Rap in
Canada really seems to be on the rise, and this is especially true in the
nation’s biggest city- Toronto, Ontario. At the same time, Canada is also
making a noticeable and increasing contribution to basketball with more and
more talented Canadians playing college basketball; while some are even picked
to play pro in the draft (Anthony Bennett for example).
Yes, it seems that now
more than ever Canada is really starting to establish a reputation for being
more than just a good hockey team.
Another
example of the power Canada seems to have on pop-culture today is Drake and
Justin Beiber. They hit the industry like a storm, and since have become two of
the biggest celebrity’s in the world. In Toronto, Drake is doing all he can to
put the city on the map for good. He’s signed/ worked with suck local artist
as: The Weeknd, PartyNextDoor, P-Reign. Along with what Drake has been doing
for the city with his music, he is also working with the revamping Raptors as
marketing partner. The Raptors have always been a slightly poor team, but the
fans support has never been stronger and the playoffs are perhaps still in the
cards for them this season. Every year since Drake’s establishment in the game,
he throws an annual musical festival in Toronto for all the fans that brought
him from the bottom to here. With surprise performances from major names, the
festival is a huge draw and the fans couldn’t be more supportive.
Tracks
1. Crew Love- Drake ft. The Weeknd.
2.
R.A.I.N. - PartyNextDoor.
3.
In My Hood- P- Reign.
Rap in the city and the ball for the
Raptors both seem to have quite a bright future, and I’m excited to see the impact
both have on culture at home and around the world.
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