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Appeel releases instrumental EP

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Region of Appeel is the debut instrumental EP from 85 Collective’s Appeel.

This 5 track instrumental EP serves as an auditory biography of two music lovers who developed their passion for production while growing up in Peel Region (West of Toronto). Region of Appeel has a diverse selection of instrumentals that captures the sound and feel of the awakening of Toronto hip-hop/r&b, and also introduces the masses to Appeel’s unique style. This release offers artists and DJ’s the opportunity to expand the bounds of their creativity while manifesting individuality.

DOWNLOAD: Appeel – Region of Appeel (direct download)

My Son The Hurricane releases new EP

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My Son The Hurricane has released their new EP, Cashing a Deadman’s Cheque. The 3-song EP features an appearance from D-Sisive on “Pigeon Park.” Hurricane is a 14-piece “brass-hop” band that blends New Orleans-style brass with metal, funk, rock and hip hop.

The band can be seen live on the following dates:

March 7 – Gain Music Festival – Guelph
March 14 – Sneaky Dees – Toronto
March 16 – London Music Hall – London
April 5 – Oshawa
April 7 – L3 – St. Catharines
April 12 – The Sanctuary – Ridgeway
April 13 – The Red Dog – Peterborough
April 19 – This Ain’t Hollywood – Hamilton
April 20 – The Manor – Burlington
April 26 – The Townehouse – Sudbury
April 27 – Loplops-Sault Ste. Marie
June 6 – Paddy Flaherty’s – Sarnia
June 7 – The Black Dog – Bayfield
June 8 – The Dugout – Windsor

DOWNLOAD: My Son The Hurricane – Cashing A Deadman’s Cheque (Bandcamp)

Jaelle releases Story To Tell EP

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Jaelle recently released her 7-track Story To Tell EP, which was produced by Jazzfeezy. The EP features appearances from Bad Newz, Thea Monroe, and Phoenix Pagliacci among others.

While the lead single of the EP “Mama”, is a heartfelt song revealing Jaelle’s emotional connection to her mother and the pain felt from losing her at a young age, “Can’t Stop Me Now” and the second single, “Here I Am”, explore her perseverance and determination to make it. Likewise, “Persevere”, which features a heavy hitting socio-political verse from Ekko Effect, reveals Jaelle’s mission to overturn insecurities into strength, meanwhile “Moves You Make” solidifies Jaelle inner-peace and self-confidence in life.

DOWNLOAD: Jaelle – Story To Tell (Bandcamp)

Gee Wunder and BMoney Grenier release The Connect

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Gee Wunder and BMoney Grenier have released their collaborative effort, The Connect, via Motive Music/Fontana North.

In an attempt to bridge the Canadian urban music community from Western to Central Canada Gee Wunder (Future Beats) and BMoney Grenier (Da Workaholics) are proud to present “The Connect” LP. An effort which combines several original tracks produced by and featuring the dynamic duo. Gee Wunder, a Toronto rap veteran, was fortunate enough to hear of BMoney, a Toronto to Alberta transplant, after a musical business trip to the #YEG in 2010. As they say ‘real recognize real’ and “The Connect” is the result of this common musical ground. Gee Wunder and BMoney bring you some of the best hip-hop coming out of Canada. With a soulful, jazz meets gritty, trap influence Gee Wunder provides knowledge that will get you paid, while BMoney provides singing that will get you laid. Witness…. “The Connect”.

PURCHASE: Gee Wunder & BMoney Grenier – The Connect (iTunes)

Special releases new album

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Special released his new LP Special Ingredient this past weekend. The album features appearances from hip hop veterans Craig G and Sadat X as well as DJ Hush, Oriana and Truezt.

Special releases his new FREE album Special Ingredient. The project features guest verses from Juice Crew Alumni Craig G (Fresh off the release of his Ramblings of an Angry Old Man project) and the great Sadat X of Brand Nubian/Wild Cowboys fame. The collection of songs range from gritty 90’s hip-hop to g-funk. Special isn’t out for the crown, but rather to make a solid contribution to the genre that raised him into the man he is today.

DOWNLOAD: Special – Special Ingredient (Bandcamp)

Lancecape drops Always Fresh! LP

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Lancecape released his new LP Always Fresh! earlier this week and if you get ready quickly, the release party is actually taking place tonight at The Rivoli. The album is available via digital download or as a limited edition cassette.

Lancecape is no stranger when it comes to beats. He has been perfecting his production skills for roughly 15 years. Having produced bangers for the likes of Frank N Dank, Rapper Big Pooh, Keith Murray, AG and Cannibus he has gained ground in the global beat circuit.

Always Fresh Features tracks with Nish Raawks & Dj Grouch, Octavio Santos, Korry Deez & G-Spot, J Shiltz Rapper Pooh & Ray Robinson and Grimace Love.

PURCHASE: Lancecape – Always Fresh!

KemiKAL releases debut album Elevator Music: Going Up

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KemiKAL’s debut album, Elevator Music: Going Up, is out now. With the exception of one track (“Believe That” – Mason Payne) the album is produced entirely by KemiKAL. Featured appearances include Gudini, Coyote, Izm and Erik Flowchild, among others.

Elevator Music has been on the drawing board for a long time and includes songs that were written, recorded, or produced as long as 4 years ago all the way to songs that were recorded within a month of this release. This was intended to be his way of showing the world his development. Distinguishing the old from the new may be a challenge for the listener as everything is structured to create an all around well put together project.

DOWNLOAD: KemiKAL – Elevator Music: Going Up (Bandcamp)