Down with Webster is a Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009.
Down with Webster was originally formed for a middle school talent show. The band released their first official EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1, on October 6, 2009. The band has achieved success from all three singles released from Time to Win, Vol. 1. All three singles were certified Platinum in Canada. The album itself was certified Gold in Canada. Their second release, Time to Win, Vol. 2 was released on October 31, 2011. In 2014, they put out their second full-length album, entitled "Party For Your Life."
Down with Webster has sold over 50,000 albums and has sold nearly 500,000 singles. The band has been nominated for Juno awards, MuchMusic Video Awards and Canadian Radio Music Awards.
Down With Webster was originally formed for Glen Ames Sr Public school battle of the bands show in 1998 by band members Patrick "Pat" Gillet and Tyler Armes. In mid-2003, the band released an independent self made six track CDR EP entitled "The Reverb Session July '03". This release was primarily sold at shows and local concerts from July 2003 to 2004. In 2006, the band played at the NXNE Festival and in 2007 released an independent album. Former Band member Kyle "Kap Oneoh" Fairlie was an actor in his youth. He played roles such as Rabbit in the TV series Franklin. He was also in a few other small film and television roles.
Down with Webster is the self-titled debut album by Canadian band Down with Webster. It was self released on June 26, 2007. The band worked with producer James Robertson on this album. Robertson later co-produced the band's major label debut, "Time to Win, Vol. 1".
"Weekends" received airplay on the Toronto radio station, CHUM FM. A music video for "Miracle Mile" was filmed. It was directed by Geoff McLean.
"Miracle Mile" later appeared on Down with Webster's major label debut "Time to Win, Vol. 1" in 2009. "Miracle Mile" was used on Universal Motowns insistence.
"Grind" appeared on Down with Webster's "Time to Win, Vol. 2" which was released on October 31, 2011. Some of the songs on the album were included in the setlist for the WINtour 2011 concert tour.