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RAPPER AND SINGER FAME HOLIDAY DROPS NEW CONCEPT ALBUM “TEMPORARY LOVE”

It was around this time last year that we were first introduced to Mississauga hip-hop artist Fame Holiday when he headlined the Easter weekend edition of Taste of the 6ix at Orchid Nightclub in downtown Toront...

SLMN AND ANDERS RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE “LOVE IN THE WINTER”

Music

Fast-rising producer and multi-instrumentalist SLMN teams up with frequent collaborator and Juno Award-nominated R&B vocalist anders on new single "Love in the Winter" an uptempo hard-hitting love anthem f...

RECAP – INDUSTRY SECRETS FOR PR & MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

Business

This past Tuesday, the Code Black Communicator Network, a network of black integrated communications professionals, tag teamed with long-time Cityline host Tracy Moore to present Industry Secrets for PR & M...

RECAP – TASTE OF THE 6IX, 2020 KICKOFF

Music

As we quickly approach the March edition of Taste of the 6ix, let's take a quick look back at our 2020 kickoff. Kass opened the showcase accompanied by his band―Kyle on sax, Rooz on the Djembe and Shayan th...

ARTIST OF THE MONTH – TORONTO SINGER-SONGWRITER, OXYBUZ

Artist of the Month, Music

This month SHIFTER is adding a brand new feature to our website - Artist of the Month. Every month we'll be featuring an artist who is on the rise. Our featured artists will represent a variety of creative disc...

SPIKE LEE TO RECEIVE THE TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL’S 2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Film/Television

The 8th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, announces the official program and events lineup running February 12 – 17, 2020. The Toronto Black F...

TASTE OF THE 6IX – LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD

Music

I am always inspired and excited when it come to Taste of the 6ix, however, as the first edition of 2020, this is a special one. Before we take look at what's in store for this weekend's showcase, let's take a ...

TORONTO TRIO, BLOOM, DROPS NEW SINGLE “NO GOOD THOUGHTS”

Music

After coming together as a trio in November 2019, bloom has spent the past year fervently writing and recording. Initially planning to release an EP, the group’s chemistry allowed them to amass a large number o...

PREVIEW – TASTE OF THE 6IX – NOVEMBER EDITION

Music

My beloved Torontonians (and beyond), here we are again. It is time for another edition of the Taste of the 6ix Global Music Showcase. Back from a short break, the team at Taste of the 6ix has carefully curated...

RECAP – TASTE OF THE 6IX GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASE – SEPTEMBER

Music

September’s edition of Taste of the 6ix was a night to remember. The six artists showcased were undoubtedly talented in every aspect. In fact, I am still humming their songs. We started with David Sully, who...

TORONTO’S GOSPEL SKATES COME TO A END AFTER 20 YEAR RUN

Impact

September 1, 2019 marked the end of an era. After a long, 20-year run, the Gospel Skates, an ongoing series of roller skating events held at Scooters Roller Palace in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside of Toron...

PREVIEW – TASTE OF THE 6IX GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASE – SEPTEMBER EDITION

Music

Charles finally noticed I was hungry. He said, “You should come and have a taste of some fresh bites steaming out of the oven; some hot plates by some of the most talented people in the city”. "Hmmm...Steam? Ov...

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