Kolor Brown handles the majority of production on the project and also shows why he is dubbed The Black Lung on each track providing vocals that fuse the soul of Funk & R&B with the melodic righteousness of Reggae and the angsts of a true Hip Hop. J- Wyze and NewBreedMC provide the colour commentary on the project like no one else can. Whether its a serious social commentary on a track like The System or a Party Cut like Rah Raw this project has everything you need in a bite size portion for the true head.
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Any day Tona drops some newness is a good day in my books. Looking forward to COPPING this one and really taking it in. You can’t deny this dude’s contributions to the scene so click the link and spend the $9.99 as it’s sure to be worth the money.
“Though the saying dates back to the year 27 B.C., ‘Carpe Diem’ is an exhortation to live fully in the moment without brooding over the past or worrying about the future.” – DJ Booth
Toronto-native, Tona, returns with ‘CARPE DIEM’, his first solo project since the release of Silversrping Crescent in 2013. Heralded by the single “Long Winded Road”, the 13-track album features hard line yet harmonious production courtesy of longtime collaborators Lyve and Rich Kidd, as well as Grammy-nominated Paperboy Fabe and Tona himself. Etched with personal tales of self-accomplishment, relationships and hometown pride, CARPE DIEM shows a side of the Toronto vet that has yet to shine. In classic hip-hop bar-stacking form, this album shows growth in content and lyrical maturity that seizes the musical landscape yesterday, today and tomorrow. It’s a rare window into the complex artist and person that is Tona.
Tona has had an illustrious career in the Canadian and international hip-hop market over the past several years, both as an independent artist and in associated groups Freedom Writers and Naturally Born Strangers. Tona has consistently created a body of work and professional foundation worthy of media attention from outlets such as Much Music, Exclaim!, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC)., Source and XXL Magazine. Additionally, Tona has also shared the stage with critically acclaimed hip hop greats – M.O.P., Nas and Wu-Tang duo Redman and Method Man to name a few. Currently, Tona is a key collaborator in the legendary Billy Danze’s (of M.O.P.) We Build Hits movement, which is an international coalition of artists and producers chosen for their drive, creativity and ability to stand strong in today’s competitive music market.
Most recently, Tona has been recognized for his contributions to a 2014 JUNO Award nominated ‘Rap Recording of the Year’, acknowledging his commitment to artistic and technical excellence in all aspects of music. With ‘CARPE DIEM’ in the stores today, Tona will continue the year with touring and collaborative projects throughout 2015.
Imago’ is an aural, visual and soulful blend of organic innovation with sonic virtuosity that will entwine the listener to their innermost primordial vibrations. This EP is available both digitally and on 7″ opaque cream vinyl, plus features production from elite beat makers Elaquent, Black Cat, Phat Tony, and Quasar, with a special guest appearance from Tona. The record jacket features artisan photography by Celine Saki and avant-garde original artwork directed by Jesse Read, George Kish and Radek Drutis, who has collaborated with Stones Throw, Eglo, Digitalis, and All City Records.
‘Imago’ is an unmistakeable exposition of the evolution Deez has undergone to reach the final stage of his musical self-actualization. From rapping, to singing, to playing keys, then back to rapping and beat making, Korry displays his artistic growth and how comfortable he has become in all facets of composition.
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From a dream to a declaration…This time around, Jai lays a highly emotional flow of dreams, hopes and frustrations over Thundercat’s “Return to the Journey” instrumental. The video provides a journey of seasonal changes and memories that compliment Jai’s lyrical delivery. “I looked in my daughters eye’s and they told me, ‘Daddy look out for the children of the world…’ “ “Ends In Transition” is off Jai Nitai Lotus’ recently released mixtape project titled Acknowledgement.
