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HIM Status: Drake’s Triple Album Drop Has Hidden Meaning

TLDR: Drake just dropped three albums at once, and if you line them up the right way, there might be a little more going...

Johnny MazarattiMay 15, 2026

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West Coast Canadian hip-hop mainstay Spictacular

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Spictacular Talks Capital Wave, Legacy and West Coast Hip-Hop

TLDR: Our new interview with Spictacular traces his path from artist to West Coast tastemaker, diving into Capital Wave, Latin roots, and Canada’s evolving...

Johnny MazarattiMay 7, 2025

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Freaky Tales Aims To Blend 80s Vibes With Hip-Hop Storytelling

TLDR: The 80s-inspired anthology Freaky Tales leans heavily on nostalgia, but Kingston University’s Matthew Melia says it’s “all surface and no substance .” Nostalgia...

The ConversationApril 25, 2025

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Why Opening Acts Bleed in the Music Industry Shadows

TLDR: In the music industry, opening acts may gain short-term exposure, but lasting success relies on strong follow-up, strategy, and fan engagement beyond the...

The ConversationApril 20, 2025

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Political Party in Australia Releases Cringey Diss Track

TLDR: A political party in Australia surprised everyone by releasing a diss track aimed at their rivals. Unfortunately, the cringe-worthy lyrics and tone-deaf delivery...

The ConversationApril 17, 2025

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How AI Agents Could Revolutionize Music Creation and Promotion

TLDR: Discover how AI agents are transforming music by helping artists create, promote, and manage their work with smart automation and creative support tools....

ArtificialThotsApril 17, 2025

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Jay Swing & Flipout Talk JUNOfest Energy, New Young Kazh Mixtape, and More

Slow Jam Sundays (SJS) made a memorable Hollywood Theatre debut on Saturday, March 29 as part of this year’s JUNOfest, bringing smooth vibes and...

Capital WaveApril 15, 2025

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Trap Lore Ross’ Latest Documentary Covers “Dark Downfall of Big U”

TLDR: Trap Lore Ross’ latest exposé, “The Dark Downfall of Big U: LA’s Most Dangerous Crip,” delves into the criminal allegations against Eugene “Big...

Pistol PeteApril 14, 2025

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Hundreds Gather to Honour Bishop Brigante in Hamilton

TLDR: Hundreds gathered to honour Canadian hip-hop icon Bishop Brigante at his funeral service in Hamilton, Ontario, with major artists from across North America...

Dutch UnkleApril 14, 2025

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Ja Rule Talks Legacy, Irv Gotti, and 50 Cent on The Breakfast Club

TLDR: Ja Rule revisits his legacy and confronts the pain of Irv Gotti’s passing in a new Breakfast Club interview, offering clarity on his...

Deja BApril 10, 2025

The concept of increasing funding to save Canadian music identity is depicted with a turntable, a maple leaf and bars of gold.

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Canada’s Identity Depends on Equitably Supporting Its Music Now

Amid a trade war, sovereignty threats and a federal election campaign, Canada is facing renewed calls for national unity. The need to define, refine...

The ConversationApril 9, 2025

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The Tunisian Rap Revolution: 5 Women Redefining Hip-Hop

TLDR: Tunisian rappers like Sabrina, Medusa, Queen Nesrine, Tuny Girl, and Lully Snake are challenging misogyny and social injustice through politically charged, intersectional hip-hop....

The ConversationApril 9, 2025