The realities of Toronto's Rexdale neighbourhood are harsh and often brutal, which is where hip-hop comes in, providing hope and motivation for those who need it. Rexdale natives Moula 1st and Pyrex deal with this daily fear through "Wake Up," a reflective and melodic song that rejects frustration and nihilism. "I never smiled in years, I lost my peers" sings Pyrex over the classy, soulful production."We could die any day," Moula told Noisey over email. "With the madness happening all around us every day, all we can do is be positive, move forward and pray." Listen to "Wake Up" below.
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