Snoh Aalegra - Ugh, those feels again

Published Aug 15, 2019

Like its name implies, Snoh Aalegra's - Ugh, those feels again is an emotional rollercoaster. On it, the Swedish songstress is a master cond...

Snoh Aalegra Is Still in Her Feels on New Album '- Ugh, those feels again'

Published Aug 14, 2019

Two years after her debut studio album, Snoh Aalegra is still deep in her emotions. The aptly titled - Ugh, those feels again, the Swedish c...

Elle Varner Ellevation

Published Jul 17, 2019

The path to Elle Varner's sophomore effort has been a winding one. Pushbacks and label drama (the singer was dropped from RCA Records, the c...

Jaden ERYS

Published Jul 17, 2019

Jaden Smith's 2017 debut, SYRE, showed creativity and tremendous potential. On it, the neo-Fresh Prince established himself as a legitimate...

JD Era Back From the Dead

Published Jun 28, 2019

On his latest effort, aptly titled Back From the Dead, Mississauga rhymer JD Era delivers confident bars with a renewed and refreshing vigou...

The HamilTones Watch the Ton3s

Published Jun 25, 2019

As backup singers for Anthony Hamilton, North Carolina trio the HamilTones became social media darlings known as much for their cheeky sense...

Skepta Ignorance Is Bliss

Published Jun 10, 2019

If you're new to Skepta and hoping to settle into his sound, Ignorance Is Bliss is not the place to start. While Skepta is far too seasoned...

Steve Lacy Apollo XXI

Published May 27, 2019

Since joining the Internet at 16, Steve Lacy has established himself as a quiet force. Unfailingly humble, the coy Compton native has been p...

Ari Lennox Shea Butter Baby

Published May 23, 2019

On the intro to her debut, Ari Lennox issues a theatrical warning: "Are you ready? 'Cause it's about to get disgusting. It's about to get so...

Rahsaan Patterson Heroes & Gods

Published May 15, 2019

Time is a luxury that neo-soul vet Rahsaan Patterson uses well on Heroes & Gods. Doing away with schedules and deadlines, Patterson gave him...

Tanika Charles Proves She Has 'The Gumption' on Her Confident New Album

Published May 08, 2019

Just a month out from the release of her new album The Gumption — her followup to her Juno-nominated, Polaris Music Prize long-listed debut...

Tanika Charles The Gumption

Published May 07, 2019

Building on the markedly old-school feel of her previous album, Soul Run, singer Tanika Charles stays rooted in classic soul, rock, and funk...

Lion Babe Cosmic Wind

Published Apr 08, 2019

As the title implies, Lion Babe's sophomore project, Cosmic Wind, is largely an ethereal effort. Dialling back on the tinny, uber-electric f...

Smif-N-Wessun The All

Published Feb 27, 2019

The latest from Brooklyn duo Smif-N-Wessun is clear-eyed and thoughtful, with a touch of rugged East coast swag. Supported by 9th Wonder and...

Don't Call Smif-N-Wessun's 'The All' a Victory Lap

Published Feb 22, 2019

Hip-hop is approaching its golden years, but not many of our Golden Era heroes are here to enjoy them — but Boot Camp Clik offshoots Smif-N-...

Chaka Khan Hello Happiness

Published Feb 19, 2019

Twelve studio albums into her legendary career, Queen Chaka Khan hasn't lost her magic. But in an attempt to do it all, Hello Happiness lose...

Patrik Went to Montreal to Write 'Spadina,' a Rap Love Letter to Toronto

Published Jan 25, 2019

To create Spadina, his tribute to Toronto, 28-year-old rapper Patrik packed his bags and moved to Montreal. "The best way to have perspectiv...

Anderson .Paak Oxnard

Published Nov 26, 2018

Anderson .Paak's highly-anticipated Oxnard is a slow burn. It's not a bad effort by any stretch, but perhaps the excitement that hovered aro...

John Legend A Legendary Christmas

Published Nov 19, 2018

Why didn't this happen sooner? John Legend's booming vocals and stagy vibrato are perfect for belting Christmas classics and he's in his ele...

Masego / VanJess / Shay Lia Opera House, Toronto ON, October 23

Published Oct 24, 2018

Though cooler temps have descended on Toronto, TrapHouseJazz crooner Masego brought a sweltering set to Opera House. Accompanied by his "Tou...