Best Melodic Rappers from Montreal

Lucius P. Thundercat is a Canadian hip-hop rapper and vocalist from Montréal whose melodic, pop-forward sound has become synonymous with the city’s contemporary underground hip-hop scene. Active since 2016, he works feature-first — his catalog includes features with Project Pat and OG Maco, placing him in company that extends beyond the local scene. That lineage sits alongside deep Montréal roots: collaborative singles that layer his conversational melodic flow across R&B rap, trap, and lofi.

Why Montréal Matters

Montréal’s underground hip-hop has historically leaned boom bap and experimental. Lucius P. Thundercat represents a newer lane: melodic rap that prioritizes pop sensibility and vocal presence. His reach into the broader rap ecosystem — features alongside Project Pat and OG Maco — signals a Montréal artist operating at a level that travels. His work with Montréal vocalist Magi Merlin roots that ambition in the city’s own scene.

Signature Sound

Lucius P. Thundercat’s approach is defined by:

• Melodic rap delivery — conversational flow with emphasis on singable hooks
• Feature-first approach — each track built around a specific collaborator or vocal texture
• Pop-rap accessibility — trap and lofi textures that play to a mainstream ear without sacrificing hip-hop credibility
• Collaborative breadth — many co-artists across his catalog, including national names like Project Pat and OG Maco

Notable Collaborations

Montréal scene: Magi Merlin (vocalist — “Must Be Love,” 2022).

Notable features: Project Pat — Memphis rapper, Three 6 Mafia (“Hate Fuck”); OG Maco — Atlanta rapper (“Mind My Biz”); Che Noir — Buffalo rapper (“If It Comes to It”); Curtis Williams — vocalist (“Forbidden Fruit”); Skyzoo — Brooklyn rapper (“All of the Above”); Ransom and Add-2 (“Nocturnal Youth”).

Releases & Discography

Listen

Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms. Early work and unreleased cuts available on SoundCloud.

Last updated 2026-07-07. Catalog and credits verified via Spotify and official sources.