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BELLY TEAMS UP WITH THE WEEKND AND YOUNG THUG ON NEW SINGLE “BETTER BELIEVE”

Today, XO/Roc Nation artist, Belly, dropped a brand new music video for "Better Believe" featuring fellow label mate, The Weeknd, and Young Thug. The single is a follow up to his previous singles "IYKYK", "Mone...

R&B SINGER AMAAL MAKES A SWEET COMEBACK WITH HER NEW RELEASE “HONEY”

Music

Fiercely celebrating womanhood, this edgy upbeat single represents a new chapter of freedom for Amaal. In the futuristic music video, the Somali Canadian singer-songwriter struts through an empty dungeon and la...

CANADIAN MUSIC VIDEO ROUNDUP | JUNE 2021

Canada, Music

It's that time again! SHIFTER's Canadian Music Video Roundup for June includes videos from Belly, Dax, Roy Woods, Majid Jordan, Haviah Mighty, Pressa, Jazz Cartier, Emanuel, Booggz, Kevy!, Lindasson, Hueso, IAM...

401 WST TEAMS UP WITH ZACH ZOYA ON “WON’T PUT YOU THRU THAT”

Music

401 WST is back with their first single of the year “Won’t Put You Thru That” featuring Zach Zoya. Diverting slightly from their traditional electronic sound, Toronto Raptors’ official DJ 4Korners and produc...

NORTHSIDEBENJI X DJ CHARLIE B JOIN FORCES FOR NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “30,000 FT”

Music

In the midst of Toronto's rise to hip-hop mecca, one artist fans have been wanting more music from is Northsidebenji, one of Canada's top unsigned hip-hop artists. Today, he gave fans exactly what they wante...

JULIAN TAYLOR – I STAND WITH MY INDIGENOUS KIN

Opinion

Published with permission from the author I haven’t had much to say because I’m exhausted, over tired and broken down. When I speak to my mom she cries. I’ve been thinking a lot and have many feelings while...

TY’DRE DROPS TOUCHING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING DEBUT EP PURPOSE

Music

After a few years of dropping big singles like "How To Get It" and building a loyal fanbase along the way, Brampton rapper Ty'dre has finally dropped his long-awaited debut EP Purpose. The five-song project ...

CANADIAN MUSIC VIDEO ROUNDUP | MAY 2021

Canada, Music

It's that time again! SHIFTER's Canadian Music Video Roundup for May includes videos from Dax, Pressa, Mustafa, Preme, Moula 1st, Karl Wolf, Shad, Nate Husser, and more! Check out the videos below in ord...

ALBUM REVIEW – LIFE IMITATES ART ON EMANUEL’S NEW ALBUM ALT THERAPY

Music

Between his countertenor vocals, contemplative songwriting and charm, Canadian-Ethiopian singer Emanuel (by way of London, Ontario) is indisputably the most exciting voice to have emerged to mainstream prominen...

RUBEN YOUNG TEAMS UP WITH COMPTON RAPPER BUDDY ON FUNKY SUMMER ANTHEM “TNT”

Music

Calgary-raised, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ruben Young is back with some feel-good, West Coast summer vibes with his latest single "TNT". Adding to the West Coast flavour is Compton rapper Buddy who has be...

JUNO AWARD WINNER SAVANNAH RÉ CELEBRATES TIMELESS LOVE ON “24HRS”

Music

Leaving all hesitations at the door, Savannah Ré's latest release, "24hrs" is a transparent ask for love without limits. With those signature honey-draped vocals, Ré relives each hour of the day spent waking up...

EVERYTHINGOSHAUN AND KAYO REMIND US TO NEVER FORGET FAMILY IN NEW VIDEO “WYLIN'”

Music

In the midst of the come up, sometimes people forget their roots. However, EverythingOShauN is here to reminders us that family will be there through it all, with his latest music video “Wylin’.” Directed by...

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