It’s the first of the mooooooonth! It’s the first of the mooooooonth!
2016 almost DONE!!! It’s been a totally crazy year full of joy, pain, WTFs, connections and heartbreaks but as always, music continues to help us through it all. At Cityonmyback.com we celebrate the music from our city and our home and every month compile this short list of songs from blog posts from that month. Hope you find the time to take it in…
Thank you to all these artists. You make my TTC rides lovely.
The Toronto Sound | November 2016 01. ShaqIsDope – Owe Me 02. City Fidelia – Lately 03. Somewhere Else – Move Together feat. Majid Jordan 04. Belly – Re Up feat. Nav 05. Teddy Fantum – On Me feat. G Milla 06. Yanchan – New Me 07. Gilla – Pray 4 Me 08. Keysha Freshh – Boogie Flats 09. Tay Jireh – The Flame 10. Ebhoni – Forgive Me 11. 11:11 – Lock Down 12. Adria Kain – Mutual 13. Zaki Ibrahim – Moving Bodies
The release of The Toronto Sound – our playlist / compilation album of songs from the blog from the past 4 weeks – is easily becoming my favorite time of the month! The latest edition features the likes of SAFE, Jayd Ink, Adria Kain, Tona, Big Lean and more.
Take it in! Love my city.
Episode 4 of The Toronto Sound and another tight playlist featuring songs from the blog this month. From relative newcomers like SAFE (who dropped an incredible video for “Eternity” this month), to two of our favorite R&B singers in the city – Jayd Ink and Adria Kain, to a living legend like Tona and the return of the homie Luu Breeze, the September edition of The Toronto Sound definitely doesn’t disappoint.
Shouts to the city! Welcome to The Toronto Sound.
The Toronto Sound | September 2016 01. SAFE – Eternity 02. Jayd Ink – DarkSkin 03. JAHKOY – Waiting For 04. Adria Kain – Styrofoam Cup 05. Tona – Scholarships (Higher Learning) feat. Keysha Fresh 06. Big Lean – Stamina 07. EMP – Rebellion 08. S.L.M.N. – Too Much Time feat. Emerson Brooks & Luu Breeze 09. Joel Lobban – Rant feat. Clairmont The Second 10. Yasmine – Late Nights 11. Tona – Lazy Afternoon
Get to know one of my favorite artists in the city right now.
Our guest this week is Jayd Ink. Born in Kingston Jamaica, she first came into prominence in late 2013 and hasn’t looked back. Her work has garnered acclaim from industry heavy hitters like Mannie Fresh along with incredibly talented artists and producers from BOB’s No Genre Label.
On this episode, we talked about her start in music. Jayd Ink answered why it’s important to travel as an artist, how she feels about singing rappers, and so much more.
Be sure to check this event on June 23rd featuring Jayd Ink. Read below for more details.
The Academy & Ellhah Media Group presents… THE HUSTLE: Edition 18 Who: Jayd Ink | EverythingOshaun | Keysha Freshh | Immerze Where: The Drake Hotel | 1150 Queen St. West When: Thursday, June 23rd | Doors 9pm
Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.
Produced by: McCallaman Co-written by: Casey MQ Directed by: Patrick Tomasso Cinematography: Alex Anthony, Andrew Amistad Creative Team: Fran Saraco, Kadeem Ellis, Stephanie Smith
Thank you to everyone who made Tenfold possible. I wanted to showcase just a taste of what Toronto has to offer in the creative black female community. Thank you to all the Queens who sat in solidarity with me.
Blessings,
Tika.
Thank you:
Rootz K, Grier, DJ Afroditee, Adria Kain, Jayd ink, Faiza, Jessie Reyez, Enne, Tamera Russell, Sydanie, WHILLA, Keysha Freshh, Tamara Madison, Dynesti, Ania Soul, Denise Deion, Chantal Rose, Khadijah, Elequent, Sashagai, Rae Ann, Sajae, Renee Henry.
Make-up: Temi Marie Lashes: Hooked on Lashes Wardrobe: Desire Kaniki Hair: Hairdollogy
After the murderation that was pHoenix’s verse she chops it up backstage with Simone from 40oz Heroes.
We’ve compared her to Ms. Hill. After slaying the TBP Toronto Women’s Day Cypher, pHoenix sits down to talk music with Simone. Subscribe to 40oz Heroes: http://bit.ly/1MFjVPd
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Watch the Official Teambackpack #IWD2016 Cypher now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Ct7…
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Hosted by Simone Osondu, this series of interviews goes inside the mind of 4 of the GTA’s hottest young females in the industry.
Phoenix Pagliacci (born Rian Hamilton) is a singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada. Growing up to the sounds of Motown, Soul, Blues, Jazz and Gospel, Phoenix’s introduction to Hip-Hop came in the form of 90’s sensations such as Bad Boy Family, Wutang and Roc-A-Fella Records.
In 2013, Phoenix was a participant in the Honey Jam showcase, an opportunity from which she would walk away with over $5000 in studio equipment, encouraging her furtherance in singing and songwriting, and prompting her foray into production.
