Shad K – Canadian Hip-Hop Hallmark
Shadrach Kabango stepped onto the Canadian music scene when he took first at 91.5 FM’s (London, ON) annual Rhythm of the Future unsigned talent competition in 2004. He then put the prize money into recording his inaugural album “When This is Over” while completing an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. [...]
Electric Company
Electric is a Boston group formed by Insight with MC’s Dagha, Anonymous, Moe Pope and Raheem. They released their album “Life’s a Struggle” in 2004. Fresh beats from Insight and 5 talented MC’s consistent flow, feel-good vibes and verse-trading make this group reminiscent of Jurassic Five. If you’ve never heard of Insight, he’s one of [...]
Dela’s Changes of Atmosphere
Formerly of Soul Village, Dela started making music at a young age (about 10 years old). He discovered sampling at 14. It was at this time he began to make beats for local rappers, doing $10 studio sessions when he wasn’t in school. His newest album “Changes Of Atmosphere” dropped last year. Original beats and [...]
Broken Bells
Broken Bells is an indie rock duo formed last year, consisting of James Mercer and Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse. Mercer is a member of the band The Shins, Burton is a member of Gnarls Barkley and a well-respected producer for such artists as Beck, Gorillaz, MF Doom and The Black Keys. Their [...]
Rhymesayers Label Spotlight: Mr. Dibbs
This article is part three in an thirteen part series, on the artists from the Rhymesayers Entertainment label.  Rhymesayers Entertainment recently won URB Magazine’s Best Label of the Decade. The rappers covered in the series include BK-One, Atmosphere, Mr. Dibbs, Abstract Rude, Freeway, Grieves, Toki Wright, Eyedea & Abilities, Jake One, P.O.S, Evidence, Felt, and Brother Ali. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brad [...]
BK-One Drops His Debut ‘Radio Do Canibal’
This article is part one in a thirteen part series, on the artists from the Rhymesayers Entertainment label.  Rhymesayers Entertainment recently won URB Magazine’s Best Label of the Decade. The rappers covered in the series include BK-One, Atmosphere, Mr. Dibbs, Abstract Rude, Freeway, Grieves, Toki Wright, Eyedea & Abilities, Jake One, P.O.S, Evidence, Felt, and Brother Ali. BK-One‘s passion for music grew [...]
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