This one ain’t “new new” but it’s new to me so there you go. Get to know new singer Jessica Rose through her debut music video for “Don’t Let Me Down”.
Directed and Edited by Carolyn Roberts Makeup by Cassandra Jones www.twitter.com/jessicarosejazz www.jessicarosejazz.bandcamp.com www.listn.to/Iamrose
Promo clip for David Versis‘ latest project P.S.A.L.M.S. which is due out this spring.
Toronto rapper David Versis has just dropped the promotional video in anticipation for his imminent mixtape, to be entitled Poetic Symphonies And Like Minded Souls (P.S.A.L.M.S.). The project features production only from Toronto mogul Arthur McArthur, as well as Versis himself. The visual very much sets the tone for what is to be expected from the tape.
Yes, you just read that artist name right, lol. New music from a new live hip-hop band based out of the city. Here’s all the info:
We are a live hip hop band hailing from Toronto, Canada. We have just completed a 6 song self-titled EP, “Grandfather Mantis & The Shadow Monks Vol. 1”.
Grandfather Mantis has worked with Toronto artists such as Muneshine (Twin Peaks), St. Peter (NAU) and Dj Grouch (Turnstylez). Big Mantis packs the lyrics with information and references, while maintaining that classic flow. His influences includes Pharaohe Monch, Mf Doom, Elzhi, Method Man, and the late GURU; in terms of coming with a rich gravelly tone and undeniable content in the rhymes. Grandfather Mantis can found on Twitter @FatherMantis.
Grandfather Mantis & The Shadow Monks have been playing shows at venues such as Lee’s Palace, The Silver Dollar, The Central, El Mocambo and many other over the last 2 years, building our reputation as a live act that satisfies. We are having the cd release party for our debut album Saturday May 26th at the Silver Dollar. A copy of the album will be included with admission.
The video is in the style of Citizen Kane meets a 1960’s Yakuza gangster flic, directed by Carlo Schefter (Pulp Music Productions).
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Introducing The J Dilla tribute “Whatever You Want” by Toronto’s own The Flow. The Flow consisting of Julian Clarke (drums), Aubrey Mcgee ( Tenor Sax), Sam Kogen (Keys), Wes Allen (Bass guitar), Ernesto Barahona (Trombone), Andrew Racknor (Alto Sax), Dylan Rocket (Guitar), Ted Clow (Vocalist), Berg Beaugé (Emcee), is a funk, soul, hip hop, pop, jazz influenced collective and love movement.
The Flow are currently working on a debut album, and will also be featured in live session videos of the Berg Beaugé “Miami Dreaming” singles, “Again” and “The Coldest” feat Rich Kidd. Miami Dreaming which was pushed back from its Feb 28th release date is also slated to be released late spring/early summer.
The Flow will be perfoming live at The Annex and Harluck Bar 4/20/2012 and the HardRock Cafe at Dundas Square on May 11th 2012. Stay tuned to www.forthoseintheflow.com for all the latest news and content on The Flow.