Toronto artists Cocanina and One Don team up to keep the summer vibes coming with their new reggae track “Fold”. Summer is prime time for reggae and dancehall. Now, two Toronto artists looking to bring the vibes to the August heat. Cocanina’s ability to create a sultry and catchy track blossoms on “Fold” featuring One Don. It’s no surprise she harnesses her musical talents so effortlessly with her inspiration coming from artists such as Lauryn Hill, Eartha Kitt, The Notorious B.I.G, 50 Cent and Erykah Badu. She prides herself on her diversity of genres and the fact she’s garnered attention…
Author: Rose Basu
Ottawa and Toronto rappers unite on ALLCAPYOW’s new album “Ottawa x Toronto” which pairs bars and melodies from Ottawa and Toronto artists. The world of underground music can often feel like an individualistic fight to survive. With artists clamoring for attention, trying to be seen outside of their niches and cities. While some still view the underground scene as a place of solace, others are hungry for more, working with fellow underground talent to gain fans and exposure. ALLCAPYOW’s new project Ottawa x Toronto brings together 22 artists from Ontario two biggest cities on 12 tracks. Repping Toronto on the…
The Summer vibes are here as Blue Will teams up with Jamaican artist Sadike on the “Not Love?!” remix. SHIFTER’s Rose Basu takes a closer look. While Canada is just beginning to experience sunny weather, Carnival season is in full effect. Jamaica just finished its carnival with the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival just around the corner. Trinidadian-Canadian artist Blue Will and Jamaican artist Sadike are bringing some Caribbean vibes of their own, collaborating on the remix for “Not Love?!”. Blue Will ventured all the way from Toronto to Jamaica to meet with Sadike to capture the anticipation of carnival. The music…
EverythingOShauN got fans here in Canada and abroad dancing to his big track “Ala Beke”. Now he’s back with the long-awaited music video. With an increasingly generic-sounding music industry, there’s a sparse number of artists who are out here doing something eclectic. However, Toronto’s EverythingOShauN continues to hit the scene with flair. One distinctive ability packed into this artist’s punch is how multifaceted he is as an artist. EverythingOShauN has kept listeners engaged by maneuvering his voice and flow, mastering the art of sounding like many different acts on one track. He delved into this talent on his 2022 EP…
Duvy is back with a lavish new video for “Barcelona” off his his December 2022 release How Did I End Up Here. Hate it or love it, Toronto rap has been on the rise. Artists like Drake, Tory Lanez, and more recently Smiley and Pressa, have made it easier for other rappers to try their hand at getting their music outside of Toronto. Over the years, we’ve seen a surge of Toronto rappers rise and fall with their music careers. Some promising artists have succumbed to the streets. One artist who has held his position is Duvy who is highly…
Nigerian-Canadian artist Nyma has been gaining steam since her debut, even earning recognition from a certain international Nigerian superstar. Here’s a look at her acoustic video for “Mr. Man”. While Ottawa’s winter weather has many people feeling down, Nyma is giving us refreshing and vibrant music to lift our spirits. Her harmonious voice has gained her quite the reputation in the snowy city, yet she also rocked a recent performance in Toronto opening for Simi. Nyma’s first song was “Wavy” which launched her into the music industry. Her first exposure to music was hearing her father play Afrobeats growing up.…
Vinnin isn’t slowing down on his new single “See Me Now”. Watch the 18-year-old Scarborough artist reflect on his rise up as an independent artist on his new single. While the pandemic may have stunted the careers of many artists, one Scarborough musician found a beneficial opportunity through it. Vinnin had been spending time perfecting his craft and networking over COVID. As fate would have it, he discovered Yanchan. Yanchan is a singer and also experiments in producing. Through this connection, “See Me Now” blossomed. The collaboration between the two artists premiered on Vevo in early November. The visuals for…
Canadian artist Jaioftherise finds catharsis from a relationship turned sour on new single “Toxic”. “You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your f***in’ fingers and say, “That’s the bad guy.” This quote was declared by the iconic protagonist of “Scarface”, Tony Montana. While the world may love these “bad-guys”, Jaioftherise is tired of being painted as one. In his new track, “Toxic”, Jai chooses to express his feelings about a one-sided love dilemma. “Music is therapy to me. I went to the studio with the intention to let out the toxicity with this…
Ak-Slim debuts ‘Relentless’, a masterful trap-RnB EP which testifies to his consistency in the music game. Dedication and consistency are vital when it comes to the music industry, sometimes to the point where those very skills outweigh talent. These values and actions are the backbone of a musician’s career and can act as a lifeline when points of their career get rough. A prime example of this gritty hustle is Ak-Slim. During the summer, he struck the Canadian scene with his release “Did It Myself”. This release was a collaboration with Jaioftherise and CapCityHipHop. AK-Slim launched himself from that successful…
Canadian rapper Tremayne Stayoutlate is back with the conscious and heavy-hitting new single “A.P.O.W.N.” which speaks to inequities in society. A common occurrence with music is the relevance songs can have on world events, politics and society as a whole. Music has the power to encapsulate a certain time period in an often 3 minute period. On a small scale, we hear songs every so often that bring us back to a moment in our lives we may or may not have fond memories of. However, the most popular examples of this occurrence have happened on a large scale. Some…
Following the release of the ‘ILLAH V’ project, the group’s flagship artist, Pa.II has just dropped a new solo freestyle, an afrobeats meet hip hop cocktail, “Bad Boy Outside”, that speaks to his aptness for rhyming with style. A key to success in the music business is consistently engaging and entertaining your audience. This can be done in an array of ways from live shows or interviews to even just keeping your social media active. Pa.II is just one of the many artists who has tapped into this method of success with the release of his single “Bad Boy Outside”.…
“Burn Everything” marks the most explosive collaboration from Sean Leon and Ye (F.K.A. Kanye West) to date. Read our review on the enigmatic new single and video here. The bridge between underground artists and icons are often uncrossed until the lesser-known artist experiences fame. These crossings can make or break a musician’s career. The world keenly tunes in when they hear of unexpected connections. A recent one of these connections involved Toronto artist Sean Leon. As Sean has progressed through his career, he has built a steady fanbase amassing to 50,000+ on social media. He has been steadily grinding for…
