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On Fouki’s latest track, “Zayon,” the Montreal rapper won’t stop running toward his idea of paradise. The song, mostly sung, is a more serious and introspective affair than his previous releases. The track focuses on Fouki’s rise in the Quebec rap scene, he’s arguably the province’s biggest rapper commercially, and his unrelenting ambition to reach […]
Toronto rapper Northsidebenji has teamed up with British rapper Unknown T for transatlantic collaboration “One In The Chamber.” Though it’s more Toronto rap than UK Drill, Unknown T sounds right at home on the nocturnal and shadowy beat. Unknown T’s first verse sounds like it could have soundtracked a heist movie. “Leave that phone go around get drenchy / […]
Toronto rapper Tobi is getting ready to follow up his 2021 Juno Award-winning Elements, Vol. 1. First there was “Before We Panic,” and now there’s “Flowers,” the first single from his upcoming album. Singing over a soulful instrumental and calming vocal sample, Tobi raps about his time in therapy, helping his friends through tough times, and, of […]
French Montana has hit a historical career high with the RIAA-certified diamond status of his smash 2017 single “Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee. Glasses were raised in honor of the African-born artist, at an intimate dinner attended by a small handful of Epic Records execs including the legendary Sylvia Rhone, Sal Slaiby, and A&R Rahsaan […]
Snippets of Future’s appearance in the music video for the “Bullseye” remix by Real Boston Richey have already captivated streetwear fashion grams largely because of his fit. Fans are obsessed specifically with a pair of buttery calfskin white shorts from Paris Laundry. This weekend, those shorts, along with other offerings were on display at […]
Production and artist faction Hous3 of Commons has just dropped their long awaited collaborative EP, LASA6NA. With a stacked list of features from some of Toronto’s most rapidly ascending rappers, the release shows the independent label reaching new heights. LASA6NA calls on the talents of Duvy, LB Spiffy, Portion, Blockboi Twitch, 2kz, Hoodbaby Peppa, John C, […]
Toronto-based production duo Keys N Krates cast their net across the Atlantic Ocean for their latest track, “Original Classic”. The new vibrant, feel-good single features British rap titan Chip, electro-R&B newcomer Marbl, and Three 6 Mafia hip-hop legend Juicy J. The electro-tinged reggaeton riddim is bursting at the seams with worldwide flavour. Juicy J’s seasoned and perfected flow shines as he spits […]
Following May’s “Cheer Me Up” single with Saint Jude, South London rapper Louis Culture is back with a set of striking visuals for his new song, “Naked”. Floating over a Jim Reed production, Louis Culture deploys a myriad of different flows in less than three minutes, and as the track stories the aftermath of a broken relationship, […]
When it comes to breakdancing, there’s no one doing it quite like Konatsu Yamasa. Originally from Japan but currently settled in Toronto, Yamasa is a b-girl who can never stop moving—literally. As a dancer, she’s constantly pushing herself to learn new tricks and routines when she isn’t busy with her other job as a Japanese teacher. […]
Back in June, UK producer Swindle put out a funk-rap hybrid with Kojey Radical, Loyle Carner and JNR Williams called “Lost”. As it turns out, that was the first track to be heard from his upcoming fourth studio album, The New World, and since then we’ve had “Darkest Hour” with Daley and Poppy Ajudha, and now […]
