The Toronto Duck Down representative drops a few quick lines over some Slakah the Beatchild production. Take a listen after the jump.

With additional vocals provided by Saukrates, Duck Down’s Canadian acquisition rocks over some Rich Kidd production. Take a listen after the jump.

As a long time friend of one Aubrey Graham, the Canadian Duck Down representative takes some time out to share some thoughts.

I had the craziest dream last night which is what warranted this. I’ve been wanting to say stuff before but held back for various reasons and as I’m not causing any harm I felt staying silent was unjust. My music is meant to be heard. So instead of doing anything official I decided to go this route to get my thoughts out and keep it moving.

I made the actual title “Drake Started From The Bottom” because people always interview me asking my take on that whole thing that he never was at the “bottom” so to speak. But he was musically, not that all the other things in his life didn’t work well for him but there were people who wouldn’t work with him or give him an ear simply because of all the things we all believe to have boosted him to the position he is in. I was fortunate enough to be a friend in his early stages and truly witness his struggles and growth and can speak on some of them. #realtalk

And let the Valentine’s Day inspired projects commence! Up first, Canada’s Promise hits us with a new EP with production and guest spots from Rich Kidd, Slakah the Beatchild, Aion Clarke and more. Stream/download after the jump.

Known mainly for his production for TiRon, Ayomari, ScHoolboy Q and more, LordQuest steps in the booth with Duck Down’s Canada representative for his latest single.

Now that it’s Christmas time on the East coast, the Canadaland Duck Down’r drops off a free extended play for y’all to vibe to. Stream/download after the jump.

I was on the road when this originally dropped in November and for some reason I kept forgetting to post. Whatever my excuse is, take a look at the latest visual from Promise’s Duck Down debut Awakening.

Directed by Andre Rehal.

New visuals off the homie Promise’s new album, The Awakening.

Directed by Andre Rehal.

I’ve been rocking with Promise for years now (dating back to my days at HipHopDX), so it’s dope to see he’s aligned himself with the Duck Down crew and things seem to be on the up and up. Like what you hear? Grab the .mp3 on iTunes.

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Earlier this year Dru Ha (co-owner of Duck Down Music) lost his Father to a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. In his Father’s honor, Dru Ha announced that he will be running the ING New York City Marathon on November 6th in an effort to raise donations & awareness about the horrific disease that affects over 5 million people in the United States alone. To date, Dru Ha has raised over $10,000 in donations.

The song is available on iTunes now w/ all proceeds from the sales being donated to the Alzheimer’s Research foundation. Duck Down has also put together a custom Run to Remember Dri-Fit shirt which is available here.

Where all my Canadian dopeboyz/girlz at? Represent..

DOWNLOAD: Slakah the Beatchild – The Cure f. Promise | Mediafire

Trailer for Promise’s upcoming album, Awakening, which is due out on June 28th! Features and production from the likes of Boi-1da, Rich Kidd, Jhene Aiko, Tony Williams and more. Hit the jump for info on the release party, etc.