I’m from Ontario…almost 70 years. I never heard this song before until it has been used on a tv commercial. I’m not a rap music fan…however, I have to say this is one of my favourites! Great use of The Guess Who’s “These Eyes”. I battle with depression and play this song regularly to help lift my mood! Love it! 🦋😊
@philly41611 ай бұрын
Use music to find your happy place!🙏 Here’s a couple of suggestions of inspiring house tracks. Hope it works for you!🌅 Ministers de La Funk: Believe, Boris Dlugosh: Keep Pushing (Jihad Muhammad remix), Jaimie Lewis: Be Thankful
@marcelkaffine734311 ай бұрын
55 here. This was in my time. Grew up with guess who with sister who's 69. Peace and blessings to you brother.
@DahnoDookoh10 ай бұрын
I JUST seen that commercial. That's why I'm here!
@c.m.46869 ай бұрын
The Scarborough Hospital Network fundraising campaign brought me here as well. I was born in Scarborough General Hospital 59 years ago. I love this campaign as they seem to be the underdog hospital network bringing light to inequity in health networks and, yeah, a great use of sampling "These Eyes". It is the only commercial at the moment that I don't mute when it appears! I hope you are doing well in your depression battle and glad that this song is helping.
@TheGlow577 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Keep that head up sir. Enjoy what you enjoy
@ralphneelands3990 Жыл бұрын
So great to hear this on the latest Scarborough Hospitals ad! What a classic!!!
@cjm816011 ай бұрын
Love Scarborough ❤
@shellyt55611 ай бұрын
I love it❤❤
@winkstar926510 ай бұрын
Kida sad world to live in ads.
@winkstar926510 ай бұрын
Hospitals are like casino's. lol
@julianlavalley7454Ай бұрын
Had to stay Canadian
@aavv94723 жыл бұрын
The Godfather of Canadian hip hop
@benniehehe3 жыл бұрын
He really did pave the way for other Canadian hip hop artists .. I used to dance with my friends from school at housepartys to Let Your Backbone Slide .. one of the dudes in my grade could Thread the Needle (dance move) super impressive
@braddelves52422 жыл бұрын
Yah. No East/West. All together 🙂❤
@africaRBG4 жыл бұрын
This was during canada's golden era of hip-hop (late 90s-mid 2000s). truly a memorable time in music.
@justinhlisic7624 жыл бұрын
Yes. Absolutely. 👍👍👍
@dolessnevermore3 жыл бұрын
who are some other good toronto artists from this era?
@ku812fubar43 жыл бұрын
Fuk yes. What a bloody shame now!!!!!!
@ku812fubar43 жыл бұрын
What does a person say about a time when we respected each other ; thanks to innovators like fresh Wes. . Brought cultures together now all this shit is to undo and tear us all apart. Wtf. Rock on maestro....
@dangerdane84483 жыл бұрын
This guy lives about 30 minutes away from me now and he has a radio show called meastro fresh wes in the maritimes and jams a bunch of old tunes
@SimonSinn-b3z11 ай бұрын
It was this song that made me take notice of the very effective and beautiful Scarborough Health Network ad. I was so touched by it that I made an online donation same day. I hope other donors will also consider to do the same instead of the other well-known ones like Mt. Sinai, Sick Kids, etc.
@Redline6ix Жыл бұрын
The “Don mills and Eglington” shout out always makes me happy lol
@tinab362711 ай бұрын
Don mills & eglinton?? Omg. You guys from Toronto!!! Yes!!
@marcelkaffine7343 Жыл бұрын
Maestro moved Canada to the top step of the podium. America was on notice with respect. His music still on point today and tomorrow.
@DeanKulaweera4 жыл бұрын
Classic Canadian Hip Hop. Back in the day Canadian rappers really had to struggle to make it to the mainstream. Dudes like Maestro, Kardinal, Choclair, etc paved the way. Much love and respect, good music man
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@Yelzabub2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Regent Park's Point Blank & Mathematik
@patrickgrondines9520 Жыл бұрын
yeah better then drake (even though i'm not against drake)
@uncledrew3325 Жыл бұрын
@@patrickgrondines9520 man gtfo outta here tryna even compare them to drake. Y’all ppl just gotta accept that Drake is an actual Goat when it comes to this hip hop sh!t
@JohnWickavich6262 ай бұрын
Da Grassroots was my Favorite. Can’t find much about them since their only album, saukrates talks about it on tugt
@lilPopper Жыл бұрын
When a Canadian Hip Hop legend samples a classic from Canadian band The Guess Who
@MichaelCowie-q3cАй бұрын
I remember when this song played on the radio back in 2000! I always loved listening to it! I find it so clever and fitting how the song is called “Stick to your Vision” and the music in this song samples The Guess Who’s classic “These Eyes”! Two Canadian music legends right here!!
@shalalala303210 ай бұрын
Love this guy - went to high school with him. So proud of our Torontonian - bless up!
@bobbyhillthuglife3 жыл бұрын
This song has helped get me through some tough times, for real. Legend.
@AKTesla2 жыл бұрын
DAMNITT BOBBY!
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@Jambajuice89 Жыл бұрын
Bro for real
@bigg2192 жыл бұрын
Maestro a Canadian legend! I remember he had a release party at Joker night club on Richmond Street for this song/album... he was so chill, handing out free tapes and all.
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@imannonymous77073 жыл бұрын
For a white kid that dont really dig rap...this track was a revelation that music has no rules no borders....one love yall
@ewawojtyczka18811 ай бұрын
I can't believe I hadn't heard this song before the Scarborough hospital commercials. ❤ the Guess Who and ❤ how their song is used here!
@davidl5704 жыл бұрын
Dammit Maestro, did you have to make me cry again?
@gilespeterson68325 жыл бұрын
This still gets heavy rotation on MUCH
@paulnevard90474 жыл бұрын
How this has only 12'000 views is wayyy beyond me bro...
@SoutS4164 жыл бұрын
Underrated Classic!!!💯💯💯
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@rasbagi54652 ай бұрын
Who is still listening in 2024 ?
@skulasticsee11 ай бұрын
Such a classic piece should have a million views and more
@chrisallisondj3 жыл бұрын
1:44 "Making beats with S and Jel and them"... a Salute to S-Blank and DJ Jel of the Get Loose Crew and Self Defence...big respect in the 6ix, early days!
@AYoung-ir7qr4 жыл бұрын
Serious Toronto vibes.
@Heroismblackinfant3 жыл бұрын
This was my first ever Toronto rap song I ever heard
@Purplegorillaz2 жыл бұрын
This was was a good start for what was to come from the city. Biggz Was Here. 33.
@randomrees-a.k.adabonthis57452 жыл бұрын
Wow. I cant believe this only has 63k views. Deserves so much more then that...... I remember hearing this on Much Music for the first time. Damn I miss those days. Always referred to as from now on as the simple days.
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@adammackenzie4 жыл бұрын
should have a billion views and likes , he ol skool !
@simonusc8494 жыл бұрын
This is what rap sounds like when it’s not created for mass consumption and only the people who have skills and things to say do it. Thanks 🇨🇦
@ahamiltonphamilton26533 жыл бұрын
perfectly said ! this is true talent!
@simonusc8493 жыл бұрын
@@ahamiltonphamilton2653 thanks :) during the time when I wrote that comment I was SO tired of the usual rap stuff and I had this idea of checking out canadian rap and it was a rly good decision, because they usual ly don't have this huge publicity and annoying following yk the whole industry stuff which I'm kinda allergic to ngl hah, but ALSO I read that maestro was inspired by rakim so it was still tying it back to american stuff which is obv important since after all I DO love american rap. It was kinda like a vacation from all the industry bullshit haha
@simpleemodern9 ай бұрын
This guy just got accepted into the Canadian music. Hall of Fame is the first hip-hop artist and it’s like kiss my rump, nobody who enjoys hip-hop even knows this guy, currently. That’s what my country does; we offer awards that are super out of date to people that are super undeserving.
@AaronPayne_dnb4 жыл бұрын
Still here 2020. Sometimes I fell, but a voice kept son stick to your vision, keep the composition.
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@ReactionBandit877 ай бұрын
Still pumpin this since 99
@meghansouth581 Жыл бұрын
Still such a relevant song. I highly resonate with the message, even when times are tough, stick to your vision
@tinab362711 ай бұрын
It took me 40 minutes but I found IT!!! The best remix of my all favourite song ❤
@elissameles434311 ай бұрын
Lmao me too! I kept thinking no way that's just a commercial jingle.
@tinab362711 ай бұрын
@@elissameles4343lol. Same 😊
@hollaz27 ай бұрын
It took me 25 years but I finally found it after shazzaming it at the theatres
@btdtgg2 жыл бұрын
Every time I see those hydro poles and hydro fields it reminds me of Scarborough where I grew up in the Markham Rd. Brimorton area.
@KYLBRDY Жыл бұрын
"Stay on my grind, make the sparks fly, then shine"
@joyaclub Жыл бұрын
Honestly, it still sounds...fresh.
@shaunbrowne2047Ай бұрын
Banging to this in Scotland much respect dude
@thehatchoncrack3 жыл бұрын
Starting 2022 with some real music !
@uncle.samc47784 жыл бұрын
His lyrics are so real and thought provoking
@distractionchannel49543 ай бұрын
@Montréal 🇨🇦...SONiC memories ❤️
@Ann-hm7gj7 ай бұрын
I'm jammin to this in 2024 💃🏾
@RScott-lw3tg4 жыл бұрын
Damn, this track takes me back. The Avirex leather jackets with the oversized fitted hats.....timeless!
@johndavis67197 жыл бұрын
This is pretty dope never heard of him before
@johnriong13287 жыл бұрын
John Davis Me neither
@GRSEMETROMALL7 жыл бұрын
just copped it on iTunes
@aavv94724 жыл бұрын
The Godfather of hip hop in Canada
@tmnt100004 жыл бұрын
This song has been around for at least 20 to 25 years old...
@craigsaint4 жыл бұрын
None of you ever heard "Let Your Backbone Slide"?
@tinab362711 ай бұрын
Loooove this. A great compilation with one my favourite songs & love Burton Cummings. Wonderful. Thank you
@kennethdaae49133 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. This is why music is such a powerful force. I saw this on a documentery about 60's Canadian bands (My fave is RUSH) and had to do a double take! I....am not into rap....at all, but this song...this is a true work of art. It speaks on so many levels, in so may ways. This song is on my playlest now....forever! Strong work Maestro! you have a new fan here in 2021!
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@TheGlow577 ай бұрын
Maestro introduced me to rap & hip hop early 90's as a 12-18 yr old. The beginning of a love for the music. Backbone slide
@samb89962 ай бұрын
Great references to Scarborough and Toronto ! Much respect to the Maestro who knew where he came from !
@thejam554 ай бұрын
Great tune....still sounds incredible
@ashleywills87614 жыл бұрын
I can still listen to this song over nd over again “Let ya backbone slide.....
@mikeleveiller71393 жыл бұрын
Big track
@CarlosRodrigues-mx1tr3 жыл бұрын
Still sounds amazing every time I listen to it
@CaapriceTube16 жыл бұрын
FOREVER A CLASSIC!!
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@lydiadoumon67812 жыл бұрын
I really love this Rap music 👍👍👍 bravo Canada
@Jaymon12032133 жыл бұрын
I'm elevating. Breaking the spell of Satan. I've never heard a better line than that.
@thecrossing87153 жыл бұрын
🌬️💯➕🎤I grab the microphone, like the priest does a rosary Jehovah be shinin' when clouds are over me♡
@patrickgrondines95963 жыл бұрын
love this song
@21981twin4 жыл бұрын
October almost 2020 still love this tune
@aux3music419 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Canadian hip hop songs ever . Salute to Maestro #tdot #legend
@shok40564 жыл бұрын
Jeeezzzz untill today the best track !!
@aliskeeper73063 жыл бұрын
I could remember first time hearing This, way way. 2021 wow eh 97's
@bobgillis11373 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just gotta here this once in a while.
@azoresplayah3 жыл бұрын
Maestro is an important piece in Hip-Hop.
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@staytunedup9025 Жыл бұрын
This track is so fire 🔥 ❤
@googlesuckz23253 жыл бұрын
I heard recently on the radio he was talking about coming out with a childrens book called; Stick to your Vision "Young Maestro goes to School".
@dantso36653 жыл бұрын
I've smoked many J's on this "set". One of the songs I keep tucked in my back pocket. 80's baby.
@coreyhendricks9490 Жыл бұрын
💯% Dopeness
@imsofine53663 жыл бұрын
classic from Canada
@darrentylor5473 Жыл бұрын
Smooth, solid rap track with serious message!
@Loonie-416 Жыл бұрын
Salute
@chadbrown74811 ай бұрын
DEEZ EYEZ!
@menthosonthegoghst2 жыл бұрын
StILL DOPE .
@thebrokeith520111 ай бұрын
finally answered whom sang the SHN hospital song very awesome indeed am more a fan now for both
@earthraindove287010 күн бұрын
Keep with the vision ❤
@earthraindove287010 күн бұрын
The parable will carry on 🙏❤️🩹
@pattymitchell7251Ай бұрын
This was when I enjoyed listening to rap, I love this song
@mikeforeman19874 ай бұрын
This is masterfully done.
@hvitekristesdod10 ай бұрын
Always loved These Eyes but just hearing this remix now. Excellent
@MariaMendoza-o3e6 ай бұрын
I just love this song❤
@ronaldshotbothsides5294 жыл бұрын
Classic ,Track🔥💯👍😎 here in 2020 (🇨🇦 Rap)
@troyshotbothsides40913 жыл бұрын
Still jaming 🔥💯👍😷 2021
@djstaples932 жыл бұрын
I will be interviewing Maestro here on my youtube or live on twitch.tv/djstaples93 Monday Oct 17 2022 @ 8PM EST hope you ALL can check it out
@MWorks5 жыл бұрын
Classic
@marilynmcmillan58759 ай бұрын
Love love love this song. The best ever !!
@derrick25364 ай бұрын
Tune.
@maryiannizzi364811 ай бұрын
Love this song and era!!!
@sugibear1236 ай бұрын
maestro is now the judge on cgt also this song is 26 years old
@julianlavalley74542 күн бұрын
Stick to your vision, thats dope
@lilgold703210 ай бұрын
That scarborough health commercial brought me here
@kingdivo92108 күн бұрын
Same
@jimraymond36711 ай бұрын
Amazing song, never heard this before cant believe that but thats the way it goes. brand new fan
@seanabbasqureshi4 жыл бұрын
classic...
@NoLuvJa3 жыл бұрын
Good job maestro fresh West 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😁😁😁😁
@leslieskelding50179 ай бұрын
LOVE this version!! ❤
@ottohernandez88189 ай бұрын
One of Maestros' best !
@johnnygoodman20038 ай бұрын
It's garbage. All rap music is just taking someone else's music and rapping over it. Its lazy, cheap and lacks all creativity and artistic merit.
@RealBLKSquidy8 ай бұрын
@@johnnygoodman2003 Its actually pretty creative
@johnnygoodman20038 ай бұрын
@@RealBLKSquidy I suggest you listen and give credit to the original from the Guess Who. Maestro doesn't deserve any respect for this song.
@aaronbrannen95854 ай бұрын
Rip fms a legend 🙏
@Ann-hm7gj7 ай бұрын
This was my song 😢
@AnnetteA-u9h11 ай бұрын
Great job Maestro! I love it
@miguel_matti4 ай бұрын
I've been looking for this song for so long until it got recommended to me that i heard growing up and not something made up in my head
@Mark-cc3qy10 ай бұрын
Love Scarborough
@swisschoklate7367 ай бұрын
My dearest Tdot ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@IceManLikeGervin7 жыл бұрын
Fresh track!
@justinpartington92203 ай бұрын
Good ole tunes
@angelaluciani4147 Жыл бұрын
❤
@stevepalmer67912 жыл бұрын
Maestro is the best rappa for Toronto in is time and now for ever more a men love arts an culture Steve OK by
@Triple_nine9911 ай бұрын
I grew up in Toronto, born and raised. I’ve been through hell. I seen alot of things happen since the age of 6 things I should’ve seen it all started with my than mother abandoning me on the street From struggling to heart ache and pain. This song hits very hard ❤👀