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- Features
How a Global Crisis, Drift Racing and Memphis Hip-Hop Gave Us Phonk – the Music of the TikTok Generation
Freaknik Uncovered: Exploring Atlanta’s Cultural Legacy – A SXSW Conversation with Jermaine Dupri
Drake vs. Everybody: “Push Ups” Diss Targets Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Rick Ross & More
The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During JUNOs 2024
Bishop Brigante Reflects on NARC Anniversary Event, Cancer Screening Petition, and Beyond
- Articles & Reviews
How a Global Crisis, Drift Racing and Memphis Hip-Hop Gave Us Phonk – the Music of the TikTok Generation
Drake vs. Everybody: “Push Ups” Diss Targets Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Rick Ross & More
The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During JUNOs 2024
Bishop Brigante Reflects on NARC Anniversary Event, Cancer Screening Petition, and Beyond
Linda Martell: The Most Important Voice on Beyoncé’s New Album
- Interview: Q&A
Freaknik Uncovered: Exploring Atlanta’s Cultural Legacy – A SXSW Conversation with Jermaine Dupri
Quality Control’s Metro Marrs talks new music, his creative process & what’s next
1501’s Erica Banks talks overcoming challenges, her come up out of Dallas & what’s next
From Beats to Brands: How Canadian rapper Dave Mac is giving a “Lil Boost” to brands across different industries
Wear Where You’re From: Toronto’s Bishop Brigante talks bringing The Ends to Wheel of Fortune
- Videos
Give Me A Sign: Merkules Enlists DTG For Latest Music Video
Yelawolf Previews War Story Double Album With Patrick Tohill-Directed “New Me”
Multi-Genre Artist TiaCorine Drops “Shamone” In Support of Almost There EP
YouTubers React to Drake’s New Diss Track “Push Ups”
Young Thug Trial Days 58 & 59: YSL Co-Founder Snitched & Wanted To Wear a Wire
- New Music
Ian Janes, Featured on Classified’s “Wonder,” Previews New Album With “Share” Single
Might Delete Later: J. Cole Drops New Tape Featuring Kendrick Lamar Diss Track “7 Minute Drill” & Canadian Production
Ehhthang Ehhthang: CMG artist GloRilla releases mixtape debut
Real Life: Exploring Life’s Journey Through Markus Banks’ Debut Album
P.T. & Kholebeatz: Pimpton teams up with Norway’s Kholebeatz for new 8-track album
- Events
Cali To Canada Tour: Snoop Dogg Kicks Off Canadian Tour on June 3 in Halifax
March 22: Special Toronto screening of NARC with director Joe Carnahan & Jason Patric in support of Bishop Brigante
Bring Ya Eh Game returns with their 9th annual Hip Hop Food Drive
Tonight: Key Glock brings 9-date Canadian tour to Edmonton’s Union Hall
Classified & Choclair to perform at 5th annual Cureapalooza in Toronto in support of Make-A-Wish Canada & The Stop
- Event Listing
Cali To Canada Tour: Snoop Dogg Kicks Off Canadian Tour on June 3 in Halifax
March 22: Special Toronto screening of NARC with director Joe Carnahan & Jason Patric in support of Bishop Brigante
Bring Ya Eh Game returns with their 9th annual Hip Hop Food Drive
Tonight: Key Glock brings 9-date Canadian tour to Edmonton’s Union Hall
Classified & Choclair to perform at 5th annual Cureapalooza in Toronto in support of Make-A-Wish Canada & The Stop
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What’s that sound you hear – a combination of down-tempo hip-hop, menacing bass, distorted drums and plucky synths? It’s phonk! Still have no idea...
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The hip-hop community is experiencing a surge of intensity after Drake finally pushed the red button… or at least has his finger on the...
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Annual music award ceremonies — like the recent JUNO Awards of 2024 in Canada — afford opportunities to pay tribute to artists who have...
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Toronto rapper Bishop Brigante has been through the wringer, but his resilience and determination shine through as he continues to fight against cancer while...
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One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, is her roster of collaborators, which includes rising country artist Shaboozey alongside...
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The European Union slapped a record-breaking penalty on Apple for favoring its music streaming service, impacting millions of European consumers. Despite Apple's denial, the...
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Rolling Loud’s integration of NFTs and Web3 technologies at their 2022 festival was a significant moment for the industry. It showcased the potential use...
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When it comes to achieving racial diversity, music education at the university level in the U.S. still has a long way to go. One...
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NFTPlazas Pioneers NFT Music Experiences NFTPlazas has collaborated with renowned artists and developers to launch groundbreaking initiatives that combine music, gaming, and social interaction....
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San Francisco-based TFM artist Larry June, known for his health-conscious and positive lifestyle music, recently embarked on his highly anticipated tour, Larry’s Market Run...
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Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, the hits echoing long after the original voice is silenced. Little wonder, then, that...
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Soon after the fall 1979 release of “Rapper’s Delight,” versions of the first commercially successful rap recording began cropping up around the world. Two...
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As a first-generation college graduate and a Latino from a family that constantly scrambled to make ends meet, there was very little in my...
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Seventy years ago, Canadian leaders turned away from the British model of media policy that rejected advertising-supported private broadcasting. While it’s gone well for...
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Audiences love to see athletes and entertainers behaving spontaneously, according...
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In the 2018 song “Boss Life,” the rapper Offset, part of the multiplatinum-selling rap group Migos, rhymed: “I do not vibe with queers.” Such...
