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Some of fav HipHop and R&B joints that came out in 2013 from Canada. 

2013 Homegrown Favs

Kiddstramental

MIX sets

Soul Sounds

rap i like

Party

gems

SpinninNcircles!

Buy on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/HighGradeEP
Buy on Beatport: http://bit.ly/HighGradeBP
Buy on Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00E8WBP4Q

The Wax Wreckaz are a DJ-/production-outfit hailing from Austria, Innsbruck to be exact. A small city surrounded by mountains, green meadows filled with cows in summer and loads of snow and thousands of ski-tourists in winter. The crew consists of Busy Fingaz, Juwee, Fu and Sensay.

Four music lovers that although growing up with different social backgrounds – ranging from punk rock-loving-skateboard-kid to being a conductor’s offspring with classical music education – finally met in the year 1999 in a graphic design school and the rest is history.

Every time the whole crew works on music together, you can definitely feel that all the influences become one – classic New York mid 90s rap and turntablism to UK bass music, reggae and beyond! After their latest release longside the rising reggae star Etzia from Sweden – which gained support by acts like So Shifty, Jugglerz, Bert on Beats, Urban Knights, Rebel Sonix, Mash Up International or the Smalltown DJs and airplay on radio stations from Trinidad Tobago to Russia – they are back with their first release on Jeffree’s.

This time they hooked up with European dancehall-ruler Million Stylez and laced another bass heavy Reggae-Electronica hybrid. Million Stylez laid down an anthem for all the weed lovers worldwide, switching from toasting to singing and back, with his trademark style and voice all over the place. Playing with different genres is natural to the Wax Wreckaz – whether it’s in their DJ-Sets or productions. And so it’s obvious that the result has a unique sound to it, including influences from different genres like house, bass, hip-hop and of course dancehall and reggae.

Wax Wreckaz
Website: http://www.waxwreckaz.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/waxwreckaz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/busyfingaz
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/waxwreckazofficial
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/waxwreckaz

High Grade - EP

High Grade feat. Million Stylez

Buy on iTunes

Wax Wreckaz - High Grade feat. Million Stylez

Somewhere In America...
Artwork By Rhek

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Grandtheft & Skratch Bastid - Miley

Price
"Dear N***a"
Produced by Confidence
Taken off Price's untitled debut album, dropping 2014 on Ill Adrenaline Records.

Purchase "Dear N***a" on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/PriceSingle

Hailing from Boston's gritty section of Dorchester, one of the inner city's most violent and drug infested areas, Price (aka Price Stylez) drops his first official single "Dear N***a" (prod. by Confidence) from his TBA album, dropping 2014 on Ill Adrenaline Records.

Upon deciding to focus on his music and not on the streets, Price began performing in local clubs as well as the legendary "Strand Theatre" where many acts from inside and outside of Boston would come to grace the stage.  He also dropped a few mixtapes and made an impression on local hip-hop heads like Mal Moe, who introduced his talents to Confidence (of Rashad/Purpose & Confidence), already a proven producer under the NJ based indie label Ill Adrenaline Records, that released a bunch of critically acclaimed albums and singles by Rashad & Confidence, Purpose & Confidence, 7 G.E.M.S. (Tragic Allies & Tragedy Khadafi), Beneficence, The Legion, The Purist & Roc Marciano, Neek The Exotic, Da Beatminerz and The Regiment. Now armed with authentic and soulful boom-bap production courtesy of Confidence and backing from Ill Adrenaline Records and Soul Tools Entertainment, Price is set to deliver a classic offering to the masses.


Website:
www.illadrenalinerecords.com

Facebook:
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www.facebook.com/SchoolOfConfidence
www.facebook.com/SoulTools

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
www.twitter.com/Confidencebeats
www.twitter.com/Pricestylez

Price "Dear N***a" (prod. by Confidence)

Cross Roads ft. Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa

The newest track from the Milkcrate Mixtape. ft young spitta Bishop Nehru, produced by Aaron LaCrate.  for more www.milkcratenyc.com/blog 

Bishop Nehru ft Aaron LaCrate  "APPALLED"

SupaNatra - 'Do It" from his October release "Minutes Per Game", available here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?j339mdr9saxmixs

For Booking, Beats And Info:
ChiefExecsBooking@Gmail.Com

SupaNatra - Do It (Produced By SupaNatra & Billionaire Boyscout)

[R. Acheampong, D. Porter, J. Nuamah]
Produced by LordQuest
Recorded at The Remix Project, Toronto, ON
Recorded by Rich Kidd
Mixed by Dan Weston

A Vibe Called Quest (feat. Denzil Porter & LordQuest) [prod. LordQuest]

Be In Love featuring Jeremih

The legendary AZ is back with new music, "I Excel" produced by Cookin Soul. Look out for Doe or Die II Album coming later this year & Last Of A Dying Breed 2 Mixtape in September. Purchase "I Excel" on Itunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-excel-single/id688919425

AZ first became known by appearing on Nas' landmark 1994 album, Illmatic, as his hook on “Life’s A Bitch” still resounds today and he was also featured on Illmatic’s opening opus “The Genesis”. AZ was the only guest feature on Illmatic and soon thereafter he signed with EMI and released his own debut LP Doe Or Die in 1995 to widespread critical acclaim. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became one of AZ's major commercially successful records as a solo artist, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. In 2002, he released Aziatic from which his single "The Essence“ f/ Nas was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. AZ has since released four solo-LP’s (his solo release Undeniable also made a high debut on the Billboard charts) and worked with artists such as Nas, RZA, DJ Premier, Ghostface, Raekwon, Pete Rock, Buckwild, Trackmasters, Emile, Lil Fame, Phonte, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Foxy Brown, Beanie Sigel, Nottz, Large Professor, Bink, Baby Paul, MoSS, & Statik Selektah and remained a constant staple with fans and critics alike.

Today, AZ is back and better than ever and is readying his forthcoming Doe or Die II release.

Follow AZ on Twitter and Instagram - @QuietAZmoney

For Press contact: Promo@Clockwork-Music.com and Booking: Booking@Clockwork-Music.com

Buy on ITUNES

AZ "I Excel" (prod. By Cookin Soul)

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMBspacekid

Buy this album

All what u want

[R. Acheampong, M. Oabel]
Produced by Lyve & Rich Kidd
Recorded at The Base, Mississauga, ON
Recorded by Rich Kidd
Mixed by Rich Kidd

Far From Rich [prod. Lyve & Rich Kidd]

Check out the King Reign single from upcoming Reign Music Vol.2! Produced by the joint efforts between King Reign, David Strickland, and Pharoahe Monch.


King Reign - Dear God

Sunset Ft. Yuna

TrueIndeed

[R. Achaempong, R. Nantwi, A. Ferreira]
Produced by Rich Kidd
Recorded at The Remix Project, Toronto, ON
Recorded by Kyle Harrison
Mixed by Dan Weston

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: http://youtu.be/4MIgDW8C7tg

NBS [Rich Kidd, Tona & Adam Bomb] | Tie Breaker [prod. Rich Kidd]

This week's rules and samples were provided by @snorlaxbass

Tempo: 175bpm

Rule: Each producer was required to produce a beat in double time.

Artists on this week's tape:

AWE: https://soundcloud.com/awe	
Queen Leaf: http://soundcloud.com/queenleaf
Snorlax: http://soundcloud.com/snorlaxbass
Yung Orca: https://soundcloud.com/yung-orca
Subjection X Mike Parvizi: http://soundcloud.com/subjectionmusic X http://soundcloud.com/callmepapi
Kenny Segal: http://soundcloud.com/kennysegal
Nalepa: http://soundcloud.com/nalepa
Patrick Brian: soundcloud.com/patrickbrian
Hyphen Select: www.soundcloud.com/hyphenselect
Divine Elements: soundcloud.com/divineelements
Origin: https://soundcloud.com/kuru

Download

Vol. 79 (The Double Time Cypher)

Available as 2 separate marbled vinyl 12"s and 5 track digital release

Digital - http://found.ee/AFTERDARKD

12" P1 - http://found.ee/AFTERDARKRP1

12" P2 - http://found.ee/AFTERDARKRP2

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Homemade Weapons & Gremlinz '11th Hour' // Repressed for 2016

TopLeft Recordings and Quarter Inch Kings present Volume 7 – the concluding chapter of the 'M.ade I.n C.anada' mixtape series. Mixed by Dj Law, the collaborative project includes 29 original tracks by artists across the nation. Volume 7 and previous volumes can be downloaded @ www.micseries.com

Featuring... Freedom Writers, Puzzle, Theo3, S.T.A.Y., Adversaree, Mazaman, Talksick, The Antiheroes, L.E.S., Adam Bomb, Sporadic, Rico Blox, Connected By Blood, D-Sisive, Big Troopz, Tassnata,UNO, Tommy Spitz, DJ Grouch, Sawbuck, Louwop, J Grind, unknown2scientz, NewBreedMC, Fenaxiz, Loe Pesci, Scandalis, Church Chizzle, royceBIRTH, Fish Grease, Murderface, and KingCon.

Singles version
www.mediafire.com/?rem9cq233682nr5

Mixed by DJ Law
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soundcloud.com/djlaw3000/m-i-c-vol-7-mixed-by-dj-law

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@QuarterInchKing

Sponsored by:
Crate Connect
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HipHopCanada
Bring Ya Eh Game
Grind Flu Mag
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iHustleMedia + many more.

Download the entire M.I.C. Series
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12. Freedom Writers - The Grille (Prod. by Bigg Sproxx)

Colossus & DnBethh - Icarus (OUT NOW on Soul Deep Exclusives)

"Catching A Ride" from the album "Painkillers & Parasites", released November 3, 2013. 

Free download: http://jenova7.com/album/painkillers-parasites

Album artwork by B0ilbUttzZ: www.facebook.com/b0ilbUttzzZ 
Featuring vocals by Bliss (tracks 2 and 8) - soundcloud.com/ascendedmasters 
Featuring production by Esbe (track 3) - soundcloud.com/esbe1988 
Featuring vocals by Elenika (track 5) - elenika.bandcamp.com 
Featuring production by Groove Cereal (tracks 8 and 21) - soundcloud.com/groove-cereal 
Featuring horns by Vicky Flint (5, 6 and 14) - soundcloud.com/vickyflint 
Mastering by VPD of Dusted Wax Kingdom (tracks 8 and 21) - dustedwax.org

Bandcamp

Catching A Ride

"Nighthawks" from the album "Painkillers & Parasites", released November 3, 2013. 

Free download: http://jenova7.com/album/painkillers-parasites

Album artwork by B0ilbUttzZ: www.facebook.com/b0ilbUttzzZ 
Featuring vocals by Bliss (tracks 2 and 8) - soundcloud.com/ascendedmasters 
Featuring production by Esbe (track 3) - soundcloud.com/esbe1988 
Featuring vocals by Elenika (track 5) - elenika.bandcamp.com 
Featuring production by Groove Cereal (tracks 8 and 21) - soundcloud.com/groove-cereal 
Featuring horns by Vicky Flint (5, 6 and 14) - soundcloud.com/vickyflint 
Mastering by VPD of Dusted Wax Kingdom (tracks 8 and 21) - dustedwax.org

Nighthawks

WRITERS = Spek Won, Leisha Cameron, Dey, Boko Maru
PRODUCTION = Lordquest
MIXED/MASTERED = Guzo Lou 

DOWNLOAD ALBUM HERE--> https://spekwon.bandcamp.com/album/sofa-king-amazing

Sofa King Amazinf

Sofa King Amazing

Buy Album

04.PA$$PORTS & CAMERAS ft. (Leisha Cameron, Dey, Boko Maru) prod. Lordquest

LoveBytes  Vol. 1  - Appreciation/ Admiration (Mixed by Ideal Noise) [2013] 

Premiere volume in the new LoveBytes mix series ...."the evolution of relationship. a journey through love."

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The new LoveBytes mix series tries to explore the theme of "Love" by reflecting on and exploring different phases it may go through. Each stage (or theme) will be guest mixed by a different well known or up and coming DJ/ Producer hand selected from an international roster of hottest names in today's deep bass centric sounds. Look for announcements and updates on future volumes posted on our Facebook page as well as early access to sample and download the future mixes before they go public :

https://www.facebook.com/IdealNoise

If you enjoy what you hear, please feel free to leave a comment. 

-IN-

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LoveBytes  Vol. 1  - Appreciation/ Admiration (Mixed by Ideal Noise) [2013] 
Size : 162.5 MB 
Format : MP3 - 320 kbps
Running Time : 01:09:16
Tracks : 17 (One Continuous Mix)

Credits :

Mixed by : http://soundcloud.com/ideal_noise

Vocals, poetry/ Spoken words by Zefora : http://soundcloud.com/zefora

Production & Mastering by Vital (Jeffry Evans) : https://soundcloud.com/musikmaker19


Track List :

00:00:00   01. Indigo - Absent
00:03:33   02. Nanobyte - Another Promise
00:08:17   03. Volor Flex & Encode - Altiplano
*  [Appreciation/ Admiration - Poem Pt.1 - Zefora]  *
00:12:18   04. Delilah - Mean to Me
00:15:43   05. Gem Club - Polly
*  [Appreciation/ Admiration - Poem Pt.2 - Zefora]  *
00:19:55   06. Ficci - Oh Baby
00:22:40   07. Eassy - Find You (feat. Ida Dillan)
*  [Appreciation/ Admiration - Poem Pt.3 - Zefora]  *
00:26:53   08. Delta X - Tell Me Why Don't You
00:30:10   09. Cypriot Vibez - Girl I Want
00:33:35   10. Nanobyte - Kalyke
*  [Appreciation/ Admiration - Poem Pt.4 - Zefora]  *
00:40:10   11. Dabin & Koda - The Take Down (Original Mix)
00:45:20   12. Merce - My World (Original Mix)
00:50:02   13. Merce - All Night
00:52:55   14. London Grammar - Wasting My Young Years
*  [Appreciation/ Admiration - Poem Pt.5 - Zefora]  *
00:56:07   15. Prologue - Conscience
01:00:25   16. Mr Fijiwiji & Tulpa -  Sentient (Original Mix)
01:04:37   17. KASIO - Soda Pop

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To be released in the LoveBytes series :

Stage 1/ Mix Vol. 1 – Appreciation/ Admiration - Mixed by : Ideal Noise
Stage 2/ Mix Vol. 2 – Infatuation/ Desire - Mixed by : Vital  (Upcoming - December 2013)
Stage 3/ Mix Vol. 3 – Attraction/ Hope
Stage 4/ Mix Vol. 4 – Impression/ Conviction
Stage 5/ Mix Vol. 5 – Submission/ Surrender
Stage 6/ Mix Vol. 6 – Crystallization/ Reaffirmation
Stage 7/ Mix Vol. 7 – Elation/ Bliss
Stage 8/ Mix Vol. 8 – Suspicion/ Doubt
Stage 9/ Mix Vol. 9 – Indignation/ Anger
Stage 10/ Mix Vol. 10 – Separation/ Departure

Look for announcements and updates on future volumes posted on our Facebook playlist page as well as early access to sample and download the future mixes before they go public... Not to mention, it's also a pretty cool place to listen to and share some really cool tunes from some really cool places by some really cool ....and awesome people :

https://www.facebook.com/IdealNoise

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SoundCloud : http://soundcloud.com/ideal_noise
MixCloud : http://www.mixcloud.com/Ideal_Noise/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/IdealNoise
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/user/IdealNoise

Contact : Ideal_Noise@yahoo.com

LoveBytes Vol. 1 - Appreciation/ Admiration (Mixed by Ideal Noise) **FREE D/L**

Pick up the "Varsity EP" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1dthVSA

Blue Hawaii

"Live For Today" is the second single from the upcoming album Sean C & LV Loud Dreams Vol. 1 presented by Play Cloths due out March 25th, 2014. The release features production by Sean C & LV with original tracks by Pusha T I Bun B I Busta Rhymes I Fabolous I Jadakiss I Prodigy I Styles P I Devin The Dude | Asher Roth | A$AP Ferg I A$AP 12vy I Smoke Dza | Big K.R.I.T. I Dom Kennedy | CharlieRED I Tree | Al Doe | Remy Banks | Angela Hunte

"Live For Today" feat Fabolous, Jadakiss, Bun B, Rob Zoe & Anthony King
Produced by Sean C & LV for Grind Music
Recorded and Mixed by Chris Tabron at Red Bull Studios, NYC
Additional Engineering Keith Parry
Assisted by Caleb Laven, Mike Bloom, and Marion Ross III
Additional Vocal Mixing By Steve Dickie at Area 51 and Blair Wells
Mastered By Tony Dawsey at Phantom Mastering

03 SEAN C & LV LIVE FOR TODAY feat JadaKiss , Fabolous, Bun B, Rob Zoe and Anthony King

Little re-work we did of one of our favourite songs ever...
ENJOY!

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Frontin' - Pharrell ft. Jay Z (Disclosure Re-Work)

Vince Staples - Taxi

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twitter.com/kendricklamar
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Kendrick Lamar - Poetic Justice (ft. Drake)

Tryin to release the project this month, YAHUAH willing.

Saki x Universal - Bawse Battle (Final Preview For Collab Mixtape)

Diplo’s Express Yourself EP gets the remix treatment available everywhere NOW! 

Buy On iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ExpressRemixes
Buy On Beatport: http://smarturl.it/ExpressRemixesBP
Buy On Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00BUKZCD4

Featuring 7 brand new remixes from a wide variety of producers including the much sought after Gent & Jawns Trap remix! Current mega producer DJ Mustard of “Rack City” fame flips “Express Yourself feat. Nicky Da B” into a nasty bass heavy hip hop instrumental while Bot transforms “Butters Theme feat. Gent & Jawns” into a dark house club anthem. Packed in the middle are 4 huge remixes from Sleepy Tom, TheFatRat, CRNKN, and Expendable Youth & Krusha all taking the original into a new genre. From CRNKN’s trapped out remix to Expendable Youth & Krusha’s Jungle madness, there’s a “Set It Off” for everyone. 

Diplo - Set it Off feat. Lazerdisk Party Sex (CRNKN Remix)

Get "Who Do We Think We Are" featuring Rick Ross on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/wdwtwa
Get Love In The Future: http://smarturl.it/LoveInTheFutureDX

Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)

Who Do We Think We Are (Album Version) [feat. Rick Ross]

[R. Acheampong]
Produced by Rich Kidd for Rich Kidd Beats / R-Way
Recorded at The Base, Toronto, ON
Recorded by Rich Kidd
Mixed by Dan Weston

Rich Kidd - Can I Get A [Bom Bom] [prod. Rich Kidd] DIRTY

TRACKLIST:

1. Rustie - Slasherr
2. Jamie Lidell - What a Shame (RL Grime Remix)
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Can't Hold Us
4. Rustie - Starttt
5. Yellow Claw - Kaolo
6. Kendrick Lamar - M.A.A.D. City
7. Baauer x Major Lazer x Mavado - Harlem OHMYVADO
8. Missy Elliot - Work It (R4 Remix)
9. Disclosure - White Noise feat. AlunaGeorge (Rusher Returns Remix)
10. Frank Ocean - Pyramid (Sliink RMX) [Diggz Short Refix]
11. Outkast - Spottie Ottie Trapaliscious (Huglife Remix)
12. Jakwob - Detox
13. Avicii & Nicky Romero - I Could Be the One (Styles & Complete RMX)
14. Skitzo - Campo Alegre
15. Leon Bolier - Disco Daval (Original Mix)
16. Bunji Garlin - Differentoly (Major Lazer Remix)
17. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love (Nicky Romero Remix)
18. Roska - Squark
19. Joachim Garraud & Alesia - Atrium (Angger Dimas Remix)
20. Blood Diamonds - Phone Sex feat. Grimes
21. LeBreton - Legion
22. Salva & Brenmar - Let Me Bang
23. 2-chains, The Reef, & 2 Deep - Ignant Bday Booty
24. Rihanna - Stay (Branchez Bootleg)
25. SBTRKT - Wildfire (Alex Young Bootleg)
26. Shift Key - Geek Playtime
27. DJ Drama - My Moment feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Jeremih
28. Rick Ross - Marble Floors (Thugli Bootleg)
29. The Partysquad - Lion
30. Torqux & Lady Leshurr - Blazin'
31. Busah - He
32. Duke Dumont - Need U (100%) feat. AME & MNEK
33. Dauwd - And
34. Hucci - Phoenix
35. GTA x Diplo - Boy oh Boy
36. Jakwob - Fade feat. Maiday
37. Katy B - Light As a Feather
38. Trinidad James - All Gold Everything (2Deep x Chino x DJR bootleg)
39. Alvaro - Nafz
40. Busta Rhymes - Put Your Cactus Where My Eyes Could See (Jim-E Stack Remix)
41. Brillz & ETC! ETC! - New Jack Swoop
42. Jackson 5 - I Want U Back (Rogerseventytwo Remix)
43. Young Jeezy - R.I.P. feat. 2 Chainz
44. Action Bronson - Strictly for My Jeeps
45. DJ Snake & Alesia vs Too Short - Bird Machine (Blow the Whistle Bootleg)
46. DJ Snake & Alesia - Bird it Back (Benzi Edit)
47. Tyga - 187
48. French Montana - Freaks ft. Nicki Minaj
49. Terror Fabulous & Nadine Sutherland - Action (Richie Beretta 7th Grade Dance Remix)
50. Flosstradamus - Assquake
51. Frank Ocean - Pink Matter (Remix)

DJ Mitsu the Beats / Beat Installments Vol.2

Hell of a Night

Purchase on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BubbleButtRemix

Major Lazer - Bubble Butt Remix (feat. Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga & Mystic)

"Classic"
Produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skratch Bastid

The Spring Up is the result of fortunate timing, grapefruit Perrier, a shared high school obsession with Outkast's Aquemeni, and a couple of sessions at Skratch Bastid's Toronto studio this April. The 5 track collection marks a moment in time for the pair; embodying the spirit of Spring and also serving as a sort of prelude to Shad's upcoming full-length, to which Skratch Bastid also contributes. The collection features a production assist from DJ Jazzy Jeff, and a turn on the mic from compatriot Cadence Weapon.

http://www.shadk.com
http://www.skratchbastid.com


Shad & Skratch Bastid - "Classic" (Produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skratch Bastid)

Hinterland

It's been a long time since I have uploaded any new music. Here's a James Brown flip of the classic "The Big Payback", I did a few years ago. Hope You enjoy!

Tall Black Guy - James Brown - The Big Payback (BIGBack Slap-Up Re-Edit I)90bpm

Toronto’s own Rich Kidd has been Canada’s best-kept secret since his ascension from local underground stardom to national fame in the past couple of years. The architect of a new sound coming from T Dot, Rich has been steadily amassing praise from industry greats and music critics for his 360-degree musical vision: as an inspirational artist, world-class producer, and captivating performer.
 
Ever since his fist production credit as a 16-year old on Frank and Dank’s “Get Right Song”, he’s amassed a commanding body of work. The compilation series We On Some Rich Kidd Shit Vol. 1-6, an annual event in the local music scene that is entirely orchestrated under his creative vision, has featured nearly 100 artists and proven to be a showcase for some of the best talent coming from his hometown. As his name became synonymous with quality, it didn’t take long for him to get in the studio with the country’s best from Drake to Kardinal Offishall, K-os, Shad, and Saukrates, adding underground classics, commercial hits and award-winning projects to his resume. Letting the music speak for itself, Rich Kidd’s name and signature sound traveled the globe with his beat tape Kiddstrumentals and with collaborative work under his belt with rap greats like Busta Rhymes, Redman, Raekwon, DMX, and Talib Kweli, each time bringing him closer into the radar of rap royalty. 

Whether it comes from joy or pain, sampled-based or entirely original, the constant with Rich Kidd’s sound is the attention to bass, giving a certain feel to his music that takes the listener on an emotional ride. Lyrically, his depth of vision and perspective mirrors the production style. A comedian and a realistic, he writes music that is above all human. From a humble upbringing in the Ridgeway housing projects to international tours in the UK and Australia, the highs and lows along the way are often heard in his songwriting. Coupled with a magnetic personality on stage that earns him new fans at every show, the certainty of Rich Kidd’s path to stardom becomes clearer with each project. With his most recent album The Closers with SonReal, upcoming solo mixtape In My Opinion,  Kiddstrumentals Vol. 2 on the way and a debut album to follow, there seems to be no limit to what the Kidd can do.

A Vibe Called Quest (feat. Denzil Porter & LordQuest) [prod. LordQuest]

richkiddbeats