Kheaven links up with the likes of Saukrates, Kardi, Shad, King Reign, KAYTRANADA, Chox and Boi-1da for a new tape called “Views From The Stix”. ‘Bout to take this one in. Here’s all the info:
Multi-platinum recording artist k-os releases his second mixtape, Views from the Stix.
Views from the Stix is a collection of songs created by k-os at his family’s home in the countryside, north of Whitby, Ontario. Completed in only three weeks, the album is composed of free-style verses recorded over demos created during his small-town sabbatical. Taking a page out of the punk rock handbook, each track averages two minutes in length and the album boasts a track list of 15 songs. k-os teams up with some of Toronto’s finest, including Kardinal Offishall, Shad and Saukrates, as well as Canadian super producers Kaytranada and Boi-1da.
Despite the title, k-os insists this is not a spoof project: “There has always been this push and pull as to what is the more authentic hip hop viewpoint. Is it only going to be urban city life? Or can hip hop be authentic no matter where you live? To me, the stix is really just anywhere outside of that conventional city life.”
This mixtape comes to us on the heels of Can’t Fly Without Gravity, the 2015 studio release from k-os. Since his first major label release in 2002, k-os has stood at the forefront of Canadian hip hop, consistently evolving and progressing with his unique genre-bending style.
1. The Amazing Kreskin 2. P.S.A 3. Yin Yang Money feat SAUKRATES 4. Smells Like Cream Spirit feat k-os + Kaytranada = ‘KEVIN’ 5. FREE STYLE feat k-os + Kaytranada = ‘KEVIN’ 6. Fairytales of New York – feat k-os +Kaytranada = ‘KEVIN’ 7. Surfing with An Alien 8. Hot For Teacher 9. Another Shot – Boi -1da Remix 10. On my Kanye 11 . Same Ole Purple Drank 12. Give UP the Goods feat King Reign, Shad and Saukrates 13. Morning Freestyle Pt 2 14. Golden Vox – 21st Century Schizoid Boi 15. Boys II Men – featuring Saukrates, Kardinall Offishall, Choclair, King Reign and Shad
Get to know Chloe Charles via her latest release, With Blindfolds On. I don’t know how many tracks will be on the final album but there’s currently 6 up on the SoundCloud page (including the 4 below). Chloe will be performing at The Burdock on May 26th and 27th. Definitely a show worth checking out.
My Dear Friends of The Six,
It is with the utmost excitement and pride that I will be releasing my album “With Blindfolds On” to you, my hometown, Toronto at one of Toronto’s newest gems, The Burdock.
We will be performing 2 consecutive dates, May 26th (early show) and May 27th (later show).
Please purchase tickets in advance to ensure space as the Burdock is an intimate space. www.burdockto.com
The Burdock May 26th, 8:30pm May 27th, 9:30pm
1184 Bloor St. W
Toronto
Band Lineup: Neil Whitford on electic guitar and percussion, Kelly Lefaive on violin, Vivienne Wilder on bass, Chris Pruden on keys,.
The Small family doing big things! Ahhhh…..so witty.
You might remember being introduced to Mckenzie Small via her cousin Haley Small. They did a handful of viral cover videos together a couple years back. Fast forward to 2016 and Mckenzie’s got a solo push of her own. Led by the first single / video, “Caught Feelings”.
T i K ▲ and McCallaman link up one mo’ gin to co-celebrate the release of their projects which are both available now. Should be a dope night with the likes of Blues, Sydanie and Monsieur Desire all rounding up the lineup.
Zaki Ibrahim teaches us how to use vocal percussion when writing songs.
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Debut long play from the incomparable Tanika Charles. It’s been quite the grind for Mz. Chawls over the years so I can only imagine how this feels for her right about now. Taking this one in over the long weekend for sure.
Mastered by Bryan Lowe at João Carvalho Mastering Photography & Design: Ryan Paterson Makeup: Jennifer Balance Management: Jesse Ohtake & Tao M. Lau Released: May 10, 2016
Soul Run has been supported by an incredible group of individuals that I’m CERTAIN God has placed in my life at the right time, from time. Off the top, my family, Lennard Charles (Dad), Marva Robley (Mom), Quincy Charles (L’il Bro) and Rudy Mohammed (Big Bro). Thank you for allowing me to at least TRY this music thing. Thank you for loving and supporting me for soooo long. I love you guys immensely. Michael Warren, my partner, for holding me down (I’m so moody and he’s so not). Love you. The Warren Family, Zaki Ibrahim, L’oqenz, Jennifer Balance, Mark El-Raheb, Shandra Fox, Mike Celia, Dave Patel, Tony Nesbitt- Larking, 2nd Son, Marlon James, Nicole Antionette, Michelle Francis, Jesse Ohtake, Tao M Lau, Ryan Paterson, The Big Sound, Slakah the Beatchild, Octavio N. Santos, Taha Muharuma, S-quire Johnson, Emmanuel Jal, Matt Reid, Anthony Corsi, Sproxx, OAC, CAC and CBC. Big thanks to all of you and HUGE heartfelt thanks to all the friends and extended family that had my back from jump. Every dang time I wanted to quit, you insisted that quitting wasn’t an option. Love you like cook food. -xoT
