The Sistas get ready for their date and Danni has some explaining to do. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 17. Danni has some explaining to do Preston shows up to surprise Danni by putting something in her car only find her talking to Tony. He quickly figures out he was the person she was with the night before. Don’t look now, but Danni is about to fumble things with Preston. Office drama At the office, Andi and Sabrina are talking about their upcoming date with the guys, although Jordan hasn’t called her yet. When the…
Author: Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne is the co-founder and editor of SHIFTER magazine. Born and raised in Toronto, Kevin currently resides in Ottawa with his wife Koliah and their three children. He's a big fan of hip-hop, pop culture, and urbanism and spends most of his time keeping up with the Kardashians.
SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says “New Blue Sun” is musical storytelling at its finest in his Andre 3000 album review. Hip-hop fans were excited, then confused when Andre 3000 recently announced the release of his debut solo album New Blue Sun…which would include no rapping, just flute solos. Yup, that’s right. With Speakerboxx/The Love Below becoming the bestselling hip-hop album of all time, we could’ve done with a new hip-hop album from 3 Stacks. But while fans, including myself, may have been disappointed by the initial news, we have no choice but to respect it. This is Andre 3000 we’re talking about. He’s…
In his Scary Hours 3 review, SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says while some of his previous projects “felt like they were for the industry or fans; this one feels like it’s for himself and for the culture.” It’s official. Bars are back! Drake had fans in a frenzy yesterday when he announced Scary Hours 3 would be dropping at midnight. If you initially thought Drake dropped a whole double album, you weren’t alone. When the clock struck 12 we learned the project is, in fact, titled For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition. In other words, a For All The Dogs…
Zac and Heather face off and Sabrina and Maurice get some good news.. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 16. The episode opens with Heather wanting Zac arrested for taking her son. After talking with her friends, she’s going to try to get even more money from him instead of signing the child support settlement. It looks like a court battle is brewing. When Fatima comes home, he fills her in on the latest with Heather. She suggests they go to family court confirming that a battle is, in fact, on the horizon. Zatima is going to…
Sports broadcaster Kayla Grey has announced the launch of her new clothing company NO ADDRESS alongside business partner Vedika Solecki. She’s a long-time sports broadcaster and one of the faces of TSN. Now Kayla Grey is pivoting into a new industry―fashion. Today, she took to Instagram to announce the launch of her new clothing company NO ADDRESS alongside business partner and CP Group director and founder Vedika Solecki. The two connected after noticing a void within the Formula 1 space. According to the company’s website, their goal is to “encourage deeper representation, individuality, accessibility, and culture within the industry through…
As a follow up to his third studio album “Jackman”, Jack Harlow drops Lovin On Me single and music video ahead of upcoming tour. Despite his growing list of career milestones, including six GRAMMY Award nominations, two #1 singles, nearly 30 RIAA platinum certifications, and over 10 billion career streams to date, Jack Harlow doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Following the release of his third studio album Jackman., which saw him go back to his Louisville, Kentucky roots, Harlow returns with his latest single “Lovin On Me”. The OZ, Nik D and Sean Momberger produced single, which seemingly draws…
Danni is conflicted and Zatima get a taste of parenthood. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 15. The episode opens with Zatima in the grocery store facing off against Karen who meets Zac’s other supposed child for the first time. After things get hostile, Karen wants to talk co-parenting with Fatima if she’s going to be helping to raise her child. They bring Zac’s son home and are concerned over him not talking and possibly being hurt. They decide to take him to the doctor. Later, Karen shows up at Zac’s house with something for his son…
Love is in the air for Andi, Danni and Sabrina, and Zac rescues his son. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 14. The episode opens with Zatima paying Zac’s son a visit. When his son appears to be in distress, a fight breaks out. That’s until Fatima gets all gangster as we learn even more about her sketchy past. On their way home, Fatima, Zac and his son bump into Karen at the grocery store. The sight of the happy family is guaranteed to set up another war between Karen and Zatima in the toilet paper…
Flo Milli and Maiya The Don were “easily among the best live performers we’ve seen all year” says Kevin Bourne in his latest concert review. Tonight, Flo Milli brought her Thanks For Coming Here, Ho tour to Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Centre presented by RAPSEASON. Fortunately, she didn’t come alone. She had a little help from Brooklyn native, Maiya The Don, fresh off her BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher appearance. When asked prior to the show what we can expect from a Maiya The Don performance, she told SHIFTER. “You can expect a lot of energy, dancing, a good time. I like…
Sabrina is given an offer she might not be able to refuse. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 13. The episode begins with Bayo (Ellis E. Fowler) demanding that Sabrina (Novi Brown) marry him as a condition for the bail money. If not, she would be sent her back to jail. The girls show up at Karen’s (Ebony Obsidian) house for a another sisterly intervention after Karen’s visit to the law office. Karen is still confused (and seemingly delusional) about Zac’s (Devale Ellis) love for her. With everyone beating around the bush, Danni (Mignon Von) comes with…
Things escalate between Fatima and Karen, and Maurice confesses. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 12. It’s Christmas in October as Tyler Perry’s Sistas returns for its mid-season premiere. The episode opens with Fatima (Crystal Renee Hayslett) on the ground after being shot by Karen (Ebony Obsidian) with everyone in the office scrambling. Fortunately, as many fans suspected, it was just wishful thinking on Karen’s part. After the two exchange backhanded apologies, Karen threatens to get every dime she can from Zac (Devale Ellis) for her baby. When the dust settles, Karen wants Andi to choose between…
Just when you thought artists would be winding down for the year, we were hit with a number of new releases. In this edition of Dope New Music, we look at new Canadian hiphop and R&B, as well as folk, afro-fusion, Gospel and dancehall from Mustafa, AR Paisley, Nate Husser, TwoTiime, Töme, TOBi, Charmaine and more, in no particular order. AR PAISLEY FEAT. INDERPAL MOGA | “WHAT’S BEEF?” After signing a new deal with 91 North Records, a joint venture between Warner Music Canada and Warner Music India, AR Paisley is back with his new single “What’s Beef?” featuring…
