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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

Fashion

Timex Group has released a new adidas Originals Timepiece collection geared towards Young Creatives, their lifestyle and unique self-expression. Timex...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 15 RECAP

After putting his hands on Hayden, Zac lands in jail as the legal drama continues. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas...

CRANIUM CONFERENCE, SHOWCASE AND BLOCK PARTY SET TO TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN OTTAWA THIS WEEKEND

Cranium Conference, Showcase and Block Party is set to take over downtown Ottawa this weekend. Here’s all the information you...

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NEW YORK RAPPER LIL TJAY SHOT AND IN SURGERY AFTER LATE NIGHT SHOOTING [UPDATED]

Music News

New York hip-hop artist Lil Tjay shot and in surgery after late night shooting. Hip-hop is reeling from the news....

EVA SHAW MARKS A NEW CHAPTER WITH HER AMBITIOUS DEBUT ALBUM SOLO

After travelling the world and dropping music with some of the biggest artists in the world, Toronto native and international...

TD MUSIC CONNECTED SERIES IS PUTTING BIPOC CANADIAN ARTISTS ON THE MAP

Joshua Habtwold

Canada Culture Music

This year, TD Music and the Canadian Music Incubator have teamed up to showcase 65+ dynamic performances from BIPOC Canadian...

SINGLE REVIEW – BEYONCÉ PREACHES FREEDOM, STRENGTH AND LIVING LIFE ON YOUR OWN TERMS ON “BREAK MY SOUL”

Days after Drake dropped Honestly, Nevermind, Beyoncé is back with a dance music offering of her own. Here’s Kevin Bourne...

TORONTO ARTIST ASYCI DROPS INTIMATE DEBUT SINGLE “MEANT SOMETHING TO ME”

Toronto artist ASYCI has dropped an intimate and impressive debut single “Meant Something To Me” featuring soulful vocals and beautiful...

ROMEO DON’T DIE DEFIES HIS OPPS ON HIS NEW SINGLE “DMX”

Ottawa-based Guatemalan-Canadian rapper Romeo Don’t Die defies his opps on his new DMX inspired track “DMX”. Ottawa hip-hop artist, Romeo...

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ALBUM REVIEW – HONESTLY, NEVERMIND IS…WHAT IT IS

Tonight, Drake dropped a dance music infused surprise album leaving many confused. Here’s what we think in our Honestly Nevermind...

INTERVIEW WITH ALL AMERICAN SEASON FOUR FINALE WRITER, JAMIE TURNER

After the All American season four finale, fans were in an uproar over development of Liv’s character, the falling out...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 14 RECAP

After Zac finds out Hayden had Fatima put in jail all hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Karen still has questions surrounding...

2022 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE LONG LIST REVEALED

Celeste Ceres

2022 Polaris Music Prize long list has been revealed and includes names like The Weeknd and Haviah Mighty. Here’s the...

FREDDY PRINTZ EXPLORES HOW THE PAST INFLUENCES THE PRESENT ON HIS NEW EP THE CANDIDATE

Ottawa-based MC and songwriter, Freddy Printz, explores how the past influences the present on his new EP “The Candidate” inspired...

ROAD RUNNER RETURNS DROPPING VISUALS FOR NEW SINGLE “NO!”

Toronto artist Road Runner returns with a brand new self-directed music video for “No!”, a defiant story about life in...

DJ CHARLIE B ASSEMBLES SOME OF TORONTO’S FINEST ON NEW ALBUM ACROSS THE BOARD

Fresh off attending the 2022 Juno Awards where he was nominated for Rap Single of the Year for “30,000 ft”...

5 EVENTS TO CHECK OUT DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH

Celeste Ceres

Events Music

Let’s go to the EX! Black Music Month Kicks off this Friday at the Canadian National Exhibition. Toronto-based charity, Blissues...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 13 RECAP

Karen and Aaron go to the doctor to get more answers about her pregnancy. Hayden and Andi clash over Fatima...

RAPPER AND ALL AMERICAN STAR BRE-Z DROPS GRLY CLOTHING LINE

Fashion Film/Television

All American star BRE-Z drops new clothing line GRLY. Short for “God Really Loves You”, the line features hoodies and...

JYDN HILL’S “3AM” IS A DONELL JONES INSPIRED R&B GEM

Canadian vocalist JYDN HILL is back with a Donell Jones inspired gem called “3AM”. SHIFTER’s Rose Basu calls it “intimate...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 4 EPISODE 12 RECAP (PREMIERE)

BET’s Sistas continues with Fatima learning that Zac may another child while taking the fight to Hayden. Meanwhile, things between...

SHIFTER BOSS – FLAWLESS ATHLETE FOUNDER, FAWWAZ IBRAHIM, BLENDS DYNAMISM AND DESIGN

Tamara Condie

Boss Fashion Sponsored

Flawless Athlete is the latest Canadian company to take on the athletic wear industry. For Fawwaz Ibrahim, it’s all about...

FIVE UP AND COMING NOVA SCOTIAN HIP-HOP ARTISTS CANADA SHOULD KNOW | SKOTIAN SMOKE

While Toronto has produced its share of hip-hop superstars, other Canadian cities are bubbling with young talent. Here are five...

BRAMPTON-BASED PUNJABI SINGER, SIDHU MOOSE WALA, SHOT DEAD IN INDIA

Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead in India. The Brampton-based Punjabi singer was murdered by armed men in Jawaharke in Mansa...

REVIEW – REVENGE OF THE BLACK BEST FRIEND CHALLENGES BLACK TOKENISM IN FILM AND TELEVISION

Revenge Of The Black Best Friend tells the story of actor turned self-help guru, Dr. Toni Shakur, who supports actors...

TWOTIIME ADDRESSES LEGAL TROUBLES AND VINDICATION ON NEW SINGLE “FIND MY WAY”

TwoTiime drops new single Find My Way. On the passionate and introspective track he addresses his legal troubles and more....

PATRIK KABONGO PUTS THE “LIMELIGHT” ON THE STATE OF BLACK IDENTITY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Joshua Habtwold

Music Reviews

Patrik Kabongo releases new song “Limelight”. The song is in preparation for the Canadian artist’s debut album Endless Summer. Canadian...

ALL AMERICAN SEASON 4 EPISODE 20 RECAP (FINALE)

As you would expect from a season finale, tonight’s episode was full of drama. Love is in the air as...

CITY FIDELIA AND THE ENSEMBLE NON-PROFIT PARTNER WITH ADVANCE FOR FRMULA SEASON 2

Impact Music

Season 2 of FRMULA, the flagship program of the Ensemble Non-Profit, is now accepting applications. The six-month professional development program...

KOFI CONTINUES TO SHOW GROWTH AND VERSATILITY ON NEW ALBUM “WHY NOT?”

Toronto rapper Kofi has released his new album “Why Not?”. SHIFTER editor, Kevin Bourne, notes Kofi shows growth and versatility...

J Cole signs with Scarborough Shooting Stars

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Sports

J Cole signs with Scarborough Shooting Stars of the CEBL in his second attempt at pro basketball. We have the...

MUSTAFA, HAVIAH MIGHTY, BADBADNOTGOOD AMONG PRISM PRIZE TOP 10 FINALISTS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has announced the Prism Prize top 10 finalists. Here’s a look at the...

TOP BOY STAR ASHLEY WALTERS DROPS NEW EP TEST THE WALTERS

Culture Music

Fresh off the release of Season 2, Top Boy star Ashley Walters, aka Asher D, returns with his new EP...

DYLAN SINCLAIR IS EMBRACING CHANGE ON HIS NEW EP NO LONGER IN THE SUBURBS

Latoya Elle

Expressing how moving away from the suburbs changes the dynamics of his relationships, R&B artist Dylan Sinclair releases his second...

ALL AMERICAN SEASON 4 EPISODE 19 RECAP

JJ organizers a Halloween party that challenges the group’s friendship. Meanwhile, as acting principal, Billy must stop the South Crenshaw...

HAVIAH MIGHTY, CHARLOTTE CARDIN AMONG THE WINNERS AT THE 2022 JUNO AWARDS

The Juno Awards took over the Budweiser Stage on Toronto’s Lakeshore. Shawn Mendes, Haviah Mighty and Charlotte Cardin were among...

RECAP – JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS 2022 TOUCH DOWN IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO

The JUNO Opening Night Awards 2022 touched down at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. Here are all...

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