Over the last three years, Montreal-born rapper Brendan “King B” Hamel has launched his musical career in an astounding and impressive way. In the three years between the recording of his first song “Acceptance” at age thirteen, and his record launch in May of 2016, he went from tentative beginner to musical professional. His first song, “Acceptance” was an uplifting number about the importance of equality. The message was an inspiring one: It’s ok to be gay, depressed, or different. Although it lacked the professional techniques apparent in King B’s current recordings, the message was a strong and inspiring one. Although he faced mockery and bullying amongst his peers, and on social media, it did not stop King B. on his path to greatness. A year later, he released “Confidence,” his first single. This positive song showed that he was not brought down by the negativity. After his first single was released, Carl Hamel, Brendan’s father and an active member of the music industry, became involved in his son’s career. The two Hamel men’s collaboration makes for diverse music because they are inspired by so many different genres: house music, EDM, pop, rock, and many other influences can be heard in King B’s music.