The Freefallers
The Freefallers are singer-songwriter Keith Mullins and rapper D.O. Gibson. The newly formed group has Cape Breton connections and is a result of a collaboration spurred by a growing working relationship after D.O. accepted an award on Keith’s behalf at the Nova Scotia Music Awards in 2017. Their music is distinctly Cape Breton and can be described as folk-hop.
Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Keith Mullins is a singer-songwriter that has been active in the scene since the age of 15. D.O.’s Cape Breton roots are courtesy of his father and grandparents. As a child, he would travel from his home in Ontario, spending his summers in Cape Breton with his family. Since 2001, he has been a mainstay in the Canadian Hip-Hop scene.
Despite their contrasting musical styles, the two have a lot of common. They are both known for their strong work ethic on the road. Keith plays over 250 shows a year, and D.O. clocks in at more than 150. They also both do work with youth doing workshops in schools.
In the Fall of 2017, while attending Nova Scotia Music Week, D.O. planned to meet up with Keith to discuss the potential of working together. Unfortunately, at the last-minute, Keith couldn’t make it. Since they were on the phone, Keith had a request – he asked D.O. if he would accept the award if he won the Children’s Music award that he was nominated for. Keith won the award, and D.O. made his way to the stage to give a short speech. Afterwards, many in the Nova Scotia music community asked if the two had planned on making music together.
Their first song, “Free Falling on a Feeling” was produced by Classified, and the two felt it was only natural for the song to extend into the name of the group.
In 2023, the duo will release an EP with plans to tour Nova Scotia and then throughout Canada.
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