“Toronto legend k-os has been one of the most prominent voices in Canadian hip-hop for over a decade, and an advocacy for intelligent and critical discourse is a defining theme in his music and lyrics.”– Complex

“`Spaceship, ’ an uplifting, self-affirming track that has K-OS recalling a great many of the reasons that lead him to hip-hop in the first place.”–Okayplayer

Toronto legend k-os’ insightful approach to music making has proven he is an artist with boundless limits, and certainly not one that appeases to fluctuating mainstream trends, in which his 2005 Grammy Nomination can attest. It’s been 10 years since k-os’ transformative sophomore release, Joyful Rebellion, and the artist has spent the past decade trying to explore the movement of hip-hop into infinite new possibilities. Now, k-os is proud to reveal his new albumCan’t Fly Without Gravity out on August 28 via Dine Alone Records. In anticipation for the full release, we are now getting a preview with single“Spaceship” which premiered on Okayplayer.

“Spaceship” is a self-affirming track with spirited choruses and confessional verses that offer a glimpse of what youth was like for the hip-hop visionary and what lead him to music in the first place. The MC makes a firm pledge to truth and ideals and accepts the isolation that may come with it.

Can’t Fly Without Gravity captures all of the different sides that make up k-os’ musical DNA. It’s an affirmation that “the forces which pull you down are simply put there to inspire you to rise above them’ and promises to be a more stripped-down, holistic effort than its highly conceptual predecessor, Black on Blonde. However, the rock vs. rap dialectic at that album’s core still guides k-os on a more philosophical level. It’s not just a question of reconciling disparate musical styles, but of different workflow strategies. To be k-os in 2015 is to find the happy medium between hip-hop’s penchant for rapid-fire releases and perpetual stylistic mutation with a more measured approach and timeless aspirations of rock n roll artists—all while engineering his music for a post-EDM pop landscape that has not only changed listeners’ tastes, but their very physiology. Welcome to the great beyond.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

August 8 – Squamish, BC – Squamish Valley Music Festival 2015
September 5 – Edmonton, AB – Sonic Boom Festival (Harbourfront Centre)
September 6 – Calgary, AB – X Fest
more tour dates to be announced soon

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New attempts to stimulate mass critical thought and reflection from the Shing Shing Regime.

In light of all the civil unrest and mass destruction goin on in the world, the Almighty Shing Shing Regime release this new single “Hollywood”. The focus is business as usual, in the waking up of the masses by shedding light on the smoke & mirrors which are being projected in the film and music industry.

Produced by Dawm
Scratches by Dj Akiin
Mixed & Mastered by DJ Mercilless
Recorded in the Shingrallah Studio

If you’re from this city you know (or should know) these attempts to slight OVO’s pen game are laughable… at least imho.

That said there are very real, critical discussions we can have about ghost writing and the legitimacy of collaborative writing relationships in rap-writing, and the valid expectations a client (whether it be another artist, producer or entity) should have when hiring an artist to give them a rap verse (these are the times I miss OTA Live! smh).

…. anyways, we’ve all heard “Charged Up” by now but here’s a nice refix produced by mans like Bozack, still.

Shot by D Pryde and Bryan Chong.

The Flan drops visuals for cut 4 off his 905 mixtape.

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-flan-…

Produced by Po.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: THE FLAN “INTERSTELLAR” (PROD. JOEY CASTELLANI)

Directed by Steffi Tupe.

New one from FTC’s Kaydee off his upcoming extended play project.

Cinematography: Mark Baluk
Production Assistant: Michael Sookrah

Song Produced by: Sammir Beats
Mixed and Mastered by: Mark John

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New Shaq sounds produced by Pitt Tha Kid.

ShaqIsDope is prepping his new project, Black Frames. Having already release two quality singles “Wraith Dreamz” and “Too Much Ambitions,” the Toronto wordsmith decides to leak, “My Time.” The Pitt Tha Kid-produce cut features, SID showing off his versatility by rapping and singing while maintaining his emotionally honest approach over sparse production. Led by vocal clips from Derek Luke’s final speech as Antowne Fisher, SID was able to use the sample to perfection as he emphasize that his time is now despite the pitfalls of the industry. Stream & download “My Time” below.
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Some summer bounce/hip-house type vibes from Elcee and Pedro Fresco over a beat by C. Justice.

First seen this dude’s name pop up here, but consider this the first introduction to Brampton’s Kyle Wildfern, along with Trouble Trouble and producer Alastair Alston.

eQ’s 11-track proper-sounding latest project of soundscapes is available now via iTunes and Beatport!

Some of that Hamilton sound courtesy of B3auu and EJ Grant.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: BO$ CLIQUE “THEJAM” (PROD. B3AUU)