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It's A Rap: 'Canadian Boy' Hits High Note For Raptors' NBA Glory

Drake has been the team’s most visible supporter, next to ‘superfan’ Nav Bhatia–and there’s plenty of rap songs extolling the league’s new champ. However, none has quite captured the moment quite like Peter Jackson.

It's A Rap: 'Canadian Boy' Hits High Note For Raptors' NBA Glory

By FYI Staff

It’s a rapturous time for Canada and Toronto specifically with the Raptors triumphant sixth-game victory that has won them the NBA title.


Drake has been the team’s most visible supporter, next to ‘superfan’ Nav Bhatia–and there’s plenty of rap songs extolling the league’s new champ. However, none has quite captured the moment quite like Peter Jackson who first made a name for himself in 2015 with his We The North playoff anthem, and late last month the self-proclaimed ‘Canadian Boy’ released Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Finals Anthem on his YouTube channel with 100% of profits from the track going to the MLSE charitable Foundation. 

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In honour of last night’s win, here’s to the team, Canada, and Peter ‘Canadian Boy’ Jackson.

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Vancouver Alt-Rock Band Hotel Mira Notches a Second Track on Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay Chart

The group’s song, “Right Back Where I Was” debuts at No. 39 on the chart. Plus, emerging country singer Matt Lang arrives on Canada Country with “I’ve Learned.”

Hotel Mira is checking in for the second time on the airplay charts.

The Vancouver alt-rock band’s newest entry, “Right Back Where I Was,” arrives on the Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay chart at No. 39, dated August 30.

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