New Video: "Dearly Departed" - Maestro Fresh Wes feat. Kardinal Offishal

Toronto hip hop pioneer Maestro Fresh West just released this brand new music video for the banging track "Dearly Departed" featuring fellow Toronto rap legend Kardinal Offishal. This track just became and instant favorite. The dope beat is produced by Lord Quest.

This cut is from Maestro's upcoming album "Orchestrated Noise", which will now be released earlier than scheduled. Instead of it's initial Canada Day (July 1st) release, the new Maestro album drops on June 25th.

Video Credits:
Production Company: WOЯKED Films
Director: Andre Rehal
Executive Producers: Bruce Carson/Wes Williams

For a really dope exclusive behind the scenes look at this video, check out The Come Up Show.

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New Joint: "Game of Clones" - Kardinal Offishal (Produced by Nottz)

Toronto ambassador Kardinal Offishal just dropped this new joint called "Game of Clones". The track is produced by frequent Kardi-collaborator, hip hop producer Nottz. Not sure yet what project this track will appear on, but it's sick still and deserves to be shared.

Connect with Kardinal Offishal on: @KardinalO | Facebook

New Video: "Mercy (Freestyle)" - JD Era & Kardinal Offishall

Two of Toronto's finest, Kardinal Offishall & JD Era get together once again to put together this nasty freestyle "Mercy".

*Source: http://torontorappers.com/

Connect: @jdera | @KardinalO

New Video: "Timing" - Tona featuring Kardinal Offishal (Produced by Rich Kidd)

Tona recently dropped the visuals for this new smash entitled "Timing" featuring Kardinal Offishal and produced by Rich Kidd. This is a trifecta of Toronto hip hop heavy weights, as the three combine on this dope track found on Tona's latest mixtape release "Reform School" which you should download right the fuck now, without delay. Cop "Reform School" right here.

Video Directed by Briin “Briin?” Bernstein & Daniel AM Rosenberg.

Twitter: @isatona | @KardinalO | @richkiddbeats

New Video: "Kill Shot" - Kardinal Offishal (Produced by Nottz)

Mr. International Kardinal Offishal is teaming up with producer Nottz for a collaborative album release entitled "Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself". Here is the first video from the upcoming project.

Twitter: @KaridnalO | @NottzRaw

New Video: "The Kardinal Story" - Kardinal Offishal

I have had the pleasure to catch Kardinal Offishal performing live, and make no mistake, Kardi is one of the wildest live performers I have ever witnessed. Quite honestly, one of the reasons I got into hip hop music was because of Mr. International Kardinal Offishal. Once I came across this video, I knew I had to share it with y'all on account of all the great insights into being an entertainer in the rap music business.Video by Audax Images

New Album: "Keyz of Life" - Burd & Keyz

Download "Keyz of Life" - Burd & Keyz

This album is a celebration of hip hop and life. It features beats and production from the duo Burd & Keyz. The album features a collective of all the most talented hip hop producers, artists and R and B singers currently holding down Canada as a whole. With special guest appearances from: SonReal, Blake Carrington, Redway, Luu Breeze, Lokz, Rich Kidd, Divine Brown, Kardinal Offishal and many others! R.I.P. Durty Keyz

The wait is finally over. Enjoy this moment with us as we pay homage to our homie Durty Keyz. Thank you to all that helped make this album possible. – Burd

01. Intro | Divine Brown
02. Keyz of Life | SonReal x Nickelus F x Blake Carrington
03. Say A Prayer | Promise x Redway x Rochester
04. Interlude 1
05. Faithful | Luu Breeze x A-Game x Jahron B
06. Duet | Lokz
07. Burdstrumental (Never Get Over You)
08. Interlude 2
09. LoveSpeak | Shi Wisdom x KJ
10. Burdstrumental (Losing My Bestfriend)
11. Interlude 3
12. R.N.T. (Real Ni**a Tears) | Rich Kidd x DJ Grouch
13. Shine | OmarLunan aka Oh! x Dwayne Morgan x O’Sound
14. The Other Side | Divine Brown x Kardinal Offishall

All songs produced by Burd & Keyz except:
01 produced by McCallaman, 05 produced by T-Minus & Burd & Keyz, 13 produced by T-Minus.

Also, you've got to take the time out to read this article covering the "Keyz of Life" album in the National Post.

Burd & Keyz Upcoming 'Keyz of Life' Project Gets Release Date + Track List

This album looks like it's going to be on the "can't miss list", and just in time for Christmas. The upcoming album "Keyz of Life" from Toronto production duo Burd & Keyz will be officially released on December 13th. The album features some of Toronto's hottest up and coming hip hop artists.

01. Intro | Divine Brown
02. Keyz of Life | SonReal x Nickelus F x Blake Carrington
03. Say A Prayer | Promise x Redway x Rochester
04. Interlude 1
05. Faithful | Luu Breeze x A-Game x Jahron B
06. Duet | Lokz
07. Burdstrumental (Never Get Over You)
08. Interlude 2
09. LoveSpeak | Shi Wisdom x KJ
10. Burdstrumental (Losing My Bestfriend)
11. Interlude 3
12. R.N.T. (Real Ni**a Tears) | Rich Kidd x DJ Grouch
13. Shine | OmarLunan aka Oh! x Dwayne Morgan x O’Sound
14. The Other Side | Divine Brown x Kardinal Offishall

All songs produced by Burd & Keyz except:
01 produced by McCallaman, 05 produced by T-Minus & Burd & Keyz, 13 produced by T-Minus

New Video: "Money" - King Reign featuring Saukrates & Kardinal Offishal

Here's an all Toronto mash up on the track "Money" from King Reign featuring fellow Toronto hip hop heads Kardinal Offishal and Saukrates. This official music video is directed by Michael P. Douglas of Super Fly Media co. The track "Money" is featured on King Reign's upcoming album "Reign Music Vol. 2" (Produced by Boi-1da).

Follow King Reign on Twitter @kingreignthe1st

New Video: "Last Hope" - DMX

Everyone is pulling for DMX to get his shit together and stay in good health spiritually and mentally. Here is Dark Man X's new joint for the fans entitled "Last Hope".

This beat is dope, I'm a fan of this other version by Drake featuring Kardinal Offishal and the lovely Andreena Mill.

New Mixtape: Hip Hop Aint Dead, It Lives In The North Vol. 4 (Mixed By DJ Dames Nellas )

Here is a great collection of Canadian hip hop music presented by HipHopCanada.com and mixed by DJ Dames Nellas. This mixtape features tracks and freestyles from some of Canada's most talented up and coming hip hop/R&B artists including: Kardinal Offishal, JD Era, Richie Sosa, Tona, Rich Kidd, Lokz, D-Sisive, Luu Breeze, Reema Major, Shaun Boothe, Drake and many more!

Volume 3 of the Hip Hop Aint Dead It Lives In The North mixtape series was nominated for DJ Mixtape of the Year at the 2011 Stylus Awards.

Download the newest instalment in the mixtape series, Hip Hop Aint Dead It Lives In The North vol. 4 @ Hip Hop Canada | It Lives In The North

Love, Props and The T-Dot: Toronto's Hip Hop History (Documentary)

From the early 80's with such as Ivan Berry, Canada's first Hip Hop producer/manager to Ron Nelson, Toronto's first Hip Hop DJ.

This documentary first aired last saturday on CBC and is definitely worth watching. "Love, Props and The T-Dot" features video interviews from Canada's most influential hip hop artists, including; Michie Mee, LA Luv, Maestro Fresh Wes, The Dream Warriors, Ghetto Concept, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinall Offishal, K-Os, Shad and many more!

To coincide with the CBC's Hip Hop Summit, CBC News Toronto documents the history of Hip Hop in Toronto with the doc "Love, Props and the T.Dot".