That moment when a talented come-up artist that’s been passionately working on their sound has a break through that elevates them to another salient milestone on that journey…. kinda like when something you’ve been looking at for a minute, and thought was already in focus, suddenly got even sharper… shouts to Jahmal and KJ on the production…

@BrendanPhilip

Previously: NEW VIDEO: BRENDAN PHILIP “REMINDER SMILES” (DIRECTED BY MARK VALINO FOR AHR FILMS)

Previously: NEW MUSIC: KJ “Rhodium Pt2″ (Remix)

Some thought-provoking newness from D-Sisive.

Dope!

Jai Nitai Lotus and the Something You Feel Xperience live at the Montreal Jazz Festival, July 2nd (2013). Performing the “Man I Oughta Be” inspired by the late great J Dilla.

www.jainitailotus.com

Jai Nitai Lotus – MC/Producer
Jahsun – Drums
Mark Haynes – Bass
David Ryshpan – Keys
Drey Demo – Alto Sax
Hichem Khalfa -Trumpet
Sam I Am – Singer
Karma Atchykah – Back Vocals
Simahlak – DJ

Video:
Artistic Direction and Editing by Jai Nitai Lotus
Footage by Mf Gold, Dawit Weri and Nik Brovkin (Overthebreaks)

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Jai Nitai Lotus “Love Won’t Be” (Directed by Sixteen Pads Films)

ShaqisDope drops his latest project that includes production from Muvafux, MJ Nichols and L&X.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: ShaqIsDope “Living In A Dream” (Prod. Muvafux)

@jdera

www.EraDay.com

Previously: NEW VIDEO: JD Era – Rice in Chinatown (Directed by Machete Cortez)

Previously: NEW MUSIC: JD ERA “RICE IN CHINATOWN” (PROD. FAST LIFE PRODUCTIONS)

Official new joint from Choclair. Been a minute! Bishop and Riley on the assist.

Previous: NEW MUSIC: DIRTY DEEDS – I’M HERE FEAT. CHOCLAIR & D-SISIVE (DJ PACK)

Latest from the BBNG trio.

 Budding Toronto trio BADBADNOTGOOD are releasing the first official single “Can’t Leave The Night” from their forthcoming debut album III on Innovative Leisure due out May 6th. After teasing the label signing last month with the release of their first new song in almost a year “CS60” on their Soundcloud page, the band is back in full swing and gearing up for a big year, setting things off with this stirring first single premiered by The FADER.

Known for their critically-acclaimed self-released projects and their one of a kind live show, this release marks a debut for BBNG on Innovative Leisure, but III is also the natural progression of BBNG and BBNG II. After staying quiet musically for close to a year, it’s no surprise that this new project defies the expectations that the band has set for itself. “This album is the sum of all the experiences and growth we’ve had over the past couple of years, touring everywhere, playing with all kinds of brilliant people, learning from everyting that’s happened to us, and honing in on this knowledge to make something truly special” explains drummer Alex Sowinski.

Since building their homemade studio in Toronto last year, the band has taken a completely analog approach to all the songwriting, recording, and even mixing of this album, all the way to chosing reel-to-reel audio tape recording over the standard Pro Tools. This process gives way to a very rich record, where the bulk of the songwriting happens up front with Alex’s timing on drums, Chester’s touch on bass, Matthew’s mastery with synths and an extra helping hand from friends for addtitional horns and strings.

Previously: VIDEO: Pharoahe Monch & BadBadNotGood “Simon Says” (Live @ Manifesto Festival 2012)

First introduction to producer Talen Ted (Joe Budden,  Emilo Rojas, Lil B,Ryshon Jones, Mikey Rocks).

Download Link: www.mediafire.com/?lqnocd8316nn8jq

Directed by Davin Black.

First official intro to May Marquardt via her debut single/video “Rendezvous” featuring Mayne Champagne.

Definitely one to watch from here on in!

Get the single @ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ren…

Previously: VIDEO: MAY MARQUARDT – 1 + 1 (LIVE AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE)

Slakah and Spek connect for some funky-soulful-jazzy-feel-good-hip-hop-vibes for your Saturday afternoon. Off Slakah’s latest solo offering, Soul Movement 2, through BBE Music.

Stompthaflo is taken from Soul Movement 2 this is Slakah The Beatchild’s 4th release in as many years. Continuing the policy of the first album, Soul Movement 2 features the cream of Toronto’s contemporary black music crop. With Neo soul star Glenn Lewis, rapper Spek Won plus female vocalists Tanika Charles & Ayah all part of the movement. Having won a prestigious Juno Award for his production work on Sunglasses for Canadian pop singer Divine Brown (also a hit in the US) Slakah has also previously worked with Melanie Durrant, Art Of Fresh, Ray Robinson & superstar hip hop artist Drake.

Previous: NEW MUSIC: SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD FEAT. JONATHAN III “GETTING IN THE WAY” (PROD. SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD)