Artist Spotlight

Meet H Da Monsta, Canadian Rapper To Look Out For In 2021

H Da Monsta is an all-around powerhouse who has been making BIG waves in Canada and has been steadily gaining an industry buzz for his unique smooth flow and delivery. Furthermore, H Da Monsta is a dynamic performer and one of the country’s hottest up-and-coming rappers.

H Da Monsta has managed to bring his own unique style of rap to the streets of Toronto. We had the opportunity to interview H Da Monsta about his experience in music.

This is what he has to say;

Hey, Welcome to Honk Magazine.

Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

H Da Monsta – Well, I was born In Grenada. Later moved to Canada when I was about 4 years old. I officially got into music at about 22 and I had my first song played on the radio titled “project bounce”. I was able to make a name for myself and have been working since then.

Where are you from?

H Da Monsta – I’m from Toronto, Canada. Born in Grenada a small island in the West Indies.

How did you get into music?

H Da Monsta – My sister initially was a rapper and brought me into music through poetry at a very young age and that turned into music over time.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

H Da Monsta – Losing my best friend he was murdered we were like brothers he was a very big part of my journey through music he passed away a few years after I was released from incarceration.

Are you currently signed or independent?

H Da Monsta – I am currently an independent artist. I am signed to my own label which is Uclassic Records /F.E.Y, a music group.

Who inspires you the most musically?

H Da Monsta – I am inspired not by people but more by my own experience music started as an outlet for the troubles I was dealing with in my life and eventually just became a passion.

What do you want people to take away after listening to your music?

H Da Monsta – The message which is constantly different but there’s always a message to the story’s I tell I want people to understand the good and bad of the reality I had to deal with growing up.

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

H Da Monsta – I have a few my first ever mixtape did 14,000. I’ve gotten recognized by tory lanez a major artist from my city my new Ep is currently at 200k streams and counting and I won music competitions in Montreal and other online competitions in my earlier days my biggest achievement is being able to still do what I love and be appreciated for it.

Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?

H Da Monsta – I do not produce my own music. I work with a variety of producers actually too many to name right now without having feelings hurt lol.

Who is one artist you wish you could work with?

H Da Monsta – I would say Drake only because I believe he would be able to push me to a level of creativity I probably wouldn’t be able to reach on my own.

Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?

H Da Monsta – I currently have my new music video dropping on YouTube on July 10 “high Definition“of my latest Ep “Demon hours” which was released March 1 on my mother’s birthday.

What does a day inside your shoes look like?

H Da Monsta – Just networking talking to new people constantly I do have my own clothing line I am currently working very hard to make so when I’m not writing I’m usually working on new items for my brand.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

H Da Monsta – I am me. I am nothing more nothing less than what you see I want my audience to know I am a person first and an artist second I love what I do and I do what I want

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In a music scene often ruled by lyrics, R3b3l I proves that you can tell a powerful story without a single lyric. “A Different Frequency” is a twelve-track instrumental hip-hop and rap-inspired album inviting you into a deeply personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and purpose, speaking its message purely through mood, rhythm, and expression.

“Dance Before the Throne” opens the album, immediately establishing the tone of reflection and reverence. From here, “Elevate” and “The Wave” continue, adding momentum and a sense of movement and change. Each piece is a chapter in a larger story, allowing you to interpret the music with your own experience.

Songs like “I AM Power,” “Level Up,” and “Awaken” seem to be a big part of the progression of the album. The energy is one of empowerment and inner evolution. “The Jazzy Hop” is a nice change of pace in style, with a smooth, groove-flavored taste that shows R3b3l I’s versatility. Meanwhile, “Carousel,” “Raindrops,” and “Heartbeat” are moments of introspection that balance uplifting themes with emotional depth and openness.

The project wraps up on an emotional high with “Ancestors,” a heartfelt tribute to the forebears and the invisible forces that still influence us on our journeys. It’s a fitting way to close out an album about connection, growth, and purpose. “A Different Frequency” is more than a collection of tracks with carefully constructed instrumentals and thoughtful sequencing, and it’s a rewarding journey for those who want immersive instrumental hip-hop with heart, imagination, and substance.

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Artist Spotlight

“Signalling Signatures” finds Mr Pigeons exploring dreams, truth, and hidden meanings

While the first look at an upcoming project usually sets the expectations, Mr Pigeons does something more ambitious with “Signalling Signatures.” With this release, the hip-hop artist opens up a portal into “Shining Arras,” inviting you into a world where dreams, symbols, and hidden meanings collide.

“Signalling Signatures” is an exploration of the thin veil between reality and imagination, based on themes of altered consciousness and shifting perspectives. The song is a mix of mythology, film, and spiritual symbolism and encourages you to look beyond the ordinary and find the messages in everyday life. Mr Pigeons delivers with purpose and swagger, blending introspection with crisp storytelling. He also renders the abstract ideas of the song accessible.

The thing about “Signalling Signatures” that is so compelling is its sheer audacity to challenge you. There are no easy answers in this song, only a quest for truth, perception, and uncertainty. A good opening chapter to “Shining Arras,” and it manages to build up suspense as well as showing Mr Pigeons’ artistic vision. “Signalling Signatures” is a good introduction to what could be an interesting new creative phase for the artist.

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