Latest project from the Hamilton boys all while I’m hearing talk implying the Clique has parted ways (?). Peep their latest sounds tho!

Great critical piece about the undervaluing of our local hip-hop scene and the role that has played in its economic/industry shortcomings, written by Ian Kamau and currently up on Vice/Noisey.

WE NEED MORE OF THIS TYPE OF ANALYSIS FROM OUR MEDIA!

A few weeks ago I read an article that addressed a statement made by Drake in a short promotional documentary which features the Toronto rapper. In the commercial Drake confidently encourages emerging artists to “do it from where you’re at!” This statement grabbed my attention, partly because I think it’s an important one, and partly because I am an rapper born and raised in Toronto. Although the statement has some merit to it, it isn’t totally true. Yes, the Internet has changed the music industry completely by providing an opportunity for international exposure where at one point there was nothing. Artists like Shi Wisdom, Jazz Cartier and Daniel Caesar (currently some of my favorites from Toronto) have all used the Internet to build their audience locally and internationally. However, Drake’s statement is oversimplified and doesn’t take into account the labyrinth of gatekeepers, relationships, and power dynamics in the music industry as a whole, and the lack of accessible music infrastructure in Canada specifically.

Read the full piece @ http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/an-insiders-look-in-examining-the-real-value-of-torontos-rap-scene

Previously: NEW MUSIC: IAN KAMAU “HEADING HOME” (THE GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW REMIX EP)

New one from River Tiber off his upcoming “When The Time Is Right” EP – out September 16.

Produced by Tommy Paxton-Beesley
Co-produced by Danny Voicu (@Kwikfiks)
Mixed by Howie Beck
Additional mixing by Mark Murray and Tommy Paxton-Beesley
Lyrics by Tommy Paxton-Beesley
Photo by Devon Little

Lanez drops official viz for the Brownstone-sampled “Say It”.

Tory Lanez “Say It” available now
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TLSayIt
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/TLSayItAM
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/TLSayItGPex

http://vevo.ly/cysSPL

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Introduction to new MC kris.

Produced By LEF7Y.

@preign

@MegamanMusic

In case you haven’t been paying attention…the youngin’ Raheem, now known as JAHKOY, has been f*ckin’ with Jaden and Willow Smith and their 1234 Creations collective. Here he blesses fellow 1234’er, dylAn, on a remix to “Nature”, the original of which can be found on Mecca Kalani’s page so I have no idea who’s song it actually is. Lol. Either way…shouts to the boy!

P.s. JAHKOY’s “Still in Love” still in heavy ro.

free album, mixtape, whatever by, dylAn + friends & family <3

MSFTSrep // 1234 Creations

🙂

-A

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Directed by Zac Facts.

Big Lean | Eyes On Me/#EIE | Produced by: 2Epik & Boi-1da | Directed by: Zac Facts

www.DaDegrees.com

https://soundcloud.com/officialbiglean
http://instagram.com/enzodegrees
https://twitter.com/officialbiglean

Enough is Enough coming soon….

Previously: NEW VIDEO: BIG LEAN FEAT JUELZ SANTANA “BENJAMINS”

Retox August 13th.

AUGUST 13TH

Twitter:
@DillanPonders

www.TheBoyWhoLived.ca
www.DillanPonders.co
www.SmashMouthEntertainment.com

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