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

Follow a l l i e:
Instagram – www.instagram.com/alliemoves/
Twitter – twitter.com/alliemoves
Facebook – www.facebook.com/alliemoves/
Youtube – www.youtube.com/user/alliemoves

Follow @2nd-son & @the-kount

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So Harvard drops the Yours to Discover EP and I totally miss his tape, In God We Trust, which came out around the same time. Features Tory Lanez, Troy Ave, Layla Hendrix and more!

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Tasha back with a nice one. New EP push is officially in effect…

Having teased the release of her forthcoming EP, Die Every Day, with early street singles “Nowhere feat. RetcH” and “My Level”, Tasha delivers the first official single from the project – Picasso Leaning.

If you’re in or around Toronto, look out for Tasha joining Schoolboy Q on the Port Lands mainstage for NXNE on June 17th. Additional festival dates in both Canada and the US will be announced shortly.

Production by Tasha the Amazon + Danthrax (BASS & BAKERY)

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I’ve been rooting for Jayd Ink from time. She’s been putting it down for a couple years now and has yet to disappoint. Here she blesses “You” by ATL-based artist London Jae with a nice likkle hook. TIP with the assist. Shouts to the girl.

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Raptors in the conference finals??? Bom!!!! Sean Leon celebrates via “Game 7 Flow / Court Tomorrow”. City’s lit.

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Some newness from Sean Leon. BLACK SHEEP NIRVANA coming soon!

Founder of the IXXI Initiative, Sean Leon has so far released two critically-acclaimed projects, Ninelevenne, the Tragedy (2013) and Narcisuss, the Drowning of Ego (2014). Leading up to the release of BLACK SHEEP NIRVANA, he continues to stand out as a pillar of the Toronto music scene.

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Nice one from Yuri and newcomer Asheley Turner. Shouts to this guy man. It’s not stated enough how talented Yuri is. Dude writes, sings, raps, produces, records, mixes, masters, does graphic design and I’m sure he’s shot and directed some music videos too (if I’m not mistaken). He probably took this picture too. And he’s in it.

Anyways….nice joint. Looking forward to more from Asheley Turner too. Consider it the intro!

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Nice joint from newcomer Grant Chris.

WRITTEN BY: GRANT CHRIS
MIXED & MASTERED: TERMINAL 16
PHOTO CAPTURED BY: THE CANVAS

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Can’t believe it’s been 5 years since One Day Soon. A lot has gone on in Ian Kamau’s life since then including, unfortunately, the passing of his sister, Roxanne. Here he pays tribute on “An Ocean Between Us”.

I lost my sister on March 3, 2016. She passed away abruptly in Trinidad. I wrote this song for her and her two sons Emmanuel and Kyle. It contains a conversation with my father Roger McTair that I recorded on my phone in his apartment in downtown Toronto. As much as this song is about a lost life, it is about health, and migration, and the distance (physical and emotional) that immigration creates. Rest in peace Roxanne.

-Ian

This song contains a sample from Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete’s track Bettina from the Album Workin’ on a Groovy Thing (1970)

Link: youtu.be/F2ozbTOu_vc

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D’s back!

D-Sisive and Muneshine connect for “Black Sheep” plus D drops 3 joints over classic instrumentals to round out an official release called “Black Sheep [plus three]”. Info below:

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