[Podcast] Me x Paul Kehayas on the What I Call Music Podcast

This happened a few weeks back so some of my references to the Polaris Music Prize are a bit dated but check out this 3-part conversation with Paul Kehayas, one of my oldest friends in Toronto, for his excellent new WHAT I CALL MUSIC Podcast.

I’m obviously a little subjective and biased but this is a damn good listen, especially if you want a little more personal insight into the ‘kid’ who’s been putting it down here at The Kitchen for eight years strong now! This is a long (nearly 3 hours) listen but walk with us while we talk everything from how I ended up in New York in the 90’s working in the rap game, punk rock, music that’s been ruined for us by bad experiences with women, the Polaris and whether Leonardo DiCaprio is the Jay-Z to River Phoenix’s Biggie. Yeah, it was that kind of conversation! Now hit play and experience the madness…

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[DJ Mix] CLAE presents Five By Five Series: DJ Clark Kent – Grown & Sexy Mix Vol. 10

MP3 Download: CLAE presents Five By Five Series: DJ Clark Kent “Grown & Sexy Mix Vol. 10” by CLAE Footwear

“As the approaching Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, CLAE is proud to present number two in its Five by Five series, pairing artists and DJs to inspire one another with soundscape and accompanying visuals. For the second installment, DJ Clark Kent, who needs no introduction to the world of music – or sneakers for that matter – has created the 10th installment of his “Grown and Sexy” mixtape series, timed perfectly to coincide with our ten year anniversary. Boundary-pushing photographer Jamil GS, who has been documenting all things sexy since landing in New York City from Denmark more than twenty years ago, offers up a singular, visual treat.”

Perfect cookout soundtrack music for the upcoming long weekend (for those of you getting ready to enjoy some time off for Labor Day in Canada and the US). This is pure FIYA!!! If you don’t agree after playing it, I feel sorry for you….

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[New Artist] Introducing Elan Tamara

My dude, Duane Harriott (of Negroclash) put me up on this new singer out of London. I think she’s the truth. A blend of Bjork and Adele. Yeah, like that good! Check her out for yourself and tell me I’m wrong on that!

MP3 stream (no download): Tubes by Elan Tamara

MP3 stream (no download): Frog Song by Elan Tamara

Click HERE to listen to more tracks from Elan off her Organ EP.

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[New Mixtape] Lil B – I Forgive You

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[New Mixtape] Young L – As I Float (The Great John Nash)

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I didn’t get to listen to this yet. It apparently samples all Imogen Heap tracks though. Not sure the why’s and how’s of that concept?? Pack/Young L fans: how is it?