"Rap the Night Away" by The Bobby Deemo Band, released in 1981 on Amherst Records, is often recognized as the fi rst full-lengthCanadian hip hop album. The record blends funk, soul, and the burgeoning sound of early rap across eight tracks, including playful titles like "More Ounce Rap," "Do It Rap," and "Time Rap." Led by Demo Cates and Bobby Boyer, the group approached the emerging genre with energy and experimentation, capturing the novelty and excitement of rap's earliest days outside the United States. With it's mix of groove-driven rhythms and lighthearted rhymes, the album stands as a pioneering effort that helped set the stage for the growth of Canadian hip hop.

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