IM'PERETIV Enlists Toronto’s Finest for Gritty New Single "The Wolves"
Underground hip-hop heads, take note. After a quiet four-year hiatus following his acclaimed debut full-length album, Burial Plots & Pyramid Schemes, producer IM'PERETIV is officially back. He has just unleashed "The Wolves," the roaring first single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, High Hopes & Lucid Dreams.
For this opening salvo, IM'PERETIV has assembled a lethal lineup of Toronto emcees—Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, and Sayzee—alongside razor-sharp turntablism from Dystrakted.
"The Wolves" is a uncompromising reminder of what makes underground hip-hop so vital. Built around a haunting piano loop and anchored by punishing, hard-hitting drums, IM'PERETIV’s production provides the perfect cinematic backdrop for a lyrical clinic.
Instead of competing for the spotlight, Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, and Sayzee feed off each other's energy. Each emcee delivers a distinct perspective laced with street wisdom, resulting in a track that feels fiercely competitive yet remarkably cohesive. Dystrakted wraps the track together with precise, classic cuts that anchor the song in hip-hop’s golden traditions.
"While High Hopes & Lucid Dreams is not quite finished yet, I felt it was time to finally let the first single fly... 'The Wolves' sets the tone for the project's darker, more cinematic sound while staying rooted in the raw, bars-first approach." — IM'PERETIV
If this single is any indication of what’s to come, High Hopes & Lucid Dreams is shaping up to be a cinematic journey well worth the wait.
Track Details & Credits
Track Title: "The Wolves" (feat. Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, Sayzee, & Dystrakted)
Production: IM’PERETIV
Lyrics & Performance: Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, Sayzee
Cuts: Dystrakted
Mixing & Mastering: Jamie Kuse at Nova Studios
Artwork: Jordan Commandeur
Stream "The Wolves" now and stay tuned to SAMPLD Magazine for more updates on High Hopes & Lucid Dreams.