Pressa is a rapper and singer recognized for his raw storytelling and distinctive trap-infused sound that reflects his upbringing in the Driftwood area of the Jane and Finch neighborhood. Of Filipino and Jamaican descent, Pressa faced significant adversity early in life, with his father incarcerated when he was just weeks old and frequent run-ins with the law during his youth. He began writing lyrics while incarcerated as a minor, later channeling his experiences into music that vividly captures the struggles and realities of street life. Pressa rose to prominence with his 2016 single "Novacane," produced by Murda Beatz, and gained further recognition opening for Drake on the Boy Meets World Tour and collaborating with artists like Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, and Coi Leray. His platinum-certified track "Canada Goose" and albums such as "Prestige" and "Gardner Express" have solidified his status as a leading figure in Canadian hip hop, while his recent projects, including "Press a Brick" (2025), demonstrate his ongoing evolution and influence in the trap and hip hop scenes.