In this episode of New Material, Herbert Lui and Hamza Khan dive into their creative origins, reflecting on how growing up in Scarborough shaped their perspectives, work ethic, and artistic sensibilities. They explore the power of constraints in creativity, the lessons of resilience from their upbringing, and the influence of hip hop—especially artists like Eminem and 50 Cent—on their journeys. They also touch on the evolving landscape of hip hop and tease future episodes where they'll unseal more stories from "The Scarborough Files."

Edited by ⁠Evan Mader