Up For Days

Released in 2015, Up For Days marked a pivotal turning point for Belly, effectively serving as a re-introduction to the global stage after a five-year hiatus. Moving away from his Canadian underground roots, Belly aligned himself with the XO and Roc Nation camps, adopting a sound that was significantly more atmospheric and production-heavy. The mixtape is notable for its high-profile collaborations, particularly 'Might Not' featuring The Weeknd, which became a massive commercial success and solidified the project's 'dark-pop-meets-trap' identity. Produced by a team including Ben Billions and DaHeala, the record features the signature 'Toronto sound' - distorted low-ends, pitched-down vocal samples, and a cinematic sense of space. Critics noted that the project felt more like a studio album than a mixtape, praising its cohesive mood and Belly's improved songwriting. It remains a foundational text for his modern career, establishing the 'nocturnal' persona he would continue to refine.