Our weekly segment The Weekly Eight returns with the new 13-track project, Hou I Am, by Toronto-based rapper, Houdini.
Just recently we featured the video for “Levels,” which Houdini was enlisted for by another young Toronto phenom named NorthSideBenji. Benji is one of several artists featured on Houdini’s new release, along with Burna Bandz, Tallup Twinz, J Neat, Pressa, and Wassa. Meanwhile “Levels” has received over 300K views since it first dropped on Jan. 25.
While having been active in the Toronto scene for just a few years, Houdini has already developed a reputation for releasing huge records that resonate across the city, and increasingly past the city limits. The King Bee-directed “Late Nights” which features Burna Bandz, has been viewed more than 2.7 million times since its release back in May 2018. The song also earned Houdini placements on some notable playlists including Spotify’s Northern Bars and Hip-Hop Central.
On Valentine’s Day, BFR’s Why-G enlisted Houdini for the Sadatr and Orazio-directed video for “Auntie.” That’s a Why-G record so it’s not on Hou I Am, but Houdini’s project should see some visual support of it’s own in the near future.
SELECTION DETAILS
- Artist/Group: Toronto recording artist, Houdini, representing BFR and Houdini Music.
- Submission: The new 13-track project, , featuring guest appearances by .
- Streaming Links: You can find Hou I Am on various digital streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
- Social Media: You can follow @HoudiniMusic on Instagram.
Check out Hou I Am below.
HOUDINI – HOU I AM
THE WEEKLY EIGHT INFO
Submission Sundays was a segment we introduced in 2018 to show love to the hundreds of artists and groups that submit new material to us weekly. The segment also gave us a chance to show love to people who weren’t already receiving regular coverage on HipHopCanada, and gave them a chance to connect with our viewers.
Towards the end of the year, we relaunched Submission Sundays as The Weekly Eight, with the same objective to help artists grow.
Each week, we’ll select 8 new submissions and feature them on our homepage for at least a 24 hour period.
To be considered for The Weekly Eight segment, please submit your content using our Submission Form. International submissions are welcome.
Please note, due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to respond to each submission directly. Submissions with missing information will be deleted.
A summary of this week’s selections:
- EverythingOShauN releases “Lowry” video in support of latest album
- Traphouse 4000: TyriqueOrDie drops video built off Nuit Blanche festival performances
- Strategist enlists Ramone & Project Pat for “This Money” video
- SonReal releases visuals for his Trevor Muzzy-produced single “Parachute”
- Classified pays homage to “Beastie Boys” in new Harvey Glazer-directed video
- Bodied: Halifax artist Corey Writes enlists Keke Beatz Films for new video
- Hou I Am: Toronto budding star Houdini releases new project
- DGC rapper Roney releases full-length album, The Hardest Out
