Toronto, ON – 85 Collective is proud to present Appeel’s 2nd release titled, Home Improvement. This release pays homage to the artists who have laid the groundwork for Toronto hip-hop/r&b to flourish among the top recording artists across the globe. Along with paying homage, Appeel added their own flavour to these amazing songs with original production throughout the entire EP, while showcasing the improvement in the quality and capabilities of Toronto’s homegrown talent. Toronto is a force to be reckoned with and Appeel will definitely be a major contributor to the soundtrack of the city.
*All songs used for Home Improvement are unofficial remixes and are for promotional use only. Appeel does not own the rights to the acapellas used for this project nor are affiliated with any artist(s) featured on this compilation.*
Ty Harper | Audio,Music | Friday, April 19th, 2013
Polo pays some proper homage to one of hip-hop’s greats.
Friday April 19th marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.” also serves as the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which will be released in July 2013 on SoulSpazm Records.
“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ’s and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow. This is one of the most important records I’ve ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the “G.U.R.U.” video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”
Please tweet #GURU in honor of him!
Marco Polo’s PA2: The Director’s Cut features appearances from Organized Konfusion, Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.
Toronto rapper Redway lets go the official release of his highly anticipated EP, Live Free. Featuring production from Wondagurl, Daniel Worthy, Beat Merchant & Chinky P to name a few. This serves as a fresh beginning and journey for Redway as a new artist. Enjoy!
Ty Harper | Music,Video | Thursday, April 18th, 2013
New Vice feature on Canada’s musical-gwan’ns. Not sure if it’s strictly hip-hop/urban or just Canadian music in general – either way Raz Fresco’s first up to bat!
(and shout out to Big Mike over at Proper Reserve!)
For the first episode of our cross-Canada series Downtown Sound, put on in cooperation with our friends at HTC Canada, we met up with one of the Toronto’s most amazing up and coming rappers: Raz Fresco. Being the gentleman that he is, Raz took us for breakfast, brought us to the top of the CN Tower, showed us where to get jerk chicken poutine, led us to the best vintage spots in the city, freestyled on the TTC streetcar, then wrapped it all up with a performance at our super-crowded party at Wrongbar. Watch it now. It’ll be like you were right there with us.
MTL-producer Lunice provides the sound scape for Rockie Fresh’s Rick Ross featured new single “Pantera Bread”.
Fresh off an unstoppable few weeks including a show-stealing performance at Boiler Room’s SXSW event, an opening spot on the Major Lazer tour, and a North American run as TNGHT- with a Coachella play and sold out NYC show- Montreal’s rising producer Lunice is nowhere near outdoing himself any time soon.
Today, he drops the new anthem “Panera Bread” alongside Rockie Fresh and Rick Ross for Rockie’s upcoming project The Birthday Tape – establishing his position as a pioneer of a new sound for hip hop.
Ty Harper | Audio,Music | Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Congrats to Chedo and the whole crew!
It was April 19 2007 that The Come Up Show did it’s first radio show on 94.9FM CHRW. The timeslot was 2am-6am every Wednesday night and the purpose of the show is to give a platform for up and coming artists who didn’t really have an outlet for their music. 6 years later The Come Up Show has a prime time slot every Saturday 6-8pm, interviewed over 1000 musicians, and has won multiple awards.
To celebrate the 6 year anniversary The Come Up Show has planned two concerts this weekend, the first April 19 at the Blackshire Pub we are proud to present Elaquent, a Guelph native the producer has been making a name from himself signing to HW&W in L.A., Stillmuzik in Paris, and Urbnet in Canada. He just returned fresh off his European tour to promote his latest EP – Parallel. On the bill are London artists Treetop Entertainment, Jay Downz, Bill Beamin and Jaztoh. Admission is only 5 bucks at the door. thecomeupshow.com/2013/04/05/event…april-19-london/
To wrap up the weekend we are proud to present Sean Price at Rumrunners, He is one half of the infamous duo Heltah Skeltah, a member of Random Axe with Guilty Simpson and Black Milk and a core member of the legendary Boot Camp Clik collective and he’s making his way to London, Ontario Sunday April 21. On the bill are londoners Treetop, Young Stunna, Jux Cain and special guests Mic Boogie and Fortunato. Full details about this show at thecomeupshow.com/2013/04/05/event…april-21-london/
So we put together a mixtape of all the acts from Friday and Sunday. Take it in and let us know what you think. Free download and share!
If you need tickets to any of these shows email info@thecomeupshow.com
TRACKLISTING
Casper ft Shad- The Greatest
Jaztoh- Moon Dance
Mic Boogie ft Slakah The Beatchild- Times Have Changed
Heltah Skeltah- leflaur leflah eshkoshka
The Most High ft Jay Rizzy- Blazin It
The Most High- Prevail
Jux Cain- Mastermind
Fortunato- Burn
The Most High (Bill Beamin Freestyle)- Decapitation
Elaquent- Solar Power
Casper- It’s Going to Get Better
Sean Price- Figure Four
Fortunato- I’m That One
Sean Price- Ruck Down
Fortunato- Word Fight
Young Stunna- Diamond in the dir
Elaquent- Settle Down
Sean Price- Onion Head
Young Stunna ft Casper- Hurt
Sean Price- Ruck N Roll
Mic Boogie- All these Rookies
Jay Downz- Official
Keno ft Jay Downz- With Me Or Not
Treetop- Heavy Weights
Jaztoh-Trick or Treat
Special thanks to DJ LT on the mix and SFA records on the engineering.
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Ty Harper | Music,Video | Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Directed by Diana Pop and Derick Asante.
Infu releases yet another video from his 25 To Life Album. “Jordan” is a comedic twist on the head-knocking record which was directed and edited by Diana Pop and Derick Asante. The track was produced by Zanets and the video features cameos from Lucas Lessio (Phoenix Coyotes, NHL) Jason Burke (Rep Clothing), DJ LT, July, Zanets, Jae Matic and many more…
