Rick Ross on Drake, Nipsey Hussle and the Emotional Extravagance of 'Port of Miami 2'

Published Aug 22, 2019

"I most definitely wanted the album to feel powerful, vintage," asserts Miami rapper Rick Ross. He's sitting for an interview at the Hazelto...

Puffy L'z Take No L'z

Published Aug 15, 2019

Following a two-year musical hiatus to rediscover himself, his faith and his path, Toronto rapper Puffy L'z has returned with his new projec...

Gucci Mane Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12

Published Jul 15, 2019

Over a career spanning two decades, Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane created and maintained a distinct sound despite the trials and tribulations th...

Logic Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12

Published Jul 15, 2019

Every crevice of Festival d'été de Québec's main festival grounds was taken up by music fans of all ages on Friday night (July 12), and it w...

Jazz Cartier Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12

Published Jul 15, 2019

With the announcement that Lil Pump would no longer be joining Festival d'été de Québec early Friday afternoon (July 12), young fans showed...

Daniel Caesar Festival d'été de Québec, Quebec City, July 11

Published Jul 12, 2019

Though he recently released his sophomore album CASE STUDY 01, an album that was not only a surprise to fans but wasn't preceded by a lead s...

Mariah Carey Festival d'été de Québec, Quebec City, July 11

Published Jul 12, 2019

As the dark clouds loomed over Québec City on July 11, a shining light floated onto the main stage at Festival d'été de Québec — the light,...

JD Era Is 'Back from the Dead' and Claiming His Toronto Legacy on New Album

Published Jun 28, 2019

On his new album Back from the Dead, JD Era is filling in the blanks in his legacy — and, at the same time, the legacy of Toronto rap histor...

Five Noteworthy Facts You May Not Know About Lil' Kim

Published May 31, 2019

Lil' Kim was born to captivate. Despite her 4'11" frame, the rapper born Kimberly Jones has consistently held the attention of the music wor...

Myazwe Things I Never Said

Published May 23, 2019

Since the release of his first album, E: My Experiences on Empty, in 2017, Winnipeg rapper Myazwe has explored different sounds and delivery...

TOBi Velvet Underground, Toronto ON, May 3

Published May 05, 2019

In a sweaty, shoulder-to-shoulder, sold-out Velvet Underground on Friday night, a new era was being ushered in to Toronto's music community....

Barbados Reggae Festival Featuring Buju Banton, Busy Signal and Sizzla Kolanji Bridgetown, Barbados, April 27 to 30

Published May 03, 2019

While Toronto and other parts of Canada were experiencing the final bouts of winter to close out April, hundreds of people escaped their res...

TOBi's New Album 'Still' Channels Toronto, Yoruba Culture, Rebellion and, Yes, His Mother

Published May 03, 2019

"I gotta remember who I came with, I gotta remember who held me down," says TOBi. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter and rapper, born in Nige...

JustJohn & Dom Dias DON III

Published Apr 30, 2019

It's hard to imagine that two artists who met via social media and have known each other for just under two years could connect on a level t...

JustJohn and Dom Dias Complete the 'DON' Trilogy, But Their Ambitions Are Much Bigger

Published Apr 25, 2019

The gift of social media has allowed artists to plug their music, expand their audience, connect with their fans and share their dreams, but...

Lizzo Cuz I Love You

Published Apr 22, 2019

At the root of Lizzo's major label debut, Cuz I Love You, is one sonic concept: "What if Aretha Franklin made a rap album?" In a world where...

Lizzo Is Gonna Have a Huge Breakthrough with 'Cuz I Love You'

Published Apr 16, 2019

"If I stop to realize I'm breaking barriers or breaking ceilings, I would end up comfortable. I just have to keep moving forward. I didn't g...

Saweetie ICY

Published Apr 03, 2019

Since the viral release of "Icy Grl" in 2017, which continued to make waves in 2018, California rapper Saweetie has been dubbed an artist to...

Melii phAses

Published Apr 03, 2019

For the past several months, Harlem rapper Melii has been courted by labels (including Meek Mill's Dream Chaser Records) with the hopes that...

Friyie ANF: Ain't Nothing Free

Published Apr 02, 2019

Since Floyd Mayweather's Money Team first heard of Friyie's 2016 single of the same name, the Jane and Finch artist has been weaving his way...