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Toronto rapper Smiley closes in on 200K views with “Rush Hour Freestyle” video
Since premiering on June 17, Toronto rapper Smiley has racked up close to 500K Spotify streams with his “Rush Hour Freestyle.” The BavaroBeatz-produced single was released with supporting visuals powered by director Jonass Picasso which is closing in on 200K views. You can stream “Rush Hour Freestyle” now on Apple Music, Spotify, and various other digital streaming platforms.
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