The Godfather of this Toronto and Canadian hip-hop thing releases album #7 and celebrates 25 years since the release of “Symphony In Effect”, with a project that features a cross-generation of emcees, singers and producers; including: Chuck D, K-os, Lights, Sadat X, Kardinal Offishall, Kool G Rap, Divine Brown, Saukrates, Glenn Lewis, King Reign, the Rezza Brothers and Lord Quest (c’mon, that alone is a pretty expansive lineup!).
Shouts to Wes man – he was the first taste of Toronto hip-hop I remember hearing when I came back to live in the Mega, and it’s good to see him still maintaining in 2013.
Fresh off of a strong 1st quarter in 2013, Creative Rebels World member/creator, mo’heat, recently released his diary of music L.I.F.E (Living Is Free Existence) on June 13, 2013 via Bandcamp as a Free Digital Download for all hip hop fans & lovers of music. The catalogue of songs has a wide variety of sounds, elements & emotions throughout the project. As a Toronto based artist, mo’heat was aspiring to create the most universal music for everyone and anyone from all walks of LIFE to listen to. With the title track as a nostalgic intro, the consistency from song to song gives a unique outlook on different topics of freedom, struggle & unity. There are elements of RnB, Rap, Hip Hop and Alternative music & all of the singing, melodies and vocals were originally developed. A couple songs to look out for would be “L.I.F.E. (Living Is Free Existence)” “Imagination” “Billion” and “Millennium”. There are a total of 13 songs. Written, conceptualized and created by mo’heat.
Recent works of mo’heat prior to this release:
As a preview for the album, “Liberation” was released in April 2013: http://moheat.bandcamp.com/track/liberation
The 1st single off of L.I.F.E titled “Classic” was released on June 5th as a teaser for the project: http://moheat.bandcamp.com/track/classic
CReW dropped their “Real Lxfe” video via Youtube which featured mo’heat, City, SeT and DillanPonders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-tTgJz28X0
**visuals from L.I.F.E will be coming in the very near future for listeners to get a glimpse of the background behind the music**
mo’heat has been developing his sound for 3-4 years, continuously putting out singles, collaborating & being featured on numerous tracks with the likes of City, DillanPonders, SeT, Tray and Aay Cee, who are all a part of the ‘CReW’. Living Is Free Existence dropped right after fellow Creative Rebel, DillanPonders, published his LP “Overdose” on May 16, 2013 (http://www.dillanponders.bandcamp.com/album/overdose). City’s new project “On Y Va” is also due later this year.
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.
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.
Lyve’s back at it with “Chopped GOODS” – an instrumental/mix project put together in support of the grand opening of Chop Shop Toronto.
More details below!
A quick mix of instrumentals and vibes I did for Chop Shop Toronto 2013. Some new, some old, ALL GOODS. Come through at the grand opening on Friday May 31st, 2013, as I will be playing joints all day. All beats produced by yours truly. More info below:
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BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE!
Chop Shop Toronto Presents…
STYLES & SCHEMES VOLUME. 3
Due to the success of our previous pop-up we would like to welcome you all back to a much bigger, better & wider range of exclusive products and apparel from brands such as SUPREME (2013 S/S and previous collections) NIKE, AIR JORDAN (Retro & OG), POLO Ralph Lauren, CHAMPION vintage jersey’s and MUCH MUCH MORE!
This event will be held on MAY 31st – JUNE 2nd @ The Norman Felix Gallery 627 Queen st. West Toronto, M5V 2B7
Doors will be open from 11am – 7pm
and as always it is first come, first serve, so come early!
Shouts to Saidah and Click for always pushing the envelope with their album campaigns. I’m very interested in seeing how this all comes together.
Hello Folks,
So, I’m working on a new album and joined with PledgeMusic to create a place to interact with people on this journey. The album is called RedBlack&Blue, named after the colours of my three totem animals — Red Robin, Black Panther and Blue Butterfly — and about finding your voice, speaking your truth and empowering the human spirit.
Join me on this journey and choose one of the really cool exclusives that I’ve created to engage and build a community around the creation of this project, which includes releasing three 5-6 song EPs.
FRESH off the heels of releasing his debut album, “Always Fresh!”, veteran hip-hop producer Lancecape unleashes a CLASSIC instrumental project!
The driving force behind Toronto’s Mighty MONOLITH crew, Lancecape is back to showcase his uncanny skill of flipping some of hip-hop’s most liked samples with “Return To The Classics Vol. 1”.
From Bob James to Minnie Riperton, Grover Washington to Barry White, Lancecape delivers his “dirty, dusty” twist of soul on this new project.
Toronto emcee, Jimmy B, drops off the re-release of his debut mixtape, Jimmy Eats World. The project consists of new and old material with features courtesy of Mookie Jones, Big Sant and Vader The Villin amongst others. Production credits include MMac, Junia T, KREATEV and Adrian Hogan. Jimmy is currently working on his debut EP.
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