This week I got a chance to talk with Mississauga based artist Big J.O. We spoke in depth about his newest project "Maui"; changing gears to talk less about street life, producing his own beats, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

This week I got a chance to talk with Niagra based artist Ezza of Choom Gang. We spoke in depth about his newest project "Just Call Me E"; storytelling in songs, dealing with loss and grief, music made for headphones instead of clubs, the origin story of the Choom Gang, political opinions, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

Dan-e-o makes his Fly in Formation debut, with a lot to talk about, from his newest album “Vigilante” to his history on the Toronto scene, his new 10 member posse cut, his political opinions, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

Sayzee is back, he never stops working, and we had plenty to talk about from his new albums to his next albums, his politics, and his thoughts on Canadian Hip Hop separating from Drake, plus a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Arlo Maverick about his recent trip to showcase his music in Singapore, navigating the grant system, the Junos and other Canadian music awards, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Trippz about his new album “WATER”, changing lanes in Hip Hop, the indie grind, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Kaboom Atomic & The Dirty Sample about their new album “2 Cents”, antimaskers, Russian bots, French subs, the indie artist grind, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Halifax based emcee and Hip Hop historian, Hermitofthewoods about his recent projects, the ever changing music landscape, building community, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the most prominent Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Kelowna based emcee BC Twitch about his upcoming project “Yesterday/Tomorrow”, freestyling, building community, and a bunch of other important stuff! Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Vancouver based emcee Def3 about his upcoming album “Outsider”, his transitioning sound, his roots in underground culture, and a bunch of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Niagra Falls emcee Dialect Sosa about his new album “Ultra Violence: Decline of a Beautiful Mind,” his willingness to try different sounds, the indie grind, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Toronto emcees Eddy Jones & B1 the Architect about their new album “Underground Soul 2,” their stance on promotion, the indie grind, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with Toronto emcee Lord Juco, about his approach to music, his new album, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

I talked with J-Reds & Poltergeist OD, the hosts of Edmonton’s monthly Diss or Daps shows about critiquing amateur emcees, promoting shows, AI vs artists, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch every Tuesday.

A wrap up for the fifth season of After The Smoke Is Clear, with some stats and some playlists highlighting the best of Canadian Hip Hop!

I talked with Es, an emcee from Mississauga about the ever changing Canadian Hip Hop industry, his history in it, his new album with Shark “Reflections”, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch.

I talked with Spitty, an emcee from Brampton about his new album “Motherland”, his trip to India last year to experience the culture first hand, collaborating with artists who rap in languages he can’t speak, dealing with prejudice at home, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch.

Things got spooky this week as I talked to Mickey O’Brien & Max Moon about their upcoming Magick Show EP, “Samhain”. We talked about the groups love of horrorcore Hip Hop, solo projects, working as a team, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch.

This week I talked with the ceaselessly prolific emcee, producer, and engineer B1 the Architect about his 6 albums this year, what's next, his thoughts on the Toronto scene, indie marketing, selling beats, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch.

This week I talked with yet another Edmonton indie rap OG emcee, Deuce Fantastick! We talked history, new project (Soul Not 4 Sale drops Oct 22), independent marketing strategy, the 780 scene, and a lot of other important stuff. Fly in Formation is a weekly series interviewing the best Hip Hop artists across Canada, live on Twitch.