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These Song in the 6ix tracks exude Toronto pride which 1 will win?

There were nearly 300 odes to Toronto submitted to CBC Toronto's Song in the 6ix. The winner will be revealed Tuesday.

Winner to be revealed Tuesday during CBC News Toronto at 6

CBC Toronto's Song in the 6ix judges Gill Deacon, Errol Nazareth, Sonia Arab, Tom Power and Shad will reveal their pick Tuesday. (CBC)

We asked you to pen an anthem that pays tribute to Toronto and boy, did you deliver.

There were nearly 300 odes to Toronto submitted to CBC Toronto's Song in the 6ix.

And then there were 12. A CBC jury will reveal the winner Tuesday during CBC News Toronto at 6.

Until then, these are the artists who made the cut.

Bios written by entrants have been edited for length and clarity.

Casey Burns

Casey Burns is a 19-year-old musician from Toronto. He has released two projects:Five Degrees Filthy (2014) and Let It Linger (2015). He has an eclectic sound, combining elements of funk, R&B, and rock 'n' roll to create his own brand of hip hop music.

Yahchan Rajmohaz

M.D.M is a hip-hop producer out of Scarborough. He has a unique style of sampling and incorporating South Indian elements into his productions. He is currently working with up-and-coming singers and rappers across the Greater Toronto Area and abroad. Hewill be releasing his debut instrumental tape The Reservationnext month.

Adam David Halsay ft.Nitasha RandhawaandMic Boogie

Adam DavidHalsay

I've been beating on pots andpans since I was twoandplayed in a rock band for most of my young adult life.For the past fouryears, I have moved away from live performanceto become a songwriter and music/video producer during the evenings andweekends.My main focus is producing material for my YouTube channel,where my ultimate dream is to discover, produce anddevelop Toronto artists onthe world's stage.

NitashaRandhawa

NitashaRandhawa"fell in love with Toronto the first time she saw it as a little girl, seriously."Her Italian mom and Indian fatherboth restaurant ownersreflect the diversity and opportunity Toronto offers.Randhawa worksas a project manager when she's not pursuing her love of singing.Her distinctive raspy and soulful voice was influenced by Etta James, Janis Joplin andFreddieMercury.Her dream is to have her poems published, and sing for the rest of her life.

Mic Boogie

Born and raised in Oshawa, Mic Boogie is as hardworking and authentic as they come. He's been living in Toronto now for the past 20 years focusing entirely on music.His entire life has been about being a part of theCanadian music scene since he was 13. After releasing two albums, Boogie toured Canada, the US and parts of Europe from 2006 to2012.

John Mega

With operatic delivery of passion-fueled lyrical armaments, John Mega strikes with military precision and cadence. From the hard-fought battles both on the mic and off in his teens to fighting for the biggest thing yet, the in-your-face rhythms and vocals of powerhouse Mega can only be described as utterly jaw-dropping. His space in the annals of music history is practically reserved so you'll be hearing about him more.

Jacqui and Joey

Jacqui and Joey grew up together and moved to Toronto to pursue their music careers. Jacqui performs opera and is also starting her career in country. Joseph studies classical guitar, while performing in an acoustic pop duo.

James Jabbour

James Jabbour (also known as Immortal CORE) is an overall entertainer whose objective is to uplift others.Hisaim is to help create a forumthat will empower people to be the best version of themselvesand inspire them to create the life that they truly wish to live. Seems simple enough,right? Just remember to smile and have fun!

Stephen Muttoo

Hear his submission here.

I emcee clubs indowntown Toronto. I also emcee weddings and pageants. I was a radio host on CHRY 105.5FMnow VIBE FM for 5 years.My style of production will not be a cookie cutter version of what's going on now. Iwill be implementing different sounds and orchestral arrangements but keeping itfunky at the same time.

Charmie Deller

Hear her submission here.

In an emerging music scene where it's not what you know but who youknow, Toronto's music industry is full of talented unturned gems yet tobe discovered. It is passionate musicians like Charmie Deller, a 20-year-old singer-song writer and performance artist, who give hope to the future of Toronto.Currently harvesting her experience by performing at various local open mics, lounges and concerts, Deller continues to mould her vision of creating timeless music.

Britney Davis

Britney Davis is an up-and-coming dedicated, driven and passionate singer-songwriter. Cut from the cloth of a very musical family, she fell in love with music at a very young age. Not only can she sing and write catchy songs, she can play the alto saxophone/bass guitar and is now learning the keyboard. Davis'sdream is to become a very inspiring artist and share her life with the world through music.

Darryl Louis

Hear his submission here.

I'm a UWO graduate pursuingChartered Financial Analyst designation. I've worked in many fields over the years.I have a passion for writing, in any format. GTA Love was written before I heard about the contestand I think that is what makes the song special. It's not trying to oversell or strike all the "right" chords.

Theo Vigo

Hear his submission here.

Iwas born and raised in Toronto.Although I am influenced by many genres, I fell in love with bands like Good Charlotte and Blink 182 back when I was about 16 years old and have been writing music ever since.A man-child from Scarborough, Ont. who really just wants to make a living writing songs and stories.

Skye Sweetnam and Matt Drake

Hear their submission here.

Skye Sweetnam andMatt Drake have been working together on various musical and video projects for over 10 years. Skye and Matt met when Sweetnam was trying out guitar players to play in her band.

Sweetnam is a Juno-nominated recording artist, a songwriterandmusic video director.

Drake is a songwriter, musician and producer. He's produced music for Ill Scarlett, Magneta Lane, Dodger, Sumo Cyco and many more. He's played in various bands throughout his career.