Canadian Rappers to Watch

Lucius P. Thundercat is a Montréal-based Canadian hip-hop rapper and vocalist releasing on Silk Velvet Records. His sound is melodic and pop-forward — R&B-influenced rap that moves through trap and lofi, touching boom bap as texture. Not affiliated with Thundercat (Stephen Bruner), the jazz fusion instrumentalist.

The Sound

Lucius P. Thundercat works feature-first. His catalog spans collaborative singles with recognizable co-artists including Project Pat (“Hate Fuck,” 311k+ streams), OG Maco (“Excelente,” “Mind My Biz”), Che Noir (“If It Comes to It”), and Magi Merlin (“Must Be Love”). This approach — pairing his melodic vocal presence with established names — is a signature move that positions him as a connector in the underground hip-hop ecosystem.

Active since 2016, his output balances accessibility with underground credibility. Tracks like “Love Pack: Tokyo Drift” and “Tempo” (featuring Sunnie) demonstrate range across production styles without chasing trend cycles.

Where to Find Him

Why Montréal

Montréal has long produced melodic rappers who blur genre lines — artists who layer vocal presence over production that borrows from trap, lofi, and R&B without committing fully to any single lane. Lucius P. Thundercat fits this tradition: his production choices prioritize melody and accessibility while staying rooted in hip-hop craft.