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Haleema is futuristic who writes about the present - a dedicated tastemaker from Toronto. She also DJs on the regular.

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Keeping Up With Toronto: TRIPSIXX Announces ‘Metal Gear Tape’ Project

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

It’s about that time again! Keeping up with Toronto, TRIPSIXX was last seen turning up the scene with his single “Casino”. Now he’s back at it again, announcing a brand new tape called Metal Gear Tape via his Instagram.

“Casino” did numbers and had the hipsters in the city turnt up with its boastful rhymes about flexing on his frenemies letting them know that he pretty much does his own thang. But it is hardly new to him, his project We Own The Knight included some of his best work. He also dropped a mosh-pit anthem “Y-3” featuring his fellow label boss Roy Woods.

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It would be an understatement to say TRIPSIXX is one of the more promising artists on the rise right now. Last year, Hypebeast aptly labeled him the Hood Bryson Tiller & HNHH compared his music to Travi$ Scott and Young Thug.

Look out for his project coming soon. Judging from the timing of this news, probably sooner than later.

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Roy Woods Shows Off UTU Brand In Latest Editorial

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

Roy Woods‘ brand UTU (which stands for ‘Unlock the Underground’) asserts its relevance in the streetwear world today for the first time with two limited edition t-shirts influenced by the city’s youth culture which originally manifested in the heart of downtown Toronto. The brand’s first offering of contemporary apparel was showcased in a new Roy Woods-focused editorial starring the UTU young boss himself.

Photographer Dragan Andic and stylist illy headed to Diptych Studio in Toronto where Woods was snapped sporting vintage streetwear-focused pieces from brands like OFF-WHITE, Bape, Gucci, Supreme, Stone Island and Roy’s own UTU label. As the OVO crooner preps to drop his debut Album Say Less, Woods is getting the fashion aspect of his movement rolling by tapping into young upcoming underground talent in the city. Peep the full editorial below.

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Canadian Singer Lust God’s ‘Night & Day’ Proves Why He’s an R&B Divine

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

It is rare to find Soundclouds which capture your ear at first listen plus carry out an aesthetic that sounds nostalgic and futuristic at the sometime. Canadian singer The Lust God has one of those rare soundclouds. Going through each track will have you comparing his music to Janet Jackson-era or like that classic R&B music we once loved so much. Each song has that consistency when it comes to quality. His latest song “Night & Day” isn’t any different, sticking to his demeanor The Lust God passionately delivers a smooth number for the ladies. If you’re looking for a late night tune to boost your confidence, this record is the one.

Judge it for yourself and listen to “Night & Day” below.

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Louis Vuitton partners with OVO’s Oliver El-Khatib & Drake for Men’s SS 18

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

OVO’s Creative Director Oliver El-Khatib has announced a playlist curated by him for Louis Vuitton‘s Spring-Summer ’18 collection. The playlist includes new music from the OVO Sound label. Along with the DJ set, Drake premiered a brand new song titled “Signs”. Produced by OVO’s sound smith 40. The song premiered during Louis Vuitton’s fashion show earlier in Paris which you can hear at the 5m 55s mark in the clip below.

As far as the direction of the entire show goes, it was an interesting mix this year. The collection itself consisted of a variety of stunning pieces; a few fanny packs, some signature LV handbags, various overflowing belts, Hawaiian shirts, large drapey coats which compliment the brightly patterned shirts and vests. Ripstop pants, spandex shorts, the occasional jogger and oversized dress pants finish off the collection. Other accessories included bucket hats and sandals that added extra pizzaz to the line-up.

Current Men’s Artistic Director for LV, Kim Jones‘ choice of color palette this year was bold and bright with the exception of a few olives, whites, black and grays, which didn’t dull down the vision at all, adding a rather pristine balance. The 37-year-old designer’s future is looking promising as he continues to shock people with his creative outbreaks which began with his Louis Vuitton x Supreme 2017 fall/winter show.

Check out all the looks after the jump.

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Toronto Native Sha Hustle’s New EP Is a “Running Man” Anthem

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

Toronto’s RepsUp/OVO affiliate Sha Hustle is widely considered an underground legend in Toronto working with Dej Loaf, Raz Fresco and Eric Dingus along with being an occasional in-house producer for RepsUp and having cameos in videos like Drake’s “Headlines”. His recent resume includes “Murda” featuring OVO’s Roy Woods and Dej Loaf, “Billie Jean” featuring Toronto-based artist Fijicmdwn (CMDWN Collective) and Atlanta artist Nessly as well as dropping a banger tune “Medicine Cabinet” featuring hip-hop legend E-40‘s son Droop-E.

Sha’s vibe includes many alter egos one of them being his ubiquitous sing-song style floating effortlessly over the surprisingly bouncy beats. With his new tape, Sha Hustle explores the underground moody but dark sounds combined with slick street talk, inspiration and just enough happiness that his fanbase has grown to appreciate, making him relevant to a new generation of downtown kids. This is definitely cloud rap.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Drops ‘Colours 2’ EP

by Haleema Khan
written by Haleema Khan

PARTYNEXTDOOR is one of the leading Canadian Future R&B singers who shines through his vocal range on his latest Colours 2 EP. The project is a sequel to Colours which dropped back in 2014 and contains a set of songs which varies from EDM-ish influenced vibes to his good ol’ classic PARTYNEXTDOOR vibe. Fiery ballad “Rendezvous” outro is an absolute standout that will have you rendezvousing with a friend with your dignity intact.

This would be a follow-up to his 2016 release P3 project. The 4-track EP is executive produced by OMO/Férina in-house producer G. Ry.

In between working on his new album and collaborating with Zayn Malik, Major Lazer, and Nicki Minaj, PND will hit the road with Halsey on her “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour,” starting Sept. 29 and running through November. For now, take in his  EP on SPOTIFY.

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