[MP3] Listen to Two Leaked Tracks from Drake – Controlla Feat. Popcaan / These Days w/ Babeo Baggins

First, “Controlla” featuring buzz dancehall MC (technically DJ in reggae parlance, still??), Popcaan which sounds like a sequel or an outtake of sorts of Drizzy‘s work with Rihanna on “Work.” The origins of the second track is a tad murkier but the apparent story, as best as I’ve figured it out, is that the track, which was originally identified as “These Days”, is actually a duet with Babeo Baggins of the group, Barf Troop (yeah, I’d never heard of ’em either!) on a cover of the Nico (of Velvet Underground) song by that name but now titled, “Things I Forgot To Do” for a cover song project called, Love Songs For Tough Guys which you can hear in full (it’s only 3 tracks) HERE. Confused yet??

Whether either of these songs, “Summer Sixteen” or “Hotline Bling” will make the supposedly imminently arriving and beyond hotly anticipated new Drake album, Views From the 6 remains the subject of endless and fruitless speculation. (note: apparently another track entitled, “Faithful” made with vocals from the late, great UGK co-member, Pimp C also leaked on April 1 but not sure if that’s legit or an April Fool’s gag. Have at it though and let me know what you find out….)

[MP3 + Music Video] Big Kish – Mantra

The homie from time, Big Kish just dropped a great new video for a track, “Mantra” from his forthcoming EP, The Begin.

The video, shot entirely using an iPhone 6 (I guess that’s a thing now after Apple planted that seed, huh?), looks amazing and the song has a warm but fresh, comfortable feeling, kind of like the LA locale the video was shot in. Props, my dude….

[MP3] Partynextdoor – Come and See Me Feat. Drake

Post their appearance at SXSW, here’s goes a surprise new drop by Drake and Partynextdoor.

[MP3 + Music Video] Junia-T Feat. Briskinthehouse – My My My (Prod. Big Sproxx)

Here goes the first single & video off acclaimed ‘Sauga City’ spitter, Junia T‘s forthcoming album, Son of a (Drum)mer.

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[MP3 + Music Video] International Women’s Day Cipher Feat. Keysha Freshh, Lex Leosis, Haviah Mighty, PHoenix Pagliacci (Prod. Little Sister)

Salutes for this all-female, all-Canadian International Women’s Day Cipher featuring Keysha Freshh, Lex Leosis, Haviah Mighty, PHoenix Pagliacci produced by newcomer (?), Little Sister.

Presented by Team Backpack & 40oz Heroes.