Death Before Detox Part 1: Bulletproof Backwoods

Presented by Hella Treez
Executive Producers: DJ Chini420 & D.O.V
Mixed & Mastered by Coretz at 4Sound Media

Death Before Detox Part 1: Bulletproof Backwoods marks the opening chapter of an uncompromising series from Toronto-based hip-hop collective Hella Treez. Released in 2025, the project is a raw, lyrically charged underground manifesto — steeped in resistance, truth, and cultural pride. Refusing to dilute their message or chase trends, the artists and producers involved craft a thematically potent and sonically unified body of work that cuts straight to the core of authentic street music.

🔥 A Sonic Oath: Death Before Compromise

The title Death Before Detox is more than just a name — it’s a declaration. In this context, “detox” represents the pressure to sanitize one’s identity, to strip away grit, edge, and history for palatability. Bulletproof Backwoods is about preserving that raw essence. It’s a refusal to bow, bend, or compromise.

This album champions loyalty, survival, legacy, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood. It’s made for those who live and breathe bars, who value lived experience over image, and who still see hip-hop as a weapon of truth.

🎙️ A Roster of Lyrical Sharpshooters

Featuring a carefully curated lineup of underground titans and rising voices, Bulletproof Backwoods pulls no punches. Each artist brings their own heat to the cipher:

Shabaam Sahdeeq – A Rawkus-era legend who delivers sharp, seasoned lyricism with natural authority.
Gov’Nah – A rising emcee with a commanding voice and a gift for introspection.
Plasma XL – Known for high-impact verses rooted in street code and grit.
D.O.V – Both executive producer and emcee, D.O.V threads the narrative while anchoring the project with calculated bars.
Gambit – Delivers with intensity and precision, known for his razor-sharp cadence.
Top Dog (O.G.C.) – Brings East Coast weight and Boot Camp Clik heritage to the forefront.
Timbo King – Wu-Tang affiliate and Royal Fam frontman who offers wisdom-soaked rhymes.
Ruste Juxx – Rugged and relentless, the Boot Camp Clik veteran spits with unmatched ferocity.
Don Sazón – Injects his verses with flair, cultural depth, and lyrical bravado, adding a fresh but grounded voice to the lineup.

Each voice is distinct, yet together they form a cohesive frontline — pushing bar work and perspective as core principles of the project.

BTS with Cortez mixing & mastering “Time Is An Illusion” Ft. D.O.V, Gambit Ramsay and Shabaam Shadeeq.

🎛️ Production That Cuts Deep

The production on Bulletproof Backwoods is cinematic, unfiltered, and purpose-built. These aren’t just beats — they’re environments:

Lord Me Know – Delivers that signature boom-bap swing, with dusty textures and hard drums.
Bobby Bishop – Crafts soundscapes laced with tension, soul, and story.
MiLCRATE – Known for heavy, cinematic layering and rugged East Coast grit.
Verdinyo – Brings atmospheric depth with a melodic edge, adding dimension to the harder cuts.

The producers breathe life into every track, ensuring the backdrop is as expressive as the lyricism laid over it.

🎚️ Behind the Boards

The entire project is executive produced by DJ Chino420 and D.O.V, the guiding architects behind the album’s sound and structure. Their leadership brings focus and finesse — no filler, no fluff, just laser-sharp intention from the first bar to the last.

The finishing touches come from Coretz at 4Sound Media, whose mixing and mastering balance rawness with clarity. Every verse hits with impact, every drum knocks with precision — the sound is unfiltered, yet finely tuned.

✅ Final Verdict

Death Before Detox Part 1: Bulletproof Backwoods isn’t just an album — it’s a line in the sand. In a landscape full of algorithm-driven releases and manufactured relevance, Hella Treez offers something real: a fully realized, purpose-driven hip-hop experience rooted in tradition, rebellion, and authenticity.

This project doesn’t pander, it doesn’t pose — it commands. From bar-heavy performances to hard-knocking production and a tightly curated vision, Bulletproof Backwoods reasserts the underground as a vital force in music.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of boom-bap or a new listener searching for substance, this album earns your attention. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just pure, unapologetic hip-hop — the kind that never detoxes.

The official music video for “Till The Death” by Gov’nah featuring Ruste Juxx, directed by Creature Vision, is available on YouTube. This track showcases the gritty, underground hip-hop style that both artists are known for.

BTS footage for “Till The Death” Gov’Nah ft. Ruste Juxx filmed at 4sound media studios in Toronto, Ontario.

Stay Tuned for Death Before Detox Part 2 coming Summer of 2025

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Death Before Detox Part 1: Bulletproof Backwoods