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When I’m at the gym I Luv watching the outta shape shorties. I think it’s because the look of determination that envelops their essence is so admirable. Richie Sosa

Imagine being just down the parking lot from the Snoop Dogg concert and you with 10-15 artists from Toronto about to do an interview. Richie Sosa completely ripped the stage opening for Snoop Dogg, most of the London audience most likely didn’t know his music but his presence and personality made him very easy to relate. Especially his vulgar style of telling jokes. I can tell people were asking who is this guy? He’s funny and he can rap. One of the reasons I was proud to interview Richie Sosa, I asked him what people should expect when they follow him on twitter, Sosa shows respect for Drake and talks about Outta Shape shorties. Make sure to also check out our full interview with Sese, Jesse and J Probs and the other homies in this interview.

CALiPH released his debut album on Tuesday. This dude is a super talented rapper/singer from the GTA. Here is an excerpt from the press release:

“The Resignation quickly climbed the iTunes Top Hip Hop/Rap Album charts peaking at #23 on its first day of release. The groundbreaking 16 tracks on the album are composed of melodies originating from old-school Soul, smooth R&B, and classic Hip Hop/Rap. Diverse is under-rating the versatility of the tracks on The Resignation. Featuring production from Rich Kidd, M-Phazes, Boonie Mayfield, OB Keys, Izzy The Kidd, JusaMelody, East.Boro Productions, Chemist Productions and Martin Lloyd along with appearances from L., Lisa Banton, Nicole Edwards and DL Incognito.”

Click the full post for the full press release and info on his show in Newmarket tomorrow night.

DL: Support on iTunes. Free.

Saturday’s concert at the London Music Hall marked Wale’s second concert in London, since he opened for Jay-Z during his Blueprint 3 album tour in 2009 at the John Labatt Centre. And the Wale fans were definitely out in full force on Saturday night at the London Music Hall, as the venue was practically full to capacity for the Wale and Richie Blackz concert.

Continue to the full post to read the review.

My homie D-Sisive has a podcast now!! I think that makes us competition. Na I might evene incorporate this into my show it’s only 10 minutes long. Check out the blurb below on what D-Sisive had to say about his new radio show titled The Unknown.

It’s my new radio show! Well, it’s my only radio show. In fact, it’s not on the radio, so, it’s not really a radio show at all. A podcast? I like saying Radio Show more. Tarzan Dan never had a podcast. So…It’s a radio show. My Radio Show!

The Unknown.

I called my radio show The Unknown because I plan to tell you shit that’s unknown to you. Originally, it was going to be an hour of my favourite songs. But after a conversation with Orin Isaacs, who’s producing the show, we came up with something a bit better. I realized there’s already one Ryan Seacrest. And he’s gorgeous. Why try to step on his toes? I’d rather step on my own toes.

Each episode will feature two songs. Two songs by two artists that inspire me. Along with those songs, I tell the story of said inspiration. That, and lots of laser sounds! Radio is full of laser sounds!

I’m nervous about it. Excited. Nervous excitement! You have no idea how hard it is to read out loud. Not an easy task. I can rap for long periods of time. With ease. But reciting from a notebook page? Hard as fu*k! I hope you don’t think it sucks!

This shit is hard! Sha raps his fuckin` heart out on this track produced by Focus… Download the joint on Bandcamp here.

Oh No & Alchemist teamed up once again to drop Gangrene’s 2nd LP Vodka & Ayahuasca yesterday. Here is a crazy video for the title track. If the LP is anything like their first try, 2010`s Gutter Water, the beats will be as crazy as this one, but laced with average rhymes from these classic beatmakers. Features on the album though, include Prodigy, Kool G Rap, Evidence, & Roc Marciano. Check it on iTunes here.

When are these videos going to end? Ha, maybe when we stop paying attention to them? Here is Sh*t Drake says.

If you are under 18 years old you might not relate with this 8 Minute Mini Documentary on Nas’ relationship with TDK Cassettes Tapes. Such an insightful look into Nas life, his parents and upbringing. You know what’s funny I heard tapes might be making a come back. A few indie bands have been recording their music on tapes…don’t know how long that will last. Share with us your memories with cassettes, I definitely remember recording from the radio. What about you?

A bit late in posting this mixtape but better late than never. One of the hardest working artists from the Forest City Richie Blackz just released his mixtape La Vie. I have to give props to Richie and his team on the work they have been putting in on a consistent basis.

Make sure to look out for La Vie clothing and accessories!! Preview the mixtape below on soundcloud and download link is available.

Download: Richie Blackz – “La Vie”

K’Naan is an artist that I fully support regardless of how successful he may be. I think it was a great decision he took a break to work on new music since his megahit Wavin Flag. I think he definitely took every opportunity to promote that song and tons of new fans discovered K’Naan. It could have worked against him if he kept releasing song after song after Wavin Flag that’s why it’s refreshing when he released this 5 track EP More Beautiful Than Silence. Check the link below to purchase it on itunes.

Tracklist:

1. “Is Anybody Out There” feat. Nelly Furtado
2. “Nothing to Lose” feat. Nas
3. “More Beautiful Than Silence”
4. “Better”
5. “Coming to America”

Download: K’naan- More Beautiful Than Silence

I guess I’m sleeping on Evidence’s latest album from Cats & Dogs. Here is the latest track titled Falling down, directed by Todd Angkasuwan. The latest song from Evidence’s new album, Cats & Dogs. Get the album from Fifth Element Online