“Took Control” is the new video from DC’s Sean Armstrong featuring Tajai of Souls of Mischief and pHoenix Pagliacci. The video was directed by E Major.
DOWNLOAD: Sean Armstrong – “Took Control” (Bandcamp)
The 7th Annual Manifesto Festival, Live at the Square will be taking place once again at Yonge-Dundas Square on Sunday, September 22nd. The event begins at 12 PM and runs until 11 PM and will feature the Freshest Goods Market, breakdancing, visual art and a lot more. The lineup also looks to be a good one (see below).
THE 7th ANNUAL MANIFESTO FESTIVAL
Souls of Mischief, Jhené Aiko, Freedom Writers, Thugli w/ Lenny Len, Notes To Self, DJ Mel Boogie, Eternia, JellyTooFly, pHoenix Pagliacci, Tara Chase, Unbuttoned, Sean Leon, Raz Fresco, Blake Carrington, WolF J McFarlane, Junia T ft. Juice Money Quartet, Solitair, TFHOUSE, John River, CALiPH, KZARAW, L the 12th Letter, Sydanie, Veronica Domingues w/ live band, Melodic Yoza
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
w/ L The 12th Letter, Vividd, Adria Kain, Kway Bliss, Jaek DeLarge, Made Wade, Clairmont The Second, Lola Bunz, Oshaun, pHoenix Pagliacci, Vital, ShaqIsDope
Music by DJ Lissa Monét & DJ Starvin Marvin
Hosted by Tika Simone
Sunday, September 1, 2013
@ Measure Bar (296 Brunswick Ave.)
Show: 8 PM
Cover: $10 before 10 PM / $15 after
Your Mom Likes My Mix Tape is the new project from NewBreedMC featuring production from Astro Mega, SeAn Prominent and Kolor Brown, among others. Other artists making an appearance include pHoenix Pagliacci, Relic, J Wyze, Louwop, R.U.I.N. and more.
NewBreedMC is also preparing for the release of his untitled EP this October.
DOWNLOAD: NewBreedMC – Your Mom Likes My MixTape (Bandcamp)
Eternia returns with her first video in over two years. “Final Offering” uses the instrumental from Kendrick Lamar’s “Hii Power” and features pHoenix Pagliacci. The video was directed by Alex Narvaez.
Eternia returns after a two year ‘hiatus’ with an epic verse. Unloading a hailstorm of questions pointed at herself, God, her family, her friends, and her very purpose, ‘Final Offering’ tackles the lows of life, a topic most people avoid with repression and distractions. Eternia dives in, unafraid to reveal her insecurities and self doubt while challenging the very tenets of faith and foundation of family that she was raised on. She is joined by pHoenix Pagliacci, a burgeoning triple-threat in the Canadian music scene, who soars on this track with a poignant reminder to Eternia, and anyone else who is experiencing similar lows, of what “Hii Power” really is.
Director Alex Narvaez (a.k.a. The Can Con Don) contributes a docu-style moving landscape to the raw vulnerability of Eternia’s delivery & content. Doubling as a tribute to Toronto’s historic Kensington Market, Narvaez paints the symbolic picture of Eternia as isolated and alone. But as the chorus uplifts the song, Eternia is joined by a ‘female voltron’: empowered by a support network of talented women who know their own power & purpose, reminding her of her own.
“Summer Madness” is the new single from Ekko Effect off of his upcoming album, The Learning Process. The song features pHoenix Pagliacci, Sstyles and Chris Brooks.
After the profound success of his first album, Knowledge Speaks Wisdom Listens, fans have been waiting patiently to hear the latest and greatest of Ekko Effect’s rhymes. Low and behold, that time is now. Working alongside Ekko on this single is none other than Chris Brooks and Sstyles, with vocals by pHoenix Pagliacci. With a jazzy undertone and distinguishable beat, “Summer Madness” embodies the perfect urban summer. The song mesmerizes the listener, capturing an old school feel with cunning lyrics. “Summer Madness” again proves that Ekko Effect remains on top of his game and focused on making positive uplifting music.
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DOWNLOAD: Ekko Effect – “Summer Madness” (Bandcamp)
“30 Degreedom Freedom,” produced by Astro Mega, is the lead single off NewBreedMC’s Your Mom Likes My Music, which is set for release on August 1st.
Still Standing is the sophomore album from J Shiltz. The free LP features production from Rich Kidd, Kev Brown, Relic, Twizzmatic, Lancecape, Junia-T, Charisma, M Mac and Heights. It also includes collaborations with Rapper Big Pooh, AG of DITC, Ray Robinson, pHoenix Pagliacci, Jon Moxin and DJ Docta.
DOWNLOAD: J Shiltz – Still Standing (Bandcamp)
Class of ’93 release the video for “Soul Runner” featuring A. Harmony and pHoenix Pagliacci, which appears on last year’s Awesome LP.
DOWNLOAD: Class of ’93 – Soul Runner (Bandcamp)
Gardener recently released his new LP, Pending, via iTunes. The 12-track album features appearances by Leftfield Keele, Christian Caldiera and Phoenix Pagliacci.
Gardener knows that, just like any sport, hip-hop athletes must adapt and grow with the game, or remain stagnant and get left behind. Gardener’s story-telling ability reflects the wealth of diverse experiences that he has to draw from. His drive to stay fresh leads him to experiment with different sounds, and mix melody with rap to create a sound the game has never heard before. Gardener’s passion is music and his instrument is his voice, but he is also a budding instrumentalist, and feels that understanding the craft of instrumentation is an integral part of his development as not just a rapper or musician, but as an artist. Gardener’s debut Pending culminates his latest works for receptive audiences.
PURCHASE: Gardener – Pending (iTunes)