| NorthernSound | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | December 13, 2019 February 25, 2020 (deluxe) | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Genre | Canadian hip hop | |||
| Length | 35:25 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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| 6ixBuzz chronology | ||||
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NorthernSound is the second compilation album by 6ixBuzz. It was self-released on December 13, 2019. [1] A deluxe edition of the album with four more tracks was later released on February 25, 2020. [2]
NorthernSound is the second compilation album by Toronto-based entertainment and media company Canadian entertainment company and media platform 6ixBuzz, under their division 6ixBuzz Entertainment. The album contains 13-tracks and features Toronto based artists including NorthSideBenji, Houdini, Casper TNG, K Money, Pvrx, LocoCity, Da Crook, Puffy L’z, Ramriddlz, Roney, and more. It was released on December 13, 2019, via digital download including Apple Music and Spotify. [3] [4] The album was executively produced by Canadian record producer Jmak. [5]
The lead single, "Too Soft" by Houdini and NorthSideBenji, was premiered on BBC 1xtra by Kenny Allstar. [6] The album was the last appearance by Bvlly and Why-S before their deaths on Christmas Eve. [7]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Too Soft" (featuring Houdini & NorthSideBenji) |
| 3:02 |
| 2. | "Bandz" (featuring K Money & Money Musik) | Money Musik | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Beat It Up" (featuring Booggz, Ramriddlz, Jaegen & Quentin Watkins) |
| 2:29 |
| 4. | "Make It Happen" (featuring Archee & French) | JP Soundz [10] | 2:59 |
| 5. | "Fifth" (featuring LB Spiffy & Roney) |
| 1:59 |
| 6. | "Jumpshit" (featuring LocoCity) |
| 2:36 |
| 7. | "TikTok" (featuring Casper TNG) |
| 2:25 |
| 8. | "Facts" (featuring Bvlly & Puffy L'z) |
| 3:06 |
| 9. | "Feedback" (featuring Bizz Loc & Da Crook) | Shyheem | 2:16 |
| 10. | "Real Spill" (featuring MKsolive & Ryda) | Spielberg | 2:33 |
| 11. | "Pain" (featuring Tallup Twinz & Why-S) |
| 2:33 |
| 12. | "Off the Dope" (featuring Pvrx & Pilla B) | Jmak | 3:16 |
| 13. | "World Is Yours" (featuring Jay Whiss, Jimmy Prime & Safe) | Die Like Patty | 3:26 |
| Total length: | 35:25 | ||
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Price Gone Up" (featuring Bvlly, 3MFrench & AR Paisley) | Jmak | 3:29 |
| 15. | "Prayers" (featuring Spadez) | Jmak | 1:47 |
| 16. | "Fly Out" (featuring Robin Banks) | Jmak | 3:03 |
| 17. | "Frozen" (featuring LB Spiffy, AstroKidJay & Jmak) | Jmak | 2:29 |
| Total length: | 46:15 | ||
Notes
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