Since technology changes faster than Speedy Gonzalez eats enchiladas these days, musicians really have to take into account every viable option out there to promote themselves. Via much more than just music videos and stapling posters on light poles, rappers and rockers alike must factor in entire viral campaigns for their albums if they want success on their palette. Read the rest of this entry »

Since we all need a little “Inspiration” in our lives, Classified has decided to grace us with a visual for perhaps the most uplifting cut from his underrated Self-Explanatory album. The song and complimentary video tell the tale of Class passing along a beat over the Web to an aspiring rapper name Phil LaCroix, hoping to hear back after he had laced it. A few months later, the multi-faceted Maple Leaf producer/rapper got an e-mail from the rapper’s friend, who delivered the unfortunate news Phil had died in a car crash.

Eerie, yet moving, this amazing song is a reminder of how influential the fingerprints we leave in people’s lives can be, whether we know it or not. Plus, it’s an honest testament to how inspirational music can be for your life.

Download — Classified – “Inspiration”

And, if you’re still not sold on Class, watch this video of him preforming “Beatin’ It,” — one of the highlights from his catalogue — live from Halifax.

Can you make beats and rap to them simultaneously?

Classified can.

Almost a year after dropping his aptly-titled album Self-Explanatory, the always posted Classified keeps dropping videos like leaves in autumn. This go round shows the Nova Scotian commotion go home to deliver an ode to a country who owns the rights to both the telephone and the garbage bag, “Oh…Canada.” Full of proud Canucks draped up and dripped outside in red, white and booze, this fine piece of Cazhmere-direction proves how much habitual pride can hold you down regardless of radio play. Read the rest of this entry »

Since his last video was so on point, it’s not surprising the kid Classified had to go against the theme of “Quit While You’re Ahead” to grace us with this Canadian All-Star posse cut/third single/video from his still steadily-bumped 2009 album Self-Explanatory.

Great beat. Good song. Great artist.

Keep up the hustle.

Previously Posted — Classified – “Up All Night” | Classified – “Up All Night” Video

As promised, here’s the second visual from Classified’s Self Explanatory. Read the rest of this entry »

If you still haven’t peeped Classified’s Self-Explanatory, shame on you because it’s 360° dope. Read the rest of this entry »

A month ago or so, I posted on Classified, one of the most creative cats coming from the bitter cold Canadian tundra. The shine didn’t really reach the regulars, which only sucks for them, but Read the rest of this entry »

The homie Shake said he was “on the fence” about “Anybody Listening,” the new single from Maple Leaf rapper Classified.

Well, I’m officially over that fence and headed to the party. Read the rest of this entry »