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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The youngin’ Maurice Moore links up with Washington, D.C. label / collective Fête for a nice one called “Awesome”. Still sleepin’ on the kid?

We’re back with our latest release which features the impressive Canadian singer, maurice moore. This track showcases the effortless vocal range and abilities of the Tsunami Mob collective member– with superb production by Krs.
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Discover:

Fête

➫ Soundcloud: @fetedela
➫ Twitter: twitter.com/fetedela
➫ Facebook: goo.gl/6tcEGN
➫ Snapchat: fetedela
➫ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fetedela/

maurice moore.

➫ Soundcloud: @mauricexiii
➫ Twitter: twitter.com/mauricexiii
➫ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mauricexiii

Krs.

➫ Soundcloud: @producedbykrs
➫ Twitter: twitter.com/producedbykrs
➫ Facebook: www.facebook.com/producedbykrs

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Jayd Ink hops on Roy Wood$’s “Unleashed” instrumental and flips it into “In The Back”. This is one of the most consistent new artists in the city man. She hasn’t put out anything that isn’t dope. If you’re not up on her yet just take in the SoundCloud.

p.s. Toronto artists flipping other Toronto artist’s joints is sick.

#Two from Jayd Ink’s series titled Thr33.
Roy Wood$ – Unleashed

Following her “Truth Is..” release, Jayd Ink is back with song #two, from her “Thr33” series. Eight months ago Roy Wood$ released his EXIS project with OVO Sound which included a record titled “Unleashed”. With Wood$’ blessing, Jayd delivers her seductive installment to the Unleashed instrumental. In The Back is rich in sex appeal and inflicts a sassy confident aura.

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The ‘formerly known as Notes to Self’ crew link up with D, Shad and Ritchie for the official remix to “Today”. Nice.

Project: TMR II (Loosies)

Artist: BBRC

Song: “Yesterday (Today Remix)” with D-Sisive, Shad and Rich Kidd

Produced by Bronze (with additional Production by Book)

Additional Vocals by Lee Gaul

Cuts by DJ Dopey

Artwork by Ruffmercy x Bronze (RUFFNOTES)

Photography by Krystina Pucci

Model: Kali’i Dixon

Notes to Self drop an All-Toronto remix to their Recoil banger, “Today.” The song, aptly called “Yesterday” features masterful writing from some of Toronto’s most respected: D-Sisive, Shad, Rich Kidd, and Roshin over a definitive Bronze instrumental.

Look out for more material from Notes to Self in the coming weeks as they launch a new starting line-up under the new name, BBRC.

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The Road to The Prophecy continues..

Next stop this dope introspective record, detailing failed friendships, fall outs with close ones, and the hunger for more. Enjoy this real hip hop. Churrrch.

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Another new one plus some official news courtesy of River Tiber. Album on the way…

River Tiber, aka Toronto producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tommy Paxton- Beesley, has announced his long-gestating and highly-anticipated debut full length Indigo will be self-released on June 24, 2016.

The announcement comes via the debut of new single “Acid Test”, which was today’s “World Record” on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show. The new album furthers the silky, midnight-hued electronic R&B aesthetic of the wunderkind’s previous EPs [2013’s The Star Falls and 2015’s When The Time Is Right], and joins an ever-growing catalogue that features collaborations with Kaytranada, Pusha T, Daniel Caesar, Jazz Cartier and more.

Indigo sees Paxton-Beesley demonstrating his unique ability as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and creative force. He writes, arranges, plays, and records almost every element on every composition, but also uses collaboration as a tool to generate and hone ideas. “Acid Test” is a shining example, as Paxton-Beesley lays drums, bass, synth and cello as a powerful, psychedelic base beneath layers of his airy, soulful vocals. The track also features contributions from members of his live band – Thadeus Garwood, John Mavro, Danny Voicu, and David Lewis.

In two short years River Tiber has developed a global reputation as a producer, not only for the acumen and singularity of vision demonstrated in his own music and collaborations, but also for his work with beat maker heavyweights like Frank Dukes that have lead to vocal placements and session credits on songs by Drake, Travis Scott, Mac Miller, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Last year he also worked closely with friends BADBADNOTGOOD in arranging and playing cello, violin and trombone to the group’s Ghostface Killah collab Sour Soul and was one of just three Canadians selected to Red Bull Music Academy Paris.

River Tiber will play select shows through 2016, including Forecastle, Neon Desert, and a handful of dates supporting Kaytranada on his 99.9% tour. More dates to be announced soon at rivertiber.com.

WATCH THE “WEST” VIDEO HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRsoE8q5sE8

WATCH THE “NO TALK” VIDEO HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS5bK-e0j4M

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Nice!