Whatever Happened To Master T?

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  • January 23, 2006

jan23blog_mastert.jpg Man...I miss that dude.

MuchMusic hasn't been the same (read:watchable) without him. As a VJ, Master T actually asked intelligent questions (what a concept!) whenever he interviewed artists. It was T who brought in artists from the community (be it music, art or whatever) to talk about their projects. It was T that ushered in urban music on heavy rotation. (Sure, now there's MuchVibe, but who can afford digital on a blogger's salary?)

Remember Roxie (the goofy talking synthesizer), T McGee and the crazy New Year's Eve dance? Master T's Xtendamix (later just Da Mix) was easily one show on Much that I would make sure to watch. Back when they would play underground hip hop, reggae and soul music -- stuff that wasn't on the charts yet.

(On a side note, what's up with craptastic MuchMusic shows like this and this? Bleh.)

I remember that when T left Much, it was rumoured that he was perhaps "gently" shown the door. I wouldn't doubt it. Did the old Google search and found his website, which apparently hasn't been updated since 2003. Last I heard, T was working on some music and multimedia projects.

Wherever you are Master T, I salute you.

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Here's the weird thing about being the age I am. I remember thinking "Wow, Erica Ehm actually makes Steve Anthony look smart."

Now I see the VJ's on there and think "Oh my god, Erica Ehm was a goddamned genius compared to these fuck-wits." Like that current blonde bimbo. She HAS to be playing that dumb...right?

Posted by: brokenengine at January 23, 2006 6:10 PM

I happpened to have spooted him shopping a the etobicoke Ikea last night, coincidentaly.

Posted by: Unknown at January 24, 2006 9:05 AM

Yeah, Much is definitely in the practice of hiring airheaded pretty kids for VJs these days.

I remember when I worked for MTV/Vh1 in ny a few years back I saw a couple of ex-Much VJs over there and soon came to realize that they were importing the one's with personality/intelligence to replace some of their own dimwit hosts.

As for Master T, can't stand to hear "shee-dee", but he was a great interviewer. Saw him at a downtown cafe a few weeks ago...

Posted by: Tanja at January 24, 2006 11:39 AM

lol @ "shee-dee"

I forgot about that.

Posted by: Ryan at January 24, 2006 2:34 PM

I see him around in TO, mainly jogging. I saw him carrying a camera and boom around around 10pm once... he must be busy either way.

Posted by: Mark at January 25, 2006 2:41 PM

I just saw Master T host a segment on NBA XL on sportsnet.

Posted by: dyee276750 at January 26, 2006 9:58 PM

and the T sightings continue....

Posted by: Ryan at January 27, 2006 8:14 AM

Much Music sucks ass now . Video on trial ?? The it list ???are you the girl ????? are you friggin serious ? for the sake of not sounding like ed the sock here from one of his formage raving.. i think when Tony (Master T) got dropped so did much music rating and in a last ditch effort they try to bring in mindless products of society pop cultured tween latest fade realtity tv the new orange bottom feeding from the sewer crapolla they can think of to pull out of their hey heys . look at the stars that was at much when Tony was there .. madonna , tupac , Janet Jackson , Mary J Blige, Quincy Jones and much much more....in fact he was even the requested interviewer for the people and the reason they came to do interviews at much . Now who's the "big stars" ...miss anorexia (for all who dont know it's duff)and lindsy lohan ??? what the fu(k ?!?! .. and when Tony was there at least it was classy . now much has as much prestiege as Courtney Love showing her who ha to a couple million people (on letterman).....bottom line they need him back..........Come back soon like a dark avenger 2 save kingdom from being overrun by the evil empire.

Posted by: lone_wolf at February 18, 2006 7:45 AM

omg master t is mi karate teach lolz he is sooo fun !

Posted by: ITACHI at February 20, 2007 8:28 PM

I HATE MASTER T I AM GOING TO STALK HIM!!!! I LOATHE THAT MAN FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY BIENG!

Posted by: TiFFyMcEE at April 25, 2007 11:14 PM

i saw him at the home depot at keele and st.clair, with a kid who seemed to be a nephew, maybe a son, or a 'big brother' connection.

can someone (i'll volunteer the idea to someone else) please start up a "master t spottings" site?

Posted by: Mike at January 7, 2008 10:41 PM

OTA Live just did an interview with Master T & Ivan Berry... Want to know what he's been up to leading up to 2009? Check the video clips here...

www.otalive.com

Posted by: backnforth at February 10, 2008 12:17 PM

great article..i miss him too man!

Posted by: michelle c. williams at April 7, 2008 2:31 PM

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