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Lou Phelps is a laid-back and malleable MC on 002/LOVE ME
Rating: NNNN As the title suggests, 002/Love Me is the sophomore effort from Montreal MC Lou Phelps. Phelps is the younger brother of master beat merchant... -
In memoriam: Swiff LaRoc, 1970-2018
Influential Toronto hip-hop producer Swiff LaRoc, also known as Born Swiff, passed away from cancer on July 31. He was 47 years old. As one-third... -
The Internet are at their most fully realized on Hive Mind
Rating: NNNN It’s been three years since The Internet released their last album, Ego Death, but it feels like they’ve never really been away. Aside... -
Jorja Smith’s debut album Lost & Found suggests her ascent is far from over
Rating: NNNN Jorja Smith’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. After notching co-signs from Mercury Prize-winning grime merchant Stormzy for her early work, the... -
Tona’s Black Mirror is a defiant outlier from the Toronto hip-hop sound
Rating: NNNN Scarborough MC Tona’s nimble baritone has been gracing Toronto’s hip-hop scene for over a decade. Despite his consistency and durability, he could still build... -
Why Northern Touch still matters
It’s been 20 years since one of Canada’s most important hip-hop songs was released. Northern Touch – featuring Vancouver hip-hop vanguards the Rascalz, fellow Van... -
Zaki Ibrahim’s close encounters
ZAKI IBRAHIM at the Rivoli (334 Queen West), Friday (February 2), doors 9 pm. $15-$20. ticketfly.com. Zaki Ibrahim chose a fitting release date for her sophomore...