Core members, vocalist Dynamax (Ice T’s Rhyme Syndicate) and Musician/Producer Dom Beken, hit it off some years back during a session for High Frequency Bandwidth's “Hell Fire & Brimstone” album. Like-minded, artist & producer, evolved from the ground to throwing in their own inimitable contributions. The result is "Years of the Canine.” Born and raised in the South Bronx, Dynamax was inducted by Afrika Islam into Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate as the hot prodigy (co-family member Donald D also appears on 'The Fun House Adventure'). Dynamax is a proper manifestation of the punk-funk hip hop coalition started by Bambaataa in the late 70's South Bronx. Dynamax is a hair-trigger rhymer, with a sweet soul melodic instinct. Dynamax was also chosen by the US Embassy to represent American music in Africa, as their Hip-Hop cultural ambassador, and has now toured twelve African nations. Other artists who have requested Dynamax's vocal acrobatics on their records or electronic presence on stage include Luc Besson, Chuck D, Giles Peterson, Dead Prez and Dr. Dre's Truth Hurts. Along with Donald-D, Dynamax also has P-Funk veteran Michael 'Clip" Payne on this upcoming Album. Dom Beken has done work with legendary ambient house pioneer Dr Alex Paterson, aka The Orb; they have worked on the acclaimed HFB debut album, which attracted the creators of PlayStation sensation Pixeljunk Shooter. Their resulting soundtrack was nominated for a BAFTA. Dom has been in-demand as a producer, writer and programmer for years, working with names including Placebo, Just Jack, The Orb, KLF, Rick Wright (Pink Floyd), David Bowie and assorted successful pop acts. He has also scored a major Bollywood movie, TV series, many advertisements and short films. As Years of the Canine took shape, Dom brought in his own associates, including Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt, thumbing it up in time-honored fashion on 'Wars In Love', and Malicious Damage mates Headcount (whose last album was produced by late Killing Joke bassist Paul Raven) on the hard rocking 'No Evil', 'Resurrected Angel' and 'Long Ride'. The album also features the unique vocal talents of Michelle Long, whose smoldering voice caused a stir on Bunnymad69's "Porn to be wild’ for Richard Norris. Dynamax, Dom and Michelle are co-driven on the song 'Lose your Mind' by veteran producer, writer and Bomb Squad fan Kris Needs. On the song “Look Out”, Dom and Dynamax are joined by highly-sought after soul singer and music critic Kay Elizabeth, fresh from attracting praise for her debut album, “Disposition.” 'Under Dog Nation' is a raw, impassioned description of Dynamax's life, growing up in a South Bronx housing project but settling in Chicago just as the acid house revolution was about to kick off. On a “Different Kind of Animal” he describes his childhood, the harsh rules of school and South Bronx adolescence. Dynamax grew through the shoot-outs to rap and sing about it, drawn out by Dom's relentlessly atmospheric production. This is music going where few have dared to tread. It's called raw talent and sympathetic musical telepathy: the sort which shows the Devil doesn't always have the best tunes.