Explore the other side of Toronto’s sound with Harrison, a l l i e, Birthday Boy, and M.I. Blue, a new wave of local artists making music that’s just “a little more jiggy”.
Credits: Directed by: Scott Perry, Frances Capell Producer: Frances Capell Produced By: The FADER Executive Producers: Rob Stone, Jon Cohen, Andy Cohn, Anthony Holland Creative Director: Robert Semmer Director of Photography: Scott Perry Assistant Camera: Logan Scott, Charles Hutchings Sound: Paolo Di Teodoro Production Assistant: Kat Hidalgo Production Manager: Madison LaClair Editor: Chris Beckman Sound Mix: Jake Viator Color: Mikey Rossiter at The Mill Titles: Madison Bullard
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Really glad the a l l i e push is in full swing! Get to know the gurl as she chops it up with that dude Chedo on The Come Up Show.
My guest today is singer/songwriter a l l i e, her debut album Nightshade is out right now and it’s fyaah. We talked about what’s it like to work on a project for 2 years and finally release it to the world. a l l i e tells us about the divine feminine, her lowest point on this journey and so much more.
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a l l i e performs ‘No Forever’ from her debut album Nightshade for First Play Live.
Nightshade is available now: https://allie.lnk.to/nightshade
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Singer/songwriter a l l i e is the new voice of seduction. With every word, she captures the blissful feeling of desire and tender love on her 10-track album, Nightshade, out today. This new release from a l l i e is her first full-length offering since her previous EPs, Strange Creature in 2013 and Moonlust in 2015. Nightshade‘s first single, “Bad Habits,” is an anthem for resolving conflict with one’s vices. The song’s video was premiered by Okayplayer in conjunction with their weekly First Look Friday feature—a formal introduction to rising talent. “a l l i e, is a chosen act meant to take experimental sounds to the next level,” declared Okayplayer.
The beatsmiths behind Nightshade is a range of Canadian talent. 2nd Son, The Kount, Harrison, River Tiber, Birthday Boy, Sunclef, Danny Voicu and MiddleEast brought diverse sounds that complimented a l l i e’s soothing voice and lyricism inspired by feminine divinity. On “Take Me There,” alongside Toronto stand-out Charlotte Day Wilson, a l l i e skillfully sets a mood of an unforgettable moment where making the first move is an addictive memory, worthy of rewinding. Her sensual vocal tone throughout the album is intoxicating, easily relaxing to the listener. Chord progression and plush drum programming create a comfortable backdrop. “Wildcat,” produced by 2nd Son and The Kount, manifests the synth chord blueprint. The gentle slow jam savors the feeling of being subdued. 2nd Son and The Kount also produced the stuttery-bounce of “Move Like A Mystic,” on which a l l i e shows her versatility by rapping over the beat.
In 2015, a l l i e was selected to be a part of the Red Bull Sound Select program, the curated platform for unique artists to release songs through Red Bull and perform at the company’s sponsored events. Her previous shows aligned her with international acts such as SZA, Kelela, and Tink. a l l i e was raised by her mother, and born to a Jamaican-Canadian father who nurtured her with soul, jazz and reggae music. Toronto’s West End was her home, the downtown part of the city where she was at the center of everything. Maintaining close ties to her hometown, a l l i e has become a fixture in the area’s music community witnessing its rapid growth over the years.
Producer – Mollie Rolfe
DP – Ali Khurshid
AC – Scott Watson
AD – Jason Bourke
Art Director – Christine Gogev
a l l i e – Bad Habits
Lyrics by Allison Lee
Produced by Birthday Boy
Mixed by Birthday Boy & Alex Geisler
Mastered by Noah Mintz for Lacquer Channel
Oracle Records 2017
Producer extraordinaire Harrison connects with Vancouver’s Mesa Luna for an official remix of “Vertigo”.
chk out Harrison’s album ‘Checkpoint Titanium’. shop.lastgang.com/products/checkpoint-titanium www.facebook.com/HarrisonsStillAlive Artwork: Kali Malinka
a l l i e’s back and this time in support of a full-length album that’s set to be released in the fall. Definitely looking forward to that. In the meantime, here’s the jump-off joint, “Move Like A Mystic”.
Link to buy – https://allie.lnk.to/mlam
New website just launched – http://www.alliemoves.com
Quote from a l l i e:
“This song came to me quick and easy, rose up in one fluid motion. Not all songs arrive that way. When it happens though, it’s a blessing. That’s when I’m doing my job of being an open channel and catching a flow. The message is simple: live deeply, break the chains, move freely. Move how you move when no ones watching. Move the way love makes you move. Move like a mystic ✨”
Recent press from Pitchfork for her track “I Can’t Wait” w/ Birthday Boy – “The 20 Essential Post-Drake Toronto Tracks” – http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1125-the-20-essential-post-drake-toronto-tracks/
“R&B artist Allie’s gorgeously soulful voice is a hot commodity in Toronto, and she’s been putting it to good collaborative use alongside producers like Elaquent, Da-P, and TOKiMONSTA. On “I Can’t Wait,” Allie teams up with fellow Toronto producer Birthday Boy for a simmering duet about the pursuit of romance, a track that’s comparable to contemporaries like Tinashe or Jhené Aiko.”
Written by a l l i e Produced by 2nd Son & The Kount Recorded by 2nd Son in Toronto, Canada Mixed by a l l i e & 2nd Son Mastered by 2nd Son Artwork by: soteeoh
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