6ix Rising

6ix Rising
Directed byShawney Cohen
Produced byLauren Sing
Jade Smith
Patric McGuire (executive)
Tania Natscheff (executive)
Gregory Jones (executive)
StarringBig Lean
Castro Guapo
Fiji
Friyie
Pressa
Jazz Cartier
Jimmy Prime
Jay Whiss
Andre Bryam
Sunny Diamonds
Keith Bell
Dukey Dukez
CinematographyNorman Wong
Chris Wardle
Edited byNavin Harrilal
Music byStephen Dranitsaris
Distributed byNoisey
Release date
  • November 16, 2017 (2017-11-16)
Running time
77 mins.
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

6IX RISING: Toronto’s Rap Ascendence is a Canadian documentary movie. It was released on November 16, 2017.[1] It was directed by Shawney Cohen and produced by Lauren Sing and Jade Smith.[2]

The documentary focuses on the hip hop scene that is growing in the city of Toronto after the success of artists like Drake and The Weeknd, as well as, the unique challenges that artists in the city face while trying to rise to stardom. Artists involved in the documentary include Pressa as he deals with legal issues and goes on tour with Drake, as well as, the creation of the "6ix" nickname for Toronto by rapper Jimmy Prime.[3]

Cast

  • Big Lean
  • Castro Guapo (CMDWN)
  • Fiji (CMDWN)
  • Friyie
  • Pressa
  • Jazz Cartier
  • Jimmy Prime
  • Jay Whiss
  • Sick PPL
  • Andre Bryam
  • Sunny Diamonds
  • Keith Bell
  • Dukey Dukez
  • Drake
  • Roy Woods
  • Floyd Mayweather Jr.

References

  1. "Here's the Trailer for "6IX Rising," Our Documentary on Toronto's Rap Scene". Vice. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  2. "Canadian Music Week presents Four Feature Music Docs in partnership with Hot Docs". The Music Express. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  3. "Noisey's 6ix Rising features Jazz Cartier, Pressa & more". HipHopCanada. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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