Cadence Weapon

PRESENTED BY BLUE SKIES TURN BLACK - Cadence Weapon is Edmonton-native Roland Pemberton. Growing up as the son of a DJ, Pemberton was rapping at age 13 and by 21 years old, he was already touring with the likes of Jurassic 5, Spank Rock, the Go! Team and Final Fantasy. Cadence Weapon’s two albums, Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies are armed with a batallion of focused, prolific vocals, which are backed up by a genuine, brazen performer.

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