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Nardwuar “the Human Serviette” vs. Drake

galloc — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:47 +0000

Vancouver’s celebrity interviewer Nardwuar “the Human Serviette” welcomes Drake and 40 to his home city. In what Drake calls “the best interview [he's] ever done in his entire life” he discusses a wide variety of Canadian and international music with Nardwuar, who has multiple surprises in store for the duo from Toronto. Continue reading for the video.

Bun B Featuring Drake – Put it Down (Prod. by Boi-1da)

galloc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:33:55 +0000

Back for another collaboration since So Far Gone’s “Uptown”, Drake joins forces with American recording artist Bun B for “Put it Down”. The track, which is produced by Toronto’s infamous Boi-1da, is off Bun’s upcoming album, Trill O.G. in stores August 3rd.

Bun B Featuring Drake – Put it Down (Produced by Boi-1da)

Download Bun B Featuring Drake – Put it Down (Produced by Boi-1da)

Via NahRight.

Barenaked Ladies – Every Subway Car (Video)

galloc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:25:39 +0000

The official video for “Every Subway Car” — the second single off All In Good Time, the Barenaked Ladies‘ ninth full-length original-material studio album — was filmed at an Ontario transportation museum among vintage subway cars. The video features the album version of the song; an alternate version features American singer/songwriter Erin McCarley on some of the lead vocals and added harmonies.

Wake Up Everybody

galloc — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:00:23 +0000

Toronto’s sweetheart Melanie Fiona is featured on the hook of “Wake Up Everybody” the latest release from John Legend with the help of The legendary Roots crew and Common. The track is the first single off John Legend & The Roots’ upcoming joint LP, “Wake Up!”. The album is due out September 21st.

John Legend & The Roots featuring Common & Melanie Fiona – Wake Up Everybody

John Mayer Stadium Hoodie by Reigning Champ

galloc — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:06:48 +0000

Canada’s Reigning Champ got together with American musician John Mayer on their new Stadium Hoodie. Available in grey, black, blue, and green, the hoodie is inspired by the stadium jacket, with the colour of the sleeves differing from the body. White buttons on the front and the artist’s “heart break” logo on the chest add to the aesthetic. The hoodies will be released on July 24th.

Via HighSnobiety.

K-OS: Zambony [Video]

redef — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:32:42 +0000

K-os shares the visuals to the latest single off his Yes! album. The video for “Zambony” shares a distinctly Canadian feel with the artist paying tribute to a national past time and the video setting in a familiar locale to many Canadians.

Slum Village Featuring Colin Munroe: Faster

galloc — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:43:49 +0000

Toronto’s own, Colin Munroe supplies the hook for American hip hop trio, Slum Village on their new single “Faster”. The track, which is featured on Slum’s “Villa Manifesto” album due out July 27th, is available now on iTunes. The video was released yesterday via OnSmash.

CreamWorld Magazine x Amber Rose

galloc — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:27:45 +0000

Toronto-based quarterly magazine, CreamWorld features a fashion and beauty shoot with American pop culture icon and fashionista, Amber Rose, in their 2010 summer issue. Included in the shoot is an Alice in Wonderland-themed spread. The issue hits Canadian newsstands (in Chapters & Indigo/HDS newsstands) this month.

Via CreamWorld.

Better Than Good Enough

galloc — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:34:32 +0000

Better Than Good Enough, an MTV documentary featuring Drake, covers the rising career of Aubrey Graham, his tour and an exclusive interview with the superstar. Drake discusses the challenges of touring, his team, and hip hop today. Toronto-based producer Noah “40″ Shebib, a fundamental piece to the puzzle that has become a successful start in Drizzy’s career as a musician, is also featured on the documentary. Better Than Good Enough aired 06-23-10.

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The Grand Bounce

galloc — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:06:44 +0000

The Tragically Hip front man, Gord Downie, has released The Grand Bounce, his third solo project. With The Country of Miracles as his backing band, he continues to deliver deep Canadian-rooted music on the album’s 13 tracks including the first single, The East Wind. The Grand Bounce is available in stores, and via GordDownie.com now. For album and tour information, visit GordDownie.com.

“The East Wind”
“Moon Over Glenora”
“As A Mover”
“The Dance And Its Disappearance”
“The Hard Canadian”
“Gone”
“The Drowning Machine”
“Yellow Days”
“Night Is For Getting”
“Moonslow Yer Lashes”
“Retrace”
“Broadcast”
“Pinned”