[MP3 + Music Video] The Sorority – Ladies Night Feat. Leila Dey (Prod. TRuss)

Salute all these ladies from The 6ix, rappers, Haviah Mighty, Keysha Freshh, Lex Leosis and pHoenix Pagliacci and singer, Leila Dey, for putting this together for release last week to celebrate international Women’s Day. I like the energy and spirit in this. Here’s the inspiration in case you ain’t knowing (true story: I had a small hand in the creation of that original, btw….)

Previously on The Kitchen:

Listen to “International Women’s Day Cipher” featuring Keysha Freshh, Lex Leosis, Haviah Mighty, PHoenix Pagliacci (Prod. Little Sister) from last year’s IWD.

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[MP3] TOBi – LiBRA

Another loosie, this one by Brampton native, TOBi, from the end of last year!

Fresh off the campaign for his debut EP, ‘FYi’, TOBi is back with a one-off single titled ‘LiBRA’.

“Being a Libra, we are prone to wanting to live in harmony with others and we have a deep love for life and people. I wanted to challenge our ideas of modern masculinity with this record, and allow myself to be vulnerable as a romantic. In the “swipe left, swipe right” paradigm we currently live in, human connection sometimes seems disposable. My wish is that “LiBRA” consoles those people who still believe in romance.” – TOBi

Credits
Written and Performed by: TOBi
Produced by: nahum
Mastered by: Dominic Dot Okune
Artwork by: Simbayu
Press Photo by: Devon Little

Dug the EP. This new one is giving me a bit of an Anderson .Paak vibe but it’s straight!

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[MP3 + Music Video] King Reign – Santa Romeo (prod. by Darp Malone)

This is a bittersweet post. I’m happy to have new music from long time Kitchen favorite, King Reign but still heartbroken by his way premature passing last summer. It’s often about those who pass at an early age but, in Reign’s case it’s really true, he still had his whole life ahead of him and so much potential to fulfill. This new song, the first of more promised unreleased new music from Reign’s catalog, only reveres to underscore the point. #RIPKingReign….

King Reign’s finesse as a storyteller is a common theme in his music. Sadly, we lost the Toronto native last year. He was a celebrated and driving force in the hip hop community, and his memory will be honoured through the release of unreleased tracks, including the brand new single, “Santa Romeo”. By continuing to celebrate and share his legacy, we wish to maintain the positive impact he had.

“Santa Romeo” is a humorous story on the romantic highs and lows of a casanova that highlights many aspects of his artistry with storytelling, humour and unequivocal charm. Produced by Darp Malone, with a DJ Skratch Bastid drum edit and featuring Ivana Santilli on the horn, this track takes the listener on an adventure laden series of events with action packed, visual lyrics with upbeat, horn filled music. It’s a light hearted commentary on the always prevalent narrative of a lothario finding himself caught in a sticky situation with the chorus highlighting his unmistakably soulful voice, questioning “she loves me, she loves me not”. The whimsical yet relatable nature of “Santa Romeo” will be accompanied with a stunning upcoming animated video, to be released soon. One can’t help but visualize Reign’s words, and this special talent of his is remarkably prevalent with Santa Romeo. This is the first single to be released with a lot more new music on the horizon!

Play / Buy King Reign – Santa Romeo online: iTunes | Apple Music | Spotify | Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Related reading: Why King Reign Mattered to Hip Hop

[Music Video + MP3] River Tiber – Acid Test

Sorry, I’ve been incognito. Been working on this (more on that later…) Gonna try and be a bit more on my DK game. First off, song’s been out for like forever, but here’s a ‘new’ video from Toronto’s River Tiber for this track from his excellent Indigo album.

[MP3] Jazz Cartier – PREE

New Jazz Cartier! What y’all think of it?? Jazz is also playing a Hennessy-sponsored show next week here in ‘The 6.’ Sniff around and maybe you can find the details on how to get in gratis courtesy of 1 Love T.O.