Billy Gritt

Billy Gritt, is a Fort McMurray born native. He began crafting rock, rap, and country songs at 14, inspired by artists like Corb Lund, AC/DC, Snak the Ripper and Swollen Members. At age 16, he had already partied back stage with Matt Mays and El Torpedo, Sam Roberts knew who he was and by 17 he opened up for the band Chilliwack. In 2015, Billy and his band recorded "Workin' Town" and gained recognition playing at The Starlight Room in Edmonton for the Landmark Events Competition, Billy and his band Crossroad Renegades, were suppose to go to Vancouver for the next round, but unfortunately disbanded before they could make it. His song "Alberta Strong" went viral during the Fort McMurray fires, earning TV and radio coverage. Now in Edmonton, Gritt continues songwriting and contributes as a Hip Hop artist, with a grungy, gritty sound in front of a diverse selection of beats. His rap is 1/3 gang-bangers, 1/3 emotional, 1/3 spiritual. He has been taking Hip Hop seriously since 2021.