The Extremities release Instruments EP

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Instruments is a new EP from The Extremities featuring Ghettosocks. The project also features appearances from Brandon Dramatic, Reks, Tona, MegaRan, Percee P and Relic.

Produced by King Michael. Directed by Shankeith Creative.

[Audio] Naturally Born Strangers – Tie Breaker (prod. Rich Kidd)

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Naturally Born Strangers is Rich Kidd, Tona and Adam Bomb.

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DOWNLOAD: Naturally Born Strangers – “Tie Breaker” (Soundcloud)

Freedom Writers release NOW

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The collective known as the Freedom Writers have released their full-length album, NOW.

“This record has absolutely no right sounding as cohesive and consistently cracking as it does. The debut long-player from Toronto, ON super-friends Freedom Writers features contributions from five core MCs, plus an additional five vocalists, yet never once feels disjointed.” – Luke Fox, EXCLAIM! 8/10

The wait is over, the album is here! Toronto’s fan favourites the FREEDOM WRITERS have amassed a delicious 17 course meal of unabashed lyricism, uncompromising social commentary and unbelievable songs. 5 dangerous Emcees, 1 dedicated producer and phenomenal guest appearances by O.G. Toronto wordsmith Mathematik, soulful vocalists Ayah and T.R.A.C.K.S. as well as potent contributions from community minded artists Ian Kamau and Franz Thomas equals one jam packed, Hip Hop soundtrack you have to own.

PURCHASE: Freedom Writers – NOW (Bandcamp)

Theo3 drops debut album Airplane Over One Way Streets

Theo3 has dropped his debut album, Airplane Over One Way Streets, available online through iTunes and Bandcamp. The LP features appearances from DJ Eclipse, Ayah, DJ Grouch, Tanika Charles, Andreena Mill and fellow Freedom Writers Tona and Frankie Payne.

HERE IT IS. The debut album of Toronto’s very own Hip Hop force THEO3. A cohesive and intensely personal collection of songs that represent progression, balance, struggle and determination over a seamless blend of richly textured beats and varied production styles.

PURCHASE: Theo3 – Airplane Over One Way Streets (Bandcamp | iTunes)

Miles Jones releases The Jones Act Part III

A little late on posting this one as it was released about a month ago, but Miles Jones has released his third LP, The Jones Act Part III. Released through Jones’ label, Mojo Records, the LP features appearances from Kae Sun, D-Sisive, Kayo, Ghettosocks, Tona and A-Jaxx. Part III follows Jones’ previous releases One Chance (2006) and Runaway Jones (2009).

Tracklisting:
1. All Lies
2. Maybe Tomorrow
3. Raw featuring Tona
4. Catch Me In The Rye
5. Fresh featuring Kae Sun
6. Catch My Breath
7. Satisfied
8. Scorpio featuring D-Sisive & Ghettosocks
9. Better Life
10. Sunshine City
11. Somebody
12. Sweet Lies featuring Kayo & A-Jaxx

PURCHASE: Miles Jones – The Jones Act Part III (Bandcamp)

[Video] Freedom Writers – The Grille (prod. Big Sproxx)

New video from Freedom Writers. Produced and directed by Big Sproxx.

Served up to you char-broiled, strait off an open flame, the “F-DUB” collective brings you its latest installment of pure, unadulterated artistry: The Grille. Local 24 hour diner The Grille has played second home to The Freedom Writers for the past 2 years whether the occasion be an all-night studio session, video shoot, a heated hip hop debate or just straight politicking. Filmed in one take Theo3, Tona, Adam Bomb, Frankie Payne and Progress terrorize the raw and gritty backdrop provided by in house producer/engineer/director Big Sproxx with the perfect blend of lyricism and punchlines that is sure to have listeners bopping their heads and twisting their grilles. Special shout out to our favorite waitress, Jackie aka Ja-kay… Woosh!

DOWNLOAD: Freedom Writers – The Grille (Bandcamp)