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Just in time for Valentine’s day newcomers Sleepy Boyz have dropped off a tasty treat. The rework of Marques Houston’s ‘I Love Her’ is anything but tired. The track combines the catchy vocals from the original with Jersey Club staples like bed squeaks, hard kicks and quick drum patterns. What stands out most is the addition of stunning synths throughout. The track…

With Mike Will Made-It’s ‘Drinks On Us’ blowing up the clubs, airwaves and internets, it was only a matter of time before a stellar remix surfaced. That time is now with LA’s Salva coming through with hard-hitting rework. Opening with The Weeknd’s sultry vocals the track is met with some menacing synths and actually sees the lows reduced (for the…

While we wait for Drake’s fourth album (Views from the 6), the Toronto native dropped a short film that shows his return to Toronto. ‘Jungle’ shows an overwhelmed Drake reminiscing on the past while he links up with his OVO camp back in T.O. Full of self captured video and views from the 6 (see what i did there? ha!)…

With Big Sean buzzin’ right now off the Drake assisted ‘Blessings’ and his album release just around the corner, I figured we’d take it back to a classic track from Sean Don. Coming of Finally Famous Vol. 3. ‘High Rise’ showcases Sean’s creative wordplay, ill punches and clever sense of humour. The track is dripping with quotables from, “now isn’t it…

Grime artists like Wiley, Sway and Kano have always remarked in their music that they feel as if they are constantly in the shadows of American rappers. However, lately the tables have turned, and dynamic American rappers like Danny Brown are calling on UK grime producers like Darq E Freaker and Rustie for unique beats; something to set them apart…

“They say your attitude determines your latitude I’m high as a motherfucker – fly as a motherfucker. And still that motherfucker you love to hate But can’t – Because you love what I make.” This quote from Kanye’s verse in Rhymefest’s ‘Brand New’ has always described Kanye West. Considering the press created over the 2015 Grammys, it rings true now…

The convergence of rap and electronic music continues to result in new sounds and styles. One of my favorites right now is a blend of gritty deep house and familiar rap songs. From Dr. Fresch to Destructo and Samsoni there are a handful of producers doing it exceptionally well. New to join this list is Drezo, a 23 year old…

Last year, CyHi dropped a phenomenal body of work titled the Black Hystori Project. One year later, Cy is looking to build on the buzz with BHP2. On the second single from the upcoming tape, CyHi addresses all the fake friends and industry folks. Listen to ‘To Be Real’ below.

With the original still making its rounds, O.T. Genasis re-ups with ‘CoCo Part 2′ featuring some help from Meek Mill and Jeezy. Hearing Meek and Jeezy on this banger of a beat is dope and Genasis skips the basic rhyme patterns for some better wordplay this go ’round. Check out the track below.

Last Summer London based producer TroyBoi decided to enter Flosstradamus’ ‘Mosh Pit’ remix contest. A decision which has paid dividends as it saw the producer claiming the grand prize title, increasing his exposure and ultimately leading to a collaboration with the trap lords. ‘SoundClash’ is the result of the collab and is one of the most highly anticipated tracks of…