[MP3 + Music Video] Young M.A – OOOUUU

I’ll admit: I’m crazy late on this like I’m Funkmaster Flex getting roasted by Drake but I didn’t really find out what this record was until I saw this Fader FB post. I was gonna be snarky and say I’d never heard this record once when I was in Bed-Stuy for two weeks a short while back but when I played it, a light bulb went off! This was the track I’d heard on Gates Ave. but was never able to find out what it was. It’s a banger, no doubt and her social politics are great: she got the streets rockin’ to an LGBTQ anthem!

[MP3] Tory Lanez – Diamonds (prod. C-Sick)

Latest single release from Toronto rapper, Tory Lanez‘ I Told You official debut album dropping tomorrow (Aug. 19). Can’t read the buzz for this record. Feels a little muted but I’m not in the middle of the world it’s targeting, truth be told.

[Event] TOMORROW (Aug. 18) in Toronto: The Hustle – Edition 19 feat. Tanisha x Yuri Koller x Kayo [NWYE]

Tomorrow at The Drake Hotel, this month’s edition of The Hustle monthly showcase/party features Tanisha, Yuri Koller and Kayo Guevarra, and showcases Tanisha’s new label/collective NWYE. Details here

The Academy x NWYE Present: The Hustle
ft. Tanisha x Yuri Koller x Kayo
Music by DJ Rhea Fiasco
Hosted by R. Chung (G98.7 FM / 100% CDN)
Thursday, August 18th | Doors at 9pm
The Drake Hotel | 1150 Queen St. West

Ticket link (Tix $10 in advance, $15 at the door): universe.com/thehustle19
RSVP and additional event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046375682142827/

And hit the jump to hear Kayo‘s Nowhere EP.

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[MP3 + Music Video] A Tribe Called Red – R.E.D. Feat Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear

Massive collab between electronic-aboriginal music pioneers, A Tribe Called Red and Brooklyn hip-hop legend, Yasin Bey (bka Mos Def) with an assist by another Canadian artist, Narcy who you may remember when he was going by the name, The Narcicyst and I posted his ‘Hamdulillah’ video HERE.

[MP3] Theology3 – 4 THE LOVED ONES (prod. by SCAM)

Tribute to Masimba (aka Son of S.O.U.L.) and Kunle (aka King Reign) by Theo3 (aka Theology3):

This is our tribute to great artists, great people, positive thinkers from the #Toronto community. From OG’s to emerging artists, we salute all those who’ve gone 2 soon and dedicate this to their memories, their families, their bredrens, colleagues and friends. Peace from Theo3 & Scam

Art from Adrian Hayles & the family of King Reign.