Drake has come a long way since the days of playing ‘Wheelchair Jimmy’ on Degrassi. And although the self-proclaimed 6God has been dominating the mainstream musical charts for years, he’s only one of the many extraordinarily talented hip-hop/R&B stars that Canada has birthed.

Check out our list below to hear some of the most talented artists booming from the north.


Brendan Philip

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https://soundcloud.com/brendan-philip/ghostface

 

Sydanie

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https://soundcloud.com/sydanie/lor

 

John River

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-6rat6AiA

 

Blake Carrington

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKvFDg4N09o

 

Linda Luztono

Photo: Dwayne Evans

 

https://instagram.com/p/24UFd8k77n/?taken-by=linluz

 

Devontée


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