Toronto’s Kid DET & Sad Classes Turn the Past Into Power With New Single “Rearview” – Now At 125,000 Views
Toronto’s genre-blending duo Kid DET and Sad Classes are bringing melodic rap to new heights with “Rearview”—a powerful and emotionally charged first single from their upcoming project ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’, arriving October 17, 2025. The track’s energy, honesty, and cinematic flair mark a major moment for two artists whose friendship and shared story continue to define a new wave of Canadian hip-hop.
From the first beat, “Rearview” pulls listeners into a mood both reflective and resilient. The duo trades verses over smooth, melancholic production that glows with late-night drive energy. It’s the perfect start to ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin,’ a project that continues the journey of escape, evolution, and emotional growth first introduced in their earlier work.
For Kid DET, music began as therapy. Starting to write songs at just 12 years old, he found a creative outlet for his anxiety and a path toward self-understanding. ‘Music gave me relief and helped me make sense of what I was feeling,’ he shares. That early spark grew into a lifelong mission—to make songs that help others feel seen and less alone.
Sad Classes, who began writing and rapping at the same age, came from a world where hip-hop was more than expression—it was survival.
“I grew up in an environment where the stories you hear in gangster rap were real,” he explains. “Music was how I got out, how I found peace.”
When the two met in high school—ironically the same one Drake attended—they discovered that despite their very different upbringings, music was their common ground.
Their first collaboration sparked the three-part ‘Soul Food’ concept album—a storytelling arc about self-discovery and escape. Volume II, ‘At The Cabin,’ is split into two sides: one with high-energy tracks for movement and celebration, and another that dives deep into the emotions that come when the party fades. ‘Rearview’ sets the tone, balancing introspection with momentum.
“We made “Rearview” in one take,” says Sad Classes. “We hit record on a voice memo, and what you hear today is almost exactly what came out that moment.”
That authenticity carries through to the song’s music video, directed by Fatty Soprano, whose visual flair captures the track’s mood and message perfectly.
Produced by Kid DET and Sad Classes themselves, with compositions by Conor Fitzgerald and Theevoni Theevoni, ‘Rearview’ showcases their evolution as artists and producers under Finest Edge Music Inc. The chemistry between the two has never been stronger—grounded in years of collaboration, respect, and creative growth.
“We wanted to make something that feels like freedom,” says Kid DET. “A song you can drive to, think to, and feel with. It’s about looking back only to move forward.“
As hip-hop continues to embrace melodic storytelling, Kid DET and Sad Classes stand poised to make a global impact. Their mix of raw lyricism, smooth flow, and emotionally intelligent songwriting connects across genres—bridging hip-hop, R&B, and alternative pop into one unified sound.
With ‘Rearview’ now streaming on Spotify and YouTube, and ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’ set for release on October 17, 2025, Kid DET and Sad Classes are driving full speed into their next chapter—one that feels both personal and universal, rooted in growth, and ready for the world to hear.
Hi, Kid DET and Sad Classes! Good to meet you both! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Kid DET: I started making music at the age of 12 as a form of therapy to work through the challenges I was having with my mental health. Seemingly from nowhere, I developed a severe anxiety disorder that impacted everything I did. I began exploring all genres of music, new and old, to find both relief and understanding. I started writing what I was feeling and putting my words to the music I could feel living inside me. I wrote twelve songs on the day I wrote my first. Music became both a temporary escape from the issues my anxiety created and a tool to manage them. I decided to start releasing my music in hopes that others would feel less alone in their struggles and find something they could relate to.
Sad Classes: I loved how hip-hop took over the world in the 2000s as I was growing up. I started writing raps just for fun because I thought it was cool. By high school, I began to really learn how to structure songs and make them come to life. I remember seeing Kid DET handing out mixtapes in ninth grade and being surprised that you could record your own music independently. He invited me to his studio, and the rest was history. We started making real music for the soul—music that makes you think and feel.
You’ve said “Rearview” was recorded in one take—what was happening in that moment that made it feel so real and urgent?
Kid DET & Sad Classes: We’re always writing and composing, constantly sharing songs with each other. During one of our marathon sessions, we had already written six songs. As night turned to morning, we let some beats play just for fun. Then, the beat that became “Rearview” started playing, and we immediately gave each other a look of mutual inspiration that only we recognize. The melody was eerie and moody—something different.
We have this thing where we always give a beat a moment to see if the drop speaks to us. As soon as this one hit, we started recording a voice memo and freestyling. The first lyrics you hear are Kid DET’s, and we instantly felt how perfectly the vocals matched the beat. Then Sad Classes’ verse came in naturally, without any planning.
Most of our freestyles serve as rough guides for final songs, but this one was special. We simply wrote out what we had freestyled, and “Rearview” was produced and recorded in the studio exactly as it was born. After all these years working together with our longtime engineer, the amazing Sammy French at Toronto’s Phase One Studios, we know when something is special. We’ve always said that when a song sounds like something that should already exist but doesn’t, that’s when we know it’s worth putting out.
You met at the same high school Drake attended—how did that environment shape your creative chemistry?
Kid DET & Sad Classes: We wouldn’t say it was always a dream of ours to do music—it just came naturally, like eating or sleeping. What we’ve always wanted is for people everywhere to hear our music and hopefully find it positive, enjoyable, and maybe even therapeutic. We’ve always been huge fans of Drake, and the fact that he came from our high school and environment really inspired us to go for it. Drake gave us that confidence and belief.
We once made a cover of “One Dance” with some fellow students—hopefully Drake would approve! People often tell us that our songs sometimes reflect his influence, which is a huge compliment. We never try to sound like him, but his impact on us is something we wear proudly.
How did working with Fatty Soprano influence the visual storytelling of “Rearview”?
Kid DET & Sad Classes: A year or two ago, we discovered some of Fatty’s visuals on YouTube and Instagram, and we immediately knew we wanted to collaborate someday. We’ve worked with great videographers before, including Ty Black, but Fatty’s work stood out—it had a cinematic quality that made every video feel like a short film.
One day, while recording for Soul Food II with Sammy French, we discussed potential directors, and Sammy suggested his friend—who turned out to be Fatty. It was a perfect match. Fatty’s textures, angles, and color work bring a movie-like feel to music videos. His vision added a whole new emotional layer to “Rearview.” Working with him was as special as making the song itself, and we can’t wait to release the video for our next single, “In This Bed.”
“Rearview” already has over 125,000 views—how do you stay grounded while seeing that momentum grow?
Kid DET & Sad Classes: We believe we’ve made songs, both solo and together, that listeners will really connect with. We prefer to let our music find its audience organically. Nothing beats the excitement of performing in front of fans at a cool venue, and the success of “Rearview” and Soul Food II will hopefully bring more opportunities like that.
We’ve already surpassed our initial goals for “Rearview,” and we’re excited for it to introduce the full album to new listeners. Writing and recording will always be our therapy, a way to cope with life’s challenges. If our music can help others in the same way, that’s a blessing. We sing about life as we know it, and we’re grateful that our songs continue to reach more people.
We hope your audience enjoys what we’re creating, finds something in our catalog that resonates, and stays tuned for the new music we have on the way.