Classified, hailed as a "trailblazer" in East Coast hip-hop by the Chronicle Herald, is getting
ready to hit the road in support of his latest album, Luke’s View, which features his most recent
single “Amnesia”. Possessing a remarkable and genuine talent for bridging the gap between
performer and audience, he stands as one of Canada's most esteemed and accomplished rap
artists, producers, and songwriters. With an impressive discography of 18 studio albums,
Classified has collaborated with some of the hip-hop world's brightest stars, including Snoop
Dogg, Raekwon, Royce da 5'9”, DJ Premier, Joe Budden, Brother Ali, Maestro Fresh Wes, and
more. His 2013 self-titled release made waves by debuting at No. 1 on the Canadian Nielsen
SoundScan Chart and earning 2x Platinum certification, thanks to over 1 million singles sold.
The album boasts two Top 10 singles, "Inner Ninja" featuring David Myles, certified 6x Platinum,
and "3 Foot Tall," certified double Platinum. Additional accolades include "No Pressure" (with
Snoop Dogg) certified Gold, "Oh Canada" certified Platinum, "That Ain't Classy" certified
Platinum, "Higher" certified Gold, "10 Years" certified Gold, and "Good News" certified Gold.
Furthermore, his autobiography, "Off The Beat ‘N Path," achieved No. 1 status on Amazon's
Pop Biographies chart. With a global streaming count surpassing 285 million, Classified stands
as one of Canada's most influential hip-hop artists. He is a multiple JUNO Award winner and
even hosted the 2014 JUNO Awards. In total, he has amassed 30 nominations and 10 wins
across the MuchMusic Video Awards, JUNO Awards, and East Coast Music Awards.