian music industry. It will remind fans and other artists that music is self-expression, so it's not illegal to exercise the freedom of expression. Talksicc's "Cold World" album is filled with smooth, intricately made, head bobbin' melodies constructed along with dream/reality story lines created to give it the emotional touch. The ability to speak freely through music allows Talksicc to give the audience a visual look at what they know and have been through as a group and as individuals. They also depict the realistic side of Hawaii that most people try not to believe and/or are afraid to admit. Get the "Cold World" album NOW!! This is just the tip of the iceberg, so start your Talksicc collection by picking up Talksicc's "Cold World" right NOW at CDBABY. With the completion of the album "ColdWorld", Talksicc is still in the studio finishing up the completion of three (3) more projects to be released in the near future. The first project in construction is Irongates' (aka Silent Knight) full production on the Talksicc presents... Global Game, "G'z and Palm Treez" album. This radio-friendly album will include guest vocals from J-Styles and feature everyone from the Talksicc Family. "G's and Palm Treez" will be an all radio edited compilation you can listen to while you're either chillin'or making love with your girl. With songs like "Girlz" and "Watching You", this compilation will put you in the mood. Also, we have the HI-State All-Star's project, which is another compilation overlooked by executive producer Big Nick. This album will feature some of Hawaii's most talented artists. Songs like "Off the Hook", "Hott", and "The Ghaddz" will prove that Hawaii rap is on the map. Production on the album is done by Irongate (aka Silent Knight), Tonic (aka Shotz), Pete-Nutt, and DtronicArts. The third album in the line of duty, (a few cuts away from completion), is the (Yet untitled) solo album from Tonic (aka Shotz): a more personal album. This will be the first solo album from the Talksicc Family. The hard head in the group with an unpredictable, systematic way of rhyme construction will bring you an album that will touch the masses personally and emotionally. With his ability to bring out personal and social issues, Tonic aka "Shotz" will paint a verbally graphic image of life and its' perceptions. Music is not always made to dance to. Sometimes it is made to feel. As "Shotz" delivers his tales, you will definitely feel what he's going through. With songs like "911 Tragedy" and "You are the World To Me", emotions will spill over the happy and sadness of these two songs. His verbal mastery is displayed on "64 Bars", while depicting a real life and death story on "Live or Die." Tonic's solo album will feature several guest appearances from the Talksicc family and other artists from the Los Angeles area. Tonic himself, Irongate (aka Silent Knight) and Pete-Nutt contribute to the production on this album.