By: Allison Kugel– The life of Dame Dash appears to be an epic triumph to some, a Shakespearean tragedy to others. It depends on where you’re standing when you look at him. After speaking with the hip hop mogul turned entrepreneur and filmmaker, I can tell you Dame Dash’s story is more nuanced and complex; … Continue reading
Photos by: Taylor Ohryn – Hip-Hop artist Mod Sun, who released his second album, Movie, on March 10th, 2017 via Rostrum Records, which peaked at #16 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, performed at the Shelter in Detroit, Michigan last night (Jan. 28th) with alternative/indie artist Call Me Karizma, who released his second album, Emo, on February … Continue reading
Photos by: Anton Mak – Hip-Hop artist Goldlink, who released his debut album, At What Cost, on March 24th, 2017 via RCA, which featured the singles “Crew”, and “Meditation”, and guest appearances from Wale, Shy Glizzy, Steve Lacy, Jazmine Sullivan, Kaytranada, Mýa, Ciscero, Kokayi, Hare Squead, Radiant Children, April George and Lil Dude, performed at the Mod Club … Continue reading
By: Staff – Grammy-nominated group (we couldn’t resist saying it) Run The Jewels have just unveiled a video for “Call Ticketron,” a standout track from their breakthrough album Run The Jewels 3. Directed by Brad Palmer & Brian Palmer of Surround, the clip depicts a sold out show at the Garden in NYC which goes awry when the audience mysteriously disappears. As the guys investigate, matters … Continue reading
Photos by: Harrison Haines – Hip-Hop artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, who released his debut album, The Bigger Artist, on September 29th, 2017 via Atlantic, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 28th).
Photos by: Joanna Glezakos – Hip-Hop artist Yelawolf, who released his third album, Trial By Fire, on October 27th, 2017 via Shady/Interscope, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 22nd).
Photos by: Anton Mak – JUNO Award-winning hip-hip/R&B artist Belly, who released his eleventh mixtape, Mumble Rap, on October 6th, 2017 via XO/Roc Nation/Republic, which featured a guest appearance from Pusha T, along with production from Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Ben Billions, DannyBoyStyles, Frank Dukes, T-Minus and Vinylz, performed at the Mod Club in Toronto last night (Nov. 20th) … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – Hip-hop artist Action Bronson, who released his third album, Blue Chips 7000, on August 25th, 2017 via Vice/Atlantic, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 19th).
Photos by: Anton Mak – Hip-Hop artist 6lack, who released his debut album, Free 6lack, on November 18th, 2016 via Interscope, which featured the singles “Ex Calling”, “Prblms”, and “Rules”, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 14th) with R&B/Pop artist Sabrina Claudio, who released her debut mixtape, About Time, on October 5th, 2017 via Atlantic, which … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – Los Angeles-based hip-hop/soul/R&B artist Syd, who released her newest EP, Always Never Home, on September 7th, 2017 via Columbia, which included production from Ricci Riera, Full Crate, Anonxmous, Gwenn Bunn and Kintaro, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 9th) with hip-hop artist Kodie Shane, who released her newest … Continue reading