A young man is surrounded by life’s troubles and obstacles. He is in search of something positive to give him hope, he finds it in the words of JD Era. “Change” is the second single off The Real Frequency’s “The New North” compilation featuring some of Toronto’s finest. JD Era and Lokz provide fitting rhymes and vocals for this Soundsmith produced beat. Get more on the project at http://thenewnorth.ca.
Ian Kamau drops the 2nd of 3 visuals for his cover of City & Colour’s “The Girl” – originally recorded for his Love & Other Struggles mixtape.
Special thanks to Ayo Leilani and Sun from the 88 Days of Fortune collective for sharing their space and some personal moments with us for this shoot, much love and appreciation to you. Although we didn’t know each other well back then Leilani (who I then knew as Etmet) and I went to high school (Oakwood Collegiate) together years ago. I have seen her path, from student at Oakwood, to a young mother, to the founding and organizing force behind 88 Days and I have utmost respect and admiration for her, her drive and the path she has been on. I made Love & Other Struggles to explore the struggles related to the love we experience in life, so I appreciate the complexity of the love these two share as it relates to the world around them. Nothing but love for you and Francesca (Sun). Thank you goes out as well to Dallas Green (City & Colour) for being so supportive of a re-interpretation of his song (I appreciate it man).