Groundhog Day

It's Groundhog Day again for Classified, I mean he's that guy, but I guess so is Mad Child (of Swollen Members). The amount of work that each has put down in regards to making a real living off the music they provide is beyond respectable.


Checking back a couple of Junos, Swollen Members have owned the new millenium of the B.R.R.

• 2001 - Balance
• 2002 - Bad Dreams
• 2003 - Monsters in the Closet
• 2007 - Black Magic (just recieved)

That's 4 out of 7 years since 2000 and a perfect 4 for 4 on releases!

What I find really sucks about this is that Classified has been the complete opposite. With nothing to show from all the quality that he has delivered. 11 official releases to be exact, dating back to '95. Hopefully, he's not waiting for his recognition of sorts from the Junos, espcially last year when it was destined to be dropped on Class due to hometown advantage. It makes more sense to just keep doing his thing, and doing it well.

Shoud there be a petition? cuz this is just disheartening and I'm not even Classified. Let me know what should do.

Just Spell My Name Right

Kardinal Offishall
Originally uploaded by Kev_s favorites....

I swear, noooobody can spell this guy's name. I should know, but I consistently question myself. Nice tryEngland.

Congrats to dude for being the newest label-mate of T-Pain.

Can someone confirm the spellage?

What.. Thee Album??

Juno weekend, in saska-ka-toon, and someone is going to get a Best Rap Recording statuette. No doubt, best of luck to those nominated, but not everyone cut an album. Considering, those buzz names that we all hear from somebody that claims the Prince, King, Heir to the throne of the northern state, we rarely get to indulge in a fully produced clip.

BTW - Brassmunk albums are in stores - The Fewturistic

I can't wait to get to the point where the business is put into the Canadian Hip-Hop game. Who really knows what an act is worth until they have a product that can be sold? Don't front like you don't know what I mean. I'm talking about a release with the ethics of Dead Prez, plan your work/ work your plan.

I bet the aspiring rapper / manager/ 'label' is reading this and calling out all the domestic artists that have released music through a respected distributor and have promoted their music and had a sales point for their album and saying.. 'psshhh they didn't go platinum'. Well, platinum is for the brave, and those are the artist that are comfortable to put out a piece of work for everyone and their mom's blog to criticize.

Just in my precious little opinion, let's see 2008 be the year of the album.

• Take 2007 and get the sound right
• Prepare your launch
• Secure some finances
• Do some paper work
• Set realistic goals
• Work until you get what you deserve

Lots of good artists + no full length offerings = Bad Biz and It Makes The Kids Cry.

Replacement Killers

Coming off an interesting weekend that included back2back 5a.m. post club snacks and a steady consumption of alcohol, I have to say there was a standout showing by 2 young urban spitfires. Drake & Trey Songz decided to film their video this weekend for 'Replacement Girl' in the video vixen capitol of the universe. My hometown! U can check the music on Drake's myspace.
There was a great party thrown @ Next Level on the shores of icy Lake Ontario by the boys @ Roundtable. There was also a live set by Trey Songz that included his hits. Personally, I think he has way more to offer than his mainstream hits, but hey. Soon after, Drake jumped in as they collabed for the upcoming video of the year... well.. we'll see how it goes. I got faith in 235 Films.

Shawty Wanna Ride?

A label that encourages gamblin addiction, a heavy work ethic, an ascending producer, a prime time feature from the latest R&B boy gives you our latest MP3.

Breakfast with Summer

This past weekend one of the harder working urban artist in Canada shot another video for his upcoming album "Music Starts with M". Malicious has dropped 2 videos over the past year, Heat Wave & Heavy M-T-L, that recieved consistent airplay on national video outlets (MuchVibe). Still a member of Offsides, Malish allowed RT! to work the wheel for the 3rd straight video taking over a grocery store for "Breakfast".

There must be some energy going with this new track because there's already a parody on youtube.Rotate your Screen&Enjoy:

6 Degrees of Nelly Furtado

nelly furtado
Originally uploaded by shamshungshinhdep.

If you really think about it, I mean, Victoria, B.C. native takes a chance to hit up Toronto. It's a flight that most people don't take in Canada never the less a residence change. So she did it. But my thing is, how many people has she met along the way.

Bringing me to my next point, to whatever effect, she has become a 'muse' to Timothy the Extraordinary. Serving as a killer 1-2 punch. Thinking if Nelly knows a few people, than Timbaland knows the population of a communist country. Therefore, if you're playing 6Degrees. From a canadian side of things, connect Nelly, the rest is Tarta de Pascoa.

Can U Feel The Pressure?

This is not a diss post, just a real post. I hope everyone can find the humour that I try to extend to the readers.

So I'm looking for another blog from Canada, Toronto to be exact. I remember this particular blog having a "Belly" behind the scenes video shoot on one of their posts. so I search the back links for youtube footage. No dice, but I start looking thru the related videos section, and these are the links I get.

Belly Dance
Jamil
Ghetto Arab

Sorry Belly, it is what it is.
Oh... and if anyone knows related Toronto/Urban/Lifestyle blogs please comment.

Team Rock

Regent Park's Finest

Full Transplant from Half Life

Just got some amazing news. The team over at Half Life Records in Halifax are jumpin ship for 6 dates confirmed including SXSW in the same region. This should be a great year for these guys. I'm expecting a Juno for Classified. Not to mention the work being put in by The IV League, JC (the teacher), J-Bru & Mic B. BTW they are opening on Kev Brown's tour.

Here's the dates:

• 3/11 - Kansas City MO
• 3/13 - San Antonio TX - @ Kingston Tycoon Black
• 3/14 - Austin TX (SXSW festival) @ Zero Degrees
• 3/17 - Los Angeles CA
• 3/21 - Sacramento CA
• 3/22 - Salt Lake City UT

I'm sure they'll be feeling fine.

On Some Dave Chapelle Shit..Hilarious video

The artist formally known as Rikoshay, now known as Seazon has jus dropped one of the funniest, yet informative videos i've seen ever...or at least in a really long time.
This shit had me on the floor more then a porn star.
Check it out..and definately hit up his myspace to hear his other gems.
www.myspace.com/seazon

On the mic is Big L

RIP to a true Hip Hop legend, and one of the most lyrically imitated artists of the past decade.
Big L passed away, 8 years to this day (Feb 15th, 1999).
Known for his witty punchlines and multi-syllable flows, Big L's relevance to the game has not dimished in the years following his death.
Radio Interview


Big L - Devils Son (unreleased)
http://download.yousendit.com/473429A70C239247

Rapping 4 Junos

This year was blah, meh, psh when it comes to Canadian hiphop. Well at the industry/retail level at least. So, when it comes time to make right what the Rascalz used to fight for, the category is at a loss due to the lack of actual recognized releases. Here's my beef how did a single get in the mix for best rap recording, and not a banger cross country genre smash, can you guess which one?

Arabesque - Frenzy of the Renown
Classified - Hitch Hiking Music
DL Incognito - Organic Music for a Digital World
Rich London f. Shantall - The Answer
Swollen Members - Black Magic

No Cadence, interesting. I guess press & tours don't hold the weight that they used to. Considering the Weapon situation they net buzz is also irrelevant. Hmm, flip the coin and wonder what the committee has to say.

See Ya In Saskatoon

Wack Artist Get What They Deserve

Straight up, I'm tired of Ray-J and Nick Cannon taking the hottest women in hollywood and downgrading them. Here's the latest. She's hot like piss.. muahahaha

Now here's the question, do the wack canadian artists get more love than the doper?

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