Today, Toronto rap maverick Da Crook adds another dimension to his artistry, with the release of Who Decides War available now on all streaming platforms. Who Decides War is unapologetic and compelling, with Da Crook unafraid to get personal with internal battles with his distinctive style and elegant approach to showcasing his unique sense of self. Combining lyrical finesse, and passionate wordplay with a meticulous selection of hypnotizing production from West Coast producers like Regime Made it, Jay on the Juice and Suro, the body of work which can only be described as beautiful art derived from chaos, offers a perspective from someone who’s at street level, packaged raw and structured.
The opening track “Fight or Flight” reflects on Da Crook’s personal hardships of losing friends to the system, while “16 Grammys & Oscars” depicts not only his growth as an artist, but resounding determination to come out on top. The project sees a dynamic collaboration with Detroit sensation Skilla Baby on “Down”, and channels Crook’s romantic side with “All I Want Is You” a heartfelt melodic rhythm featuring notable Toronto rapper NorthSideBenji, that sheds a light on the unadulterated wants, desires, and temptations of love. Both features add another layer of intrigue to the Toronto native and emphasize the unique cultural influences from both cities that shape the rappers’ identities.
Of the album, Da Crook recounts “I am now dedicating myself entirely to music, and this new single and rollout will showcase a heightened version of myself…I’m grateful for the ongoing support and excited to reveal more of what’s in store.”
Previous to the album release was his first single of the year “Fight or Flight”, which saw Da Crook vividly portraying the intricacies of his life, and choices made to protect his community. He continues to establish an undeniable presence in Toronto’s hip hop scene, recently opening on tour for Warner Records artist Veeze amongst others.
Da Crook, born and raised in the vibrant streets of Toronto’s west end discovered his passion for music through the raw and influential sounds of Biggie, Camron, and Jadakiss. At a young age, Crook’s dedication to authenticity and the growth of his craft were cemented as the cornerstone of his artistic and life journey.Fast-forward to the present day, Da Crook has established an undeniable presence for himself in Toronto’s hip-hop scene. His sound is a perfect combination of lyrical finesse that exudes confidence – which is layered over a meticulous selection of authentic and hypnotizing production. Crook adds another dimension to his artistry, by tapping into the heartfelt realities of his upbringing in Toronto, where he demonstrates a unique style and an elegant approach to his music. Da Crook has championed the Toronto music scene with hits like “Kickstart,” “Take A Trip,” “Talk Facts”, and “Swervin’” – which have collectively amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms.Crook has accepted the responsibility of being the next hip-hop ambassador coming out of Canada’s largest city. He is determined to paint a vivid artistic picture of his journey, lifestyle, and experience – shaping new narratives and discourse through his music.
Who Decides War Tracklist
Fight or Flight
Want No Problems
Down feat. Skilla Baby
Tokyo
Slap It Off Pt. 2
Like Like
17 Grammys & Oscars (Interlude)
Cash Rules
All I Want is You (feat. NorthSideBenji)
Make It Home
Pissin’ On They Grave
Day in the Life
Take a Trip
