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Rel McCoy Questions His Path In New Music Video, ‘Part Of The Plan’

February 21, 2020

Last June, the legendary Illect Recordings signed Toronto based emcee/producer Rel McCoy. He started off with a bang, dropping singles and my personal favorite (which I wrote about), Call Of The Times. Just two months later he delivered an incredible full length that piqued the interest of hip hop heads around the globe. The song that … More Rel McCoy Questions His Path In New Music Video, ‘Part Of The Plan’

B1GJuice Drops Exceptional EP ‘SEARCHING.zip’

February 20, 2020

On the final track of B1GJuice’s latest EP SEARCHING.zip, the Toronto native reveals that he bumps UGK on the regular. The legendary Texas duo worked with chopped and slopped legend DJ Screw throughout their career until he passed in 2000 (RIP). This brief backstory is vital to the sound and essence of SEARCHING.zip, a woozy concoction of deep, … More B1GJuice Drops Exceptional EP ‘SEARCHING.zip’

Sqreeb Makes A Connection Between Canada and the U.S On Instrumental Project ‘Cross The Border’

November 4, 2019

Sqreeb is all you could want in a modern-day hip hop producer. The Montreal native cuts-up samples in the vein of pioneer beatsmiths such as DJ Premier but uses elements of this generation’s digitalized programming such as Pro Tools and Fruity Loops. All of this is to say that his September full length, Cross The Border, is … More Sqreeb Makes A Connection Between Canada and the U.S On Instrumental Project ‘Cross The Border’

After A Four-Month Hiatus, Prometheus The Titan Drops Comes Roaring Back With ‘No Commitments’​

November 1, 2019

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted music from the ever-growing hip hop scene in Canada. I’m thrilled to finally get the opportunity through Prometheus The Titan who has recently dropped No Commitments. After sitting in the pain of a breakup and attempting to move on, Prometheus asks himself if he is ready to get serious with a … More After A Four-Month Hiatus, Prometheus The Titan Drops Comes Roaring Back With ‘No Commitments’​

ILLECT Recordings Newest Signee Rel McCoy Proves His Worth Once Again on Second Offering ‘Call of the Times’

June 14, 2019

If ILLECT Recordings signs a new artist they most likely have unlimited talent and potential. The label and their subsequent emcee’s are all about the music and stray away from politics and drama. Illect has been around since 2003, and the fact that they are still in business and working just as hard is a testament … More ILLECT Recordings Newest Signee Rel McCoy Proves His Worth Once Again on Second Offering ‘Call of the Times’

Ziyaad Luceō Drops An Anime Tribute To New EP “Late Night Calls” (Video)

January 18, 2018

For longtime readers of FFD, you know our guy Ziyaad Luceō – an R&B vocalist who isn’t afraid to experiment. A month ago (at the time of this release) we received a full length from the mysterious vocalist, and it exceeded expectations. Late Night Calls has a fluid storyline that was open to interpretation but also hit … More Ziyaad Luceō Drops An Anime Tribute To New EP “Late Night Calls” (Video)

Canadian Duo Ali Gatie & John G Drop A Pop, Trap & R&B Fusion In Debut EP “Ever Since”

December 7, 2017

Ali Gatie and John G are from different parts of Canada, but they are totally in synch on their newest EP Ever Since. Mixing elements of pop, trap, and R&B is a daunting task, but Ali and John comfortably put them together in just 4 tracks. Through various forms of vocal techniques, both tell the … More Canadian Duo Ali Gatie & John G Drop A Pop, Trap & R&B Fusion In Debut EP “Ever Since”