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Drop the Needle is a feature documentary exploring Toronto’s independent record store culture and its deep connection to the city’s hip hop, DJ, and crate-digging communities. The film centers on Play De Record and its role as a cultural hub where DJs, artists, and collectors intersected, helping shape the sound and identity of Canadian hip hop over several decades. It features interviews and appearances from figures including Russell Peters, Kardinal Offishall, Maestro Fresh Wes, Skratch Bastid, and more, weaving together personal stories, performance culture, and the evolution of vinyl-driven music scenes in Toronto.