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Friyie's "5 Ways" Video Keeps Cool Under Pressure

The Toronto rapper's newest visual demonstrates both tension and charisma.

Shooting a Toronto rap video primarily in the daytime is either sacrilege or audacious at this point, but Friyie has proven before that he doesn't really care for staying within the mainline. A sequel of sorts to his stunning "Don't Worry" video, "5 Ways" is lighter in tone and atmosphere.

It's bookended by claustrophobic scenes of brief suspense, but much of the clip is dedicated to Friyie celebrating and flexing in his Jane & Finch neighbourhood, which just goes to show that, in the immortal words of MC Quakez, one always needs balance. You can watch the "5 Ways" video above.