Reema Major talks early beginnings, her new mixtape and love for The Spice Girls, all while getting her nails done.

Previously: MIXTAPE: Reema Major – 15 Going On 25

Ian Kamau talks hip-hop with I.E. and The Cypher while previewing joints off his upcoming album.

Previously: VIDEO: Tona (Interview w/ AUX-TV)

Previously: INTERVIEW: Ian Kamau (HHC/SFA-TV)

IKnowIGotSoul.com gives us an opportunity to find out a bit more about the soul brother Aion Clarke. Dope.

When you think of the major cities producing talent, you may think of New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, D.C.; well it’s time to start including Toronto. Following in the footsteps of fellow natives Glenn Lewis, Melanie Fiona and Drake, Aion Clarke is the next in line. I wasn’t even familiar with his music until I had discovered Bryan-Michael Cox plugging the work they did together on Twitter, but boy am I glad I found it. When I come across an up and coming artist who finds importance in keeping the musicality of singing alive, coupled with an amazing voice, I have no choice but to support them. Check out my interview with Aion where we discuss his roots in music, forming a group in Toronto with Drake and Melanie Fiona, working with Bryan-Michael Cox, and the hit he almost penned for Monica.

Full interview after the jump!

Vote for his MCC chart topping single “I’m Coming” HERE!

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Aion Clarke – I’m Coming feat. Promise (Unofficial Remix)

Previously: Aion Clarke “I’m Coming” (Mastered Version + Instrumental) (Prod. Bryan Michael Cox)

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T.Ana Cole is a fighter.  Whether you’re a no good man, hater, or the music industry at large, the west-end based singer has definitely set out to kick some ass.  Since entering Seneca’s Independent Music Production program in 2006, this Honey Jam alum has turned her gift for singing and songwriting into a hustle, taking her music from a form of therapy and self expression, to a serious business that she’s taking across Canada to Montreal and Ottawa, and back to Buffalo, NY.  Working with the some of Toronto’s hypest producers including Rich Kidd and the infamous 2Rude, winning a factor demo grant, and opening for Mariah Carey at the ACC, are just a few notches on her belt.  This gorgeous, and totally down to earth singer with the mega heart, and 90’s rnb voice took a minute from promoting her new single ‘Individual’ to talk about her music, and putting up a fight to make it as an up and comer in Toronto’s music scene.

more after the jump!

Mel, JJ & Big G get some much deserved shine with I.E. inside The Cypher. They talk early beginnings of the show, the responsibility that comes with the freedom of college radio and more! Shouts to Keysha who stops by.

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Chedo chops it up with Richie about his multi-media tasking, the WOSRKS4 release party, the conservative nature of the national market, Drake not ‘being a Canadian artist’ and more.

Previously: VIDEO: Pound For Pound – Mayoral Battle (feat. Blake Carrington, L, Smash Brovaz & Rich Kidd)

Previously: VIDEO: Rich Kidd (Interview w/ AUX-TV) + Freestyle w/ Junia-T & Kemikal

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Alex Dimez has toured with Gza, Tech N9NE, Slaughterhouse, AZ, EPMD, Pharoahe Monch, Redman, Cypress Hill and so much more. So when he is giving tips on how to do a live performance you should LISTEN. He also just released a brand new EP “Twenty Dimez” which you can download RIGHT HERE.

Alex Dimez is also the first artist in Canada to have his own bong collection designed by the world famous HI GUY and is certified by PUFF. Check out the interview to have a look and you can also check out the podcast with Alex Dimez for more.

www.thecomeupshow.com

Kardi chops it up with CBC’s Matt Galloway about his new joint “The Anthem”. Dope interview/perspective from Kardi as per usual. Gotta love how he holds back the BRRRRAAAAAAPs and the CHYYYEEEAAAAAAAs on CBC haha.

LISTEN: Kardinal Offishall Interview w/ CBC

Previous: VIDEO: Kardinal Offishall on The New FLOW 93.5 FM (The Anthem Premiere)

Via MWP!

Tavis Smiley chops it up with K’naan about “Wavin Flag”, the loss of his friends in Somalia to gun violence and more.

(And I’ma use this moment to link back to a great interview Tavis did with Prince).

Previously: VIDEO: K’naan “Somalia” (Live @ NYC Webster Hall)

Shad gets his press game on with a publication out of Colorado Springs called The Independent. Solid likkle read. Here’s a taste or click below to read the whole thing!

Listen to Shad’s new album, TSOL, and you’ll quickly realize that this is not your father’s gangsta rap or, for that matter, your grandfather’s Sugar Hill gang.

It’s not that Shad — whose 2007 album, The Old Prince, was one of five finalists for Canada’s prestigious Juno Award — is turning his back on hip-hop history. It’s just that when he does look over his shoulder, he’s more likely to be checking out early ’90s innovators like the Pharcyde and De La Soul.

In fact, the Canadian hip-hop phenom’s recent “Rose Garden” video is an homage to “Drop,” the Pharcyde video that Stereogum named one of the “Best Backwards Videos of All Time.” At the end of Shad’s version, most of which also runs backward, he finds his friend watching a video and asks what it is.

“It’s the Pharcyde,” his friend answers. “Oh cool,” says Shad, easing into a chair to watch. “Never heard of ’em.”

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE