DJ Lord Heats Up Laval on O’CANADABIS Tour

O’canadabis Tour Rocks Laval

Last Saturday night, legendary turntablist DJ Lord delivered a powerhouse performance in Laval, Quebec, as part of the much-anticipated O’CANADABIS Tour. Joined on stage by Cypress Hill, De La Soul and The Pharcyde, Lord kicked off his set with rapid-fire scratches and classic hip hop breaks, setting the tone for an evening that fans won’t soon forget. The Laval stop, captured by photographer privatefoto and shared on Instagram, showcased Lord’s seamless blending of vintage vinyl cuts with modern production tricks.

A Cross-country Hip Hop Caravan

The O’CANADABIS Tour, which launched earlier this month in Nova Scotia, is making waves across Canada’s major markets. After a charged performance in Truro, the crew hit Montreal before pulling into Laval, where a sold-out crowd packed the venue to witness history in the making. In his recent Instagram caption—”🔥🔥 LAVAL 🇨🇦💨💨💨 O’CANADABIS TOUR! 🍁 📸🥷 @privatefoto #cypresshill 🛩️ Next stop 📍Quebec 🇨🇦 with @wearedelasoul & @thepharcydelives #canada #tourlife #laval #montreal #brealtv #music #hiphop”—DJ Lord teased the next show, teasing that Quebec City is on deck. Throughout the set, he interwove Cypress Hill’s West Coast anthems with De La Soul’s playful samples and The Pharcyde’s classic grooves, proving why he’s in-demand on multi-artist bills.

Reconnecting With Legends

This Laval performance also marked a reunion of sorts. In an Instagram post from earlier this year, DJ Lord looked back on his time overseas during the 2019 Gods of Rap tour, where he shared stages with DJ Maseo of De La Soul and hip hop pioneers like Public Enemy and Wu-Tang Clan. “It hits different when one of your major DJ inspirations actually takes the time to give you props on your growth,” he wrote, adding that Maseo’s words were a “reality check” and motivator. That spirit of mutual respect carried over in Laval, where Lord and Maseo traded nods between tracks.

Truro Warm-up Ignites East Coast

Before the Quebec swing, the O’CANADABIS Tour lit up Truro, Nova Scotia. In an Instagram snapshot credited to @privatefoto, Lord stood behind his decks as smoke machines and strobe lights bathed the crowd in emerald and amber hues. Fans in Truro—many attending their first live hip hop show in years—responded to his dynamic transitions and quick cuts, proving that turntablism still resonates from coast to coast. That early momentum carried the tour into Montreal and landed it in Laval for another sold-out date.

Legendary Career And Roots

Born in 1975, DJ Lord has held the title of turntablist for Public Enemy since stepping in for Terminator X in 1998. According to his Wikipedia profile, he’s performed on landmark albums such as “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” and headlined dozens of solo and collaborative projects. His technical skill and encyclopedic vinyl knowledge made him a fan favorite at global festivals, and he continues to push the art form forward through workshops, guest appearances and fresh studio releases.

As the O’CANADABIS Tour wraps up its Quebec leg, fans are already buzzing about the next show in Quebec City. With DJ Lord at the controls and three legendary hip hop groups on the bill, the stage is set for another night of breakbeats, crowd-pleasing drops and memorable freestyle moments.

With the echo of Laval’s cheers still ringing, the caravan now turns northeast to deliver its unique brand of turntable wizardry to a new audience.

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