Any day Tona drops some newness is a good day in my books. Looking forward to COPPING this one and really taking it in. You can’t deny this dude’s contributions to the scene so click the link and spend the $9.99 as it’s sure to be worth the money.
“Though the saying dates back to the year 27 B.C., ‘Carpe Diem’ is an exhortation to live fully in the moment without brooding over the past or worrying about the future.” – DJ Booth
Toronto-native, Tona, returns with ‘CARPE DIEM’, his first solo project since the release of Silversrping Crescent in 2013. Heralded by the single “Long Winded Road”, the 13-track album features hard line yet harmonious production courtesy of longtime collaborators Lyve and Rich Kidd, as well as Grammy-nominated Paperboy Fabe and Tona himself. Etched with personal tales of self-accomplishment, relationships and hometown pride, CARPE DIEM shows a side of the Toronto vet that has yet to shine. In classic hip-hop bar-stacking form, this album shows growth in content and lyrical maturity that seizes the musical landscape yesterday, today and tomorrow. It’s a rare window into the complex artist and person that is Tona.
Tona has had an illustrious career in the Canadian and international hip-hop market over the past several years, both as an independent artist and in associated groups Freedom Writers and Naturally Born Strangers. Tona has consistently created a body of work and professional foundation worthy of media attention from outlets such as Much Music, Exclaim!, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC)., Source and XXL Magazine. Additionally, Tona has also shared the stage with critically acclaimed hip hop greats – M.O.P., Nas and Wu-Tang duo Redman and Method Man to name a few. Currently, Tona is a key collaborator in the legendary Billy Danze’s (of M.O.P.) We Build Hits movement, which is an international coalition of artists and producers chosen for their drive, creativity and ability to stand strong in today’s competitive music market.
Most recently, Tona has been recognized for his contributions to a 2014 JUNO Award nominated ‘Rap Recording of the Year’, acknowledging his commitment to artistic and technical excellence in all aspects of music. With ‘CARPE DIEM’ in the stores today, Tona will continue the year with touring and collaborative projects throughout 2015.
Download Peter Jackson’s 1996 Mixtape with DJ Reddy Rell @ www.PeterJacksonMusic.ca
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Toronto, ON – 9-0 Nickel CEO and recording artist Peter Jackson lets off the second video in as many weeks in support of his 1996: The Golden Era mixtape, hosted by DJ Reddy Rell. HipHopCanada is proud to premiere the “Done Started Something Freestyle,” directed by Captured Photography & Films. The original song, produced by Dame Grease, is by DMX featuring The Lox and Mase, off the It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot album. Check out PJ’s freestyle below.
And in case you missed it, click here to check out the “I Know Freestyle,” posted last week.
Peter Jackson is currently preparing for the March 2015 release of his album, Since I Was 16.
As BHM rolls around again, some things to think about courtesy of Grimace Love, Wio-K, Moorish Emcee and Malcolm X. Wio’s still gotta be one of my fave MCs out of the city. Take it in.
Remembrance Day is a song livicated to so called Black History Month featuring the legendary Monolith emcees Grimace Love and Wio-K and the Underground Classic Henchmenatti’s Moorish Emcee formerly known as Prhyme. This collaboration was years in the making and it was an honour to do this track with these Brothers!! This is Hip Hop!!!
Last year as OShauN, (now known as EverythingOShauN) worked to complete his project, he kept up with music release after music release. He opened for PSquare, performed in NY, Manhattan, and did a couple festivals here in Toronto.
In 2015, EverythingOShauN is here with that new sound, giving you a taste of what’s to come from his upcoming project. You Shouldn’t’s dark melodic production is handled by his brother Xpress aka DJXP, and the song is available @ http://www.EverythingOShauN.com). The amazing accompanying visuals directed by, Ashley Iris Gill andGSXMusic serves as the first single from “Until Then…EverythingO…Cant Be For Nothing” which is set to release this year.
The OBGMs (oOohh Baby Gimme Mores) have been on an ongoing high since their rise in popularity this past summer, due in part to their involvement with a nationwide Budweiser ad campaign. The four-piece Toronto indie rock outfit have since been on a tear, recently flooring crowds on a winding Winnebago tour this past summer that included big stops at both New York’s AFROPUNK Festival and Budweiser’s Made In America showcase in Philadelphia. As a result, the band have become known for their commanding, bottom-heavy and sweaty performances around North America, and are continuing to surpass the hype time and time again.
