“Northern Touch”, arguably the most important Canadian rap song of all time, turns 25 this year.
To mark the occasion, The Black Academy’s 2023 Legacy Awards, which took place last night at History in Toronto, closed the show with a tribute to the iconic track. The song’s original artists — Kardinal Offishall, Red1 of Rascalz, Choclair and Thrust — introduced a new crop of Canadian rappers — Taaylee G, Tamir, Ysn Fab and Zach Zoya — to perform their take on the 1998 rap anthem.
Eventually, the OGs even joined the young emcees to finish the song. Check out the performance below.
Read More: Kardinal Offishall, Def Jam’s Newest Exec, Says Canada’s Music Industry Needs ‘Radical Change’: ‘We’re Decades Behind Other Countries’
Speaking to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante at the Legacy Awards, Kardinal Offishall said it was “incredible” to be able to celebrate the track a quarter-century later, adding that...
To mark the occasion, The Black Academy’s 2023 Legacy Awards, which took place last night at History in Toronto, closed the show with a tribute to the iconic track. The song’s original artists — Kardinal Offishall, Red1 of Rascalz, Choclair and Thrust — introduced a new crop of Canadian rappers — Taaylee G, Tamir, Ysn Fab and Zach Zoya — to perform their take on the 1998 rap anthem.
Eventually, the OGs even joined the young emcees to finish the song. Check out the performance below.
Read More: Kardinal Offishall, Def Jam’s Newest Exec, Says Canada’s Music Industry Needs ‘Radical Change’: ‘We’re Decades Behind Other Countries’
Speaking to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante at the Legacy Awards, Kardinal Offishall said it was “incredible” to be able to celebrate the track a quarter-century later, adding that...
- 9/25/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty has announced her new album, Crying Crystals, out on July 14th. As the latest preview of the record, she’s shared a collaboration with her sister Omega Mighty called “Zoom Zoom.”
Spanning 13 tracks, Crying Crystals features appearances from a diverse roster of rappers including Chicago mainstay Jean Deaux, New Zealander JessB, and Montreal native Zach Zoya, the latter of whom guests on a pair of songs. Thus far, Mighty has also teased the album with “Huh,” “Room Service,” and “Honey Bun.”
As Mighty tells Consequence, “Zoom Zoom” was inspired by a 2023 Toronto summer and trying out new sonics. “The amapiano sound has a grip on the city because of its amalgamation of dance and Afro sounds fused together,” she explains. “I wanted to explore producing in that world.”
Meanwhile, the track’s story ties directly to two previous singles from the album. After “bargaining for a...
Spanning 13 tracks, Crying Crystals features appearances from a diverse roster of rappers including Chicago mainstay Jean Deaux, New Zealander JessB, and Montreal native Zach Zoya, the latter of whom guests on a pair of songs. Thus far, Mighty has also teased the album with “Huh,” “Room Service,” and “Honey Bun.”
As Mighty tells Consequence, “Zoom Zoom” was inspired by a 2023 Toronto summer and trying out new sonics. “The amapiano sound has a grip on the city because of its amalgamation of dance and Afro sounds fused together,” she explains. “I wanted to explore producing in that world.”
Meanwhile, the track’s story ties directly to two previous singles from the album. After “bargaining for a...
- 6/30/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – June 23rd, 2023
Kim Petras – “King Of Hearts”, Feed The Beast (Album)
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice – “Barbie World (With Aqua)
Kelly Clarkson – “Skip This Part”, plus Chemistry (Album)
Demi Lovato – “Swine”
Carly Rae Jepsen – “Shy Boy”
Maisie Peters – “Run”, plus the good witch (Album)
Valley – “Natural”, plus Lost In Translation (Album)
Banx & Ranx feat. Zach Zoya – “The Birds”
Anitta – “Funk Rave”
Loud Luxury and Bebe Rexha – “If Only I”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Train ft. Tenille Townes and Bryce Vine – “I Know“, Curtis Waters and TiaCorine – “Petty”, Boslen – “Crazy”, Grace Potter – “Good Time”, Icona Pop – “Where Do We Go From Here”, Nghtmre, Big Gigantic, Olivia Sebastianelli – “Back For More”
Keep On Your...
New Music Friday – June 23rd, 2023
Kim Petras – “King Of Hearts”, Feed The Beast (Album)
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice – “Barbie World (With Aqua)
Kelly Clarkson – “Skip This Part”, plus Chemistry (Album)
Demi Lovato – “Swine”
Carly Rae Jepsen – “Shy Boy”
Maisie Peters – “Run”, plus the good witch (Album)
Valley – “Natural”, plus Lost In Translation (Album)
Banx & Ranx feat. Zach Zoya – “The Birds”
Anitta – “Funk Rave”
Loud Luxury and Bebe Rexha – “If Only I”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Train ft. Tenille Townes and Bryce Vine – “I Know“, Curtis Waters and TiaCorine – “Petty”, Boslen – “Crazy”, Grace Potter – “Good Time”, Icona Pop – “Where Do We Go From Here”, Nghtmre, Big Gigantic, Olivia Sebastianelli – “Back For More”
Keep On Your...
- 6/23/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – June 9th, 2023
Niall Horan – “The Show”, plus The Show (Album)
BTS -“Take Two”
Madonna and Sam Smith – “Vulgar”
Shawn Mendes – “What The Hell Are We Dying For?”
Janelle Monáe – “Phenomenal ft. Doechii”, plus The Age Of Pleasure (Album)
Rosalía — “Tuya”
P1Harmony – “Jump”, plus Harmony: All In (Album)
Reneé Rapp – “Snow Angel”
SB19 – “Gento”, plus Pagtatag! (EP)
Christine and the Queens – “A Day In The Water”, plus PARANOÏA, Angels, True Love (Album)
Maluma – “Coco Loco”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Afrojack and Theresa Rex – “Let Me Go”, Tessa Violet – “My God!”, Aluna with Pabllo Vittar, Mnek and Eden Prince – “Oh The Glamour”, Yungblud – “Lowlife”, Banx & Ranx ft. Zach Zoya – “The Birds”, Nbdy...
New Music Friday – June 9th, 2023
Niall Horan – “The Show”, plus The Show (Album)
BTS -“Take Two”
Madonna and Sam Smith – “Vulgar”
Shawn Mendes – “What The Hell Are We Dying For?”
Janelle Monáe – “Phenomenal ft. Doechii”, plus The Age Of Pleasure (Album)
Rosalía — “Tuya”
P1Harmony – “Jump”, plus Harmony: All In (Album)
Reneé Rapp – “Snow Angel”
SB19 – “Gento”, plus Pagtatag! (EP)
Christine and the Queens – “A Day In The Water”, plus PARANOÏA, Angels, True Love (Album)
Maluma – “Coco Loco”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Afrojack and Theresa Rex – “Let Me Go”, Tessa Violet – “My God!”, Aluna with Pabllo Vittar, Mnek and Eden Prince – “Oh The Glamour”, Yungblud – “Lowlife”, Banx & Ranx ft. Zach Zoya – “The Birds”, Nbdy...
- 6/9/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
02 June 2023 – Hot on the heels of the triumphant release of his debut album, When It Blooms, today Canada-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Nonso Amadi shares the official music video for a standout track on the record “Kilimanjaro” ft. Beam through Def Jam Recordings/Polydor Records/McA/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company.
Backdropped by the beautiful beaches of Jamaica, Amadi and Beam create a vibrant vacation-ready vibe with picturesque sights surrounding them, reflecting the celebratory mark of the album being out in the world for a full week. The video parallels the song’s radiantly smooth combination of Amadi’s Afro-r&b and Beam’s dancehall edge. Join the global YouTube premiere at 12:00Pm Est Here and a premium afterparty hosted by Nonso Amadi immediately following Here.
Nonso Amadi – When It Blooms
When It Blooms has been released as the first comprehensive body of work from Amadi,...
Backdropped by the beautiful beaches of Jamaica, Amadi and Beam create a vibrant vacation-ready vibe with picturesque sights surrounding them, reflecting the celebratory mark of the album being out in the world for a full week. The video parallels the song’s radiantly smooth combination of Amadi’s Afro-r&b and Beam’s dancehall edge. Join the global YouTube premiere at 12:00Pm Est Here and a premium afterparty hosted by Nonso Amadi immediately following Here.
Nonso Amadi – When It Blooms
When It Blooms has been released as the first comprehensive body of work from Amadi,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Tnght member Lunice has announced his sophomore album, Open, out June 23rd via LuckyMe. As a preview, the Montreal producer has shared the first single, “No Commas,” and its accompanying video.
Open is the follow-up to his 2017 solo debut, Ccclx, and each song on the album was created with the thought of how it would translate to live performances in mind. Collaborators include rappers and producers like Cali Cartier, Zach Zoya, Yuki Dreams Again, DAGr, Jay Centrury, Stargate, and Drtwrk.
Already a staple of Lunice’s live sets, “No Commas” is a slice of twisted, club-ready hip-hop, as Cali Cartier whisper-raps over thumping production punctuated by xylophone. In a statement, Lunice explained the process of making the song.
“This track is the result of multiple natural occurrences where the melody, drums, and vocal performance coincidentally fit with each other in the moment of creation without any prior motive behind it,...
Open is the follow-up to his 2017 solo debut, Ccclx, and each song on the album was created with the thought of how it would translate to live performances in mind. Collaborators include rappers and producers like Cali Cartier, Zach Zoya, Yuki Dreams Again, DAGr, Jay Centrury, Stargate, and Drtwrk.
Already a staple of Lunice’s live sets, “No Commas” is a slice of twisted, club-ready hip-hop, as Cali Cartier whisper-raps over thumping production punctuated by xylophone. In a statement, Lunice explained the process of making the song.
“This track is the result of multiple natural occurrences where the melody, drums, and vocal performance coincidentally fit with each other in the moment of creation without any prior motive behind it,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
An impressive array of more than 50 Canadian recording artists have pooled their talents for a new single to promote an excellent cause.
Produced by legendary Canadian music producer Bob Ezrin, and executive produced by Randy Lennox (Loft Entertainment) and Carrie Mudd (Peacock Alley Entertainment), the anthem “What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)” weaves Serena Ryder’s inspiring message and profound lyrics from her song “What I Wouldn’t Do” with Leela Gilday’s sonically beautiful bridge from “North Star Calling”.
The single, released on March 2, kicks off Kids Help Phone‘s new initiative to help Canadian youth “feel out loud” and express their emotions in a safe and supported way, anchored by a fundraising goal of $300 million to reach every young person in Canada by 2024 by expanding access to Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services.
Collectively calling themselves Feel Out Loud, the 50-plus artists include a pantheon...
Produced by legendary Canadian music producer Bob Ezrin, and executive produced by Randy Lennox (Loft Entertainment) and Carrie Mudd (Peacock Alley Entertainment), the anthem “What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)” weaves Serena Ryder’s inspiring message and profound lyrics from her song “What I Wouldn’t Do” with Leela Gilday’s sonically beautiful bridge from “North Star Calling”.
The single, released on March 2, kicks off Kids Help Phone‘s new initiative to help Canadian youth “feel out loud” and express their emotions in a safe and supported way, anchored by a fundraising goal of $300 million to reach every young person in Canada by 2024 by expanding access to Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services.
Collectively calling themselves Feel Out Loud, the 50-plus artists include a pantheon...
- 3/2/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The Socan Foundation has announced the recipients of the third annual SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards.
The recipients are Adria Kain, Ahi, Desarae Dee, Nonso Amadi and Zach Zoya.
According to a press release from Socan, the Black Canadian Music Awards “were created to recognize and celebrate the artistic merit demonstrated by Black music creators of any genre.”
Read More: Black Canadian Music Awards Announce First Ever Winners
SiriusXM Canada doubled its support for the Awards in 2023, with the five selected winners each receiving a prize of 10,000 in support of their career development.
“What an honour to participate in amplifying Black creatives. So many of the submissions were incredible, making this the hardest jury process to date,” said Keziah Myers, executive director at Advance Music Canada, chair of the jury.
“I learned of writers and composers that I didn’t know about, automatically looked up their projects, and it inspired...
The recipients are Adria Kain, Ahi, Desarae Dee, Nonso Amadi and Zach Zoya.
According to a press release from Socan, the Black Canadian Music Awards “were created to recognize and celebrate the artistic merit demonstrated by Black music creators of any genre.”
Read More: Black Canadian Music Awards Announce First Ever Winners
SiriusXM Canada doubled its support for the Awards in 2023, with the five selected winners each receiving a prize of 10,000 in support of their career development.
“What an honour to participate in amplifying Black creatives. So many of the submissions were incredible, making this the hardest jury process to date,” said Keziah Myers, executive director at Advance Music Canada, chair of the jury.
“I learned of writers and composers that I didn’t know about, automatically looked up their projects, and it inspired...
- 1/18/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – November 4th, 2022
Selena Gomez – “My Mind And Me”
Drake & 21 Savage – “Major Distribution”, plus Her Loss (Album)
Tiesto and Tate McRae – “10:35”
Avril Lavigne and Yungblud – “I’m A Mess”
P!nk – “Never Gonna Not Dance Again”
Backstreet Boys – “Last Christmas”
Lindsay Lohan – “Jingle Bell Rock”
Johnny Orlando – “If He Wanted To He Would”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include The Reklaws – “People Don’t Talk About”, Olivia O’Brien – “Never Be The One”, Malibu Barbie – “Badonthebeat”, Fuego and Fred De Palma – “Night Sky”, Sg Lewis – “Lifetime”, Years & Years – “100 Pure Love”, Zach Zoya “Come By Here” + “Birthday Sex”, Macklemore and Nle Choppa – “Faithful”,
Keep On Your Radar:
Louis Tomlinson – Faith In The Future (Album)
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New Music Friday – November 4th, 2022
Selena Gomez – “My Mind And Me”
Drake & 21 Savage – “Major Distribution”, plus Her Loss (Album)
Tiesto and Tate McRae – “10:35”
Avril Lavigne and Yungblud – “I’m A Mess”
P!nk – “Never Gonna Not Dance Again”
Backstreet Boys – “Last Christmas”
Lindsay Lohan – “Jingle Bell Rock”
Johnny Orlando – “If He Wanted To He Would”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include The Reklaws – “People Don’t Talk About”, Olivia O’Brien – “Never Be The One”, Malibu Barbie – “Badonthebeat”, Fuego and Fred De Palma – “Night Sky”, Sg Lewis – “Lifetime”, Years & Years – “100 Pure Love”, Zach Zoya “Come By Here” + “Birthday Sex”, Macklemore and Nle Choppa – “Faithful”,
Keep On Your Radar:
Louis Tomlinson – Faith In The Future (Album)
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- 11/4/2022
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
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