Pretty.Ugly Releases All New Album The Paper Bag Prince!!! Toronto’s underground hip hop scene is buzzing with the December 23rd release of The Paper Bag Prince, the new album by Pretty.Ugly. Known for his gritty rhymes, neck snapping production and seamless ability to unite with some of the most talented voices in the Toronto hip-hop scene, Pretty.Ugly has crafted a project that is as inspiring as it is hard-hitting. The album showcases a star-studded lineup of lyricists who deliver raw, unfiltered bars alongside Pretty.Ugly over Pretty.Ugly’s masterful beats. With Dystrakted appearing on multiple tracks showcasing his incredible skills on the wheels of steel, The Paper Bag Prince weaves together themes of resilience, survival, and domination. Each track tells a story, making the album both a sonic experience and a narrative journey. A shining example of authenticity.
Tracklist
1. Intro (feat. Dystrakted)
2. Feel My Pain (feat. Mo Rukuz)
3. Fear Of God (feat. Asun Eastwood, Rigz & Dystrakted)
4. Tony On His Way (feat. Che Uno, Tony Mundo & Dystrakted)
5. Wild Animals (feat. Pro Dillinger, Lex Talionis & Dystrakted)
6. Changes (feat. Blocklord)
7. B.M.F (feat. New Villain, KNG Bondalero, G Fam Black & Dystrakted)
8. The Lessons (feat. Mook Da Truth, Hanzo Bladez & Dystrakted)
9. Nowhere To Hide (feat. Lace Fueg & Mo Rukuz)
10. Find Out (feat. Zaze & Tha Professor)
11. Nice (feat. Ren Thomas & Dystrakted)
12. Stay Alive (feat. Lex Talionis)
From the grimy opener, simply titled “Intro” featuring Dystrakted to the haunting and reflective closer, “Stay Alive,” featuring the infectious Lex Talionis The Paper Bag Prince is a showcase of Pretty.Ugly’s skill in blending soulful melodies with rugged, street-inspired beats and rhymes. Standout tracks include “Fear Of God,” featuring Asun Eastwood, Rigz, and Dystrakted and “B.M.F” featuring New Villain, KNG Bondalero, G Fam Black & Dystrakted truly captures that raw, unfiltered energy. Pretty.Ugly has once again solidified his place as one of Toronto’s most innovative artists. The Paper Bag Prince is not just an album—it’s a statement stomped right into your chest, a tribute to the resilience of artists who turn their struggles into art. “Life ain’t pretty, it’s only pretty ugly…” Available now on all streaming platforms, this project is a must-hear for fans of real hip-hop.
