Choclair on ODB Studio Stories, Northern Touch Controversy & The Rise of Toronto Hip-Hop

Join Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez on this legendary episode of The Man Dem Show as they sit down with Canadian Hip-Hop icon, Choclair.In this exclusive interview, Choclair opens up about his new project "Transit Music" and takes us back to the golden era of Toronto rap. He drops never-before-heard stories about recording with Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB), addresses the long-standing rumor about the "Northern Touch" vs DMX "Get At Me Dog" beat controversy, and reflects on the passing of his close friend Bishop Brigante.We also discuss fatherhood, the evolution of the Toronto sound from the 90s to Drake and The Weeknd, and get the exclusive scoop on his new supergroup project, AK416.Key Topics:The making of the classic "Northern Touch".Did DMX steal the "Northern Touch" beat? Choclair speaks.Hilarious and chaotic studio session with Wu-Tang's ODB.Remembering Bishop Brigante and their final video together.The new "Transit Music" album rollout.Follow The Team: 🎙️ Guttzy Guttz | @eldelnegro 🎙️ Vagez | @officialvftv ⭐️ Guest: Choclair | @choclairofficial 📺 The Man Dem Show | @TheGTVNetwork#Choclair #TorontoHipHop #TheManDemShow #NorthernTouch #ODB #CanadianHipHop #TransitMusic #Interview #podcast Video Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Throwback Drinks & Club Days02:24 - Welcome Choclair to The Man Dem Show03:40 - Fatherhood, Gaming & Responsibility07:52 - The "Ice Cold" Video Game from 199909:22 - Why Choclair Stepped Back from Full Albums16:42 - The Independent Grind & "Father Time" Success20:49 - Getting Recognized Outside of Toronto24:46 - Northern Touch vs. DMX: The Beat Controversy Explained33:24 - Signing to Virgin Records & The Cristal Story42:40 - Ageism in Hip-Hop: Why Rappers Can't Age Like Rockstars54:15 - Breakdown of New Album: "Transit Music"57:26 - The Untold ODB (Ol' Dirty Bastard) Studio Story01:06:55 - Choclair on Drill Beats?01:12:00 - The Video Vixen Era & Melissa Forde01:16:00 - Remembering Bishop Brigante01:24:24 - Did the "Circle" Keep Street Artists Out?01:42:40 - EXCLUSIVE: New Group "AK416" Announcement01:45:00 - Rapid Fire Questions: Biggie vs Pac, Best Scarborough Food02:02:10 - Choclair's Legacy & Closing