[R. Acheampong]
Produced by Rich Kidd for Rich Kidd Beats / R-WAY
Recorded at Truth Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Recorded by Nick Breton
Mixed by Glenn Gonda


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POET, X2 AWARD-WINNING FEATURE WRITER, CREATOR OF HIP-HOP FROM THE NORTH & AFRO-CANADIAN CONNECTION... AND JUST AN OVERALL ARTIST. 

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Toronto’s own Rich Kidd has been Canada’s best-kept secret since his ascension from local underground stardom to national fame in the past couple of years. The architect of a new sound coming from T Dot, Rich has been steadily amassing praise from industry greats and music critics for his 360-degree musical vision: as an inspirational artist, world-class producer, and captivating performer.
 
Ever since his fist production credit as a 16-year old on Frank and Dank’s “Get Right Song”, he’s amassed a commanding body of work. The compilation series We On Some Rich Kidd Shit Vol. 1-6, an annual event in the local music scene that is entirely orchestrated under his creative vision, has featured nearly 100 artists and proven to be a showcase for some of the best talent coming from his hometown. As his name became synonymous with quality, it didn’t take long for him to get in the studio with the country’s best from Drake to Kardinal Offishall, K-os, Shad, and Saukrates, adding underground classics, commercial hits and award-winning projects to his resume. Letting the music speak for itself, Rich Kidd’s name and signature sound traveled the globe with his beat tape Kiddstrumentals and with collaborative work under his belt with rap greats like Busta Rhymes, Redman, Raekwon, DMX, and Talib Kweli, each time bringing him closer into the radar of rap royalty. 

Whether it comes from joy or pain, sampled-based or entirely original, the constant with Rich Kidd’s sound is the attention to bass, giving a certain feel to his music that takes the listener on an emotional ride. Lyrically, his depth of vision and perspective mirrors the production style. A comedian and a realistic, he writes music that is above all human. From a humble upbringing in the Ridgeway housing projects to international tours in the UK and Australia, the highs and lows along the way are often heard in his songwriting. Coupled with a magnetic personality on stage that earns him new fans at every show, the certainty of Rich Kidd’s path to stardom becomes clearer with each project. With his most recent album The Closers with SonReal, upcoming solo mixtape In My Opinion,  Kiddstrumentals Vol. 2 on the way and a debut album to follow, there seems to be no limit to what the Kidd can do.

slither in.. slither out

she gave me that lap dance and I didn't even wanna hollar

Lyrical Wisdom, Looped Melodies and Rhythm. 

Turn up your inner Freq* with Award-nominated Haida loop-poet, interdisciplinary artist & producer Ms.PAN!K. Experimental loop-pedal-driven soundscapes merge and mix vocal elements, traditional drum, guitar and percussion all overlaid with poignant lyrics to satiate and meditate on.  Haida wisdom woven with multiple genres; explores live PA and production tangling indie and folk roots with elements of hip hop, spoken word & Indigenous soul.

2019 Western Canadian Music Award Nominee for “Spiritual Artist of the Year.”

PAN!K is originally from the unceded territory of her Xaayda Ancestors on Haida Gwaii & member of the K̲aayahl 'Laanaas Clan. She lives, works, plays and writes tunes on the unceded ancestral territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation.

Haaw'a /Klecko Klecko

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