Saukrates has been a fixture on the Toronto hip-hop scene for a long time. But with the release of Season One, could he, at long last, join the growing list of Toronto hip-hop acts to break big? Here’s a look at the recent history of local chart-toppers:

This season promises to have everyone feeling hot, hot, hot, and Sway is there for all the action. Starting Canadian hip-hop icon and global music phenom Saukrates.
We go one-on-one with the chart-topping producer and artist to get the real deal on fatherhood, touring and the trappings of success. With growing global popularity, concert dates with k-os and Drake, and an upcoming album, the Saukrates movement seems to be in full swing.
From hip-hop bass lines to high-energy soca beats, we cross over to the sights and sounds of Canada’s biggest cultural …

With more than 15 years in the industry, Saukrates is legitimately one of Toronto’s most consistent hip-hop artists. Toss in his work as a producer and collaborator with singers such as Jully Black and Nelly Furtado, among others, and it’s virtually impossible to pigeonhole him as just a rapper or to deny his talent. His hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed, as young fans and their parents recognize and approach the affable musician.
His eclectic musical approach and veteran status mean that Saukrates is in demand, appearing on recent radio anthems like I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman with k-os and Nelly Furtado and You and Tomorrow by frequent collaborator Andreena Mill.