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*REVIEW* TopLeft Recordings Presents- M.ade I.n C.anada- Vol. 3
M.ade I.n C.anada- Vol. 3 Mixtape has been brought to you by TopLeft Recordings to support and promote a variety of Canadian artists. This Hip-Hop Mixtape is available ONLY for free download on the Internet to bring awareness to Canadian Talent.
This is the third of its kind (Vol.3) and it features the following artists (most of which are from Toronto): General, King Jus, 9thUno, Adversaree, Words & Rhyme Ft. Block McCloud & Demunz The Dark Apostle, J-Bru, Mami Uno Ft. Baby Grhyme, Unknown Mizery, Sweats Ft. Kaotny, Anonymous Twist Ft. Opio, Dynamic, EASTSIDEUP, T-Wiss, Flex, Alex Dimez.
The list of producers who collaborated with the artists are: Frank Dukes, Freshkils, Esh, Kola, Classified, Phresh, Dynamo, Simple P, Anonymous Twist, DJ So Nice, Sentury Status, T- Wiss, Dustymentals, & Jaydapro- respectively.
The variety of the mixtape is different than other 'tapes- if you like bumping all kinds of styles & vibes of music check it out!
A major part of being successful in attracting a fan base is through shared experiences.
This Mixtape has 15 well thought out tracks that hit on common interests and issues that people can relate to. There’s no doubt that the artists and producers are talented, but they have picked topics and beats that are unique. The samples, the swag, the intro's, and even the political aspects make it truly intriguing!
All the tacks deserve attention, but at least six of the tracks standout more than others.
On the ‘tape there is an original track followed by the remix to the same song (Alex Dimez- “All Out”). The original and the remix do sound different from each other; the DJ style scratches and horn gives the remix an old school touch.
Adversaree- "I Can't Stand" tops the list; the sample ("I can stand a little rain") is what draws you into the track. Coupled with snare and the conviction of his flow, talking about pain that himself and other people endure in this lifetime.
Now the next track from J-Bru- "You Ain't Black Enough" (produced by Classified) is political in the way that some may disagree or might be sensitive too. The topic is about "light skin" peoples who are confronted at some point in their life. He is taking a stand about the color perception of “light skin” people not matching the behaviour in a stereotypical viewpoint of others. The intro and outro set the stage for what he is ready to explain to the world in a dramatic form.
Mami Uno Ft. Baby Grhyme- "Love & Bullets" bring it on an upbeat piano instrumental giving their side of being in a failing "G" certified relationship (note the title of the tune). The singing and production is impeccable and needs to be herd on a larger scale. Plus we have to give it up to female artists that have the courage to do what they enjoy and STAND OUT regardless of the lack of female artists and female Hip-Hop supporters (as a large in the underground and major music industry).
We have all seen people who live on the streets or herd about abuse killings and crime- the darker side of life! "Love Woundz" By Sweats Ft. Kaotny explain how, life in a way can be filled with innocent tragedy. Keeping his conscience clean, after a life a of heartache due to life’s lessons. This artist is telling us, life is worth a lot more then pain! Its a story that need’s to be known- we all need to eat. Big ups to this song!
The most inspirational is T-Wiss- "The Life" a conscious track about how- this tha life he wanna be livin- (making music) in Toronto. It’s strong and empowering to hear that he has the drive and love to make music; dedication and enjoyment is what you feel as the listener. T-Wiss also produced the track too- BIG!
M.ade I.n C.anada is worth listening to the whole mixtape, and its a free download too- so don't miss out! Here is the link to download and enjoy music that you can relate too, and most importantly support home-grown Hip-Hop music:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/w47vke
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