Shakes - Blame The Bacardi [Audio]

Brampton, ON - Last Friday night I was fortunate enough to witness a great show in Toronto. It was an R&B/hip-hop showcase, which was comprised of phenomenally talented female rappers and vocalists. One of the performers was Brampton rapper Shakes. One of the tracks that she performed was "Blame The Bacardi." This song is fire, it has substance and a catchy beat. Be on the lookout for more music from this talented lyricist. You can listen to "Blame The Bacardi" below.

Blu - Good to Be Home [Album]

Los Angeles, CA - Blu's latest masterpiece Good to Be Home is arguably his best album and it has the perfect balance of flawless wordplay and production. This Bombay-produced album is soul hip-hop at its finest. Bombay is a magician when it comes to chopping up soul samples, and he has proven that he can go toe-to-toe with any producer in the game. Blu's lyricism is on point as usual. He always keeps it real and spits the truth. If you're going for cruise this summer make sure you listen to "Summer Time," which is my personal favourite. Check out the link below to stream the album in its entirety.

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/blu-good-to-be-home-lp-stream.html

Muneshine - Far As The Eye Can See ft. Shuanise & D-Sisive (Nehzuil Remix) [Audio]

Toronto, ON - If you haven't heard of Muneshine then I suggest you get educated on Canadian hip-hop. Well-versed in rapping and producing, Muneshine has established himself as one of the top underground hip-hop artists in Canada over the past several years. On the remix of his latest track "Far As The Eye Can See," he is joined by rappers Shuanise and D-Sisive. Nehzuil provided the flawless production for the song. The funky, yet haunting beat will leave you nodding your head repeatedly. Make sure you check out Muneshine's new album In Transit when it drops on June 30.

Dan-e-o - Get Up On It ft. SepTo & Rich Kidd [Video]

Toronto, ON - Veteran T-Dot emcee Dan-e-o has been in the rap game for a minute and has no plans on slowing down. He released the visuals for "Get Up On It," which is featured on his new album Inevitable. The video was directed by Andre Rehal and produced by WORKED Films. It features SepTo and the one and only Rich Kidd. The track was produced by Charisma aka Skizzz for Urban Bounce Productions.

Classified - Higher ft. B.o.B. [Video]

Enfield, NS - Recently superstar Canadian emcee Classified released the visuals for his track "Higher." It features fellow Atlantic Records' artist B.o.B. The song samples Jackie Wilson's classic "Higher and Higher." This catchy tune will lead to constant head nodding while you listen to it. It's guaranteed that Classified will continue to climb the ranks in the hip-hop industry.

R.A. The Rugged Man - Still Get Through The Day ft. Eamon [Video]

A little over a month ago, legendary rapper R.A. The Rugged Man released the visuals for "Still Get Through The Day." The Ayatollah-produced track features vocals from multi-platinum singer Eamon. The song deals with R.A.'s disabled siblings and the struggles that his family has endured. This video has received tremendous feedback from his fans, family members, friends and others. It proves how powerful music can be to the human race.

pHoenix Pagliacci - Dearest Dilla [Audio]

Toronto, ON - The very versatile pHoenix Paglacci is back at it again with her latest track "Dearest Dilla." Pagliacci goes hard on this track, paying homage to the great J Dilla. Nabeyin handled the production duties. I'm sure Dilla would approve of this soulful tribute.

Wio-K - Remembrance Day ft. Grimace Love & Moorish Emcee aka Prhyme (Prod. Lancecape) [Audio]

Toronto, ON - Veteran Toronto emcee Wio-K's latest release is titled "Remembrance Day." The Lancecape-produced track features Grimace Love and Moorish Emcee aka Prhyme. The song is centred around the theme of Black History Month. If you're a fan of conscious, intelligent hip-hop you should definitely listen to this track!

pHoenix Pagliacci [Interview]

Toronto, ON - R&B singer/rapper, pHoenix Pagliacci, has a way with words, not only on the mic, but in everyday life. When I conducted an interview with her, I soon discovered that she was very intelligent and articulate. I asked her a variety of questions, including musical influences and obstacles that female artists face. Check out the interview below, it's worth the listen!

Step Brothers - Lord Steppington [Album]

The rap duo of Alchemist and Evidence, known as Step Brothers, have released their debut album Lord Steppington. These two artists make a lethal combination when it comes to lyricism and production. Alchemist and Evidence share the production duties. It includes features from Domo Genesis, Styles P, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and more. Make sure to check out the album below, you won't be disappointed.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lord-steppington-deluxe-version/id738297843

Shua James - The Driver and The Passenger [Video]

Kitchener, ON - Earlier this month veteran Kitchener emcee Shua James released the visuals for his track "The Driver and The Passenger." The video was filmed by Matt Pancer of Masada Media. The track was featured on his latest album titled The Return of Nigsy Brown.

Prosodi J. - [TEN] [Album]

San Francisco, CA - The beginning of 2014 was significant for Prosodi J. because it marked the release of his 4th instrumental album titled [TEN]. The album is very eclectic and incorporates many different genres, including hip-hop, breakbeat, orchestrap and soul-hop. As soon as you start listening to the album you will be hooked and will end up listening to the entire album, without skipping a track. Prosodi J.'s production style is a mixture of J Dilla, Nujabes and Flying Lotus. Make sure you check out the link below to stream/purchase the album.

Rich Kidd [Interview]

Toronto, ON - Earlier tonight I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to conduct an interview with the one and only Rich Kidd. Over the past several years he has established himself as one of the elite hip-hop producers in Canada. He is also regarded as one of the top rappers in Canada as well. Focus your attention below and click on the link to listen to the interview.