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[MP3] Kardinal Offishall Winner Feat. Celebrity Marauders, Joey Montana, Pree
‘Mr. International’ got another one. Get your weekend started off right!
Before Drake and after Maestro, Kardinal Offishall was the face of Canadian rap. And with his new single, “Winner” he has another… well, winner. Check out the science behind his ‘Celebrity Marauders’ project:
For the past two decades, Kardinal Offishall has become a highly regarded rapper and record producer recognized for spearheading the Canadian hip-hop music scene. Since the late 2000’s he’s claimed the international music stage with features on hit records such as Akon’s “Beautiful”, Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and his own single “Dangerous”, which peaked #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first Canadian rapper to do so.
With his distinctive hip-hop style, musical success and rap respectability he’s since been paving the way for a new wave of Canadian superstars such as Daniel Caesar,Tory Lanez, Jessie Reyez, Allan Rayman, Boi 1da, Jazz Cartier and, most famously, Drake — who’s credited Kardinal for opening the doors for Canadian artists globally.
In 2017 he launched a new creative collective, Celebrity Marauders, a platform for discovering and showcasing a diverse circle of creative talents who will feature on his new EP “Kardinal Presents Celebrity Marauders” set to be released in 2018 through In Our Dreams / EMPIRE and Universal Music in Canada. The lead single “Winner”, co-written and produced by Kardinal, release today features Latin reggaeton superstar Joey Montana (who’s “Picky” single and video enjoys streams and views in the billions), and Toronto newcomer Pree (EMP), with additional production by Yogi and writing by Cris Chil and Andy Clay.
The EP will fuse collaborations with the well known creatives and fresh newcomers joining forces with Kardinal on all facets of the project from the music right down to the album artwork. “Kardinal Presents Celebrity Marauders” will launch as a dual release with Spanish versions to each record capturing Kardinal’s signature international beats. “I’ve always incorporated Caribbean sounds into my music and now, that it’s sonically being celebrated around the world, it’s the best time to fuse it together and incorporate the infectious energy of Latin music as well”.
Full EP due out late Feb. ’18.
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[MP3] Desiire – Picasso / No Feelings Feat. Jordan Jones
Great new single by Toronto singer, Desiire. More hip-hop-y than stuff I’ve heard him do prior but the second track here, “No Feelings” featuring Jordan Jones from 3 months ago hinted at this being the direction he’s going in now. Very promising….
[MP3] Palm Baker – L.A.
Decent track from a new Toronto artist, Palm Baker. Here’s the PR blurb, not sure I agree with it but I like the song:
For fans of Gorillaz, Nick Murphy / Chet Faker, SBTRKT, Bon Iver, The Weeknd
The electrifying Canadian artist has clear influences from Bon Iver, Chet Faker, and The Weekend. Palm Baker brings dance music to the east coast. Toronto’s very own Palm Baker shakes up the nightlife as he is powerful and alternative.
Listen to the full Faces EP HERE.
[MP3] RaneRaps – Perfect People
This LA-based dude is giving me heavy Chance the Rapper vibes. Good record though. Y’all dig it??
[MP3] DVBBS – Good Time Feat. 24hrs
If I know anything about music, I’ll be proven right in saying this sounds like a potential smash! Here’s the PR backgrounder:
Brand new music from the Toronto-born, LA-based van den Hoef brothers, Alex and Chris of DVBBS. DVBBS have unveiled a new single, “Good Time” featuring vocals from Atlanta-based rapper, 24hrs. “Good Time” will appear on DVBBS forthcoming EP, Blood of My Blood (B.O.M.B.) due out Oct. 20. Previously released singles include “Cozee” feat. Cisco Adler, “Make It Last”, their collaboration with the NERVO sisters, and the Belly-assisted track, “You Found Me”.
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