[MP3] Phat Tony & Theo 3 – The 2 Week EP (FreEP)

I’ll let the official plug speak for itself and add only that Theo 3 was repsonsible for one of my favorite hip hop songs of last year, “How I Flow Pt. 2” feat. Tona & Andreena Mill so you should probably just play this on the strength:

“Toronto Hip Hop heavyweight Theo3 (DJ Eclipse’s 2010 Sleeper song of the year “It’s Theo 3”) and much sought after producer, Phat Tony created the eclectic and richly textured “2 Week EP” during 14 days in December. Phat Tony constructed a living, breathing musical landscape while Emcee Theo 3 slid in the upstairs studio everyday after work as Coordinator of the newly opened Parkdale Youth Space in downtown west Toronto. The result is a descriptive and genre blending menu of social awareness, tongue in cheek braggadocio and topical rhymes laid out over an eye popping array of soulful musical productions. The deft mixing touch of legendary Toronto DJ and producer Scam of Time Bandits music gives the whole “2 Week EP” a new dimension of fullness and Universal appeal.

Beatz to da Streetz is a youth-led arts program that aims to provide a safe and supportive space for youth ages 16-24. The program leverages the powerful connection between young people and music to promote opportunities for creative expression and self-discovery, building life skills opening access to professional mentorship, education and income generation for marginalized youth ages 16-24. The program reintegrates youth with their communities and gives supports for achieving long-term livelihood development.”

[via The Real Frequency]

[MP3 + Showcase] MusicConnex presents Canadian Blast Free Mixtape by Shortee Blitz

Now this is a Canadian trade policy I can get behind! It all goes down April 19 in London Town. Peep game:

“From K’Naan to Kardinal Offishall, Classified to Swollen Members, Canada has a rich and diverse urban music scene. For the first time, some of its brightest exports are debunking to London to perform at Canadian Blast at MusicConnex, April 19th at Kings Place in London. Canadian Blast, the showcase brand of the Canadian Independent Music Association, is dedicated to showcasing and presenting the best up-and-coming Canadian talent in Europe while MusicConnex, the inaugural DIY music event at Kings Place is a gathering of some of best minds in music today. “Canadian Blast will celebrate the occasion with a bespoke mixtape, remixed by Shortee Blitz, to be available for free three weeks before the event via www.canadianblast.com and www.facebook.com/canadianblast.

The event showcase begins at 7PM and tickets are available for £5 via www.musicconnex.co.uk

Tuesday April 19th 2011
Downstairs @ Kings Place
90 York Way, London, N1
All Ages / 7PM / £5 advance

Featuring:

J Diggz – Famous – Rich Kidd – Big Page – The Art of Fresh (Slakah TheBeatchild / D.O Gibson)

Check out the mixtape below:

MP3 Download: Shortee Blitz Presents ” Blitz Power Mix ” – Canadian Blast Edition – MusicConnex by Canadian Blast

In the mix:
01. Rich Kidd- O Canada
02. Saukrates- Hope
03. Art of Fresh- Dang Dang DD Dang (Game Over Freestyle)
04. Famous- Game Over Freestyle
05. Famous- The Declaration
06. King Reign- This Means War
07. Rich Kidd- Don’t Sleep On Me
08. JD Era- The Foundation
09. Classified- That Ain’t Classy
10. JDiggz ft Slakah- Are We Runnin
11. J Diggz ft Colin Munroe- With You pt 2
12. Famous ft Oh! – Ain’t No Use Pt 2
13. Page ft Drake – Still Fly
14. Page ft Bobby Valentino- Gangsta Girl

[Mixtape] DJ Nef-You presents All In The Family 3

MP3 Download: DJ NEF-YOU – ALL IN THE FAMILY 3 (MIXTAPE) by DJ NEF-YOU
Alt. Download links: Hulkshare | Mediafire

Recent mixtape by this T.dot DJ I’ve featured before with new music from various emerging hip-hop artists including Lloyd Banks, Yelawolf, Boi 1-da, Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Pac Div, JD Era & GLC..

Tracklist:

01. Intro
02. Lil Wayne – Bill Gates
03. Yelawolf – Daddy’s Lambo
04. Rick Ross – Made Men
05. Nipsey Hussle – A Million
06. BIG K.R.I.T. – Country Shit
07. Big Sean – Too Fake
08. JR Mint – Please Don’t Hate Us ft. RayRay Malone & Lokz
09. Redman – Lite 1 Witcha Boi ft. Method Man
10. Redway – Sky Talk
11. Wiz Khalifa – G’d Up
12. Vado – Polo
13. Pac Div – Anti Freeze
14. Mickey Factz – We Young ft. Nakim
15. T.I. – Poppin Bottles ft. Drake & Wiz Khalifa
16. Donnis – Yup
17. Lloyd Banks – Start It Up ft. Swizz Beatz
18. Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow ft. Snoop Dogg
19. JD Era – Friday The 13th
20. Mac Miller – Ride Around
21. Omar LinX – Cruella Deville ft. Deuce Wonder
22. J. Cole – Pass Me By
23. J. Cole -Higher
24. GLC – The End ft. Nicole Wray

DJ Nef-You – website | twitter

[Mixtape] Pusha T – Fear of God

Haven’t checked this out completely yet but what I’ve heard so far I’ve been feeling.

Pusha T- Fear Of God Mixtape by thatnewnetwork

Previously on The Kitchen:

– Fefe Dobson – Stuttering feat. Pusha T [MP3]

– Pusha T – My God [MP3]

See the “Cook It Down” video below and then hit the jump for some individual tracks broken out from the mixtape including “Touch” with Kanye West and “I Still Wanna Rock” with Rick Ross.

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[Mixtape] The Weeknd – House Of Balloons

Posted on these cats (or is it a solo act? not sure….) before to wrap up the official inaugural day here at the new Kitchen back in October but now that they just dropped their mixtape yesterday and Drake has cosigned it, there’s a MAJOR buzz happening, at least in the circles I run in here in Toronto. Check it out and tell me if you think all the fuss is warranted (me personally? I’m digging the Siouxsie & the Banshees “Happy House”-sampling “House Of Balloons/Glass Table Girls”):

The Weeknd – House Of Balloons by The_Weeknd

Download: The Weeknd – House Of Balloons [zip file link]


The Weeknd online – twitter | facebook

[via OVO / Get Right Music]

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