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WHAT’S NEXT FOR FOOD NETWORK CANADA’S WALL OF CHEFS WINNER, LINDSAY BRUN?

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THERE’S A NEW TIKTOK SUPERSTAR ON THE RISE AND HIS NAME IS TIAGZ

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BOURNE – WHITE CANADIANS ARE JUST AS MUCH FOREIGNERS AS US IMMIGRANTS

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH // JANUARY – VANCOUVER R&B/SOUL AND HIP-HOP ARTIST, MAKADI

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4 TIPS FOR FINDING HAPPINESS TODAY – WOMEN’S EDITION

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VANCOUVER DUO GLO ROMY X LEAH MCFLY RELEASE HIP HOP FASHION EVOLUTION, A PHOTO TRIBUTE TO 90s FASHION

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MEET CLAUDE KAMENI, THE DESIGNER BEHIND VIOLA DAVIS’ STUNNING GOLDEN GLOBES GOWN

Last night was the 78th Golden Globe Awards, a time for the who's who of Hollywood to get dressed up in creations from t...

3 TIPS FOR MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM ARTIST TO ENTREPRENEUR

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A lot of creatives struggle with the idea of being a business person. They struggle with sales, marketing and charging a...

SHIFTER’S HOT TRACKS FOR FEBRUARY | SHIFTER MUSIC

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It's the last day of the month which means it time for SHIFTER's Hot Tracks for February featuring Lil Berete, Young Smo...

REVIEW – BIGGIE THE RAP SUPERSTAR GIVES WAY TO CHRISTOPHER THE MAN IN BIGGIE: I GOT A STORY TO TELL

Film/Television, Music

Executive produced by Sean Combs, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts, Stanley Buchthal, and Emmett and Brendan Malloy, Biggie: ...

R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER JESSICA JOLIA LEARNS TO LOVE AGAIN ON HER NEW SINGLE “NO QUESTION”

Music

Today, Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer and R&B artist, Jessica Jolia, released her new single "No Question". ...

NIGHT LOVELL RELEASES VISUALS FOR LATEST SINGLE “COUNTING DOWN THE LIST”

Music

After featuring on fellow Ottawa artist Lindasson's big single "A Lot" alongside FTG Reggie, Night Lovell recently dropp...

THREE EAST END TORONTO BROTHERS LAUNCH CANADA’S LARGEST BIPOC FOUNDERS FUND

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Since the murder of George Floyd and the resulting conversations surrounding anti-Black racism, many in the Black commun...

LONELY BOY SHINES ON HIS SMOOTH COVER OF THE R&B CLASSIC “LOVERS AND FRIENDS”

Music

Ottawa-based R&B vocalist Lonely Boy is back with his first cover release of 2021, offering fans his rendition of “L...

PRESSA OOZES CONFIDENCE AND STAR POTENTIAL IN NEW GARDNER EXPRESS SHORT FILM

Music

Pressa has been on a roll as of late. He was recently seen on Instagram celebrating his first billboard in Los Angeles, ...

JAMAICAN CRICKETER CHRIS GAYLE DROPS VIDEO FOR INSPIRATIONAL REGGAE ANTHEM “BLESSINGS”

Music, Sports

Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, also known as the UniverseBoss, is back with his latest single "Blessings", an inspirati...

BOBBY BRUGAL DROPS NEW MIXTAPE AND NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “UNAPOLOGETIC”

Music

Pittsburgh-raised and Ottawa-based rapper Bobby Brugal, formerly Cashtro Crosby, recently dropped his music video "Unapo...

TIGER WOODS SUSTAINS MULTIPLE LEG INJURIES IN LOS ANGELES CAR CRASH

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Earlier today, Tiger Woods was hospitalized in serious condition after being involved in a single car accident in Califo...

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TIGER WOODS SUSTAINS MULTIPLE LEG INJURIES IN LOS ANGELES CAR CRASH

Sports

Earlier today, Tiger Woods was hospitalized in serious condition after being involved in a single car accident in Califo...

5 BLACK ARTS, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEURS BLAZING A TRAIL IN OTTAWA

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Black History Month is always a time to reflect not only on the historical achievements of Black Canadians but also on t...

INTERVIEW – MONTREAL DJ AND 2020 REDBULL 3STYLE CANADIAN CHAMPION, LYKX

Interviews, Music

SHIFTER editor-in-chief, Kevin Bourne, recently interviewed Lykx, a self-taught DJ, producer and turntablist, and 2020 R...

VANCOUVER DUO GLO ROMY X LEAH MCFLY RELEASE HIP HOP FASHION EVOLUTION, A PHOTO TRIBUTE TO 90s FASHION

Culture, Fashion

In celebration of Black History Month, Vancouver duo Glo Romy and Leah McFly have released "Hip Hop Fashion Evolution", ...

THREE KEYS TO MARKETING PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING

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When most people think about marketing they think about funnels, websites, traffic, lead magnets, email list, copy and m...

MISCHA DROPS NEW NO-NON SENSE VIDEO AND SINGLE “CRUISE CONTROL”

Music

Ottawa hip-hop artist, Mischa, recently released her latest single "Cruise Control". Recorded at Raven Street Studios by...

CITY FIDELIA DROPS DRUGS AND LOADED WEAPONS, A SCATHING COMMENTARY ON POLICE BRUTALITY

Music

Today, Ottawa artist, City Fidelia, dropped his latest single "Drugs and Loaded Weapons". Known as a poet, community lea...

SHIFTER BOSS – DEBORAH NTAWIGIRIRIA, CO-FOUNDER OF IZERE COFFEE

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Coffee is a $6.2 billion industry in Canada. Canadians consume coffee more than any other beverage – even tap water. In ...

CANADIAN MUSIC VIDEO ROUNDUP | JANUARY 2021

Canada, Music

It's that time again! SHIFTER's Canadian Music Video Roundup for January includes videos from The Weeknd, NAV, Dax, ...

ARTIST OF THE MONTH // FEBRUARY – TORONTO RAPPER, SINGER, SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER, MARCUS HARAN

Artist of the Month, Music

SHIFTER's Artist of the Month for February is Marcus Haran, a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer born in Pa...

TORONTO RAPPER TOP5 CHARGED WITH ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT IN JANUARY MURDER

Music

Over the weekend, Toronto rapper Top5 was arrested in Windsor, Ontario and charged with accessory after the fact in the ...

TBFF 2021 – ANGER, CORRUPTION AND JUSTICE COLLIDE IN FOSTER BOY

Film/Television

The 2021 edition of the Toronto Black Film Festival is in full swing and the first film on our radar is Foster Boy, writ...

JAIOFTHERISE REVEALS DARKER SIDE, NEW ALTER EGO IN VIDEO FOR “TAKE A SOUL”

Music

Ottawa's Jaioftherise is back with new visuals for "Take A Soul", the lead single off his three-song capsule project tit...

OTTAWA SINGER-SONGWRITER MARIE-CLO RELEASES NEW EP SHELL(E) PT III

Music

Today, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter and dancer, Marie-Clo, dropped her new EP Shell(e) Pt III along with the project's...

JUSTINE TYRELL DROPS NEW STRIPPED DOWN R&B BALLAD “RADAR”

Music

Following the release of her music video "Worthy" which made her SHIFTER's video of the month winner for December, Calga...

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NETFLIX TO OPEN NEW OFFICE IN CANADA TO BE CLOSER TO CANADIAN CREATORS

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Ten years after launching its streaming service in Canada, Netflix has announced it is opening a new Canadian office. To...

INTERVIEW – WU-TANG’S RZA TALKS SECOND CHANCES AND CUT THROAT CITY FILM

Film/Television, Interviews, Music

By Allison Kugel As leader of the legendary multi-platinum selling rap group, The Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, or Bobby, as he ...

QUEENYY KEEPS THE 90’S VIBES COMING IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO “DISTANCE”

Music

Ottawa R&B artist and dancer, Queenyy is back with "Distance", the latest single from her 2020 EP of the same name. ...

WARNER MUSIC CANADA FEATURES BLACK TALENT ON FIRST ANNUAL BLACK ALLIANCE PROJECT

Music

Since the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the resulting conversations surrounding anti-Black racism, arti...

RECAP – KEVONSTAGE HOSTS VOLUME 12 OF THEKEEP YOUR DISTANCE COMEDY SHOW SERIES

Culture, Film/Television

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on live entertainment all over the world, from live music to sporting events, wit...

AP BRINGS A MESSAGE OF HOPE ON NEW TRAP ANTHEM “ON GOD”

Music

Fresh off his appearance on Hello Canada's "Seven up-and-coming Canadian musicians to watch in 2021" list, Ottawa artist...

INTERVIEW WITH BLAZING HOT HIP-HOP PRODUCER “CR”

Music

"Hey CR". If you've listened to enough Ottawa and Toronto hip-hop you would've hear this drop. And who exactly is "CR"? ...

LINDASSON RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “DON’T TELL”

Music

A month after dropping "A Lot", the biggest single of his career to date, alongside Night Lovell and long-time friend FT...

FAME HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS THE BLACK STRUGGLE ON NEW SINGLE “TAKE ME AWAY”

Music

Following the release of his recent singles "Saucy, "Confusing," "My Thang," "Finessing" and albums, and "Made For This"...

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