Classified

Genre: Canadian Hip-Hop

Luke Boyd, aka "Classified," is an established rapper hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada. His career allowed him to open for megastars including Busta Rhymes, The Game, and Ludacris, but his lyrical talent is more substantial than any of those stars at the peak of their careers. Unfortunately, substance rarely sells. Classified put out his first album in 1995 and has produced another dozen records since- the latest being 2009's "Self Explanatory." His style blends old-school hiphop with modern beats with occasional rhythm guitar. Lyrically, Classified treads a fine line between gritty truths and hopeful musings- something that few artists manage with as much subtlety and accuracy as this artist. His music videos are also creatively produced, most notably the extended "Find Out," seen below.