Sampling impact on US hip hop
A sample consists of taking a part of an audio from another source – often an existing song – and reworking it to create a …
Month: December 2024
Built a community with Monk.E
On November 6, Monk E and Mike Shabb’s joint album Sculpteur d’étoile, the second part of a probable trilogy as announced by the first, was …
Taking Altitude with the roofs of Montreal
On November 4, the Altitude collective presented their filmed live performance project at the Cinéma Moderne, in collaboration with three artists, Dioleor, Icxr and LeBlaze. …
Creative processus, inspirations, art therapy… Interview with Marz
Marz is a young independent artist from Montreal. She began working as a musician in 2021, and already has a strong vocal identity that allows …
US Rap chronicle : Eminem’s vengeance on his childhood life
Raised by his single mom, with whom he had a tumultuous relationship, Eminem moved around a lot in his youth, frequenting different schools. Unfortunately, he …
French Rap Chronicle: The iconic 113 turned down Rihanna for a featuring
In 2005-2006, 113 were offered a featuring with Rihanna by their label, but after consideration, the three members (AP, Mokobé, Rim’K) turned it down. At …
Quebs Chronicle: Hip-Hop’s Boycott in Montreal
The hip-hop scene, which began to develop in Quebec in the early 1980s, was, like many others before it, boycotted by the government. Yes, unfortunately, …
Jolagreen23: His return, humble and focus
Jolagreen23, first name Jorghen, returns this November 8 with his new project +99XP. With several appearances, notably on Booska-P earlier this year in the Freestyle …
Humblux : the developement of Black Anglophone culture in Quebec
Founded in 2020, the Humblux collective’s mission is to promote the origins of Afro-American culture and help black Anglophone artists in Quebec. When Shiyloh, a.k.a. …