Multi Award-Winning Hip-Hop Giant, SAUKRATES Releases The 2026 Remix of The Classic "FADES AWAY" Featuring DRAKE, KING REIGN and THE BLK LT$ (Available This Friday 10.23.26)

 

SAUKRATES continues to take 2026 into his own hands with another release that will have the masses talking and Hip-Hop heads bopping. The 2026 remix of the classic FADES AWAY features some of the genres greatest including; DRAKE, KING REIGN and THE BLK LT$. Produced by Walter Milsapp III and Xman and written by Saukrates, Drake, King Reign and The Blk Lt$. "This is Toronto personified... I have always approached music production with a "sharing" sentiment and, with our city being underdogs, we find strength in talented numbers. Quality + Quantity! RIP to my brother in soul, Kunle "King Reign" Thomas," shares Saukrates also known as Bigg Soxx.

“What an honor to connect with my Canadian brothers and sister on such a classic. Bringing that nostalgia together with today’s culture created something truly unique and timely. XMan and I had an incredible time creating for this record, and it was a privilege to be a part of reimagining something so special for a new moment,” adds Walter Milsapp III. (AUDIO LINK) "FADES AWAY (2026 REMIX)" by SAUKRATES featuring DRAKE, KING REIGN & THE BLK LT$ Before 2026 "fades away", SAUKRATES gears up for the release of an upcoming Saukrates "classics" LP, including "On The Run" ft K-os and Nelly Furtado , The Saukrates Youth Electric Symphony Orchestra (The SYESO) made up of 60 student-musicians, two new original tunes and a documentary. And, we are still just getting started! ABOUT SAUKRATES He is a 1x Emmy nominee, multi Juno nominee/winner & multi MMVA winner AND won again this year for Best Rap Single “Who’s Drivin You” with TOBi and Jully Black, and Best Children’s Album with Maestro Fresh Wes. He is a name synonymous with Toronto's vibrant music culture, more than a simple staple, he is a national treasure. It’s very rare to come across an artist who can deliver hits all on his own - beats, words, melodies, mixes and masters that stand up to the best on the planet. He is a student of Noel “Gadget” Campbell along with David “Gordo” Strickland and Noah “40” Shebib. He boasts an illustrious career filled with global tours, production and feature recordings, including stints with Nelly Furtado, and collaborations with giants such as Nas, Method Man & Red Man, Drake, and many more. As a founding member of The Circle (Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Jully Black, and more) and the lead voice of Big Black Lincoln (5 member funk band), his influence spans decades, and genres. Adding to his portfolio, Saukrates started narration and VO work with The Toronto Blue Jays in 2007 and has grown and gone on to become the voice of The Toronto Raptors as well through Rogers/Sportsnet Media. The most notable documentary being the Roberto Alomar Hall of Fame induction, and most memorable season being 2019 when “we, the north” won the NBA championship. He is currently busy at work with his SYESO project and campaign (Saukrates Youth Electric Symphony Orchestra) as he grew up classically trained on the violin and was a resident student musician with the Scarborough Schools Symphony Orchestra who played Roy Thompson Hall 4x. Saukrates aka “Uncle Scarborough” also recently participated in the History Channel/Stack TV airing and streaming of the “Sounds Black” documentary, directed by Cazhmere Downey, where he composed the theme song, musical score and is interviewed about his perspective on black music history in Canada. With songs such as “Fades Away” ft Drake, King Reign and The BLK LT$, and “On The Run” ft K-os and Nelly Furtado, the recognition of his talent and position in the game keeps holding strong and ever-growing. He is also currently in production of the new band AK416 which is built of himself and Choclair - 4 Junos + MMVAs (A - Amani, K - Kareem, 416 - Hometown) due for release later next year. With so many wonderful projects behind and in front of Saukrates, we in Canada call him our own Quincy Jones + Dr Dre as he continues to celebrate and encourage all artists through music, film, multi-media, sport and anything else within his interests. CONNECT WITH SAUKRATES: IG: | X: | YT: | ALL THINGS SOXX: