Posts Filed Under: hip-hop

Spit Rhymes and Champagne at Hip Hop Karaoke’s Tenth Anniversary

It's also the finale for the monthly series (for now).

By Steve Fisher Feb. 17th, 9:45 am

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Sound Advice: Carpe Diem, by Tona

The latest release from Tona shows a new level of introspection from the Scarborough artist.

By Ryan B. Patrick Feb. 11th, 11:15 am

A Hip-Hop Cain and Abel and the Journey of a Queer Single Mom

b current's afteRock Plays bring two promising solo shows to Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

By Martin Morrow Oct. 20th, 12:05 pm

Sound Advice: In Transit, by Muneshine

The Saskatchewan-raised, Toronto-based rapper delivers an old-school ode to hip hop.

By Ryan B. Patrick Oct. 8th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: Amani, by Saukrates

The local hip-hop artist delivers a short and sweet album that will leave you wanting more.

By Ryan B. Patrick Sep. 24th, 9:15 am

Sound Advice: Stigmata, by Tre Mission

Toronto producer Tre Mission took his talents to the U.K. and came back with a fresh perspective on Canadian hip-hop.

By Ryan B. Patrick Aug. 13th, 1:14 pm

Sound Advice: Sincere, by King Reign

Toronto MC's laid-back, introspective album deserves your attention.

By Ryan B. Patrick Jul. 17th, 12:30 pm

CMW 2014 Preview: Hip Hop

By Kevin Scott May. 5th, 3:58 pm

Poetry That Speaks Truth to Power

This National Poetry Month, Toronto poet laureate George Elliott Clarke thinks you should check out some spoken word.

By Jessica Bloom Apr. 11th, 12:45 pm

Sound Advice: Don’t Sleep 3, by Roney

The latest mixtape by the much-hyped local MC shows promise, but is bogged down by filler.

By Chris Dart Mar. 26th, 1:20 pm

Sound Advice: Salem by Flex the Antihero

One half of local rap favourites the Antiheroes strikes out on his own, finds a new sound.

By Chris Dart Feb. 26th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: Raging Bull by D-Sisive and Tone Mason

D-Sisive returns to his old name with a new ferocity.

By Chris Dart Jan. 15th, 10:30 am

Sound Advice: FiDiYootDem by Tasha the Amazon

Local MC combines fast-paced references and electro-tinged beats on her new mixtape.

By Chris Dart Dec. 18th, 10:00 am

Sound Advice: TheLegendsLeague Presents: Naturally Born Strangers by NBS

Local rap scene stalwarts Adam Bomb, Rich Kidd, and Tona team up and get dark on their new mixtape.

By Chris Dart Dec. 4th, 1:00 pm

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Sound Advice: We on Some Rich Kidd Shiiiiiiit Vol. 7: The People’s Champ by Rich Kidd

Rich Kidd doesn't disappoint on his latest summer mixtape.

By Chris Dart Aug. 7th, 2:45 pm

Sound Advice: PARTYNEXTDOOR by PARTYNEXTDOOR

PARTYNEXTDOOR gets compared to The Weeknd, but a debut mixtape proves that he's no carbon copy.

By Chris Dart Jul. 17th, 2:30 pm

The 2013 Polaris Prize Shortlist Includes Metz, Zaki Ibrahim, and Metric

Three Toronto-based acts are up for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

By Chris Dart Jul. 16th, 2:00 pm

Sound Advice: the d.ark tape by Derek Christoff and The Arkeologists

The rapper also known as D-Sisive brings a renewed focus on wordplay to his newest release.

By Chris Dart Jul. 3rd, 2:30 pm