'Welcome to Windsor' parody rap draws online attention from locals

Hundreds of people are buzzing online about a new parody rap called Welcome to Windsorin whichToronto-based entertainerMucho Habimana better known asMucho TV lightly pokes fun atthe city.

Windsor, Ont. is the latest target of a series of cities Habimanahas written about within the last three years.

"It started in the GTA, made one about Mississauga and Brampton, and then it's branched out since. And I just take requests," he said. "Windsor came up, you know,I had a lot of requests for it, so I had to do it."

While Habimanais based in Toronto, he said one of his best friends attended the University of Windsorand spoke highly of the city. His friend ended up helping him with some of the references in the song.

He said he also got help from a few friends online and learned more about the city bylistening to some episodes of the podcast Straight Outta Windsor.It took him about a month to make the rap.

Positive feedback

Habimana said he's pleasantly surprised by the long-lasting positive reception he's received for the rap.

Thousands have watched it online and hundreds have commented. Many praised it for itsaccuracy.

"They're not used to being talked about," he explained. "Ifyou do it right, even if you're poking fun at them, they'll love it."

"I want to thank everybody from Windsor for sharing it, you know, becauseit's still going crazy as of today. And usually Internetthings die pretty fast, butthe response has been amazing. So thank you to Windsor for messing with it."