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Haleema Khan

Haleema Khan

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

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Toronto’s DATA-X Captures Future R&B Genre in FRESHMILKLAB 001 mix

by Haleema Khan April 8, 2017
written by Haleema Khan

FRESHMILK LABΒ is a movement thatΒ highlights rare, new and unconventional trends in Fashion, Art & Music. The creative studio provides exposure and a platform for underground artists. “FRESHMILKLAB 001” is the latest offering from the brand. With the multi-talented Odalys at the Creative Director helm (VOGUE, Yeezy Season, i-D, VFILES, The Weeknd, Boiler Room) the studio chose Toronto’s DATA-XΒ to curate their second mix, one that’s sonically in the “Future R&B” genre. No stranger to the sound, he’s played alongside Chase B, Soulection’sΒ Da-P and CYBER69 along with being featured on Hypebeast for his remix work.

To be sure, the mix is filled with rare gems from an underground culture that continues to heavily influence mainstream Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B. Boston’s Che Ecru is first on the mix with “Satisfied,” a fireball of a track with Cardo crushing the instrumental, inevitably setting the mood for a stress-free listening session: Drew Howard & Birthday Boy’sΒ “Benny & Lil’ Ze”andΒ Aidan O’Brien’s unreleased “New Fuzz” formΒ a lush mini-bridge, a nihilistic rev up for a seductive vibe dictated by the rest of the artists that follow: Roy Woods, Derek Wise, Sha Hustle, Majid Jordan, Plaza, TRIPSIXX, Black Atlass and a host of Canadian youth you’ve probably never heard of. Don’t end the mix without a significant other though as seduction takes a sonically deeper turn. Listen above or on Soundcloud.

 

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Virgil Abloh Might Be Givenchy’s New Creative Director

by Haleema Khan February 9, 2017
written by Haleema Khan

After Riccardo Tisci departed from the french fashion house Givenchy, there are speculations of who is going to take on the role next. Few names were being considered as his possible replacement. Designers Hedi Slimane, Clare Waight Keller, and Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing are all up for consideration along with Virgil Abloh.

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Grown Up Toronto: Swagger Rite Isn’t Done With 2016

by Haleema Khan December 13, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

There’s no doubt been a recent resurgence in trap music from Canada’s most urban city. A throng of new artists are highlighting street life in a way it’s never been spoken about in Toronto. There is a definite American influence, to be sure, but there is something to this rendition of hard body music that incorporates singing and rapping seamlessly (a local specialty it seems) that is so primal. The energy is authentic.

Swagger Rite is one young artist who has been making steady noise over the last year, teaming up with defacto Reps Up DJ Charlie B, an underrated move that’s kept him on tastemaker radars in the city. His grand entry into the Toronto rap scene however is a serious matter requiring zero co-signs: P.O.M.E. (Product Of My Envorinment Vol 1) is a steady dose of gritty trap music and a masterpiece of a song named “Ghetto”.

The lead single “TRAP 3X” accompanies the tape as a visual and for good reason: Swagger is comfortable in his skin and flexes without trying. P.O.M.E. is filled with A-1 power like “Swerve On Your Endz” and “6Up” but it’s the combination of expertly done “Ghetto” & “Bad Tings” that makes you realize Swagger’s range is much more diverse than it would seem. Listen to the project below:

 

 

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An Exploration of Toronto Sound: $ha’s New Single ‘Don’t Worry’

by Haleema Khan March 11, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

Toronto finds itself front and center doing hip-hop’s heavylifting sonically influencing the Billboard Charts and music making trends in the United States at all levels, professional and street.

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On The Scene: #40ZANDWAFFLES Brunch In Toronto During All-Star Weekend

by Haleema Khan February 20, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

This past weekend during the NBA All-Star, 40ZandWaffles brought their festivities to Toronto as well.

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Sneaker Summit Takes Toronto By Storm During NBA All-Star Weekend

by Haleema Khan February 18, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

NBA All-Star weekend in Toronto was quite a sight. From invite-only festivities to the biggest attractions in the city, Toronto was lit up with stars from all over North America who came down to watch the All-Star game as well as take in the experience of the most talked about city in hip-hop right now.

With everything else going on, the biggest sneaker convention hit Toronto this year for their 4th annual sneaker summit. It was one of the main attractions that took place in the 6 at the Bata Shoe Museum, just minutes from where 2016’s biggest basketball stars threw down on the hardwood. Although the convention was nowhere near as big as it usually is in the US, it was still something to witness, with select streetwear brands displaying their gear and of course a select number of sneaker vendors displaying amongst others, Yeezy Boosts, Jordans, Nike SBs, and so forth.

The DJs had the vibe of the event locked down with their sets as special guests Bun B, Fabolous and more stars pulled up to the summit to hang around and take pictures with the fans. Elizabeth Semmelhack was on hand to sign copies of Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. It was only moments after when Bata Shoe Museum started to get packed.

Overall, it was an experience worth remembering. It was a great move for Sneaker Summit to team up with Canada’s own Toronto Loves Kicks, that uses youth and sneaker culture to design and deliver community events, educational programs, and creative opportunities for brands, institutions and organizations to engage with the unique and substantial demographic that sneaker culture offers. With the Sneaker summit going places, fingers are crossed it will return next year again to Toronto!

In other All Star news, Trolli, a leading sour gummi brand fromΒ Ferrara Candy Co.Β announced their new Weirdly Awesome partnership with star basketball player,Β James Harden.

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Willow Smith Stuns in Stance Campaign

by Haleema Khan January 29, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

You have to love Willow Smith, along with her playing a role as a muse for many young generation kids with her ideals and bold statements: most recently when she stood up for her brother Jaden Smith’s gender-fluid Louie Vuitton campaign.

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Listen To Elusive Artist 24HRS’ Self-titled EP

by Haleema Khan January 26, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

In a pool full of new artists coming up in Atlanta, 24HRS is one of the standout acts. His first project debuted a month ago according to his soundcloud, but despite being fairly new, 24HRS has already gained Oliver-El-Khatib’s attention which lead to 24HRS’ record “Time” getting a spin on OVO Sound Radio episode 13. No one knows what 24HRS looks like, there is no face to match the music but that is not stopping the crooner from gaining fans and being at the verge of going viral.

Putting him in a box and trying to categories his music is not even fair as 24HRS has his own style combined with the known sound that we’ve come to expect from ATL. Perhaps calling his unique auto-tuned style a fresh take on Atlanta’s established sound is a better description. The tension keeps on building around this super mysterious artist, which is only working in his favor and getting listeners to really tune in and look up his music.

His 24HRS EP only consists 4 songs and his standout tracks include “Time” and “Deepend”. Either way it is a must listen project that will have you hooked instantly. Take a listen below.

 

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Keeping Up With Toronto: Listen to TRIPSIXX’s debut EP “We Own The Night”

by Haleema Khan January 7, 2016
written by Haleema Khan

Keeping up with Toronto this week, Toronto’s TRIPSIXX is one of the many young talented artists rising from the 6.

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Watch MADEINTYO Roam Toronto & Meet-Up With Roy Wood$ In New VLOG

by Haleema Khan December 11, 2015
written by Haleema Khan

Internet sensation and Atlanta resident MADEINTYO (“Uber Everywhere“, “I Want“) and his Private Club squad recently hit Toronto for a show at Apt200 where they filmed their latest Vlog. During their visit they linked up with OVO‘s latest signee Roy Wood$ and his UTU crew along with collaborator Murda Beatz.

It’s a raw look at two of Hip-Hop’s rising stars in their natural element, one from Atlanta and one from Toronto: two cities that are seemingly at the forefront of rap. But despite their respective successes, they are at a level of stardom that still pegs them in a place that is yet to achieve total mainstream visibility, a realm still occupied by household names that have been around for much longer. For now, a free-flowing lifestyle video like this is the perfect way to get a glimpse into what their lives are like before they truly blow up.

December 11, 2015 0 comments
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