Dan-e-o feat. Saukrates - Sober Sunday

 Toronto hip-hop legends unite! On "Sober Sunday", Dan-e-o teams up with Saukrates to deliver a soulful ode to cherished loved ones who have supported them through tough times. While Soxx handles the intro and stick-in-your-head chorus with his signature crooning, Dan-e-o spits bars of thanks to his immigrant parents for their undying love and dedication to his success.

Vigilante by Dan-e-o

 

Dan-e-o’s hard-hitting 6th solo album “Vigilante” is equal parts lyricism clinic and seething social commentary. From the graphic novel album cover to the unapologetic lyrical content, “Vigilante” harshly critiques social media misuse, gun violence, anti-black racism, self-hatred, jealousy and self-doubt. Inspired by both the “Dexter” and “Death Note” series, Dan-e-o’s new album title represents his commitment to “kill” all of the negativity mentioned above.

Well-known for his classic debut 1996 single, “Dear Hip Hop”, Dan-e-o is every bit as punchline-heavy as you would expect on “Vigilante”. The album is also the veteran Toronto lyricist’s most provocative project to date. Taking zero bars lightly and sparing no feelings, Dan calls out such personalities as Kanye West, Donald Trump and Candace Owens while condemning Fox News, murderous police officers and the Ku Klux Klan. He even finds time to address a past toxic relationship while not missing a beat tearing into talentless rappers.

The soundscape of “Vigilante” can best be described as “heavy neck-snapping boom bap”. The head-nodders are supplied by Toronto’s Big Sproxx (Freedom Writers) and frequent collaborator Charisma a.k.a. Skizzz (Monolith) as well as Japan’s S-KY THE COOKINJAX. With an impressive list of featured guests including such legendary artists as Masta Ace, Saukrates and even comedy superstar, Russell Peters, Dan-e-o has created a recipe for hip-hop perfection. “These are the best 12 songs in the history of my catalogue,” insists Dan-e-o, “Period.” 

Dan-e-o feat. Nish - Supreme

On "Supreme", Dan-e-o reunites with fellow Monolith member, Nish to do what they do best: spit punchline-heavy raps over a thumping head-nodder. Produced by another Monolith comrade, Charisma a.k.a. Skizzz, "Supreme" serves as a throwback to hip-hop's golden era of the late 80s and early 90s. It was a time when the superior lyricism of such rappers as Big Daddy Kane (who is sampled in the chorus) reigned supreme.

Dan-e-o feat. Blessed - Like We

Directed and edited by Flee Normality, "Like We" is the first music video from veteran Toronto lyricist Dan-e-o's upcoming sixth solo album, "Vigilante".  

Over the relentless thump of Charisma aka Skizzz's boom bap production, Dan-e-o teams up with two-time Juno Award-winning reggae artist Blessed to call out those who misrepresent themselves on social media. "Like We" also serves as a floral tribute to legendary Toronto artists who built the city's hip-hop landscape without the benefit of social media.

Dan-e-o ft Thrust, Maestro Fresh Wes, Moka Only, Big Kish, Eternia - League Of Legends (Banga Remix)

 

Dan-e-o feat. Xentury - Worth All The Hurt (Mr. Erbie Remix)