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The speed at which producers turn around tracks never ceases to amaze me. Last night just before midnight, Drake dropped his surprise album If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. This morning I’m already waking up to remixes of cuts off the album. The most notable so far is Oshi and Krs.’s flip of ‘Company’. The two producers have exploded…

Australian bred producer Catlips (Katie Campbell) recently signed to Pilerats Records and is readying her debut EP, Casual, which is due to be release on March 6th. The first single from the effort is called ‘Fade,’ and it’s a funky collage of nice vocal loops, stumbling organ synth and house-like percussion. Sonically, it comes off sounding a little Todd Terje-esque, which is…

It’s 11:20 pm Toronto time and I get a message from my homie that reads, “Drake just pulled a Beyonce”. Well whadayaknow? A day before the 6 year anniversary of his classic mixtape So Far Gone, Drake dropped a full length album. There are 17 tracks and the album features PARTYNEXTDOOR, Travi$ Scott and Lil Wayne. Is this the mixtape…

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…