Minty Burns "The Hustle Is Real" (On Location @ Toronto International Film Festival)

Minty Burns has spent years on the Toronto scene honing his craft and making his mark as an artist to watch. Whether it was opening up his own recording studio or performing with major artists in North America, Minty Burns has invested every resource available to him in the interest of supporting, contributing to, and expanding the canon of hip-hop. Episode Highlights // 0:10 - Intro 0:33 - Guest background 3:15 - When did you get started as a rapper 5:02 - Why did you choose the name Minty Burns? 5:47 - Is your family supportive? 6:43 - Side hustles outside of rapping? 8:25 - How did your team come together? 10:35 - Career high? 11:32 - Career low? 13:08 - Any influential mentors? 15:08 - Be open to feedback from those around you... 16:12 - Favorite quote? 17:49 - What OG hip hop figures influenced you? 18:34 - A mental block that was there for you, no longer there for you today? 18:46 - Key piece of wisdom 20:11 - Don’t be afraid to go against the grain... 21:25 - Biggest highlight of 2016?