With an inherent and candid ability to break down the barrier between performer and audience while "leading the vanguard of East Coast hip hop" (Chronicle Herald), Classified is one of Canada's most respected and successful rap artists, producers and songwriters. To date he has released 18 studio albums and joined forces with some of the world's most prominent Hip Hop artists including Snoop Dogg, Raekwon, Royce da 5'9, DJ Premier, Joe Budden, Brother Ali, Maestro Fresh Wes and many more.