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Australia’s production Princess, Alison Wonderland, just teamed up with fellow Aussie producer M-Phazes for an upbeat anthem. ‘Messiah’ centres around Alison’s stellar vocals providing a captivating feel. Its downtempo opening and breaks are obliterated by its joyous drops. “When you need that fire, I’m your Messiah” is as catchy as any pop smash and will be stuck in your head…

One of the most anticipated hip hop albums of the year (if you have good taste in quality hip hop) is here! Don’t Smoke Rock is the new album that finds legendary producer Pete Rock teamed up with Harlem fire spitter Smoke DZA. The project, which was announced earlier in the year, has unfortunately flown under the radar. This week the…

LA based producer Jackal made a name for himself with his raw, club destroying sounds on tracks like ‘Chinchilla’ and ‘Animal Style’. Recently he’s been working to further expand his sound, balancing emotional appeal with the incredible filthiness that made him so popular. With the release of ‘Ice,’ Jackal achieves the perfect balance. Strong vocals from Karra instantly entrance you, as the vocals are…

You know what time it is. It’s Friday and that means another massive FUXWITHITFRIDAYS is here to fill your speakers. This week we’ve got an absolute buffet of bangers. From Mr. Carmack and Gladiator’s new collab, to the latest from the Film Noir Clique, a fresh VIP from Slumberjack, and a new remix courtesy of ESENTRIK. This week was also massive for…

J.Cole made a special announcement about his next project and today he shared a 40 minute documentary that takes you through some of the recording process behind the album. Not only are fans treated to an inside look, Cole also has two videos baked in that are so low key and dope we couldn’t be more excited for this project.…

Fool’s Gold’s latest signee is Harlem bred producer Austin Millz. After making waves on SoundCloud, he’s here with the first single off his upcoming EP. Connecting with breakout star Tunji Ige, the two craft an undeniably awesome anthem. ‘Cyclone’ showcases their respective talents while moving between hazy dreamscapes and raucous and raw drops. The juxtaposition only serves to enhance these…

Now this is what you call a stacked track! For the first single off his upcoming Fool’s Gold project, Promnite connects with Denzel Curry, Nell, J.K. The Reaper, Twelve’len & Mr. Carmack. With this much talent on a record it’s no surprise that ‘Gunsmoke’ is killer. The ambient opening and chant-like vocals make you wonder what exactly you’re in store for.…

KRNE has been killing 2016 and today he returns to keep the momentum going. Connecting with SAINTS, ‘Numb’ is a stirring and infectious work. Lead by the powerful vocals, it packs an upbeat future feel. Sun-filled synth plucks and high pitched vocal bends embody the feeling of warm coast lines while the lyrics signal waves crashing about. It’s a bittersweet…

On Saturday, November 26th Town Ballroom held a dark mass headlined by the priests of bass music Black Tiger Sex Machine. MNM Presents helped host with an opener who goes by Dusty Bits and DJ Brother Bear, as well as fellow Kannebalin label mate Dabin. In the first set, Brother Bear enticed the early crowd to the dance floor with…

Flosstradamus’ massive HI-DEF YOUTH tour is underway and this past Friday saw them touching down in Toronto. Alongside Whethan, Towkio and Slushii, the duo delivered yet another unforgettable show. Kicking off at 7pm, it was an early start that was kind of refreshing. It allowed almost enough time to head downtown, grab a quick bite and go to the show without waiting…