The Hands Of Stone is a Canadian composer specializing in hip-hop, funk and R&B compositions. Born in Russia and growing up in Toronto, he was exposed to a wide array of musical styles and genres, incorporating them in his production. Having studied violin, guitar and bass, his production utilizes live instrumentation to create rich, soulful soundscapes. The Hands Of Stone has also worked with many hip-hop artists, including a Juno nominee D-Sisive, J-Live, and others.