“Chadio floats over The Gumshoe Strut’s dusty loops with the kind of control that only comes from years in the trenches.” – Folded Waffle
Folded Waffle comes through with a review for “Flow State”, the third single from Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut’s upcoming Root Sellers album.
The third and final single from Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut’s upcoming album, Root Sellers, is out now!
On “Flow State”, Kamloops-based MC Chadio sinks deep into the zone — pairing effortless delivery with a beat that shuffles, swings, and hypnotizes. Producer The Gumshoe Strut laces the track with jazzy textures and lo-fi grit, creating the perfect space for Chadio to do what he does best: glide. This one isn’t just about rhyming — it’s about tapping into something meditative, focused, and fluid. If you’ve ever found yourself locked into a creative rhythm or lost in your own momentum, “Flow State” is your soundtrack. A perfect follow-up to the head-nodding “Bring It Back,” this track expands the Root Sellers soundscape — still grounded, still raw, but with an introspective twist.
Written and performed by Chadio
Produced by The Gumshoe Strut
Cuts by Chaps
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“This is not only my favorite rap album of the year, it’s up there for all-time and just in general one of my favorite pieces of music this year.” – Raised By Cassettes
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“Chadio and The Gumshoe Strut … deliver a sharp, soulful boom-bap cut that finds strength in both reflection and momentum.” – Folded Waffle
New review of Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut’s “Bring It Back” by Folded Waffle…
On May 8, Epic did a live interview with Chase March on Word Is Bond Rap Radio. You can now check it out through the archive as either just audio or watch the video version. Access both links here.
Here is the playlist:
Chase March & Wizekrak – Word is Bond
Spade the Shadow – Bye
J-Live – Recognize Real
Blacktivity – Inwards
Bernadette Price ft Terra Van Poo – No Love
Ashayla Anu – Healer (cover)
Blame One & Preed One ft Paranoize – Don’t Give Up
Vokab – Puttin That Work
MindsOne – Blank Slate
SolMessiah ft Sa-Roc – Auest
Ivason Black ft Dav!d Sm!th – The Difference
BlazeWun – As The World Keeps Turning (Remix)
Epic & Deadly Stare ft Chokeules – Walking Through Toronto
Epic & Deadly Stare – Turntables in the Van
Venom ft Shadez of Brooklyn – Wrong Time (MiLKCRATE Remix)
Jericho Jackson (Elzhi & Khrysis) – I Am Him
Lords of the Underground & Snowgoons – Circle of Life
The Pharcyde & 1999 WTF – Phabulous
Black Thought – Soundtrack to Confusion (MiLKCRATE Remix)
Gravity Propulsion ft Locksmith & Apathy – It’s Up To You
Queen Herawin – Anxiety
Tone Chop & Frost Gamble – Feel Like Rapping
Revolutionary Dre Guevara – Revolutionary Love
GodfatherDon & Jazz Spastiks – U Already Know
Meeco & DJ Access – That Boy
Che Noir & Superior – Ivory
Grace Chia – Hurdles
Bronze Nazareth & Termanology – Things I Seen
B1 The Architect & Eddy Jones – Broken Dreams
Ev Emanuel – Yellow Bicycle
MC Frontalot – Never Read the Comments
“Over The Gumshoe Strut’s soul-jazz infused backdrop, Chadio blends expressive flows, insightful bars and wit…” – Word Is Bond
Word Is Bond has provided a review of Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut’s “Bring It Back”, the second single from their upcoming album, Root Sellers.
New single from Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut, the second from their upcoming collab album, Root Sellers.
Now based in Kamloops, BC, veteran MC Chadio returns with “Bring It Back”, the second single from his forthcoming album, Root Sellers. Dropping this summer via Hand’Solo Records, the project marks a new chapter — rooted in experience, sharpened by time, and driven by purpose. Over gritty, soul-infused production from acclaimed beatmaker The Gumshoe Strut, Chadio blends clever wordplay, lived-in perspective, and a deep respect for the craft. It’s a boom-bap burner that feels equally at home on dusty speakers or in fresh playlists. Already known to many through his “Sunday Bars” live rap sessions on Instagram, Chadio continues to carve out space for thoughtful, grounded hip-hop that hits hard without shouting.
Written and performed by Chadio
Produced by The Gumshoe Strut
