![Artwork for Knoblich Gardens [two] by Derek Christoff aka D-Sisive](https://hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/d-sisive-knoblich-gardens-two-1200x675-1.jpg)
Just before the close of 2022, Toronto legend D-Sisive (now going by Derek Christoff on DSPs and social media) released his third EP of the year and the second instalment of his new Knoblich Gardens series.
Knoblich Gardens [one] was released on Nov. 6, and features contributions from a lineup of notable members of the hip-hop community including Muneshine (production and mixing), DKSTBEATS, DJ Techtwelve, and co-production by D-Sisive himself (as Orville Knoblich).
On Dec. 29, D-Sisive let off another eight tracks with Knoblich Gardens [two], enlisting a similar cast to put the project together and featuring acclaimed lyricist Adam Bomb on “Can’t Die.” The artwork for both Knoblich Gardens [one] and Knoblich Gardens [two] was designed by Canadian artist Melanie Moore. Both projects are available on Bandcamp, but so far you’ll only find [one] on major DSPs like Spotify.
It’s unclear if there will be a Knoblich Gardens [three], but D already has another series on the go. On the same day as releasing Knoblich Gardens [one], the celebrated Toronto artist and producer released The Playground [one], adding another 8 drops to his massive catalgoue.
All signs are pointing to 2023 being a big year for D-Sisive, and we’re happy to be here for it! If you’re just getting familiar with him, dig into his massive catalogue for some major pieces of Canadian hip-hop history. In particular, his 2009 Polaris Music Prize-nominated album Let the Children Die, his JUNO-nominated EP The Book, or his Muneshine-assisted single, “Nobody with a Notepad,” which won him the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2009.
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