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This past weekend (June 12 and 13) Bestival held its first international event, taking place on Toronto Island. With an eclectic mix of impressive acts, the knowledge from past events in the UK and the drive to create a festival experience that goes beyond the music, Bestival Toronto brought the fun back to the festival experience and truly lived up…

As TroyBoi continues to command 2015, the Londoner drops off another jam. ‘You Know It Ain’t Right’ is an infectious track built around a vocal loop and laced with heavy bass and a smattering of synths. It’s everything we’ve come to expect from TroyBoi right down to the trippy vocal bends. Stream the track below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/210419965″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″…

Friday is here and we couldn’t be more excited! Today we’re bringing you a fresh set of tunes for your Friday night. This weeks playlist features 11 tracks that will turn you up and get you right. We start off with a new NIGHTOWLS track and Shiftee’s ‘Drop Top’ featuring Cakes Da Killa keeps the momentum going. LXV’s ‘Sabbath’ is…

This isn’t an official track but this freestyle is mean, just as Funk Flex says. The Penn State native goes in over the Mobb Deep classic ‘Survival of the Fittest’. Easily flowing over the dark beat, Miller throws fast paced bars and multi’s while Funk Flex enjoys the display. This dropped before his last album Watching Movies with the Sound Off hit…

We get a lot of submissions daily and though we appreciate every single one of them, it isn’t that often that we get one that truly “wows” us. That said, the latest from LA producer NuKid is one of those gems. ‘Hella Night’ is a viscous G-House anthem built upon dark drums, filthy bass lines and a classic Mobb Deep…

I was never a big fan of R&B, but this new wave of future R&B has got me hooked. The latest track to win me over comes from from EXSSV, Arman Cekin and Y.A.S. It’s the perfect blend of sultry vocals, slowed feels and heart-melting strings with just enough wonky bass. Stream the addictive new track below and cop the…

I’m not sure where Kehlani came from, but she’s officially taking over. With producers like Djemba Djemba, Promnite, Gladiator and Stwo reworking her tracks, and this new collab with Mr. Carmack, I can’t seem to escape her (not that I want to). Connecting for #songsfromscratch, Carmack and Kehlani bring us ‘All In’. Carmack creates a downtempo back drop that lets…

Keys N Krates are back! Following up from their EveryNite EP, the three Toronto natives just dropped their latest single featuring Katy B. The track features a stellar drum arrangement that will make you dance and is sure to dominate festival sets this summer. Combining Katy’s vocals with melodious synths, Keys N Krates deliver a great tune just shy of…

I first heard Kris Kross’ ‘Jump’ back when it dropped in 1992. My brother was blasting the tune from a small JVC boombox in his room. When I walked in the energy grabbed me and as the song encourages you to do so, I jumped. Since then, the original has become one of my favourite records of all time and…

In the midst of his tour and being named one of XXL’s freshman picks, Goldlink just dropped off a new gem. If you’re not already a fan, ‘Dance On Me’ is a perfect introduction to the DMV rapper, featuring a taste of his gritty raps and soulful singing. The production, courtesy of Milo Mills and Hasta is a blend of smooth…