Cold Camp x The Dirty Sample "Avalanche" [SINGLE]

 

 

The first single from Calgary crew Cold Camp's upcoming sophomore album, Winter Dreamz, moves with weight and clarity in a steady build that crashes down with purpose. The Dirty Sample’s chime-filled beat for “Avalanche” feels hypnotic, almost serene, until the rhythm hits and everything shifts. His remix switches out his original production for a gritty, off-kilter NYC gutter beat. On the mic, Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo are confident, composed, and unshakable. This Cold Camp anthem highlights momentum, pressure, and power in motion. 

Written and performed by Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo

Produced and Remixed by The Dirty Sample

Ultra Magnus - Anthem (official video)

 

“Anthem” is the patriotic first single from And Nero Played, the upcoming new album from Ultra Magnus dropping this summer on Hand'Solo Records. The song is a rallying call for Canucks worldwide who value our sovereignty over servility. Ultra Magnus delivers a crowd-pleasing sing-a-long chorus and Canada-centric lyrics over a chill beat heavy on piano. The video features shots of the politically-charged final game of the National Hockey Leagues’s 4 Nations Face-Off combined with further footage that highlights the content of the lyrics. Oh, Canada, I think we have a new national anthem! Elbows up!

Written and performed by Ultra Magnus 

Produced and mastered by Myer Clarity 

Co-produced by Scott Stevenson

Piano by Scott Stevenson 

Sample of "Good Morning Scarecrow" by Seabear used by permission

Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut "Bring It Back"

Now based in Kamloops, BC, veteran MC Chadio returns with “Bring It Back”, the second single from his forthcoming album, Root Sellers. Dropping this summer via Hand’Solo Records, the project marks a new chapter — rooted in experience, sharpened by time, and driven by purpose. Over gritty, soul-infused production from acclaimed beatmaker The Gumshoe Strut, Chadio blends clever wordplay, lived-in perspective, and a deep respect for the craft. It’s a boom-bap burner that feels equally at home on dusty speakers or in fresh playlists. Already known to many through his “Sunday Bars” live rap sessions on Instagram, Chadio continues to carve out space for thoughtful, grounded hip-hop that hits hard without shouting.

Written and performed by Chadio

Produced by The Gumshoe Strut

Epic & Deadly Stare open the doors to A library called Calder

 

 

Welcome to the enigmatic world of A library called Calder, the latest from veteran Canadian emcee Epic. This world-building hip hop record pulls together a rich collection of thought-provoking narratives as Epic issues his reports and observations from once familiar territory. From the opening strains of “Chickpeas”, Epic brings the listeners with him as he points out jarring changes in the world around him, musing about what once was while pressing on into an uncertain future that still finds hope on album finale “Properly Swim”. With a perspective as unique as his voice, Epic guides listeners through a labyrinth of emotions and ideas, each verse twisting and turning around the dreamlike, otherworldly production by Montreal's Deadly Stare (Triune Gods, Endemik Music). Ethereal beats grounded equally in Golden Age boom bap and sweeping prog rap abstraction serve as the perfect compliment to this mesmerizing and profound record that serves as a travelogue of both past and present. Together, Epic and Deadly Stare have built something magnificent in A library called Calder. Step inside and check it out.

Written and performed by Epic and guests

Produced and mixed by Deadly Stare

Mastered by W.C. Spicer

Mickey O'Brien & Lee Reed fight "Plutocracy"

 

Sudbury-based rapper Mickey O’Brien returns with a searing new single that cuts through the noise with unflinching social commentary and raw energy. Fusing gritty boom-bap with razor-sharp verses, “Plutocracy” confronts economic injustice and corporate power with an urgency that speaks to the times. O’Brien and politically-charged lyricist Lee Reed trade bars like battle cries, while Uncle Fester’s surgical scratching and the cinematic production of Danny Miles, drummer for the Juno-winning rock band July Talk, elevate the track into a protest anthem built for the underground. 

Written and performed by Mickey O'Brien and Lee Reed

Produced by Danny Miles

Cuts by Uncle Fester

The Dirty Sample is "Feeling the Sun"

 

It’s the first day of Spring. The end of the day. The warmth has tired your very bones and all you want is a place to feel the sun soaked into your skin. Glorious! Like this song. The perfect soundtrack to your sun bathing activities. The Dirty Sample achieves this aspiration with off-kilter drums, some keys, and a drenching of the vocal sample that gives this song its title. Ah, the beauty of “Feeling the Sun”.

Produced by The Dirty Sample

Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut - "Been A Minute"

    

"Been A Minute" pairs veteran wordsmith Chadio with longtime collaborator and producer The Gumshoe Strut, delivering a track that’s equal parts introspection and head-nodder. Chadio’s bars cut with quiet confidence, tracing themes of distance, reconnection, and personal evolution, while The Gumshoe Strut lays down a dusty, soul-laced groove that feels lived-in and cinematic. It’s a smooth listen with bite—proof that underground doesn’t mean undercooked. If this is the tone-setter, the album’s about to hit deep.

Written and performed by Chadio

Produced by The Gumshoe Strut

Cuts by Chaps

The Dirty Sample reveals "The Vision"

 

One look and the chaos of the world comes together into unity. All of this madness leads the eyes to love, and love is seen everywhere. Even the darkest places still have love. You just have to be looking. Because love always wins if you let it. You just need the vision. And The Dirty Sample helps inspire this vision with a chill boom bap beat built out of slamming drums and horn stabs.

Produced by The Dirty Sample

Epic & Deadly Stare - Fug Dord

 

In the midst of promoting their upcoming new album, A library called Calder, Epic & Deadly Stare drop this non-album track to call out the Ontario premier as we head into election day in Ontario. “Fug Dord” is a short, silly track that mocks the infamous hash dealer turned crony capitalist premier over a cool reggae beat from Deadly Stare. Inspired by a bizarre news conference with Doug Ford addressing car theft. 

Written and performed by Epic

Produced and mixed by Deadly Stare

Background vocals by Emprime & Hermitofthewoods

Mastered by W.C. Spicer

Cover art by Scott Da Ros

Epic & Rob Crooks introduce "Sad Rapper Jack"

 

Epic & Rob Crooks present “Sad Rapper Jack”, the second single from their forthcoming album, Nassau Manor, on Hand’Solo Records. Writing to the melancholy, ethereal beat by Rob Crooks, equal parts soulful and jazzy, Epic was thinking of a good friend of his that was sad all the time when he realized Jack was part of a much larger sad rapper movement. Were The Smiths to blame? Using Jack as a surrogate for this phenomenon, Epic delivers his message with a dry sense of humour and in his unique folk rap flow. “Sad Rapper Jack” was recorded at the Nassau Manor apartments in Winnipeg, MB in a closet padded with a cut-up used cubicle bought at a surplus sale. That’s a different kind of sad.

Written and performed by Epic 
Produced by Rob Crooks

The video was filmed and edited by Rob Crooks, featuring Epic rapping around a wintery Edmonton, AB at landmark sites such as the West Edmonton Mall, the Starlite Room, and his own basement and backyard. Also includes cameos by local rappers Touch and Emprime.

Fortunato x The Dirty Sample form "The Coalition"

 

“The Coalition” is a love letter from Fortunato to his fans. He illustrates his commitment to providing wisdom and guidance to his listeners during the hook. “As a veteran of the rap game, I feel it’s my duty to share my experience and knowledge” says Fortunato. “The Coalition” is the title track of the album and refers to the cross country collaboration between Fortunato and producer The Dirty Sample. The single also includes a a remix by Pasquale which starkly contrasts the album version with a downbeat low tempo interpretation that feels slightly psychedelic.

Written and performed by Fortunato

Produced by The Dirty Sample

Remixed by Pasquale

Epic's new single is the best song about sleeping shirts

This is the best song about sleeping shirts. Celebrating the 15th Anniversary re-release of Aging Is What Friends Do Together on vinyl, Epic drops a single for his hit ode to his favourite sleep wear. Turning the original Maki-produced solo into a posse cut, Epic is joined by friends Jay the Rapper, Id Obelus, Inky, and Tachichi to provide their own take on sleeping shirts over a chill beat by The Dirty Sample. Even the toughest MCs wear sleeping shirts... 

Written and performed by Epic 

Produced by Maki 

Remix by The Dirty Sample 

Remix written and performed by Epic, Jay the Rapper, Id Obelus, Inky & Tachichi

Tachichi & Gordski are "Cucumber Cool"

 

What does one do when they’re cool as a cucumber? They write a song about it, of course! So that’s what Tachichi did for his 2014 project with DJ and producing partner Gordski. Previously only released on Bandcamp for a limited time, the duo drop for streaming their second single from Felt Lovejoy in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the original EP. Tachichi breaks down what makes him cucumber cool with a hard, braggadocio battle rap and a “surgical flow” over a crunchy Gordski beat, while Yasmeen Borden and Jay O Smooth join him for the catchy chorus. The latter also provides back ups on the verses. “Cucumber Cool” as described by T, more truthfully now than ever before, is “future funk that’s fashionably late.”

Written and performed by Tachichi

Additional vocals by Yasmeen Borden and Jay O Smooth

Produced by Gordski

DJ Moves introduces Pam Grier's Step Kids

 

If you know Moves, he gets around. The platinum-selling DJ and producer has returned with his new family members, the step kids. As usual, Moves has curated a host of hip hop talent under his wing, including Buck 65, LXVNDR, Tachichi, Ghettosocks, Awol One, Taiyamo Denku, Cee!!!!!!, and many more, to create Pam Grier’s Step Kids, a 13-track boom bap celebration that will raise the bar for those that follow. Available on CD and cassette via Black Buffalo Records. Cheers to Uncle Moves!

Produced by DJ Moves

Lyrics written and performed by the individual artist

Epic - "Ah Hemsky"

 

Epic's classic ode to Edmonton Oilers player Ales Hemsky gets the maxi-single treatment to support the 15th anniversary celebratory 12” vinyl release of Aging Is What Friends Do Together. Included alongside the smooth original are remixes from Newselph, who provides a laidback summer vibe, and Saskatoon Folk Rap Records label mate emprime, who provides a crunchier but still chill vibe with additional vocals from Halifax, NS MC Christ Sampson, who adds a further melodic layer to Epic’s abstract, sing-song delivery and then becomes the star of the show with his own cover version of the song. The maxi-single also includes radio edits and instrumentals for each. Ah Hemsky, you're so good!

Written and performed by Epic

Produced by Maki

Remixes by Newselph and emprime

Cover version by Christ Sampson

Introducing "No Town Vandal"...

 

Introducing No Town Vandal, the name swiped from a gamer tag of a friend 15 years ago and kept on the back burner awaiting the day he was ready to embrace this name that was more true to his actual self. At the time, the MC was going by Primordial Emcee and was a founding member of Toronto rap group Faction, who would release a couple of albums and an EP before disbanding to pursue solo careers. Primordial Emcee released a single solo album with Hand’Solo Records before a name change to District Prime and the formation of a new group, Primal Winds, with MC/producer/beatboxer Iron Wind, also a prior member in Faction. Primal Winds released six albums, an EP, and a bunch of singles before breaking up. Now, he re-brands as No Town Vandal and breaks down the meaning behind the name on his self-titled first single from his upcoming NTV EP. “No Town Vandal” is a hype track with a big, banging beat from D-Low Beats out of Rome, Italy and a variety of tight flows that demonstrate a confident MC who has levelled up.

Written and performed by No Town Vandal

Produced by D-Low Beats

The Dirty Sample - Beats to Murder Rappers to (instrumental album)

 

 

 The Dirty Sample’s new instrumental album is no trick; it’s all treat! Dropping on October 28, 2022, just in time for Halloween, Beats to Murder Rappers to is filled with creepy, quirky instrumentals that should entertain whether you need a soundtrack for your costume party, to hand out candy, to carve up the pumpkin, or, as the title suggests, to murder rappers to, metaphorically speaking, of course. The album runs the gamut from soulful, off-kilter doo-wop (“Linger”) to atmospheric chillers (“Headless”) to warped boom bap instrumentals (“In the Mirror He Waits [One for Rob Roy]”), and even picks up the pace from the usual downtempo vibes for a rare chunky synth beat down (“Twisted Pleasure”). This horrific holiday season, join us on a journey into the warped mind of murderous beat slayer The Dirty Sample.

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Righteous "What Is" ft. Ruste Juxx and DJ Mercilless (Video)

 

Righteous, Canada-based emcee and CEO of Taot Recordings releases the official video to "What Is" featuring Ruste Juxx and DJ Mercilless. The single is taken from his latest album titled 'and the DEVIL is' out now on all platforms. 

DJ Mercilless kicks off the video on the 1's and 2's doing what he does, cuts and scratches. Righteous comes out the crate shop and begins dropping bars defining the role of an MC and DJ. What is an emcee if he can’t rap, what is a DJ if he can’t scratch, echoes throughout the video while the verses of Righteous and Ruste Juxx resonates. The duo not only show off their lyrical mastery, they pay homage to classic, authentic Hip Hop and the culture without sounding dated so all schools of Hip Hop can embrace it. Watch the video and stream the album below. 

Stream the album ‘and the DEVIL is’ below which features AKX of Righteous Revolution, B Fox, Kool G Rap, Rashad Roulett, Thirsty McGurk, Van Glorious, Ikee Mula, and the late Faith Walker with production by DJ Mercilless, Ear 2 That Beat, and bytman.

 

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/and-the-devil-is-ep/1585855244

https://righteous.bandcamp.com/album/and-the-devil-is

https://open.spotify.com/album/5RROeVhw4e1iB5XSvhH1eh

 

 

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Light Up To The Late Faith Walker's "Good 4 Me (20 After 4) Remix" (Video)

 

Right on time to spark up on #420, Taot Recordings releases visuals for the late Faith Walker's "Good 4 Me (20 After 4) Remix." The single/video features Thirsty McGurk and Ikee Mula with production by Joebi-wan. 

After long hours of that hustle and grind it's time for Faith to let her hair down and unwind. She's eager to light up, get high, and get lifted with her man and music crew. Whether you're looking for laid-back, chill vibes, or a heightened sense of creativity, this track is for you. Faith's smooth vocals along with McGurk's and Mula's wordplay flow over innovative melodies and knocking bass. Spark up and watch the video below. 

 

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DJ Kawon Presents We Move Different Vol. III

 https://audiomack.com/djkawon/album/we-move-different-vol-iii-1?fbclid=IwAR2MB-03wD7SJrkvHjuzq85h8u0v2WYloCxmZM-r-syGE6vIPm1pehULGvs

 

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Faith Walker "Love By Now" Animated Video

 

 

Taot Recordings releases the animated video of the late Faith Walker’s “Love By Now.” The single is taken from her latest self-titled album, available now on major platforms.

“Love By Now” produced by Joebi-wan with video creation by Dion Tyler for Dions Cartoons, captures the incomparable divine love story of Faith Walker and her husband, recording artist Righteous. The cartoon serves as a heartfelt timeline from when the couple first laid eyes on each other to the glorious day they exchanged wedding vows.

The soulful vocals from Faith embody the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and of course sickness and health through all seasons…It’s through her voice and penetrating emotion that allows us to believe in love, that forever love! Watch the video and stream/download Faith Walker’s self-titled album below.

“Love By Now” is in loving memory of Faith Walker, it’s by the virtue of her music and love for life that her legacy lives on…

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