New School R&B vs. Old School R&B

This is NOT my kind of thing, however after viewing a BET 106 & Park video interview featuring an up-and-coming R&B artist #AugustAlsina who is from New Orleans; I was a bit confused .....with not only some of music coming out today in the world of Rhythm and Blues (??), but also the artists as far as how they portray themselves to the public. August Alsina’s debut album Testimony was released yesterday and he stopped by ‘106 & Park’ as a promotional stop to debut his new video “Grind & Pray/Get Ya Money" featuring Fabolous, and when asked by co-host and Canadian RnB songtress #KeishaChante if August was willing to settle a beef he has with fellow RnB singer Trey Songz who he has worked with previously (I am not clear and not interested in what their bickering is about), August popped-off at Keisha and cursed on live television! Hmmmmm

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VIDEO: Melyssa Ford Interview On The Breakfast Club

Toronto native Melyssa Ford has made her way in the world of real estate as a successful agent, and her life as a business woman is showcased partly in the new reality show Blood, Sweat and Heels which premiered January 5th on Bravo, and brought in a 2.5 million viewers with it first episode, ranking the show best series premiere on the television network.

The curvaceous business woman @MissMelyssaFord recently sat down with the infamous Power 105.1- Breakfast Club to talk about her past - life as a video vixen, her present - on a TV reality show, and her future - wanted a family to call her own, and everything else in between....

NEW MUSIC: Toronto Producer 'WondaGurl' Receives Production Credit On Jay-Z's New Album MCHG

@WondaGurlBeats is breaking ground by appearing on Jay-Z's latest released album as a producer, along side mega-producers Timbaland, Swiss Beatz, and Pharrell Williams...Being she is only 16-years-old, being she is from Brampton, Ontario (T-Dot stand up), being she is young, humble and talented.

Ebony Oshynrinde who goes by her artist name 'WondaGurl' just completed the 11th grade, also just completed her first major production credit on the highly anticipated Jay-Z album Magna Carta Holy Grial for the track 'Crown', which was release digitally today. Wondergurl tells The Toronto Star newspaper... "It's a really good feeling. I want to show young people that they can do it. Anybody can be successful. It doesn't matter where you're from."

Read more on this amazing artist, watch Wondagurl compete at 'Battle of the Beats' and watch her interview with CHRY 105.5FM radio inside....

INTERVIEW: Timbaland Speaks On The Making of Jay-Z's MCHG

Jay-Z's #MagnaCartaHolyGrail arrived today, July 4th, and super producer #Timbaland who played a major role contributing to the Jay-Z's 12th studio album, shares his experience of making MCHG with Revolt TV. Timbo discusses a previous fallout between him and Jigga, his personal battle with drug use, his work in helping to create Justin Timberlake's new sound, mentoring J. Cole, and Kanye West's Yeezus album.

Watch the revealing video interview inside...

T.O. Spotlight: Prisca Kase

@PriscaKase is a Pop and R&B artist who discovered her love of music and singing from an early age while living Paris, France where she was born and raised by her parents who were active singers in choirs. Prisca moved to Toronto, Ontario at the age of three where she now resides, and is making moves in the music industry from early - the 18 year old songstress already is learning how to adjust in order to benefit as an artist in industry. The aspiring vocalist stopped by the CHRY studio couple months ago to debut her single with Kassiopia Entertainment 'What You Wanna Do' featuring reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji. Although P. Kase recognizes herself as a pop/ r&b artist, she says that any music that feels good to her she will vibe with, and that also influences her song writing. Listen to Prisca Kase interview with Jennifer Joy on CHRY and the tracks 'Victim' and 'What You Wanna Do' featuring. Sizzla inside....

Interview: LL Cool J Talks With Oprah On Next Chapter Series [Full Video]

Last night viewers tuned in for another addition of 'Oprah's Next Chapter', as the media queen sat down with  the legendary LL Cool J. The 45-year-old MC born James Todd Smith and now successful actor; invited Oprah to his Los Angeles home; where they discussed his successful music career, abusive childhood, and the battle and take-down of an intruder last year that was in his home. The two time Grammy Award winner, father of four children was later joined by his wife Simone for the interview. In case you missed it, watch the full interview inside...

Janelle Monáe Covers ELLE Canada Magazine

ELLE Canada sits down with head turning indie artist #JanelleMonáe to talk about confidence, feminism and ambition. I myself not knowing too much about the unique artist out of Kansas City, U.S. who was honored recently at the 2012 'Black Girls Rock' event, were Janelle made an inspiring, humble, and moving acceptance speech which showed she is not only beautiful on the outside. Monáe tells the mag..."I am naturally shy," she says softly. "That's what people are most surprised by, because when I'm onstage there's nothing shy. It's all electricity. I feel fearless." She explains why she wears wears her 'black and white' uniform, saying she does not want fans to focus on her sexy body. Word!

Read more on this larger than life music artist inside.

Nas Speaks On The Title Of "Greatest Lyricist Of All-Time" Given By CNN [Video]

After over 20 years in the business #Nas is currently working on his follow-up to his successful 'Life Is Good' album and has been recently named ""The Greatest Lyricist to Ever Live" by CNN".....In their article they pointed out....'Lyricist' over 'rapper' or 'hip-hop' artist; 'greatest' instead of most successful;' 'all time' rather than 'today'...." The CNN author notes that Nas is not the king in albums sales or #1 records; Nas recently released his 9th album which went to #1 since 1994, but still brings him second behind Jay-Z who has released 11 albums. Nas talked about the 'high praise' on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show recently. Watch the video with Nas on Hot 97 and read more on his take of this accolade given to him by CNN.

Video: Music Producer - Just Blaze on Sampling Music

We're heard stories of how sampling musician music of the past, is stealing, disrespectful, or even has no business on a hip hop record; what we don't hear enough is how sampling has help these musicians financially and continues to breath life into existing masterpieces.

Inside #JustBlaze talks about how the music he has sampled helped the original recording artists and the influence of Canadian composer Galt MacDermot has had on hip-hop music. 

Remembering Michael Jackson 3 Years Later

Today marks the third anniversary since the death of #Michael Jackson. Jackson died at his LA home of intoxication after suffering a respiratory arrest. His doctor, Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years in prison in November 2011 for involuntary manslaughter.

Jackson's brothers Tito, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon will pay tribute to their late sibling with a series of concerts this week.

Inside...Watch a classic video performance of Michael and his brothers - 'Off The Wall' 1979...where Mickey is looking oh so fine!! *fanning myself* Also Oprah Winfrey's interview with Michael's daughter Paris Jackson, which was recorded earlier this month.

Nardwuar Interviews Metta World Peace

Nardwuar the Human Serviette caught up with Ron Artest Metta World Peace in Surrey, BC recently, where Metta talks about why he loves Canada, Queenbridge NY, hip hop; also NBA ballers that are rappers, and why woman for special.

Nardwuar's interview are raw, candid...and always entertaining!

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I-Octane Promo Tour hits Canada - Interview with Island Explosion 105.5 Toronto

I-Octane six weeks promotional tour is well under way with a series of performances that will take him to see fans across the world including Canada.  He is scheduled to visit various radio, television, and print media as he promotes himself and his debut album 'Crying To The Nation' which includes a slew of hits and is being well received.

While in Canada the raising reggae star is scheduled to perform in  Calgary, Hamilton (May 11th at Club 77), and  in Montreal (May 12th at Club Soda).
I-Octane performed last weekend in Toronto, and before heading out of town he made a quick breeze by at CHRY 105.5FM 'Island Explosion Show' this morning to bless up his fans and drop a freestyle...Read more, watch the interview and music video for 'My Story'.....