Ty Harper | Audio,Music | Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Bird gives us a stream of “Still Shine” featuring Little Brother and Notes To Self.
MTVhive reports the LB collabo was the result of a letter the singer/producer/director wrote to 9th and his later connecting/networking with the group whenever they hit the Mega. Clearly persistence pays off.
CHECKMATE and CONCISE are a hip-hop/rap duo hailing from Vancouver, B.C. Established officially in 2004,
the duo consists of long time collaborators, and solo artists.
CHECKMATE is well known as one of the principle writers and performers in the Juno award winning hit single and
video “Northern Touch”(Rascalz 2000), and his 2 full length titles “Welcome to the Game”(2001) and
“Checkmate presents…Game Related”(2005).
CONCISE is well known as one of the principle composers of the hit single “Fuel Injected”(Swollen Members 2003),
and his Juno nominated solo full-length “FAME”(2005).
The duo has toured extensively throughout Canada and the western United States, with acts such as Raekwon,
Kardinal Offishal, Ludacris, Ciara, Three 6 Mafia, Rascalz, Lloyd Banks, 2 Live Crew and De La Soul to
name a few. They have also collaborated with a wealth of talented artists including Royce 5’9 (Shady Records),
Daz n Kurupt (Snoop Dogg), Sticky Fingaz (ONYX), Devin the Dude (Rap-A-Lot), Choclair, Swollen Members,
and Reign (Brassmunk).
Checkmate & Concise’s new album “Love & War” is now available on Defenders Music. The new album contains
special guest appearances by Royce Da 5’9, Evil Ebenezer PJ Jericho and production by Hazel.
Fresh off the release of his brand new project ‘Return To The Classics (Vol. 1), Lancecape hits you off with the first single LABI SIFFRE FT. KORRY DEEZ “WATCH THE STREETS”.
Lancecape tackles and flips the track “I Got The…” by Labi Siffre, which was most notably sampled by hip hop heavy weights Jay Z (Streets Is Watchin’), Eminem (My Name Is) and Def Squad (Full Cooperation). The original track is hard hitting within itself, which in turn made it easy for Lancecape to flip the break, add his signature drums and create one monster of a beat.
Korry Deez most notably known for being 1/3 of the Toronto super group ‘Irs’, has shared his presence in videos and live stage shows with some of the nations best known artists. All you have to do is check out Kardinal Offishall’s video ‘Ol’ Time Killin’ and you will get exactly what I mean.
For this track, Korry has taken it upon himself to flip the song vocally. “Watch The Streets” tackles the reality of life growing up in a low income household/community. He speaks on the struggles of life inside and outside of his home growing up. It is a very relatable song, that has an extremely powerful message. Anyone who understands what he is talking about will gladly accept this song with open arms.
MEDIAFIRE Download link for WAV & High Quality Mp3 listed below. It contains the Dirty, Clean, Instrumental and Acapella versions of the song.
The only word that begins to describe Frankie Payne and his contributions to canadian Hip Hop. It’s time!
Frankie Payne’s “CLARITY” Album is now available on ITunes and other major online distributors. Go and down your copy NOW!
Features: Theology 3, Trish, Erin Reece, Cause The Problem
Production: Tone Mason, Snaz, Rich Kidd, Big Sproxx
“CLARITY is a collection of short stories that describe the answers that were revealed to Frankie Payne during his moment of clarity. With the help of some of the best producers and artists in Toronto a masterpiece of the urban elements (spokenword, hippo,R&B,reggae etc.) has come to life. The Album could easily be the most realistic, and well rounded representation of Toronto culture ever created. Every Track seems to speak directly to soul of the listener and creates a connection that allows you to visualize the things Frankie Payne is saying. In a time when music of substance is a rarity this album promises to be a gold mind of knowledge, Experience, and Great Artistry. You decide.