Rapper Turns Unauthorized Releases Into Live Showcase
At Toronto's First Class Fest, OsamaSon performed a Saturday set composed entirely of unreleased tracks, debuting songs like 'All Day' and 'Range Rover' live. The move comes after years of fans leaking his material, including a 400-song dump in 2024 and a premature leak of his album 'Jump Out' in 2025. He has also been teasing a collaborative project with Nettspend.
The Saturday setlist featured 18 songs, with live debuts including "All Day," "Range Rover," and "Guap in My Pants." OsamaSon performed both nights after a lineup change at the festival. His history with leaks includes a 400-track dump in 2024 and the January 2025 leak of Jump Out weeks before release, which he told The Fader undermined his promotional plans. He's currently teasing a collaborative album with Nettspend.
This move could shift how artists respond to unauthorized leaks, turning a liability into a promotional asset. Fans who sought leaked material may now attend live shows to hear it first, potentially strengthening artist-fan relationships. Other artists facing similar leaks may study this approach, though its long-term viability depends on whether fans continue supporting official releases.