The Unsung Hero

If you haven't heard about Colin Munroe, you're living under a rock. As native of Ottawa, Canada music isn't exactly what you would expect him to be doing. More like playing hockey or learning to survive in extremely cold temperatures. Yet he taught himself to play the drums and the piano, among other instruments. With his degree in cinema studies from the University of Toronto, he shot a video for his version of Kanye's flashing lights. Eventually, he caught the attention of Universal Motown and the rest is history. His mixtape The Unsung Hero was pretty much an album in disguise and earned him the recognition he deserves. In 2009, he is ready to release his debut album, Don't Think Less of Me.

Check out this interview he did with I'm Flashy and head over to his myspace to download the mixtape if you don't have it. Then keep your eyes peeled for the album!

"They're the first generation that grew up primarily on playlists. Radio hasn't been as important to this generation, so genres aren't as important.You've got people mixing & matching stuff and what they listen to naturally."
- Colin Munroe