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Although DJ Khaled, Drake and Lil Baby’s Staying Alive is good, SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne finds it predictable in his Staying...

ALBUM REVIEW – CURTAIN CALL 2 MARKS THE GROWTH, MATURITY AND “MAINSTREAMIFICATION” OF EMINEM

Curtain Call 2 marks the growth, maturity and “mainstreamification” of Eminem. Kevin Bourne explains in his Curtain Call 2 album...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 21 RECAP

Zac has baby mama drama all while dealing with his insider tip coming to light. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas...

WATCH WSTRN “UNLOAD” AND UNLEASH NEW SINGLE FEATURING BACKROAD GEE

WSTRN simply doesn’t miss, and their new single “Unload”, featuring BackRoad Gee, is right on target. Preaching loyalty till the...

OVOFEST’S ALL CANADIAN NORTH STARS SHOW PROVES TORONTO ALWAYS HAD A SOUND

With the All Canadian North Stars show, Drake plays the role of middle child, bringing together generations of Toronto hip-hop...

ALBUM REVIEW – WIZ KHALIFA EXUDES FREEDOM AND MATURITY ON MULTIVERSE

Wiz Khalifa is back with “Multiverse”, revealing a deeper sense of freedom and maturity. Hear all about it in our...

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ALBUM REVIEW – BEYONCÉ PAYS AN ODE TO THE LIMITLESSNESS OF BLACK MUSIC ON RENAISSANCE

Beyoncé has declared that it’s the start of a new era on her seventh studio album. Here’s our RENAISSANCE album...

AFROWAVETO FESTIVAL BRINGS THE HEAT TO TORONTO WITH THE LEGENDARY SEAN PAUL AND STELLAR LOCAL TALENT

Events Music

From a grassroots initiative to the big stage: local events and cultural incubator AFROWAVETO is hosting its first ever festival...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 20 RECAP

Gary and Karen continue to obsess over Andi and Zac. Meanwhile, we learn there may be more to Bayo than...

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PHOTO REVIEW – MIXTO FESTIVAL CELEBRATES MUSICAL DIVERSITY IN TORONTO

Joshua Habtwold

Events Music Toronto

Mixto Festival is celebrating the finest in the Toronto music scene and beyond. Elevating both local and global gems, Mixto...

KULTURELAND FESTIVAL MAKES A STAR-STUDDED DEBUT IN TORONTO WITH BURNA BOY, JHENÉ AIKO, WSTRN AND MORE

Crystal Elisa

Kultureland Festival touches down in Toronto from August 6th to 7th featuring a diverse lineup of Afro-Caribbean talent. Check out...

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TORONTO’S MISHAEL MORGAN BECOMES FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO WIN LEAD ACTRESS AWARD AT DAYTIME EMMYS

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NTHN CELEBRATES HIS WINS ON HIS NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PACK EP

Ottawa’s very own NTHN puts in a self-nomination for contender of the year on his new EP, “ARTIST OF THE...

FROM STYLO G TO KERWIN DU BOIS, HERE ARE 5 MUST SEE ACTS AT KABOOM FESTIVAL IN TORONTO

Crystal Elisa

Culture Music

The hottest artists in dancehall, soca and afrobeats are officially touching down in Toronto for the launch of Kaboom Festival...

THE LATEST FROM THE MICHAEL EVANS BEHLING CO-FOUNDED CLOTHING COMPANY 5AM

Fashion

SHIFTER editor Kevin Bourne takes a look at the latest from 5AM, the clothing company co-owned by “All American” star...

ÉZ BRINGS LATIN REPRESENTATION TO THE CANADIAN TRAP SCENE WITH NEW VIDEO “2CB”

Éz drops the video for “2CB”, an explosive blend of trap cuts and cinematic scenes that’s rooted in the Toronto...

REVIEW – JOEY BADA$$’ 2000 IS NEW YORK HIP-HOP REIMAGINED

SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne, aka KB The Boss, says “2000” is a time capsule of New York hip-hop. Find out why...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 19 RECAP

The heat is rising around Zac’s miracle investment and Gary and Andi reconnect. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 4...

KING VON LIVES AGAIN ON NEW LIL BERETE TRACK “100 BRICKS”

In an interview with SHIFTER back in April 2021, Toronto hip-hop artist, Lil Berete, mentioned he was sitting on a...

PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER FITCH JEAN IS INSPIRING OTHERS THROUGH HIS PASSION FOR STORYTELLING

Ashley Ighorewo

Art Boss

Photographer and filmmaker Fitch Jean is breaking barriers through his unique approach to storytelling. Check out Ashley Ighorewo’s interview with...

CITY FIDELIA TEAMS UP WITH SHELLEY FOR NEW CINEMATIC VIDEO “SOULMATE”

Ottawa and Atlanta have officially joined forces: Canadian rapper City Fidelia and Shelley FKA DRAM release Soulmate. Here’s Rose Basu’s...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 18 RECAP

Zac is finally released from jail, but Hayden is still onto him. Meanwhile, Gary is starting to unravel. Here’s our...

BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK FOR ANOTHER DELICIOUS YEAR IN TORONTO

Canada Culture

Black Restaurant Week has touched down in Toronto. Running from July 8th through to the 17th, the initiative puts local...

INTERVIEW – ZACH ZOYA TALKS ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF “START OVER”, HIS LATEST VIDEO AND MORE

In our interview with Zach Zoya, SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne, aka KB The Boss, talks to the rising Montreal star about...

BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE EXPERIENCE – HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Bob Marley One Love Experience is making its North American debut in Toronto. Here’s what you can expect. Bob...

ALBUM REVIEW – BURNA BOY’S LOVE, DAMINI IS A BIRTHDAY GIFT TO HIMSELF

The often minimalist Love, Damini balances Burna Boy global ambitions with a very personal touch. Here’s our Love, Damini album...

SEAN LEON – GROWING UP IS ABOUT LETTING GO OF FEAR

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Editorial Music Opinion

Toronto’s Sean Leon encourages creatives to go beyond the current narratives and pop culture norms, and to let go of...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 17 RECAP

Karen is still confused about her feelings for Zac and Aaron, and Zatima are reunited. We talk about it all...

‘THE HUSTLE’ DOESN’T STOP FOR OTTAWA RAPPER MALIK

The Hustle by Malik offers 21 self-produced, sonically diverse songs that speak to the power of persistence in pursuit of...

KIND SUMMER FAIR TO FEATURE IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP OF CANADIAN REGGAE AND AFRO-POP ARTISTS

The KIND Summer Fair is set to feature some of Canada’s top Reggae and Afro-pop talent, including Kirk Diamond, Jonelle,...

MIXTO FESTIVAL WILL MAKE A VIBRANT RETURN IN TORONTO FOR 2022 WITH REMARKABLE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACTS

Joshua Habtwold

Events Music Toronto

Mixto Festival returns to Toronto from July 7-10 with a diverse range of local and international acts, like Xenia França,...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 16 RECAP

Fatima looks to get Zac out of jail while Sabrina finds out her man is a prince. Here’s our Tyler...

R. KELLY SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON ON NINE FEDERAL CHARGES

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison on nine federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Today, disgraced R&B...

CAPCITYHIPHOP DROPS DEBUT SINGLE “DID IT MYSELF”

Canada Music

Ottawa-based CapCityHipHop drops debut single “Did It Myself” featuring Canadian talents AK-Slim and JAIoftherise. Debuts are notorious for being highly-anticipated...

2022 BET AWARDS | WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Culture Film/Television

The BET Awards aired live tonight from Los Angeles. Here are the big 2022 BET Awards winners and highlights. It’s...

TORONTO’S MISHAEL MORGAN BECOMES FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO WIN LEAD ACTRESS AWARD AT DAYTIME EMMYS

Trinidadian-Canadian actress, Mishael Morgan, made history this week winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama...

ANDERS DROPS NEW SINGLE “COME WITH ME” UNDER A NEW DEAL WITH WARNER MUSIC CANADA

Anders drops new single Come With Me, a summer track about love and relationships, under a new deal with Warner...

INTERVIEW – BOSLEN TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM GONZO AND HIS GROWTH AS AN ARTIST AND MAN

Interviews Music

Boslen talks about his new album Gonzo, as well as his growth as an artist and man in his interview...

ALBUM REVIEW – CHRIS BROWN’S BREEZY IS AS CLOSE TO PERFECT AS YOU CAN GET

Chris Brown has released his new album Breezy. Kevin Bourne says it’s as close to perfect as you can get...

TIMEX GROUP AND ADIDAS REVEAL NEW TIMEPIECE COLLECTION AND CAMPAIGN