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TLDR: Drake made Billboard history after Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour claimed the top three spots on the Billboard 200 while “Janice STFU”...
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TLDR: ap.melodies is emerging as one of the youngest producers in Drake’s orbit after contributing to Habibti and Maid of Honour. Toronto’s latest rap...
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TLDR: University of Toronto PhD candidate Marycarmen Lara Villanueva examines how structural inequality, institutional neglect and systemic racism leave Black youth vulnerable to gang...
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TLDR: Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age following a major awareness campaign led by the late Bishop Brigante during his battle with...
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TLDR: Dillin Hoox returns this summer with Home Land, a seven-week rollout revisiting the Kurdish-focused records that helped define his early career. Ottawa rapper...
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Superheroes are having a bumpy ride. Marvel, which gave the world Spider-Man and Captain America, is reeling from a string of disappointing film releases...
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Lately, there has been a lot of news about declining alcohol sales in North America, and speculation as to why that might be. As...
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The landmark debut from Jodeci, Forever My Lady, is getting the anniversary treatment this summer, with UMe unveiling a newly remastered 35th Anniversary Edition...
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Minneapolis artist and producer student 1 is back with a chaotic, introspective new single called “pissing myself,” alongside a fast-paced DIY visual that captures...
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TLDR: Down With Webster step forward with new videos “OKAE” and “Ugly Child,” as Camm Hunter’s presence highlights the rapper’s role within the band...
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TLDR: Drake just dropped three albums at once, and if you line them up the right way, there might be a little more going...
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The Men’s World Cup will be a unique sporting event for Canadians — and not merely because it’s being co-hosted on Canadian soil or...
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TLDR: As part of his album rollout, Drake has released 14 music videos in just hours, highlighting key tracks and Canadian production ties. Twelve...
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TLDR: Drake just dropped three albums in one day — Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — fuelling deep speculation it could be a...
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For more than 30 years, DJ 151 has been woven into the fabric of Vancouver hip-hop, long before the city’s scene started getting wider...
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The Ottawa Jazz Festival is levelling up its lineup with new additions, led by global icon Wyclef Jean while putting a spotlight on Canadian...
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TLDR: Toronto artist Pat Williams returns with “LANDMARKS,” a reflective alt-R&B track featuring Eric Ryan that explores how memories linger after love fades. Toronto...
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TLDR: Preme teams up with Bryson Tiller for “Countdown,” a summer-ready collaboration. The official music video is already gaining momentum, recently surpassing 500K views...
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The Ottawa Jazz Festival continues to build momentum for its 46th edition, with organizers unveiling another round of artists set to take the stage...
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TLDR: Over the past three weeks, Sayzee’s I Hate Mondays series continued with Weeks 8 through 10, keeping the weekly momentum strong. HipHopCanada also...
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Vancouver artist Terell Safadi has never shied away from emotion, but his new single “One Last Ride” pushes into deeply personal territory. The CMW...
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March 30 (Today) marks one year since the Canadian hip-hop community lost Bishop Brigante (aka Nickolas Parra) — an artist, entrepreneur and larger-than-life personality...
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TLDR: Hip-hop and house music, once overlooked by the Grammys, have become cultural powerhouses, influencing each other and shaping the global music scene. There...
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With JUNO Week right around the corner, CARAS has unveiled the next wave of performers set to take the stage at the 55th Annual...
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JUNK has never really had the luxury of doing things the easy way. Coming up through Vancouver’s underground scene, his foundation was built in...
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Sayzee has always moved on his own timing. Whether it was his long-running YFRWN (Your Favourite Rapper’s Worst Nightmare) series or the steady run...
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TLDR: Sayzee returns with “Personal Space” and “Insomnia” for Week 6 and 7 of I Hate Mondays, pairing restless late-night energy with a colder,...
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TLDR: A conversation with LVRN co-founder Justice Baiden during The Remix Project’s “Journeys” series explores focus, authenticity, and the long game behind building one...
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Halifax and Dartmouth are celebrating Canada’s 152nd birthday in style. The Halifax-Dartmouth presents Canada Day 2019 programming offers new and continuing traditions such as...
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Osheaga 2019 features one of the festival’s most anticipated urban lineups to date, with an eclectic group of acts spread out over the three...
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Originally named the Symphony of Fire, the Honda Celebration of Light has come a long way in 29 years. Recognized as the longest running...
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5 days until Ottawa Bluesfest 2019: Murda Beatz, Wu-Tang, Snoop Dogg, The Sorority, Logic, Vi & more
Ottawa Bluesfest, a flagship festival in the National Capital Region, is back again at LeBreton Flats Park this year, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The...
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Haitian-born, Toronto-based recording artist Kemdilo Gold has officially kicked off the promotional campaign for his new album slated for release later this year. “Life,”...
