If you were a hip hop head in the late 90’s, Toronto native Julien brings us back to a time when the game was all about lyricism, word play and heavy hitters like Nas were king. After listening to The Session you’ll quickly find that Julien is one of the most gifted and polished MCs out there; a major feet considering he’s still relatively new to the game. He’s just a flat out rapper; up there with any “Christian” or secular MC, whether Lecrae or Drake. On this mixtape Julien explores…
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Daniele Ramdial
Dan Ramdial is the Technical Director of SHIFT Magazine. Originally from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Dan studied Communications Engineering at Carleton University and has experience as a QA Software Analyst and Web Developer. He’s also an avid Manchester United fan.
The Social Club Misfit Gang movement is taking off more than ever right now. Their much-anticipated latest project Misfits 2 dropped April 29th and debuted at #10 on the Billboard Rap Chart. The album starts off with a message explaining the motivation and commitment of Social Club. The duo collaborated with Andy Mineo on the second track “Coogi Sweater” which is one of the heavy hitters on the album and will surely have you singing “my life is like a coogi sweater”. Fern shows off his rhyme scheme in “No Sleep”…
With new music and an upcoming major tour, Role Model Rocords’ Julien, DJ Lagit and Spoken are taking North America by storm. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Julien, DJ Lagit and Spoken of Role Model Records to talk about the state of Christian hip-hop in Canada, hip-hop’s relationship with the local church, and their upcoming North American tour. After conducting this interview, one thing is for sure– these guys are some of Canada’s most promising musical exports, secular or sacred. Kevin: So what’s behind the name Role Model Records? If anyone can speak to what is…
Winnipeg’s Fresh IE on the next generation and why he’s more focused on making an impact than keeping up with the Joneses. In 2005, Canadian hip-hop artist Fresh IE stepped onto the stage of a theatre packed with angry gang members. They lined the walls, watching him closely. Without knowing it, he was performing in the same place where a gang member had been murdered the week before. To make matters worse, without realizing it he was wearing the colours of their rival gang. He began rapping, but as many of his concerts go, Fresh soon switched to preaching. “Some of us might be trapped in…
Following her appearance on the Ellen show, Joe Mebrahtu interviewed Hélène Campbell about life, faith success, organ donation and Ellen. For more interviews visit shiftermagazine.com/interviews
