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    Drake Drops New Song and Release Dates

    Drake Drops New Song and Release Dates

    June 9th, 2011

    I swear Drake could have fooled me because despite this crazy heat, I woke up thinking it was Christmas! Drake took to the OVO blog today to drop a song off of his sophomore album, Take Care (listen here). The track entitled Marvin’s Room is a drunk dial that’s not sloppy and embarrassing, but a [...]

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    Diggy Simmons Drops First Single

    Diggy Simmons Drops First Single

    May 30th, 2011

    It’s hard to keep track of all the newcomers in hip hop today. Rap radar overflow has become a daily reality. However, one that everyone needs to pay a little more attention to is Diggy Simmons, son of Run DMC member and hip hop pioneer, Reverend Run. Diggy inked a deal with Atlantic Records a [...]

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    Lykke Li brings audiences into her Wounded Rhymes

    Lykke Li brings audiences into her Wounded Rhymes

    May 25th, 2011

    When Lykke Li first debuted in 2008, there was a widespread agreement that she was a refreshing take on modern pop music. Her fuzzy, whispery vocals combined with a heavy bass, electronic-acoustic infused sound was infectious. Her lyricism was simple, but relatable, with the content an obvious reflection of adolescent woes and heartbreak. “Cute,” the [...]

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    Adele conquers Toronto

    Adele conquers Toronto

    May 24th, 2011

    Adele is the powerhouse success story of 2011. Her sophomore effort 21 has received an overwhelming, but well deserved, amount of praise and commercial attention. Her soulful sound is a welcomed change in a market saturated by auto tune. Her presence is certainly having an impact, including inspiring mega-star Beyonce on her new album, announcing [...]

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    Lil’ Wayne Extends I Am Still Music Tour

    Lil’ Wayne Extends I Am Still Music Tour

    May 9th, 2011

    Rapper Lil’ Wayne has announced the second leg of his I Am Still Music Tour, coming to a venue near you this summer. Amongst the 42 scheduled shows are three Canadian dates, including Ottawa (August 16th, Scotia Bank Plaza), Montreal (August 17th, Bell Center), and Toronto (August 19th, Molson Amphitheater). Rick Ross will continue as [...]

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    Rye Rye collaborates with Robyn on new track

    Rye Rye collaborates with Robyn on new track

    May 5th, 2011

    Why do artists tease us?! After several release date changes, a mixtape, and even a single, it seems we’re a little closer to getting our hands on Rye Rye’s debut album, Go! Pop! Bang!. The M.I.A. protégé has collaborated with electropop queen Robyn for her latest song, Never Will Be Mine, and I gotta say, [...]

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    First Spin: Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes

    First Spin: Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes

    February 24th, 2011

    Listen to Lykke Li’s new album Wounded Rhymes here before it’s released! Need to Know: A welcomed, refreshing sound in the independent scene, Lykke Li was dubbed buzz-worthy when she debuted in 2008. Her first album, Youth Novel, placed the Sweden-based singer on the map with its electronic-piano-saxophone arrangements, soft vocals and catchy choruses. Extensive [...]

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    Adele makes listeners long for ’21′

    Adele makes listeners long for ’21′

    February 22nd, 2011

    Need To Know: After working her way through a performing arts school in London and uploading various demos onto the Internet, Adele caught the attention of XL Recordings, who signed her in 2007. Her debut album, 19, was extremely well received by critics and fans alike for her powerhouse vocals and honest, heartbreaking lyrics. The [...]

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    Top albums to get you pumped for 2011!

    January 2nd, 2011

    I think it’s safe to say that the albums released in 2010 marked the end of the decade in an explosive way. Katy Perry, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Ke$ha let pop music rule the charts again. Taylor Swift kept her throne as princess of country-pop. Nicki Minaj and Drake proved that rookies should not be underestimated. And Kanye West put out one of the best records of the year, decade, OF LIFE.

    Woah. So how does 2011 follow THAT? Well, our crystal balls indicates that there are going to be some serious eargasms in the coming months, so read on for a peek into your musical future for the New Year!
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    Biggest Mix Tapes of 2010!

    Biggest Mix Tapes of 2010!

    December 31st, 2010

    Mixtape work is the rawest form of artistry, because every aspect of it’s product belongs to the artist and perhaps the best way for them to experiment. Mixtapes showcase talent, and the ones released in 2010 were no exception. Unfortunately, my compilation of the best Abba songs did not make the cut (they had some [...]

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