Since making a buzz with the 2011 mixtape Where’ve You Been, Toronto’s The Airplane Boys have been on the rise. From there it’s been constant North American touring (including hanging around with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole) and the release of sophomore effort with 2012′s Alignment.
The duo (Beck Motley and Bon Voyage) bring to the game a post-modernist style of rap, featuring elements of synthpop, house, R&B and dubstep with a laid back vibe.
Definitely dudes to watch. As The Airplane Boys prepare to play Osheaga this long weekend, peep the email responses they gave for our Four Questions…
Q: How would you guys best describe the Airplane Boys style?
A: We love high end fashion, vintage, meets Japanese streetwear, meets avant garde.
Q: Who is the target fan/demographic?
A: The creative class.
Q: What do you guys love best about the Toronto music scene?
We love the culture and diversity that Toronto has to offer. You literally have access to every culture in the world in one city.
Q: What can people expect from you guys for the rest of 2012 (and beyond)?
A: We’re currently working on new music, so stay tuned for that. We’re also performing in a few summer festivals including Catalpa in New York, Osheaga in Montreal and Sunset Festival in Los Angeles.
You can find the duo on Twitter (@theairplaneboys) or on Facebook.