Anthems & Icons is the sophomore album by platinum singer songwriter producer / artists 80 Empire. It is an eclectic compilation of 80 Empire's production and songwriting skills amalgamated with some of Hip Hop's elite. Boasting features from Kurupt, Mc Eiht, KRS One, Nems, Slaine, Kxng Crooked, DMC, Jon Connor, DJ Eclipse, Layzie Bone, Swifty McVay,  YukMouth, Theo Rossi, Laetitia Eido, Raoul Max Trujillo and many more.

The album truly is an anthology of Anthemic choruses, intricate rhymes, and Fat beats ( no pun intended ). The album is a story of triumph, illustrating the importance of the struggle and how these struggles ultimately shape us into Iconic individuals we all destined to be.

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Gladiator Records was founded in 1998 by Adrian Rezza and Lucas Rezza.

“As established platinum songwriters and producers signed to Universal Music Publishing Canada, we want to make our own entity (Gladiator Records) a globally recognized Record Label that discovers and exploits new and emerging talent. With the world’s attention affixed on fellow Canadian artists we’re inspired to introduce budding Canadian talent to the masses. Joining forces with veteran manger and owner of Nova Music Group Wil Van Zyl to help bring Gladiator to the for front in the music indsutry.  Our goals are to create synergy with each artist we sign to Gladiator Records and blend our creative vision with their artistic aspirations” said Adrian Rezza. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to create music and collaborate with a variety of talented artists” says Lucas Rezza. “At Gladiator Records, we strive to find artists who endeavour to be ‘somewhat different than the norm’, so-to-speak, and also push the envelope in terms of their musical resonance”.  

It's time for Gladiator.

​Independentely Major

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80Empire and Gladiator Records Inc