Chedo chops it up with Maestro again about his new book Stick To Your Vision (which is available now)!
If you’ve watched our first interview then you know how wise Maestro is. On our second interview, Maestro discusses the brand new book Stick to your Vision, ego, and how he studies other emcees such as Saukrates, JD Era, Drake, K-OS, and K’naan.
GREAT look at Melanie‘s return home for her show at the ACC opening up for Alicia Keys! Features Kardinal, FLOW fam and a whole bunch of industry peers in attendance at the afterparty at Nyood (including our own Ty Harper). Shouts to Contra and Neon Gorilla for the video! Oh and to Melanie too…for basically just being the sh*t.
Via HHC! Stolen From Africa was on scene at Maestro‘s Stick To Your Vision book launch last week at The Drake Hotel. Peep the video for a quick interview with Wes where he talks about the book, his relationship with Chuck D, his musical influences, his latest projects and more. Also, there’s footage from the actual performances featuring “Stick To Your Vision” and “Let Your Backbone Slide” and a speech by the Queen Michie Mee. Cameos from 2Rude, Mindbender and more as well!
On August 12th, Maestro Fresh Wes and friends gathered at The Drake Hotel to celebrate the launch of Stro’s new book, Stick To Your Vision. If you missed out, no worries: HipHopCanada was on scene for the coverage! HipHopCanada affiliates Stolen From Africa caught up with the Canadian Godfather for a brief interview and photographer Ajani Charles captured the energy of the performances by Wes and DJ Starting From Scratch. Check it out after the jump. Stick To Your Vision is available for purchase at major book stores.
Via OVO! Francis (from Francis and the Lights) shares how the beat for “Karaoke” found its way into Drizzy’s hands. Lol @ “we tried to make some beats”! This guy’s demeanor is exactly what I envisioned for someone with the artistic ability to make a song like that. Easily one of my favorite joints (if not my favorite) off TML.
Originally hailing from Kansas but now calling Toronto home, 15 year-old G7 Records artist, Reema Major makes her live performance debut @ Honey Jam 2010; running through “That’s Hot”, “I’m So Major” & “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”.