Halifavourites
With 8 albums in 15 years, Quake Matthews is one of Halifax's most prolific musicians. He's worked with locals like Classified and Ria Mae and legends like B-Real (Cypress Hill) and Freeway — and fans of his work include Drake and Scarface. His range is unmatched: check out the soulful Try with Sonreal and the B-Real Remix, where Cypress Hill's own jumped on Quake's tribute track. A Fairview boy through and through – this is Quake Matthews' Halifax.
“As a person with Lebanese roots who has never had a chance to visit the Middle East, this Syrian market brings me a little closer to what that experience may be like.”

Palestinian artist BASYL continues to impress me with his growth. His unique flows and melodies always represent where he's from, which is something I resonate with.
Halifavourites
With 8 albums in 15 years, Quake Matthews is one of Halifax's most prolific musicians. He's worked with locals like Classified and Ria Mae and legends like B-Real (Cypress Hill) and Freeway — and fans of his work include Drake and Scarface. His range is unmatched: check out the soulful Try with Sonreal and the B-Real Remix, where Cypress Hill's own jumped on Quake's tribute track. A Fairview boy through and through – this is Quake Matthews' Halifax.
“As a person with Lebanese roots who has never had a chance to visit the Middle East, this Syrian market brings me a little closer to what that experience may be like.”

Palestinian artist BASYL continues to impress me with his growth. His unique flows and melodies always represent where he's from, which is something I resonate with.
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