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Apt613’s music column is ready to take on 2023 with a slew of artists and creatives from the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Here’s what you’ve missed from #ottmusic the past few weeks.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop, this week’s #ottmusic takes a magnified look into the fresh wave of rap trailblazers. Tune into Taz Savior’s slapper “Take A Risk,” teasing his Introspective album, dropping October 7. Feel the vibes with “Don’t Need” by Energyy and Olatboui, blending rap, reggaeton, and a dash of Afrobeats. And don’t miss “Heel Turn” from J Chinnasz x NYCKY GHOST, a soulful trumpet-infused track, revealing the city’s diverse rap future.
Rap – “Take A Risk” by Taz Savior
Rap/Reggaeton – “Don’t Need” by Energyy Featuring Olatboui
Rap – “Options” by Nino Corleone
Rap – “Heel Turn” by J Chinnasz x NYCKY GHOST
Rap – “Rasputia” by 404vincent
Melodic Rap – “Hood Scars” by Dsosa