This is the street single from Saukrates’ new LP, “Season One“, coming real soon. Andreena Mill murders the hook, while Tone Mason supply the heat on the boards! Enjoy, it’s Toronto! Download: Saukrates ft. Andreena Mill – Hot Like Summer (prod. Tone Mason)

Don’t get it twisted, I’m a Cavs/LeBron fan, but when it comes to my home team, I’m 100%. Last night, the Raptors won their season home opener game against the Cavaliers. It was such a great game. Bargnani went innnnn. Cavaliers who? :)

Saturday night marked the 23rd birthday of Toronto’s own, Aubrey “Drake” Graham. Check out a few pictures below and you can check out the rest on ATF! FYI, for those who kept asking, I didn’t drink alcohol :) BUT I was sippin’ on some Orange Juice allllll night long. Vitamin C > Henny, lol. [...]

Empire – The Grand Premiere Empire – Co-Sign OTA Vintage: Dr. Dre – Li’ Ghetto Boy feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg Famous – I Wanna Know Your Name feat. Oh! UBX: Warren G – Regulate feat. Nate Dogg UBX: 213 – Loneyl Girl UBX: Warren G – This DJ THE MEGACITY COUNTDOWN (October 13th, 2009) 10. P. Reign – Money In My Pocket (-2) 9. [...]

Download! The Burn October 13th 2009 Mayhem Morearty – Main Squeeze Foxy Brown eat. Spragga Benz – Oh Yeah Game feat. Raekwon – Bulletproof Diaries Camoflauge feat. Kinsmuv – Big Bang Coyote feat. Rich Kidd – Me & You Biggie – Dead Wrong Mason Payne feat. Black Ghost & Coyote – Militant Rap Strong Arm Steady feat. Saukrates – Clean Up Camp Lo – Luchini Junia [...]

AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES http://www.itunes.com/empire/getit Their track record in this city pretty much speaks for itself. I don’t think we need to say much else. Get it.

Its that time again! My good people at Offshoot Communications are having their Fall Sample Sale 2009! Hitting you up with DEEP [up to 80% off] discounts from brands like: LRG Addict Married To The Mob 10 Deep Hellz Bellz Supreme Being + More… Print this flyer below and mention promocode HSTLGRL to receive an additional 10% off your purchase [excluding the $10 [...]

I have a newfound love for J. Cole. Karen Civil introduces the world to Jay Z’s protege J Cole in this 4 part documentary series. In this episode J Cole discusses moving from North Carolina to New York to pursue a rap career, getting signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation & preparing a classic album.

I’ve been fiending for some new Jeezy since he dropped the “I Do This” last week. Here’s Young Jeezy & USDA on a new song entitled “Bag Music” produced by DJay Cas. Be on the lookout for a USDA mixtape on the way! Download: USDA ft. Young Jeezy – Bag Music “Stacks in my bagpack, bands in [...]

Big Sean & Mike Posner performing “Smoke & Drive” live at the Kia Soul Collective in Atlanta. The quality is so sick. via UHTN by ways of Motion Family

Off The Map Magazine just released the trailer for their Fall 2010 issue. I have a feature in it this time around and you can spot me in the trailer above in the purple (of course)! The Issue will be released September 7 on their website! My story’s a cute little one! Thank you for [...]

18+ please. Oh, so you all decide to click on this blog post. Well don’t worry… it’s actually kind of safe, not really, for work (depends where you work really) – click here to view Contra’s 9th Issue, NSFW. It’s very naughty.

Late post, please forgive me. Haaaa!

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Ouuu, I’ve always loved this song. Watch the visuals for B.o.B‘s “Magic” single featuring Rivers Cuomo and directed by Sanaa Hamri. B.o.B’s album, “The Adventures of Bobby Ray” is in stores now, so make sure to support him by purchasing a copy or 2!

Every single week I keep telling myself that I’m going to attend Tika‘s Intimate & Interactive Open Mic but I end up flopping (boooo on me). BUT, next week’s open mic is ALL AGES so, I might as well go right? Sooooo Intimate & Interactive proves that everyone has a story and Toronto has many [...]

Watch the first trailer for QuESt‘s “The Reason: A Defense Mechanism,” shot by UnkleLuc. The official release date is set for November 23rd. Until then, enjoy.

Don’t have anything to do in Toronto tomorrow night? Then you should be here. Heavy Rotation, the monthly event where you get down to a mix of all genres of music from any era, from hip hop to electro and soul to reggae. Toronto’s best Party Rocking DJ’s on 4 turntables spinning a solid mix [...]

Young Scolla releases another Rap/R&B track entitled “Apart” produced by Syrenn & TEP Tracks. APART by Young Scolla

And, here’s the full performance. Watch the recap of the show here. Thanks for returning the favor, Em. Props RapRadar.

Via TOFLO! DTP signed, Toronto born & raised R&B group Untitled (Nix, PB & Intro) give us a look at who they are and what they’re about. They get serious points for knowing H-Town’s “Part Time Lover” (R.I.P Dino – One of the sickest and underrated singers of the 90’s era). Previously: VIDEO: Untitled “Don’t Stop” (Live In [...]

Via HHC! Parma’s Big Lean drops a quick preview of his upcoming Belly co-starring video for “Lock Who” off his “I’m Here Now” mixtape. Directed by L&G Films. Produced by Boi-1da. Previously: MIXTAPE: Big Lean “I’m Here Now”

IAmWhatsHot.com gives us more highlights of  Tika Simone’s weekly “Intimate & Interactive” showcase. Highlights include performances from: O’Sound, Aion Clarke & Kim Davis. Previously: VIDEO: Wolf J & KJ “Ante Up!” (Live @ Intimate & Interactive)

Via 2DB! Listen & Download HERE! Drizzy links with Trey Songz for “The Usual” off Songz’ upcoming “Passion, Pain, Pleasure” album dropping September 14th. Previously: New Music: Drake “I’m Ready For You”