| Ever Since | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Maestro |
| Cover: | Ever Since.jpg |
| Released: | 2000 (Canada) |
| Recorded: | 1999–2000 |
| Genre: | Canadian hip hop |
| Label: | The Song Corporation |
| Producer: | Maestro (exec.), Tyson Kuteyi, Saukrates, Frankenstein, Jay Rome, Solitair, Kwajo Cinqo, Kardinal Offishall, K-Cut |
| Prev Title: | Built to Last |
| Prev Year: | 1998 |
| Next Title: | Urban Landmark 1989–2005 |
| Next Year: | 2005 |
Ever Since is the sixth studio album by Canadian rapper Maestro, released in 2000 on The Song Corporation, exclusively in Canada. Singles from the album include "U Got da Best" and "Poppa 'Stro". Another version of Ever Since was released as a double album, featuring a compilation of songs by underground Toronto rappers, known as Maestro Presents Breakin' Hingez: Volume One.
Like his previous album, Maestro worked with a younger generation of Toronto hip-hop artists,[1] including members of The Circle (Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates, Solitair, and Frankenstein). Describing the album as "a brand new book all together," he also stated "The vibe of my music has changed, especially with tracks like Poppa 'Stro and Maestro Glycerine."[2] The song "Perseverance" was inspired by former boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.[2]
| Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) | Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maestro Glycerine" | Tyson Kuteyi | 4:29 | ||
| 2. | "Poppa 'Stro" | Saukrates | 4:29 | ||
| 3. | "U Got da Best" | Tyson Kuteyi | 3:52 | ||
| 4. | "When I Rhyme" | Frankenstein | 3:31 | ||
| 5. | "Ever Since" | Jay Rome | 4:27 | ||
| 6. | "Bustin' Loose (Remix)" | Tyson Kuteyi | Kardinal Offishall | 3:42 | |
| 7. | "Heatwave" | Solitair | 4:34 | ||
| 8. | "Can't U See" | Jay Rome | 3:48 | ||
| 9. | "We Came wid It" | Jay Rome | Infinite | 3:30 | |
| 10. | "Saturday Night (Remix)" | Tyson Kuteyi | 3:40 | ||
| 11. | "Rizin 2 da Top" | Jay Rome | 3:54 | ||
| 12. | "Most Loved/Most Hated" | Jay Rome | 3:47 | ||
| 13. | "Perseverance" | Kwajo Cinqo | 5:10 | ||
| 14.* | "Bustin' Loose (Original Mix)" (bonus track) | Kardinal Offishall | 3:26 | ||
| 15.* | "Saturday Night (Original Mix)" (bonus track) | K-Cut | 3:42 |
Maestro Presents Breakin' Hingez: Volume One
| Title | Performer(s) | Producer(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "T-Dot Anthem" | IRS | IRS | |
| 2. | "Battle Me" | Mizza | S. Moore | |
| 3. | "Talk That Talk" | Concrete Mob | Scam | |
| 4. | "Deliverance" | Citizen Kane | Fin-S | |
| 5. | "My Bride" | Garfield | Divine | |
| 6. | "The Haters" | Rollo | Philippe LeBlanc | |
| 7. | "Place Ya Bets" | Asassini | Agile | |
| 8. | "So What" | Motion | Collizhun | |
| 9. | "Inside Your Face" | Bishop Brigante | DJ X | |
| 10. | "W5H" | DnD | James Stang | |
| 11. | "Back2Back" | 7 Bills All Stars | Kwajo Cinqo | |
| 12. | "Everywhere I Go" | I.N.T. | Bobby Conscious and I.N.T. |