hyperadmin | Audio,Music | Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
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After the sucess of Maiko’s debut album ‘Sweet Vibration”, Maiko has been back in the studio and working on new material. Her latest single, Breaking My Heart, was co-written and produced by Tino Zolfo (Adaline). The song came together in one session in Tino’s studio in Toronto.Maiko’s sound is a melting pot of vintage tones, where classic soul meets the twenty first century, layered with reggae and rock. She lists some of her influences as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Betty Davis.
Maiko released independently released her debut solo album, Sweet Vibration. It was awarded Best Urban Album at BreakOut West 2010. The music has continued to spread steadily across the globe, being featured on a number of blogs throughout North America, the UK, France, and has been widely downloaded via torrent. Highlights included being featured on BET’s Soul Session, The Paul Miller Soul Show on BBC, as well as having her song “Just A Girl” featured on the hit TV series Degrassi.
In 2001 Maiko Watson beat out four thousand young women to become a member of Sugar Jones, a girl group spawned from reality TV show “Popstars”. Sugar Jones debut album went platinum and had two top ten singles on the Canadian Charts.
Nice collabo project between Via Linez and HighDEF (Press, Lyve & Dyce) with a detailed press release that makes my job that much easier!
So here it is!
Fresh off of Headlining the sold-out 2nd Annual Canadian BeatBox Championship, Two of Toronto, Canada’s highly anticipated household Hip-Hop brands simultaneously release their respective LP’s but first give us a taste with a collaborative project; “The High Expectations Mixtape” (T.H.E. Mixtape) in conjunction with their Full Length LP’s.
Re-acquaint yourself with Via Linez and HighDEF.
Via Linez X Met Expectations LP
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With the success from his rookie project, “The Late Bloomer EP” in 2009, Via Linez has gained significant momentum and notoriety throughout the country. VIA’s new project has arrived. The “MET EXPECTATIONS” LP. This LP has already released 3 Singles and had created a phenomenal buzz throughout the Canadian scene with the DJ’s keeping him in national rotation. With powerhouse production from the likes of LYVE (HighDEF,Skyzoo,Ayah), BIG SPROXX (Supergoup -Freedom Writers), ROYCE BIRTH (Juno nominated producer), TONE MASON (Grammy nominated – DRAKE, JAY-Z etc), Legendary Toronto producer SCAM (Dan-e-o, Concrete Mob) and BIG TWEEZE (of F.A.T THURSDAY), the album has more than enough heat to meet and exceed the expectations many have.
The “MET EXPECTATIONS” LP Drops for FREE on Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 2011!!!
Many trio’s and groups have weak links. Then there’s Toronto’s infamous individuals Lyve, CocoDyce and PRESS who make up the squad, HighDEF. Their Debut album “The High End Theory” is nothing short of quality music.Super-producer, LYVE has been on the forefront of the Canadian Music Scene for a sometime now. With projects under his belt such as the producer of TONA’s DIRECT DEPOSIT LP, and production credentials for TANYA MORGAN, SKYZOO, AYAH, NISH RAAWKS and LINDO P, just to name a few it’s more than obvious why LYVE is now one of Canada’s best. CHRIS AK / “CoCo Dyce”, the visual mastermind behind numerous visuals such as Jessica Kaya’s “Fake it”, Tona’s “Fast Pace”, and collaborative joint “CERTIFIED” feat. VIA LINEZ, PRESS and ELEMENT. Not to mention Dyce is one-half of the LVD (Lyve vs Dyce) Production duo so he’s has proved to be a solidified triple-threat….yes, if you’re not up on him yet, he’s a talented and recognized lyricist too. PRESS…Cool, Calm and Classic.This noterized emcee has been working on his solo LP while attaining a buzz in Toronto like no other since dropping his verse in “REAL LYVE S#IT!” feat. ADAM BOMB in 2010. Bringing forth his wordplay and savy fashion-sense topped with an impeccable showmanship showcased in this HighDEF project, PRESS is without question one of Canada’s best kept secrets.
The SARS Network’s “Puzzle” born January 24, 1984 in Toronto Ontario. Raised in Scarborough, Puzzle was exposed to music early in life. He first started recording songs in the late 90’s, and made his first appearance on the well recognized Toronto mix tape S.A.R.S. Since then he has been featured on every S.A.R.S. mix tape to date.
Puzzle is now ready to show the world what his music is about by releasing a self titled EP produced by TymE & Verbs with The Quarter Inch Kings. The PUZZLE EP is 6 tracks loaded with creativity and highlights Puzzles real personality. Featuring The SARS Network’s Caution, Talksick & TRA, Paradox and Tek-Man also appear on the Brand New Hit Single “LIKE YO”. But this is just the beginning for Puzzle, The PUZZLE EP (on sale at http://thesarsnetwork.bandcamp.com/ for $3.00) released December 1, 2011 is a perfect introduction to who he is as a artist, as well as a Man. With so many things on the rise, it is sure to be a successful 2012 for the Toronto native. On stage he has been described as “energetic and captivating”, on the microphone he is referred to as “Mr. Punch line”, but one thing is for sure, he is definitely one artist to keep on your radar.
J Shiltz is a Sauga City/Toronto MC who for years has been perfecting his craft on the underground circuit. A long time in the making, his first solo offering is sure to be worth the wait. The album boasts production from Kev Brown, Rich Kidd, Lancecape, Smash Brovaz, and Philly’s own Twizzmatic and includes collaborations with Illa J, Frank Nitt, Monolith, SonReal, and more. What I Stand For is a manifestation and testament to the past, present, and future of Canadian hip-hop.
