Rexdale · 2017–present
NorthSideBenji
Rexdale melodic rap with Halal Gang roots. Benji's hooks carry the Somali-Canadian west-end cadence into pop structures without sanding the accent off.
Rexdale →Influences
Somali-Canadian diasporaHalal GangAtlanta melodic rap
Slang they use
- ahkBrother — a term of address between friends, from the Arabic "akhi". Widely used across the GTA regardless of background.+813
- wallahiArabic for 'I swear to God'. Used across the GTA regardless of background to add weight to a claim.+783
- endsYour neighbourhood — the specific area you're from and rep.+988
- mandemA group of guys or one's crew.+1609
Notable releases
Rex Life · Gotta Go · Loyalty