Canada is on the other side of the world. Contrary to popular opinion, it has more to offer than legendary rock stars. There is a side of Canada that is more urban. These cats are not rapping about igloos and cold weather either. Queue Luu Breeze, who has been entitled the “Prince of Canada” and considers himself the voice of urban Canada.

Growing up in a housing projects in Toronto, Breeze has a different yet oddly familiar story to tell. There was the drugs, the poverty and the overall unfavorable circumstances that surround some individuals in housing projects. Still, Breeze has no reason to be ashamed of his country or his Nova Scotian roots. Which according to Breeze has one of the largest populations of Blacks. Yes, Blacks.

For those who don’t know about the background of Canada, Luu Breeze is here to drop some knowledge. Urban Canada does exist.

AllHipHop.com: How did you first get involved with rap?

Luu Breeze: I had a love for music in general. My older brother used to freestyle. He use to do a lot for the radio station on Saturday night. I always have been able to work well with my words. Even when I was younger my brother said I could keep up with the beat even if I didn’t know what I was saying. I mumbled. Rap just came easy to me.

AllHipHop.com: Do you think that your Toronto background hindered you in getting more exposure?

Luu Breeze: Yeah. We are overlooked because we don’t really have that group of artists that are actually out there doing their thing. As far as me finding it to be an obstacle, I plan to just leap over. In the industry it is something for me to change. That is basically what my intentions are.

AllHipHop.com: Would you consider yourself a voice for urban Canada?

Luu Breeze: I’d say so. There is a lot of talent out here, don’t get me wrong. But, I feel that what I bring to the table, I bring versatility. Not to say that there are not many people like that but I just feel like I bring something different that my era hasn’t seen. If people call it swagger or whatever, it hasn’t been seen in my Country. It’s going to do a lot of damage.

AllHipHop.com: For those who don’t know, how would you describe the voice of urban Canada?

Luu Breeze: There are guys who are making money in the underground industry but as far as out here the rock bands are the ones making the money. They have done well. The Hip-Hop scene is really growing in this country. There wasn’t a voice for Hip-Hop here before as far as it really blowing up on the scale it is not there right now.

AllHip-Hop.com: Do you think that your experiences in Toronto will make you different from other rappers and if so in what way?

Luu Breeze: Yeah. I’m from a piece of the map in Canada that hasn’t been discussed. My mother’s background is from Nova Scotia. There is a large population of Blacks in Nova Scotia. My Great Grandparents who went through the Underground Railroad settled in Nova Scotia. They had their struggles. I was born in Toronto. I grew up in the housing projects. I have a history that I have been told so I bring something more to the table.

All Hip-Hop.com: There is quote on your myspace where you say something to the effect of you wanting to disassociate yourself from the “cliché’ rap artist.” Explain that.

Luu Breeze: I got this whole “Prince of Toronto” title from guys who heard me freestyling and battling on the streets here. I looked at it, like I’m getting love from guys here, so I ran with it. Nobody was really going at me because they know better but it is to the point where you can’t say anything against it because I have done more than you. I feel like God blessed me. I rather have the people give me the title than anyone else.

AllHipHop.com: Is it true that you are signing to Disturbing The Peace?

Luu Breeze: There was discussion between the two. But, I’m looking at other situations through that. Shout out to AllHipHop. Basically, I have gotten a lot of looks since then.

AllHipHop.com: Is there any record label in particular who has your eye right now?

Luu Breeze: I don’t want to say any names. Things are up in the air right now.

AllHipHop.com: You can’t say who is looking at you?

Luu Breeze: Atlantic is a good look for me right now. I can’t say too much.

AllHipHop.com: Do you think that Toronto rappers receive support from the local radio stations and other media outlets?

Luu Breeze: For certain acts they get looked at and pushed. I feel like if you go places like L.A., they have like how many radio stations within that city? As far as out here we got like one or two major stations. It decreases the chances of you being out there on a bigger scale. I just really want to get it to the world as far as where I come from. In no means am I trying to act like I’m from anywhere else. I’m proud of where I’m from. I feel like there is a story that Toronto has to tell. It hasn’t been told. It has been misrepresented. I have to step up to the plate.

AllHipHop.com: In what way has it been misrepresented?

Luu Breeze: Certain people may think that in Canada there are just igloo’s and it goes on. I feel like they haven’t really pushed our Hip-Hop to get it really noticed. I don’t feel like you have to forget where you came from. That is just not something I plan on doing.

AllHipHop.com: What’s up wit the Champagne gang?

Luu Breeze: Champagne Gang is a music movement. It is growing very quickly. It is a family. It is the same way Jay-Z started up Roc-a-fella. It just increased. We are friends and family. It started in the streets as far as being a street movement. I’m not going to really get into that now but I brought it in on the music tip so I ran with it.

AllHipHop.com: How did you first get your buzz in Toronto?

Luu Breeze: I put out a mix tape myself. Big Tay got a hold of it and he got it for people to hear online. People started asking who I was. I put out a little something and people showed nothing but love.

AllHipHop.com: What are you working on right now?

Luu Breeze: I got a street album coming out called Topic Of Discussion. Gonzo is on it.  I am working with guys who I feel like are on the same boat as me if not bigger but still underground trying to come up. I am going to distribute it to labels. I am also working on a mix tape with Spark Dog.

AllHipHop.com: How soon can we expect these mix tapes?

Luu Breeze: Within a month or two. I’m on my grind right now when it comes to putting music out. You can say I’m on my Lil Wayne.

AllHipHop.com: Where can they get the albums?

Luu Breeze: We are working on getting distribution for the s   treet album. You can go to myspace.com/luubreeze to get them and download it from there. I’m also working on a web page and you will be able to purchase it from there. I want to tell the world to look out. I’m trying my best to be a face for Canada and represent to the world.