Family, music and money 91裸聊视频� in that order.

That91裸聊视频檚 the mantra of Vernon hip hop recording artist Rory MacLeod, who raps under the moniker NOX. And it91裸聊视频檚 a formula that has paid off for the father of two, who recently signed with Bentley Records 91裸聊视频� an international record label with roots in New York City.

91裸聊视频淚 focus on being the best father I can be and leading by example, showing them that you can achieve things if you never give up,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said of the lesson he hopes to impart on his seven and nine-year-old sons.

MacLeod has been laying down tracks since graduating production school in 2003, striving to carve his own musical path along the way.

91裸聊视频淚 just had a bunch of tracks I figured where at the level I wanted them to be,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said. 91裸聊视频淚t feels great. It feels like a good step. Things are falling into place.91裸聊视频�

With hopes of gaining traction outside the ultra-competitive American market and instead focusing on Europe and Asia, MacLeod is stoked on signing with an international record.

91裸聊视频淚t allows me to reach out internationally and hopefully have it hit somewhere,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淭he songs are good. I think if people hear them, it will gain some traction.91裸聊视频�

Drawing inspiration from a variety of influences, MacLeod91裸聊视频檚 lyric-heavy tracks are backed both by smooth hip hop beats 91裸聊视频� demonstrated on his Nov. 29 single Nobody but You feat. Freysh 91裸聊视频� and deep rap grooves, prevalent on his Oct. 5 single Fire It Up.

91裸聊视频淢y end goal is to create something unique,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said. 91裸聊视频淚f you be yourself 100 per cent, you91裸聊视频檙e guaranteed to have something unique.91裸聊视频�

Produced by Mt. Pleasant, Fire It Up and Nobody but You are tracks MacLeod is excited about for their ability to showcase his hip hop flavour.

91裸聊视频淲hen I set out to write a song, I try to keep it real so there91裸聊视频檚 something for everyone,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said. 91裸聊视频淎nd I91裸聊视频檝e always felt that somewhere inside there is a hit song.91裸聊视频�

But collaborating with Atlanta-based artist Freysh on Nobody but You and working with Shane Bouthillier of fame at his studio in Armstrong on his way to crafting his masterpiece is half of the fun.

91裸聊视频�(I love) just getting together with right-minded people and seeing what can happen,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said. 91裸聊视频淚 just love the whole creative process of basically knowing that when you start, you don91裸聊视频檛 know where it will end up.91裸聊视频�

NOX91裸聊视频檚 third single, produced by Bouthillier, is slated to drop early 2018. And in the meantime, MacLeod plans on continuing to follow his family, then music, then money mantra.

91裸聊视频淚 like to keep it simple and focus on what91裸聊视频檚 important. Between being a dad and the studio, that91裸聊视频檚 where my time goes,91裸聊视频� MacLeod said.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 not a bad mix.91裸聊视频�

NOX91裸聊视频檚 Nobody but You feat. Freysh and Fire It Up are both available on iTunes and Spotify. For information on upcoming hits, follow NOX on and .