WorldWide Entertainment TV Network Explores the Legacy of OGs from Jane & Finch

Toronto’s hip hop roots run deep, and in a feature by WorldWide Entertainment TV, the city’s younger rap stars pay tribute to the trailblazers who laid the foundation. In separate interviews, Pressa (via No Jumper) and BFR Bundog (on 6ix Views TO) reflect on the influence of The Smugglaz—one of the first rap groups to bring authentic street storytelling from Jane and Finch to the national spotlight.

🎙 BFR Records Acknowledge the OGs

Pressa and Bundog, both pillars of Toronto’s new generation of street rap, highlighted The Smugglaz as pioneers of the genre in their interviews. They specifically referenced iconic tracks like:

• 🔥 “Street Rappers“

• 🔥 “Jane & Finchin“

• 🔥 “45th Dumpin“

These gritty anthems captured the harsh realities of life in Toronto’s underserved communities long before the 6ix became an international brand.

“They were running Jane and Finch way before us,” Bundog noted.
“We had OGs that paved the way—The Smugglaz were one of them,” Pressa added.

📺 Before The 6ix Documentary Highlights

Exclusive content from the Before The 6: Now or Never Toronto hip hop documentary offers deeper insights. Michie Mee, Canada’s first female MC, appears in “45th Dumpin” and speaks about the group’s raw energy and importance to the culture. Also featured is DRK, original dancer for Maestro Fresh Wes, who gives his take on the rise of The Smugglaz during the late ’90s and early 2000s.

🎤 A Legendary Live Throwback: Sharing the Stage with Naughty By Nature

In a rare archival clip, The Smugglaz are seen performing live at a Toronto concert headlined by Naughty By Nature, a true merging of U.S. and Canadian hip hop heritage. The footage reminds fans of the crew’s presence and performance power during their prime.

📰 Sticky Green & Benny Blacc on Media Impact

In an emotional segment, Sticky Green opens up about the controversial CBC documentary Street Rappers, which put The Smugglaz in the media crosshairs. At the time, the coverage sparked backlash from community leaders and drew national attention to Toronto’s underground scene.

Meanwhile, Benny Blacc discusses the new generation of rappers rising in his city, touching on how social media has completely changed the game. He credits platforms like YouTube and Instagram for giving today’s artists the exposure he and Sticky Green had to fight for in the early 2000s.

📽 From the Streets to the Screen: The War in Toronto

Both The Smugglaz and rising stars like Pressa, Bundog, and WhyG are featured in Brandon Buckingham’s documentary The War in Toronto | Inside Canada’s Most Dangerous Hoods, giving a raw look into life, legacy, and lyrical warfare in the city’s toughest neighborhoods.

📌 Toronto’s hip hop history is rich, and its future even brighter. From The Smugglaz to BFR, each generation continues to elevate the sound of the 6ix.