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By: Staff – Hip-hop duo Run The Jewels have released a new virtual reality video for their song “Crown”, which is available via The New York Times’ NYT VR app (for both iOS and Android users). A track from Run The Jewels’ groundbreaking sophomore album Run the Jewels 2, the “Crown” video is viewable on smartphone or any type of VR headset. In the latter environment … Continue reading
Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Hip-hop artist Logic, who released his second album, The Incredible True Story, on November 13th, 2015 via Def Jam, which featured the singles “Young Jesus”, “Like Woah”, and “Fade Away”, and which follows up his 2014 debut album, Under Pressure, performed at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night with rapper Dizzy Wright, who … Continue reading
By: Staff – Shad is bringing his rhymes to stages across Canada this summer. After touring heavily throughout 2014 and 2015 in support of his Polaris Prize short-listed album, Flying Colours, the Juno Award-winning rapper surprised his fans by taking over as host of CBC’s daily arts, culture and entertainment program “q.” It’s been a year since his triumphant show at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall … Continue reading
By: Staff – Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise album titled untitled unmastered tonight (March 3). Listen to it here. Every element of Kendrick Lamar’s unedited unmastered tells you something about the Compton MC’s provocative, multi-layered genius. Take the contrast of the collection’s ultra-generic title and its attention-grabbing out-of-left-field release. Take the retro-futuristic, Funkadelic-inspired grooves that simmer … Continue reading
Photos by: Kris Cortes – New York City-based hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen, who released his second album, Happy Camper, on January 22nd, 2016, which followed up his 2014 album, People Keep Talking, and his 2014 EP, All About It, performed at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago last night with California-based rapper Super Duper Kyle, and Chicago-based rapper Taylor Bennett, … Continue reading
Photos by: Carmin Edwards – Nova Scotia-based hip-hop artist Classified, who released his fourth album, Grateful, on January 15th, 2016 via Universal Music Canada, which featured the singles “No Pressure” featuring Snoop Dogg, and “Filthy” featuring DJ Premier, and which followed up his self-titled third album on January 22nd, 2013, performed at the Commodore Ballroom in … Continue reading
Photos by: Sam Ungemach– Philadelphia-based hip-hop/blues rock/alt rock band G. Love and Special Sauce, who released their newest album, Love Saves The Day, on October 30th, 2015 via Brushfire Records, which followed up their 2014 album, Sugar, performed at The Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN last night with Boston-based funk-pop band Ripe, who released their newest EP, Hey Hello, on … Continue reading
By: Staff – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have revealed the new video for “Kevin,” a moving personal narrative that tackles the prescription drug epidemic in America and features soul singer Leon Bridges. The video was directed by Ryan Lewis and Jason Koenig and features both Macklemore and Leon Bridges. The song appears on This Unruly … Continue reading
Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Nova Scotia-based hip-hop artist Classified, who released his fourth album, Grateful, on January 15th, 2016 via Universal Music Canada, which featured the singles “No Pressure” featuring Snoop Dogg, and “Filthy” featuring DJ Premier, and which followed up his self-titled third album on January 22nd, 2013, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in … Continue reading
Photos by: Anthony D’Elia – Acclaimed hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, who released his 13th album, Bush, on May 12th, 2015 via Doggystyle Records/I Am Other/Columbia, performed a DJ set at Uniun Nightclub in Toronto last night under the name DJ Snoopadelic as part of the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend.
