Toronto’s genre-blending duo Kid DET and Sad Classes are bringing melodic rap to new heights with “Rearview”—a powerful and emotionally charged first single from their upcoming project ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’, out now. The track’s energy, honesty, and cinematic flair mark a major moment for two artists whose friendship and shared story continue to define a new wave of Canadian hip-hop.
From the first beat, “Rearview” pulls listeners into a mood both reflective and resilient. The duo trades verses over smooth, melancholic production that glows with late-night drive energy. It’s the perfect start to ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin,’ a project that continues the journey of escape, evolution, and emotional growth first introduced in their earlier work.
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For Kid DET, music began as therapy. Starting to write songs at just 12 years old, he found a creative outlet for his anxiety and a path toward self-understanding. ‘Music gave me relief and helped me make sense of what I was feeling,’ he shares. That early spark grew into a lifelong mission—to make songs that help others feel seen and less alone.
Sad Classes, who began writing and rapping at the same age, came from a world where hip-hop was more than expression—it was survival. ‘I grew up in an environment where the stories you hear in gangster rap were real,’ he explains. ‘Music was how I got out, how I found peace.’ When the two met in high school—ironically the same one Drake attended—they discovered that despite their very different upbringings, music was their common ground.
Their first collaboration sparked the three-part ‘Soul Food’ concept album—a storytelling arc about self-discovery and escape. Volume II, ‘At The Cabin,’ is split into two sides: one with high-energy tracks for movement and celebration, and another that dives deep into the emotions that come when the party fades. ‘Rearview’ sets the tone, balancing introspection with momentum.
‘We made “Rearview” in one take,’ says Sad Classes. ‘We hit record on a voice memo, and what you hear today is almost exactly what came out that moment.’ That authenticity carries through to the song’s music video, directed by Fatty Soprano, whose visual flair captures the track’s mood and message perfectly.
Produced by Kid DET and Sad Classes themselves, with compositions by Conor Fitzgerald and Theevoni Theevoni, ‘Rearview’ showcases their evolution as artists and producers under Finest Edge Music Inc. The chemistry between the two has never been stronger—grounded in years of collaboration, respect, and creative growth.
‘We wanted to make something that feels like freedom,’ says Kid DET. ‘A song you can drive to, think to, and feel with. It’s about looking back only to move forward.’
As hip-hop continues to embrace melodic storytelling, Kid DET and Sad Classes stand poised to make a global impact. Their mix of raw lyricism, smooth flow, and emotionally intelligent songwriting connects across genres—bridging hip-hop, R&B, and alternative pop into one unified sound.
With ‘Rearview’ now streaming on Spotify and YouTube, and ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’ released now, Kid DET and Sad Classes are driving full speed into their next chapter—one that feels both personal and universal, rooted in growth, and ready for the world to hear.