Class of ’93 (emcee Kzaraw – producer Mega) just dropped the video for this single off their latest album but while catching up on their movements I seen this one featuring Trace Motivate off their self-titled debut ’11 release that they dropped back in November of ’12.
Like I said before, I’m really diggin’ what this crew’s been doing.. see my mini-rant here, lol
More flows, beats and visuals off Shiltz’s“Still Standing” album.
Evan Ciniello directs the latest release from “Still Standing” in which Shiltz teams up with Junia-T of the Smash Brovaz for “From The Soul”. This joint features the Sauga City representatives waxing philosophic on what it is to be a real MC. The Juno award winning Relic provides both the soundscape and cuts for “From The Soul”. “Still Standing” drops on May 9th and will be available for free download via jshiltz.bandcamp.com
Nice new joint from Glenn Lewis. Really great to know that he has an official release on the way. Definitely looking forward to it. Also always wondered if “Storm” will get an official release…? I guess we’ll see…
Now this is a welcome and long overdue surprise. Glenn Lewis is officially on the comeback trail with a new single and a new album on the way later this year. No, for real this time. Don’t get it twisted, Glenn hasn’t exactly been silent in the decade since his fantastic debut album, World Outside My Window, dropped. A quick search through our very own archives will find his name pop up numerous times. But after an unfortunately shelved sophomore album, various leaks and one-off singles that came and went, he’s ready to take the plunge back into the soul/R&B waters with the song “Can’t Say Love,” the first listen from his upcoming album entitled Moment of Truth. Glenn sounds as good as ever on the soulful love song written by Corey Latif Williams. This one is getting placed immediately into heavy rotation, and I suspect the rest of his album will deliver more of the same from the buzz that I’m hearing. Wrap your ears around “Can’t Say Love” and look out for Moment of Truth when it’s released on August 20th.
Been watching Class of ’93 since their debut and kinda feel like the duo’s (emcee KZARAW – producer Mega) potential is just sitting there waiting for more people to finally notice. Not to mention, seeing three great female Toronto emcees together on a cut is still such a frickin’ rarity, I’d even argue that their chemistry with A. Harmony and pHoenix might be worthy of a bit more official and strategic exploration (no pressure tho!).
Take in this crew’s previous releases and the formula they’re building with is pretty clear – good hops, rooted in the art’s fundamentals, and the experiences of the city they live in, with no real sign of pretense.
Honestly, it’s singles like this and this that make me miss doing OTA Live! sooo much. *tear drop*
Shouts to Rich and Junia on the beat (and placement) but maan it hurts to think how much sicker it would’ve been with Rich and Junia OVER the beat too.
A week away on a beach and come home to this all up in my timeline. Really looking forward to hearing this new ELMNT project.
ELMNT decides to unleash one more track off of his upcoming project “Stara-Nova”. Self-produced by ELMNT, RI$KS features a prominent sample originally performed by Adele, ELMNT paints a picture of an individual ready to do what it takes to reach his full potential. The Toronto native has expressed an unwillingness to release a lacklustre project and for keeping his and waiting so long offers up another free download.
“Decided to put out something new.. wrote this 8-9 months ago when I was living in my manager Jay’s basement, remember it being a weird coincidence that I got a call out of the blue that same afternoon and asked if I was interested in recording in Europe. Strange experience. Decided not to take the contract, came back with 22 euros strong & rebuilding, $hit happens. RI$K$.”
