Catchin’ up with Haley Small via her #SmallSundaes viral series. These 3 joints (really playing catch up!) feature her cousin McKenzie Small as well (consider it the intro!). Since Beyonce herself shared the “Pretty Hurts” video I guess I’ll put that one up first:). Other 2 under the hood!

Hey guys, this week I decided to team up with my little cousin Mckenzie for this cover of Beyonce’s “Pretty Hurts”. She is only 14! I thought this song was perfect for us being that we are both young females dealing with the pressures of social media and the expectations of society as most are! Hope you enjoy!

‘Pretty Hurts’ originally sung by Beyoncé
Writer(s): Sia Furler, Joshua Coleman, Beyoncé Knowles

Previous: NEW VIDEO: HALEY SMALL “DRUNK IN LOVE” + “MINE” (COVERS)

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Just caught wind of this dude yesterday courtesy of Frank Castles. Another dope example of a low-budget debut video that’s simple but really well executed. Of course, searched ‘Kavale’ on the blog and the audio was up for this song last June. Guess I was busy that day because I clearly completely missed it. Shouts to the Internets for allowing dudes like this to fly under the radar.

Anyways, consider it the intro! Song and video are dope. Off his debut EP Good Art Never Dies.

Kavale – I Run That (Official Video)

Kavale // Good Art Never Dies // www.KavaleOfficial.com

Directed by Niko Nice for BLKNXPRSS
www.BLKNXPRSS.com

@KavaleOfficial
@BLKNXPRSS
@Niko_Nice

Previous: NEW MUSIC: KAVALE “I RUN THAT” (PROD. KAVALE)

More acoustic goodness from Ms. Miller.

Hey Guys! So, this is the 2nd last cover I’ll be doing for awhile prior to dropping a string of music videos! Beyonce is totally one of my absolute favs and I really wanted to do this song. 

With me is my good friend Joel Anderson who is singing. 

*** Please excuse the loud key sounds. Unfortunately I had to mic the room that day so it picked up…Hope you like. Be sure to share, like, & most of all subscribe! Got some great stuff coming your way soon! Love, Andreena 🙂

Connect with Me:
http://www.andreenamusic.com
http://www.twitter.com/andreenamusic
http://www.facebook.com/andreenamusic
http://www.soundcloud.com/andreena

Previous: VIDEO: ANDREENA – ALL THAT MATTERS (JUSTIN BIEBER COVER)

After its debut in August of 2012, “Aneemah’s Spot” gets a 5-show run in Feb. starting with 2 shows tomorrow in Mississauga. Dope! Really hope I can make it out to one of these shows.

Meanwhile, in order to help promote the production, music director extraordinaire DJ L’oqenz put together a mixtape of all-Canadian chunes to help spread the word. Tracklist under the hood!

And if that wasn’t enough…L also posted up the original music produced for the play.

Produced by: niteowlnaps aka L’Oqenz for Aneemah’s Spot

Aneemah’s Spot is a riveting dramatic duet set in the millennial MegaCity. Written by Motion, and directed by Charles Officer, the tale follows two childhood friends struggling to cope with the fall out of a tragedy. Starring Amanda Parris and Shomari Downer, the award-winning production features a stylistic sound-scape by DJ L’Oqenz that pulsates like the city that birthed it.

Aneemah’s Spot: www.facebook.com/AneemahsSpot
Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/736289989717261
Tickets: www.aneemahsspot.com/tix
Twitter: @aneemahsspot

Previous: VIDEO: ANEEMAH’S SPOT (TRAILER)

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Newcomer a l l i e headlines The Known [UN]Known’s yearly FREE event at Harbourfront. Should be another dope one!

The Known Unknown x Harbourfront Centre Present: Identify Concert [Free & All Ages]

KUUMBA | Black History Month
Saturday, February 8th
Free | ALL AGES
10:00PM – 1:00AM
Brigantine Room
York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay

DJ STARVEN MARVIN
Hosted by; Tika Simone

With headlining act:

a l l i e

And openers:
Esie Mensah
Maurice
Gadda
Charmie
The OBGM’s
Juvon Taylor

Don’t miss this incredible night of music! FREE x ALL AGES

RSVP HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/721727667839330/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Previous: NEW VIDEO: ALLIE – CROSS MY MIND (DIRECTED BY PHILIP SPORTEL)

Newness from singer J. Melody.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: TD BANK FEAT. J. MELODY & P. REIGN “V-SECRET THONG”

Directed by Mark Valino for AHR Films.

Spek throwing down cypher-style in Tokyo!

Spek Won cypher with live band “The Novelestilo”, and japanese emcees Nice Hashimoto, Yudai and Hiddy @ club bar FAMILY for METROCKRIDE

Album: ?Sofa King Amazing? (Feb 2014)
https://www.spekwon.com

download the song for FREE here:
MP3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ncrm3e
WAVE: http://www.sendspace.com/file/268axj

like the AHR Films page here:
https://www.facebook.com/ahrfilms

follow Valino on twitter here:
https://twitter.com/#!/MarkValino
www.MarkValino.com

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Spek Won “Hentai” (Directed by Mark Valino)

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Rochester feat. Tona, Spek Won & Lindo P “Toronto” (Directed by Bruce Carson)

More promising sounds from Van’s KAi Sky Walker.

Produced by Astor.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: KAI SKY WALKER FEAT. RICH KIDD & MOKA ONLY “DEAD SAINTS” (PROD. STEVE ROSS)

Directed by Niko Nice.

New Ele over TDE’s Tae Beast production.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: ELMNT “Malibu” (Directed by Matthew Genovese)

ELMNT – Half Of Bombay (Directed by Niko Nice) from ELMNT on Vimeo.

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In following up on the release of his initial single, “Big Dreams, ” dropped off in visual form last month,  Flex of The Antiheroes is back to deliver the second track from his upcoming debut project, SALEM. “Medicated” features guest appearances from DillanPonders and Emerson Brooks, each complementing the Toronto rapper undeniably well. Be on the lookout for SALEM to arrive in the near future. 

Previously: NEW MUSIC: SHA PRINCE FEAT. SKYZOO & FLEX THE ANTIHERO “EXPLOIT MY LIFE” (PROD. JAY ENESS)