“I’m focused on my destination, my craft, my meditation, I swear/I’m dedicated, my path is educated, graduated school of hard knocks I ain’t no square.“

These words from emerging rapper/songwriter LXG Rude ring true once you delve into his background. Raised in the Delwood Acres neighbourhood under the usual urban settings where following the wrong path feels easy, but the young man kept his head up high and his heart into rap. From absorbing the Southern soul of Outkast, the social-political storytelling of Tupac, the youthful bravado of Lil Wayne and the lyrical dexterity of Jay-Z, LXG Rude brings his own twist into the game.

His latest release, “Graduation,” is a celebratory record that finds the rapper appreciating the small wins and the hard-earned rewards from giving it all your best. Over a bouncy and soulful backdrop, the emcee delivers insightful verses that explore his life’s struggles and journey through the craziness of the world. Joining him on the track is Bugus, who gives his own input as a self-made man.