SNEZ on Without a Fight: Halifax Artist Talks Mental Health, Growth & New EP

Halifax-based artist SNEZ has just unveiled his new EP Without a Fight — a 5-song collection that bends genres and digs deep into the realities of mental health, resilience, and growth.

Recorded in his home studio in Nova Scotia and mixed/mastered with Terry Pulliam (SoundMarket Recordings), this project marks a new chapter for SNEZ as both a songwriter and producer. Each track explores a different side of his artistry:

“Without a Fight” – the title track, balancing uncertainty with determination.
“Can’t Complain” – gritty resilience in the face of struggle.
“Barely Getting Paid” (feat. Adrianna Salsman) – capturing the grind of just getting by.
“Eighteen, Pt 1” – a bold anthem of youthful defiance.
“Shattered” – a haunting, intimate closer.

In our full interview, SNEZ opens up about his inspirations, his mental health journey, and how artists like Mac Miller, Ski Mask the Slump God, Prof, Still Woozy, and Leon Thomas have shaped his sound. We also talk about his recent performance at Dockside Drops on Halifax’s waterfront and how community events like this fuel his music.

SNEZ (Ezra Mendel) has been carving out his place in the East Coast hip-hop scene since his teens, building a reputation for sharp delivery, honest storytelling, and a style that blends rap with R&B, rock, and pop. Already passing 100,000 streams across platforms, his music is striking a chord far beyond Halifax.

👉 Watch the full conversation now and stream Without a Fight everywhere music is found.

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