Multiplatinum hit maker and Halifax native Classified releases his fifteenth studio albumGreatful today via Half Life Records/Universal Music Canada. Staying true to the inventive style that made his self-titled career-defining album a Gold-certified success in 2013, the rapper showcases his talent for layering memorable beats and melodies with conscious, thought provoking wordplay.
 
The album sees the charismatic rapper returning to his deep rooted hip hop background with the single “Filthy”, which features pioneer DJ Premier and draws inspiration from ‘90s cyber hip hop. The diverse album includes songs like “No Pressure”, where Classified teams up with icon Snoop Dogg to create a wild feel-good anthem that uniquely weaves the two rappers styles of flow, and “Noah’s Arc”, a song featuring Saukrates that layers a feathery piano melody with emotionally charged lyrics.
 
Greatful showcases Classified elevating his game while keeping the trademark style and sound that has engaged critics and hip hop fans alike. Greatful was produced by Classified and recorded at Halflife Studios in Enfield, Nova Scotia.  The album consists of 16 tracks and collaborations featuring Snoop Dogg, David Myles, Ria Mae, DJ Premier and more available via iTunes.
 
Catch Classified on the Greatful Tour across Canada this February with special guest SonReal. Tickets & info at classifiedofficial.com.

Tour Dates:
2/9 - Neustadt, ON
2/10 - St. Catharines, ON
2/11 - Guelph, ON
2/12 - Toronto, ON
2/16 - Thunder Bay, ON
2/17 - Winnipeg, MB
2/18 - Saskatoon, SK
2/19 - Edmonton, AB
2/20 - Calgary, AB
2/24 - Cranbrook, BC
2/25 - Nelson, BC
2/26 - Victoria, BC
2/27 - Vancouver, BC
2/28 - Vancouver, BC
2/29 - Kelowna, BC
3/02 - Lethbridge, AB
3/03 - Red Deer, AB
3/04 - Medicine Hat, AB
3/05 - Regina, SK
3/09 - Barrie, ON
3/10 - London, ON
3/11 - Ottawa, ON
3/12 - Montreal, QC
3/16 - Charlottetown, PEI
3/18 - Halifax, NS

Multi platinum and two-time Juno award winning Halifax based hip-hop artist Classified is proud to reveal the official video for track “Noah’s Arc” on Complex. Off of his upcoming full length, the cleverly titled single comes in anticipation of Greatful’s release on January 15 and layers a booming baseline with feathery piano melodies showcasing the rapper at his creative best.
 
The video mirrors the introspective tone of the song, assembling a spotlight lit grand pianist with images of corruption outlined in the emotionally charged and poignant lyrics. Both Classified and Saukrates appear in the video, trekking a cityscape to illustrate the powerful message of the song.
 
Greatful will be the rapper’s fifteenth studio album and is set for release on January 15^th via HalfLife Records/Black Box. The 16 track album was self-produced by Classified and features collaborations with Snoop Dogg, David Myles, Ria Ma, DJ Premier and more. Fans who pre-order Greatful will instantly receive two album tracks – “Filthy” and “No Pressure” - leading up to release.
 
Catch Classified on the Greatful Tour across Canada this February with special guest SonReal. Tickets & info at classifiedofficial.com.
2/9 - Neustadt, ON
2/10 - St. Catharines, ON
2/11 - Guelph, ON
2/12 - Toronto, ON
2/16 - Thunder Bay, ON
2/17 - Winnipeg, MB
2/18 - Saskatoon, SK
2/19 - Edmonton, AB
2/20 - Calgary, AB
2/24 - Cranbrook, BC
2/25 - Nelson, BC
2/26 - Victoria, BC
2/27 - Vancouver, BC
2/28 - Vancouver, BC
2/29 - Kelowna, BC
3/02 - Lethbridge, AB
3/03 - Red Deer, AB
3/04 - Medicine Hat, AB
3/05 - Regina, SK
3/09 - Barrie, ON
3/10 - London, ON
3/11 - Ottawa, ON
3/12 - Montreal, QC
3/16 - Charlottetown, PEI
3/18 - Halifax, NS
 

Classified is stoked to premiere the official video for the track  “No Pressure,” a throwback weekend jam featuring none other than Snoop Dogg on the hook.  With Classified rolling into Hollywood to shoot the video for No Pressure with Snoop, tragedy strikes and the crew are left scrambling to find replacements for the video’s stars. The video pays homage to classic 90s West Coast rap videos, as well as features guest appearances by Ron Jeremy,Tom Green, and J-Rock from The Trailer Park Boys all auditioning.
 
Juno Award winning and multi platinum, Classified is releasing “No Pressure” featuringSnoop Dogg from his upcoming album, GREATFUL, out via Half Life Records. The multidimensional single is layered with piano, a booming bass line, and witty, catchy wordplay.
 
"I was trying to make a fun record with a bit of a conscious vibe to it," Classified tells Maxim, "I think everybody faces pressures in life, from one thing or another and we all have different ways of dealing with it. We all face the consequences of our decision. The East coast/West coast feel comes from the sample in the chorus. I wanted someone from the West coast on the track and who better than Snoop Dogg. I've been a fan since '92 so that was bucket list material."

Classified’s new record is set to release January 15 via HalfLife Records / Black Box.GREATFUL was self-produced by Classified and recorded at the Halflife Studios in Enfield, Nova Scotia. The album consists of 16 tracks and collaborations featuring Snoop Dogg,David Myles, Ria Ma, DJ Premier and more. Fans who pre-order GREATFUL will receive two album tracks – “Filthy” and “No Pressure” - leading up to release.
 
Catch Classified on the Greatful Tour across Canada this February with special guest SonReal. Tickets & info atwww.classifiedofficial.com.
2/9 - Neustadt, ON
2/10 - St. Catharines, ON
2/11 - Guelph, ON
2/12 - Toronto, ON
2/16 - Thunder Bay, ON
2/17 - Winnipeg, MB
2/18 - Saskatoon, SK
2/19 - Edmonton, AB
2/20 - Calgary, AB
2/24 - Cranbrook, BC
2/25 - Nelson, BC
2/26 - Victoria, BC
2/27 - Vancouver, BC
2/28 - Vancouver, BC
2/29 - Kelowna, BC
3/02 - Lethbridge, AB
3/03 - Red Deer, AB
3/04 - Medicine Hat, AB
3/05 - Regina, SK
3/09 - Barrie, ON
3/10 - London, ON
3/11 - Ottawa, ON
3/12 - Montreal, QC
3/16 - Charlottetown, PEI
3/18 - Halifax, NS

Juno Award winning and multi platinum, Halifax based hip hop artist Classified is pleased to release his new single “No Pressure” featuring Snoop Dogg from his upcoming album, GREATFUL. The upbeat and elevating track has now premiered for the public on Billboard. The multidimensional single is layered with piano, a booming bass line, and witty, catchy wordplay.
 
Classified’s new record is set to release January 15 via HalfLife Records / Black Box. GREATFUL was self-produced by Classified and recorded at the Halflife Studios in Enfield, Nova Scotia. The album consists of 16 tracks and collaborations featuring Snoop Dogg, David Myles, Ria Ma, DJ Premier and more. Fans who pre-order GREATFUL will receive two album tracks – “Filthy” and “No Pressure” - leading up to release.
 
Classified tells Billboard, "I found the sample I used in this song from an artist out of Nova Scotia. As soon as I heard it, I made the beat and started writing. I wanted to make a song that appealed to people from different walks of life..whether you’re a hip hop head, a guy who goes to work everyday, or a college student working through school. We all deal with different pressures in life and all have different ways of dealing with them.
 
With the east coast/west coast theme in the chorus I wanted someone from the west coast on the record to rep that side. Who better then the legend himself, Snoop Dogg. We reached out when he was in Nova Scotia shooting Trailer Park Boys and we made it happen!"