Vancity’s Tonye Aganaba releases her EP: “White Wizard”.

I have always had a real fascination with the stars and the study of ancient worlds, and a recent foray into the world of the ancient mayans, led me to the happy faced White Wizard emblem seen on my album cover. This sign is that of White Wizard, a person believed to be a shaman, guiding others to light by empowering and enchanting them with their gifts. This sign represents my birthdate and as such has turned into a talisman of sorts, representing my belief in the magic of life, and the power of positivity. I chose to release the first single on the 2nd of January because it’s a significant day in the the Mayan Calendar. It’s a White Wizard day. The tone of the day is to be inspired by the divine, and to communicate from the spirit. A wonderful sentiment to have when releasing any project! My hope is that the message within it will inspire and touch you! By releasing my EP on a White Wizard day, I am reminded to see the divine in everything that I do. Dedicated to my Family and every member of my soul group. Special Thanks to Live Vision Management, EBM 14’s, Randy Ponzio, The Foundation.

Credits:

Tracks 1 & 3 Produced by Sol Starz

Track 2 Produced by SOUL

Track 4 Produced by Kenneth Paul Kelley

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Tonye Aganaba “It Ain’t Easy”

Via CM!

Aion Clarke’s sounding smooth as per usual.

It’s credited as being produced by “Dee Ten” – so until I hear differently I’ma go ahead and assume they mean D10.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Aion Clarke “I’m On One” (Remix) (Directed by Big O.J. Films)

B Chey, BriskInTheHouse, ChillxWill, Raz Fresco, and P Blackk linked up in Toronto to work on new music this past December. During that time you know we had to get a couple cyphers in. ?????$CLU?. s/o to The 6th Letter & Lo Thraxx who couldnt be there.

Dir. By: Raz Fresco
Shot By: Jermane Prime
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Previous: NEW VIDEO: Raz Fresco – OG Raptor 7s

Previous: NEW MUSIC: BriskInTheHouse feat. The 6th Letter “Levitate” (Prod. Lord Quest)

Directed by SpiffTV.

Rozay. Drizzy. Montana.

Plus a well-placed, sober shot fired back at Common.

Off the “Rich Forever” mixtape.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Drake “Club Paradise” + “Free Spirit” feat. Rick Ross (Prod. 40) + Wacka Flocka Flame “Round Of Applause” (Remix) (Prod. Lex Luger)

Been a fan of this dude from time. Great to see the progression!

Rick Ross unveiled the tracklist to his highly anticipated Rich Forever mixtape, which drops at 3:05pm today. And for the most part, the Bawse enlisted the usual suspects to provide beats: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Inkredibles, Lex Luger, Beat Billionaire, Boi-1da and Mike Will. But Ross also tapped some new talent like Chuck Inglish (one half of The Cool Kids), DVLP, and…Toronto native Arthur McArthur. Yup, you read that right. His name is Arthur McArthur (23). Just don’t forget it, because with a growing resume that includes Drake (“Uptown”), Gucci Mane (“In My Business”), Big Sean (“My House”) and now two tracks on Rick Ross’s Rich Forever mixtape (“MMG Untouchable”, “Mine Games”)…this multi-talented producer/musician is definitely on the rise!

Missinfo.tv’s Mr. North catches up with Arthur McArthur to get his insight on working with Ross, how Lil’ Wayne came up with So Far Gone’s “Uptown” during a Dr. Dre Detox session, his relationship with Boi-1da, and, of course,…what’s up with that name of his?

Following the groundwork laid by fellow Toronto producers Boi-1da, Noah “40? Shebib, T-Minus, Megaman, ILLANGELO, and Doc McKinney, meet Arthur McArthur, the latest beatsmith from the T-Dot…
After the jump….

Mr. North: You caught people’s attention during Toronto’s 2008 ‘Battle of the Beatmakers’ showcase, especially in a controversial battle against Boi-1da, whose name was buzzing here in the States. How did you guys become friends after that and become a team?
McArthur: We definitely met in the battle, but we had enough respect for each other to get in the studio and start creating. The first session we did together we made “Uptown” (off Drake’s gold-selling So Far Gone EP). We’ve been doing records ever since then. 1da’s great people, he put me onto a lot of stuff.

Mr. North: You mentioned “Uptown,” but how did you become a part of the Far Gone sessions?
McArthur: 1da hit me up around Christmas 4 years ago. The plan wasn’t even to work on Drake songs, we were in there to do some songs for Dr. Dre’s Detox. While we were in the studio, Lil’ Wayne said he wanted a song sampling “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel. We took the sample and built around it. 1da did the drums and I played the organ and instruments on it. We sent it to Drake and he killed that beat, took it to a next level… it was a wrap from there.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Directed by Zac Facts.

Off SOUL’s upcoming beat EP.

D/L:http://hulkshare.com/n5r45zs5lo9p

http://soulonline.bandcamp.com/

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Sese – Work (Prod. SOUL)

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Jhyve & SOUL “Know You Bad” (Directed by Zac Facts)

Via BS.com!

New Kayo featuring Kidz In The Hall’s Naledge.

Produced by Brandun Deshay.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Kayo “Be A Star” (Directed by Andrew Flemming)

DunKno.ca presents another installment of “Droppin’ Knowledge” with featured artists Emilio Rojas from NYC and local acts Ray Ray Malone, bizzarh and Jake Bluez.

It all goes down this Friday January 6th @ The Rivoli (332 Queen St. W).

Previously: VIDEO: The Get By, Tre Leji & Action Bronson “Droppin Knowledge” (Event Re-cap) (Directed by Zac Facts)

Previously: VIDEO: Roshin (of Notes To Self) speaks on “Droppin’ Knowledge” Tonight @ The Rivoli!

New music and first introduction to Bizzarh. Don’t know a whole lot about this group?/outfit?/collective?/entity? (I think at least one of them’s from the U.K.) – but I do know that the project was mixed/engineered by Spek Won and KJ – and they/it sound(s) pretty promising.

If you’re intrigued check them Friday at this month’s Droppin Knowledge event.

Looking forward to this project.

A sneak preview teaser of Notes to Self’s video, “All of the Above [BBRC]” – the third visual from their new project & video series, Used to be Dark [RECOIL].

Live Cut Session by DJ Dopey of Notes to Self (for DopeMuzik)

Live footage Shot by Jason Janarious
“All of the Above [BBRC]” Video excerpts Directed & Edited by Benjamin Young Hart for greenwoodyard.com
“All of the Above [BBRC]” Cinematography shot by Eric Boucher
Teaser Edits & Online by Motioneer.ca
Concept by Benjamin & Matthew

Produced by Bronze One (of Notes to Self) for Course of Study & Book (of Beatface) for Jigsaaw
AKA BOOK & BRONZE for Heart on Sleeve

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http://www.notestoself.net

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Notes To Self “All Of The Above” (Prod. Bronze One & Bookworm)