New material from Toronto’s favorite hip hop artist, Drake has surfaced. The track, titled “Over” is produced by fellow Torontonian, Boi-1da and is the first official single off his debut album, Thank Me Later. The album has been slotted for a May release under Young Money and will reportedly feature the work of Kanye West, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, and The Dream. Listen here at 1867: Canadian Collective. Continue Reading…
The March 2010 issue of GQ features a fashion spread modeled by Toronto’s Young Money soldier, Drake. In the 4-page spread, Drizzy shows us how to select the appropriate collared shirt and tie combinations for various occasions. The spread also features a short interview with Drake regarding working with Kanye West, and connecting with his fans. Continue Reading…
Toronto-based musical genius Rich Kidd’s latest release, Take It Slow is featured on V1. Let The Music Talk. The mixtape is the first of 12 installments that Rich Kidd is getting ready to drop with all original joints and production. Listen to Rich Kidd’s new track here at 1867: Canadian Collective. Continue Reading…
Directed by Edmonton native Michael Maxxis, the video for Alexisonfire’s The Northern — the latest radio release from Old Crows/Young Cardinals — features the expressive talents of the young director who has achieved an impressive portfolio of music videos, short films, commercials, and still photography. The video’s concept displays various religious themes and elements, a style synonymous with Michael’s work. Continue Reading…
The February/March issue of Mark Ecko’s Complex Magazine features Toronto Hip Hop & R&B extraordinaire, Drake. In a feature titled Hype or Drive? Drake speaks on the struggles and successes of his past year in the music industry, sheds light on working in the Young Money camp, his song writing process, and his much-anticipated 2010 album, Thank Me Later. Read the full story via Complex.com. Continue Reading…
2009 Canadian Club DJ of the Year, DJ Wristpect opened up 2010 with his latest masterpiece, the fourth installment of the Bridging the Gap mixtape series. Bridging the Gap Vol. 4: T.O. to V.A. is hosted by American recording hiphop artists, The Clipse and features Canadians: Rich Kidd, Kardinal Offishall, and JD Era among other American artists. The mixtape is available for download here at 1867: Canadian Collective. Continue Reading…
With the last days of 2009 winding down, Era toasts in the new year with the Drumcrazie produced track, Champagne Nights featuring fellow Torontonian, Lokz. Toronto’s next up will start the year off with a bang as JD Era’s highly anticipated TH1RT3EN mixtape presented by DJ Dax is reportedly on the way. With a string of solid tracks and mixtapes under his belt and collaborations with an impressive list of artists, look for JD Era to have a big year. Continue Reading…
Montreal-based music video and commercial production specialists, Fluorescent Hill have struck again. Their animation is flawless in this music video for Spacious Thoughts, a track by American recording artists: NASA, Kool Keith, and Tom Waits. Fluorescent Hill’s video is also accompanied by 3D posters featuring the animation from the project. Continue Reading…
A Canadian hip hop star on the rise, Shaun Boothe has just released his video for Poor Boy, a feature on his upcoming Hip-Hop in 3D album project. Directed by Chris G., the video is a taste of the three-dimensional approach that Shaun Boothe takes when it comes to his work as a creative artist. The 3D theme will extend beyond the content, to the artwork for the album. There is currently no set release date. Continue Reading…
By way of Somalia, Toronto-based recording indie-hip hop artist K’Naan will have his work heard by millions and millions world-wide this summer during the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa. K’Naan wrote a new version of his song, Wavin’ Flag — which was previously featured on his latest studio album, Troubadour — to be selected as the official song of the world renown futbol tournament. Continue Reading…