Matthew Clive - I'm Ok

"Matthew Clive is a Canadian hip­hop MC, songwriter, lyricist, beat smith and record producer. Born into a bi­racial family in Missis​sauga, Ontario, Matthew was blessed with the gift of music from jump. His father, Tyrone Gabriel is a Juno nominated recording artist himself who has toured the world with The Nylons for many years. Raised by his mom, grandmother and uncle in an ethnic Indian household spilling with the sounds of r&b, reggae, funk and jazz, Matthew developed a love of rhythm and poetry at an early age.    This was the beginning of his preference of multi­ genre laced beats. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, Matthew found purpose and solace in hip­hop. The creativity and freedom of expression of rap, along with the culture of hip­ hop, provided Matthew with self ­confidence and a sense of belonging. Inspired and influenced by KRS­1, Tupac, Black Star, Gang Starr, Jay­Z and most notably, Common, the MC/Producer experienced personal growth and perspective thanks to the consci​ousness these rappers brought to the game.
“I’m OK” grapples with the choice to go against the grain in the pursuit of success, happiness, balance. Matthew lies on the line his uncompromising commitment to self-acceptance, undeterred by impediments, hardships or setbacks and despite recurring criticism and judgement. Freedom is his chosen path and the destination. He’s on his journey on his terms. And he’s ok."