Fresh from the inbox comes this new video from director Nicolas Heller. I’m automatically a fan of this video because there’s an actual thought behind it (+ the music isn’t too bad either). I love the distortion! I’m looking forward to checking out Time Crisis’ self-titled debut on September 14th!

As a precursor to our pre-release (going down on Wednesday!), we’re dropping a little remix Mr. Thrive has created that sounds nothing like the track on our album! It features our friend Tilly Lace and chronicles a fun filled weekend. Friday (1st verse), Saturday morning (2nd), and Saturday night (3rd).

I’ve been sitting on this for FAR too long…

It was the best of times, it was actually the best of times. Seriously.

One of the craziest days of my life; what turned into a random idea exploded into an all day and night rap party on Main Street Saskatoon, starting at the 911 mansion and ending somewhere deep into the night, involving copius amounts of alcohol, shopping carts and Weez-ill hanging from the rafters in Maguires Brew Pub. I’m slightly sad I only got partially drunk, but I was MUCH happier manning the boards and recording all of these dope rappers:

THE LINEUP, with RYAN STINSON on the BEAT:

CHAPS
NEREO
KATCH23
GRUBBS
TOUCH
SKIZZAFRANTIK
DEEZUZ
MAX PRIME
THE GUMSHOE STRUTT
EPIC
WEEZ-ILL
NOLTO
WHATEVSKI
LEXINGTON
ADDVICE
NOCANDO
KING DYLAN
ASPIRE
SMIXX
REWIND
CHAPTER THRIVE
MC MOSSBERG
GQ
BIG BEAR
LEV
ROYAL-T
C-STANCE
iD
KHIRY TAFARI
NOWAY
ETHIK9
FINE PRINT
40OZ
POLTY
JOE DUB

That’s right. All those rappers. 8 bars a piece, over 11 minutes of dope rhymes, chronicalling an insane day in Canadian hip hop history.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE:

Also props to Ryan for taking all the photos during the day!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1xgRIj8afA

BRAND spankin’ new video from thekeenone on DJ Starscream (Slipknot) production. CHECK IT!

“When Did Your Innocence Die?”
-thekeenone

www.wdyid.com

The question posed by thekeenone and Agent B and the theme of their upcoming album together.  To build the hype (and you better forget what Flava Flav said for this one) the pair released the single “We Don’t Understand”:

thekeenone has a most excellent style and voice for this rap shit; her lyrics and stream of consciousness on this single hit the tone and idea hauntingly for this song.  To top it all off, she admitted to me that the entire first verse and majority of the second were complete freestyles.  (personally, I’m blown away)  I’ve had this song in my rotation since I heard it first almost a year ago, and for obvious reasons.

Fiending for more, I was very pleased to find she had released a collection of her most recent work, “The Getaway.”  Featuring production from DJ Starscream, Vanderslice, and even B-Real (yes that’s right, B-Real from Cypress Hill), this album has enough bang under it as an instrumental album to set yer ears poppin like the first of July (or the fourth, for our American compatriots).  Thankfully, Keen keeps the raps flowing in her signature style, and fits into her groove exactly how she should.

The album opens with the track “Keep Movin” featuring Young DE on the hook with a deep and powerful guitar line defining the vibe of the track.   Up Next is the track “Hit that Shit” (the B-Real produced track)  speeding up the pace on this weed anthem.  B-Real graces the hook with that signature Cypress sound.  Accompanying the Keen is also Reg Riddem and ILL BILL.  Keen hangs exquisitely with the vets on this track, testament to why you should be picking this up.  And we’re only 2 tracks deep!

One of my favorite tracks on the album is “I Got It,” a droning track produced by JRB.  Keen remains anonymous to what exactly it is she has, but by the end of the track I think you can figure it out.  Normally writing in slowed down tempos, she murders a double time flow on the second verse that really needs to be checked.  Mike Tenor drops a phone in verse to close the song out in an execution that feels familiarly perfect.

“The Stoner’s Prayer” with B-Real closes the album (prior to the bonus track “We Don’t Understand”) and I’ll just let your ears make the judgement for you:

I know yer listening now.  If you’d like to purchase this album DIRECTLY from Keen herself, check the link:

www.keen.tv

For minimal amount (the cost of your normal cd at mimimum), Keen will email out you any number of copies of the album, posters and other goodies for your own use, and the distribution you feel is necessary.  Her approach to spreading her music around is that you and I are the distribution channels.

I feel you need to hear this, I hope you pass it on down yer own channels!

As well! You can find “The Getaway” for free at Keen’s Bandcamp Page

(if in case you feel that you need a free listen or two)

chapter.

(*all above photos provided by Stephen Lashbrook)

HEY.  ITS THE BONUS:

keen was kind enough to let me add a verse to “We Don’t Understand”!

We Don’t Understand (remix) ft. Chapter Thrive by chapterthrive

OR Here

This video is the definition of a true love story! Mr. Spec comes through and shows us exactly why his album is called ‘Sneakerboxxx’ and why he did it for kicks!

Grab a physical copy of his album at Phonographique, or get a digital copy through either Bandcamp or iTunes.

Pip Skid is in digital video format! I know this song is sampled from The Poppy Family – Where Evil Grows, but the way it’s chopped makes it sound like Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit. All in all, they’re all dope songs! Go cop Pip’s new album “Skid Row”!

Artist: Pigeon Hole
Song: Bonfire
Album: Age Like Astronauts

With the songs, “Wasted Years” produced by Factor on Side A, and “F.A.K.E” produced by crew producer , Beats Me on Side B, the release features Matthew Feyld!

As well, the album is paired with a digital download for extra tracks, adding further bang for your buck, with tracks: “In My Heart,” “No Regrets,” and “I’m Bad”

Available through email request: intelligentlemen@hotmail.com

In case you can’t get your copy in time, the homies have hooked up the digital release link for us all here.

C-Rayz is back with a dope video! No spoilers here, so you better watch. Starring C-Rayz Walz, DJ Emoh Betta, Virtue, Outwrite, and Nicky Knuckles and Directed by Nicolas Heller.