If you have no plans for the evening but would like to see one of Toronto’s finest has to offer I suggest y’all to come out to support the big homie Rich Kidd for the release of the 5th installment of his “We On Some Rich Kidd Shit” series tonight at Revival Nightclub (783 College St.). On the 1s and 2s will be DJ Wristpect, DJ Nana, DJ Mensa and DJ Straight Goodz along with MC Sir Lancelot as the host of the night along with a slew of special guests that will be performing. This is a 19+ event, doors open at 10:00pm and to get on the list for tonight’s show RSVP at info@ridgewaymusic.com.

PREVIOUSLY:Rich Kidd – Don’t Sleep On Me

Some newness from Vancouver emcee SonReal, ‘Scream‘ can be found on his new album ‘Where’s Waldo?’ which is available for download now. Produced by Dizcent.Video dropping real soon.

PREVIOUSLY:SonReal f/ Rich Kidd – Already There (VIDEO)

T.O. emcee L drops some dope visuals for his his first single ‘Just Rap‘ from his new released album which is also the title of this joint.Directed by Jason Matos.

Monolith’s Wio-K links up with Denmark’s Tue Track with this banger “Scarlight”.

Philadelphia’s Grammy Award-winning producer DJ Jazzy Jeff joins forces with T.O.’s own Ayah to let loose 13 soothing, soulful joints on their collaborative album “Back For More“. Features on the album come from STS and Toronto’s Tona, while additional production is provided by from Jeff Townes, James Poyser & Demien DeSandies.

A little late on this post but Tona comes again with another banger courtesy of Rich Kidd again and together with a little help of  their favourite past time comes ‘Hennessey Thoughts‘ off of Tona‘s upcoming album ‘Silver Spring Crescent‘, coming out this fall. Directed by Matt Beecraft.

PREVIOUSLY: Tona – We Do (Prod. Rich Kidd) (VIDEO)

I’ll just let the fellas explain what this is about:

“Arizona Bay” featuring Franz Thomas is the latest diverse, powerful and out of the box assault from the FREEDOM WRITERS collective. It touches on the historical myths of Freedom and Democracy and how they are perpetuated in today’s climate. Thought provoking, nonpartisan and often shocking, The Freedom Writers deliver an intricate, and bold rhyme pattern that is backed by an eerie soundtrack creating the perfect blend courtesy of “FW” colleague, producer and engineer Big Sproxx.

Whether it’s war, 9-11, Haiti, Hurricane Katrina, The G20, Police Brutality, Government deception, slavery, poverty, the Prison and Judicial systems, the media or the fluctuating price of oil, there is no topic “too touchy” for the Freedom Writers to expose in “Arizona Bay”. – Freedom Writers

PREVIOUSLY:Freedom Writers – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (VIDEO)

Fifth Letter Fam / The Sars Network’s own T.R.A. aka The Rhyme Animal releases his second single ‘The Mark‘ produced by Amir Da Terrorist from his upcoming album, which is slated for release this fall. Directed by Genocide INC. Peep the knowledge people!

HighDef’s debut album “The High End Theory” is a must purchase for lovers of soulful production and smooth rhymes reminiscent of A Tribe Called Quest and Slum Village. Lyve, Coco Dyce & P R E S S deliver 14 original joints with features from Jessica Kaya, Via Linez & Element. Majority of the album is produced by Lyve and Coco Dyce, with a contribution from Monolith’s own Lancecape. Tracklist after the jump.

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Official visuals from JR Mint’s new album “Canadian Mint” featuring Harlem’s own Smoke DZA. Directed by Joseph Zentil.

DOWNLOAD: JR Mint f/ Smoke DZA – The Bakery (Prod. Beathoven & Ikaz)