001/ About

Who Is Young Hadene?

Haitian-born. Toronto-based. Built different.

Young Hadene dark trap Toronto promotional poster — cinematic city aesthetic with red neon lighting Toronto • 6ix
002/ The Story

From Haiti to the 6ix

Young Hadene is a drill and dark trap artist based in Toronto. He was born in Haiti, spent part of his childhood in Florida, and now makes his music in the city. He releases independently through Str8hitsRecords.

His latest album, They Took Me Down, came out on October 2, 2026, with 11 tracks. Before that came Sacrifices & Success, 9 tracks, released January 10, 2025. His singles include "No Sleep", "6ix Side", "Pressure" and "After Dark", and the video for "Broken" dropped on September 22, 2026. Exposed Vocals interviewed him. Hear everything on the music page and find coverage on the press page.

Album Out Now
11-Track
Tracks Released
15+
The 6ix
Toronto
003/ Musical Style

The Sound

Dark trap and drill-influenced hip hop with a distinct Haitian-Toronto flavor.

  1. Structured Cadence

    Space-driven delivery with structured cadence shifts that create a distinct balance between aggressive energy and melodic hooks.

  2. Heavy 808s

    Cinematic atmospheres, heavy 808-driven production, and haunting melodies that define the dark trap aesthetic.

  3. Haitian Heritage

    Caribbean and Haitian musical influences fused with Toronto drill, creating a sound that bridges the 6ix underground with island roots.

Haitian-born. Toronto-based. Built different.
Young Hadene, Toronto
004/ Influences

Toronto Hip Hop

Drawing from the city's rich hip hop lineage.

  1. The lineage

    Young Hadene draws from Toronto's rich hip hop lineage — from K-OS and Jazz Cartier to Sean Leon and 88GLAM — while incorporating Haitian musical elements and the heavy 808-driven sound of drill and trap.

  2. The tradition

    Influential Toronto rappers include Drake, K-OS, Jazz Cartier, Sean Leon, 88GLAM, Night Lovell, Swollen Members, SHAD, and Clairmont The Second. Young Hadene carries this tradition forward with his own Haitian-Toronto dark trap sound.

005/ What We Stand For

The Movement

  1. Toronto Made

    Every bar, every beat — it's stamped with the energy of the 6ix. From the underground to the main stage, we carry the city with us.

  2. Real Content

    No fabricated stories, no industry polish. Just raw, unfiltered narratives that hit hard and speak truth to power.

  3. Dark Trap Sound

    Heavy 808s, cinematic atmospheres, and haunting melodies — the signature sound that defines Young Hadene's aesthetic.