Sixtoo, a native Nova Scotia hip-hop DJ from Halifax, migrated to Montreal to spread his wings in the underground revolution. Relocating to a more urban setting in 2000 gave the “Six” access to clubs which helped the artist gain beat-mixing, sound-producing experience and exposure. Not only has geography molded the MC, born as Vaughn Robert Squire, into what he is today, but has propelled his music into the digital age, guiding his music into the right hands and ears. His solo career began with the independent label Vertical Form Records, where he began to experiment with music beyond the mic. With the Ninja Tune label, the electronic genie found his domain in creating a type of music that matches a rare, sought-after niche.

Starting from the ground up, Sixtoo, code name Six Vicious, made his debut with a piece called Psoriasis, in collaboration with Canadian rapper Buck 65, forming the crew the Sebutones in 1996. The duo released the vinyl version of 1997’s Sebutonedef on the label Four Ways To Rock, followed by the disc 50/50 Where It Counts on Metaforensics in 2000. In addition, the rapper put himself out there, learning the tricks and trades behind conducting big shows and getting acquainted with the turntable.

After the move, Sixtoo signed with Britain’s Vertical Form, which led to the coming of one of his greats, Antagonist Survival Kit, in 2003. Word got out of this up and coming music man, and eventually grasped the attention of Ninja Tune Records based in Montreal, which endorsed the sensation. With Ninja Tune, the Six released the 17-track Chewing on Glass & Other Miracle Cures album, a conglomeration of acid jazz instrumentals, rock influences and vocals, earning stellar reviews from critics.

Sixtoo also tried on his producing hat, releasing material for rapper Sage Francis in conjunction with the labels Anticon and Epitaph. Another commercial triumph is Six’s endorsement with his Chainsaw Buffet track from the Chewing on Glass album, featured on Merck’s Gardasil HPV vaccine advertisement. Although the subject matter would not be your average bragging material, the fact that such a high-profile company turned to his musical talents speaks volumes.

Sixtoo has always managed to find the time to ignite shows in town, if not other major cities in Canada, the United States and even abroad in Europe and Asia. On top of that, he maintains a music-promoting Web medium called weaponhouse.com, which is a hub for big name hip-hoppers or budding artists seeking publicity. After the 2007 release of Jackals and Vipers in Envy of Man , the “Speakerbruiser” is scheming to put together an EP including some of his best singles.