Legendary Vancouver-based rapper Moka Only drops a new single "DADADOO" as he prepares to release his album Arbutus Canyon on November 15, 2024, via URBNET. The new single sets the tone for what we could expect from the Vancouver hip-hop veteran as he effortlessly flows over a seamless jazz-hop soundscape comprising warm pads, slick guitar licks, and sturdy drum grooves. Here, Moka Only sounds like a seasoned vet with nothing to prove to anyone as he peppers the track with internal rhyme schemes, and playful and witty bars concluding with an improvised hook.
Arbutus Canyon is a deeply personal tribute to his formative years on Vancouver Island, the album is a sonic exploration of the region's landscapes, culture, and memories. Moka Only adds "The album takes its name from the Arbutus tree which is a true west coast institution and from the namesake canyon, a real geographic location just north of Victoria."
Moka Only's previous release was the 2023 album, In and of Itself.
Stream "DADADOO" on Apple Music
