Noah “40” Shebib, a Canadian producer, returns to his hometown of Toronto in his new mini-documentary, reflecting on how the city has become a crucial backdrop to his work in the music industry. Shebib has collaborated with prominent industry artists including like Drake, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, and others on some of the world’s most famous songs.
In collaboration with Native Instruments, the two-time Grammy Award-winning producer has published a short film that shows fans behind-the-scenes of his largest and most successful productions. The mini-documentary features never-before-seen footage and archives footage of his early connection and collaborations with Drake, particularly the recording of Comeback Season in 2007.
Shebib also discusses his ongoing fight with Multiple Sclerosis, as well as how it has influenced his work over time. He can be heard saying in the documentary,
I’ve always considered myself a visitor in hip hop. When I was 21, I got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I learned a lesson in the hospital, which was that as long as I had like one finger that still worked, no matter what the world took from me.
I could play the keyboard and I could make music. All the things in my life just kind of pointed me in one direction. I’m here to play my part and to leave my impact.
