Jimmy Prime (previously Jimmy Johnson) is one of the many new rappers making waves from the city of Toronto.

He first gained the interest of music listeners after his song “Pray” was leaked on an OVO music blog. The song instantly became a hit, and much anticipation was generated towards the release of his 2014 debut mixtape In God We Trust.

Jimmy is well associated with fellow Canadian artist Drake, and is one of the few talents to release music from the OVO roster. His second mixtape Red Ferrari was released through OVO Sound and the independent record label PRIME. The mixtape included “Trip To The 6,” which is said to have been the origin of Toronto’s now famous nickname “the 6.” Jimmy coined the phrase first, but Drake popularized it’s use.

Jimmy is also a member of the independent record label PRIME, which also features fellow Toronto rappers Donnie and Jay Whiss. The trio have given themselves the name Prime Boys.