Classik (Charles Monterroza) is a Toronto-based hip-hop recording artist and producer whose sound draws from deep jazz, soul, and Latin roots. Known for thoughtful, relatable lyricism and storytelling, Classik has earned a reputation for carrying hip-hop’s roots forward while delivering a style that’s unmistakably his own. His songs and videos have collectively earned over 11,000,000 streams and views and have been featured on multiple editorial playlists. A name every hip-hop head should have on their radar, Classik proves that Canadian hip-hop is still alive and well.
Born to refugees who fled the Salvadoran Civil War, Classik grew up in Canada immersed in hip-hop culture, a world whose stories he related to immediately. His music reflects his resilience and life experiences, offering an honest window into the human journey.
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'One Piece at a Time' Out Now!
1 month ago | [YT] | 4
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And like that, we build it up… one piece at a time 💪🏽.
This is a track for anyone who has felt the walls closing in. For the ones carrying weight nobody sees. For the ones locked in with blinders on. You are more than your environment, keep building, I see you!
‘ONE PIECE AT A TIME’ is now streaming on all platforms ☄️
#consciousrap #boombap #alternativehiphop #jazzrap
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People ask what inspires me. I’m inspired by people in their own lane. I’m inspired by artists who couldn’t care less what anyone else is doing. Whether it’s J Dilla, Madlib, or The Alchemist, I’m inspired by people who do it for the passion. I really love this shit. I really care about the culture. I just want to be ME, no matter what. We really out here building something! Stay tuned for my new single “One Piece at a Time” dropping on August 14! ✊🏽
2 months ago | [YT] | 16
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The world’s been feeling colder lately, so I wanted to create something that pushed the opposite energy. This track came together naturally from a place of love and humanity. Hope you feel it. 'Silent Voices' is streaming now on all platforms. 🙏🏽
4 months ago | [YT] | 6
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Woah, hyped to received this email from Spotify today! Just hit 10,000 followers on Spotify. This wasn’t an overnight journey so feeling blessed to hit this milestone. 🙏🏽
5 months ago | [YT] | 18
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Flip this indie soul sample with me ✌🏽🎧
5 months ago | [YT] | 4
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“Fate Chaser” out now! This is another self-produced track from me that I’m hyped to share. I hope you all dig the gritty energy on this one. “Fate Chaser” is about the drifter and the solo ride it takes when chasing fate, burning the trash, and staying relentless without letting the industry meddle. You’ll be hearing a lot more self-produced beats from me this year as I aim to tell my full story through every element of my sound. 🙏🏽 Had a lot of fun with this one. Show some love and give it a listen! Peace & Love!
5 months ago | [YT] | 5
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6 months ago | [YT] | 5
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“I know what it feels to really mean nothing…🌑✨ My first track of 2026 ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ is out now! A song about pride, identity and bruises. This one is another self produced track. So hyped to finally be able to share it with y’all. Show some love and give it a listen! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
7 months ago | [YT] | 6
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🎶 Have you checked out my new song ‘Don't Mean Nothing’ yet?
7 months ago | [YT] | 5
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