Over the past few years, Pressa's local buzz in Toronto has translated into global attention. Co-signs from the biggest artists from his city -- Drake, Tory Lanez & The Weeknd -- helped put a bigger spotlight on him but his own prolific output is really what made him one of the most exciting young names from the 6ix. Ahead of the release of his debut album, Prestige, he returns with his new track, "Longway."
Pressa's unique delivery is what sets him apart from his peers but his backstory has been a focal point of his career -- for better or for worse. Pressa delivers an introspective track about the obstacles he's had to overcome in the streets and the paranoia that he experiences now even though he's focused on his career more than the streets.
Quotable Lyrics
And everytime I play my block, my clip full
Got my nose in the pile turn red like a pitbull
I take your advice and add a little twist to it
And in this game you lose your life, lil' n**ga there’s a risk to it
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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