Canada is bustling with hip-hop talent right now — the entire OVO camp, Tory Lanez Jazz Cartier, and Roc Nation’s Belly — are all doing major things in music.
Looking to add his name to Canada’s list of artists on the rise from Toronto, ShaqIsDope released his Black Frames mixtape. And trust us, the kid shows much promise.
The 12-track effort finds Shaq using a fluid and concise flow as he rolls in and out of mature content about trying to stay true to himself amidst a world full of temptations.
The melodic — and contemplative — production on Black Frames compliments Shaq’s mic musings making for an organic sound all while staying aloof from the trends that dominate much of the rap industry.
Stream Black Frames below and stop by his SoundCloud page also.