April 19th, 2024

The Word Is Bond reviews “The Coalition”

” … pairs edgy lyricism with dark and moody soundscapes.” – The Word Is Bond

A new short review of Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s second single and title track of upcoming album The Coalition by The Word Is Bond…

April 18th, 2024

Folded Waffle reviews “The Coalition”

“Fortunato brings forth a lyrical prowess that cuts through
the noise of contemporary rap…” – Folded Waffle

The first review for Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s “The Coalition” single is from Folded Waffle, and they seemed to like it. Here it is:

April 17th, 2024

Mickey O’Brien summer tour dates – Europe & Maritimes

Mickey O’Brien’s latest tour includes a few dates in Europe before heading back to Canada for a couple more dates on the east cost. If you’re in the area, check out the show and bring some friends. Let’s show the venue how much support Mickey has so next time he comes back it will be even bigger and better!

April 17th, 2024

Mickey O’Brien’s teaser video for “The Medicine (Uncle Fester Remix)”

The video for Mickey O’Brien’s “The Medicine (Uncle Fester Remix)”, filmed during his tour of Australia, will drop along with the single on April 23… More details to come!

April 16th, 2024

Fortunato x The Dirty Sample form “The Coalition”

The second single and title track from Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s collab album is out now…

“The Coalition” is a love letter from Fortunato to his fans. He illustrates his commitment to providing wisdom and guidance to his listeners during the hook. “As a veteran of the rap game, I feel it’s my duty to share my experience and knowledge” says Fortunato. “The Coalition” is the title track of the album and refers to the cross country collaboration between Fortunato and producer The Dirty Sample. The single also includes a a remix by Pasquale which starkly contrasts the album version with a downbeat low tempo interpretation that feels slightly psychedelic.

Written and performed by Fortunato
Produced by The Dirty Sample
Remixed by Pasquale

April 12th, 2024

Word Is Bond review of Epic’s “Sleeping Shirts” remix

“The remix is a sombre laidback off-kilter piece that explores the comfort of sleeping shirts, self contentment and acceptance with a bit of dark humour to match.” – The Word Is Bond

The Word Is Bond has provided a short review of the remix for Epic’s classic underground hit “Sleeping Shirts” from his album Aging Is What Friends Do Together.

April 11th, 2024

2 High Media article about Mickey O’Brien

2 High Media recently did an interview with Mickey O’Brien, and here is the article that is the result of that interview…

April 11th, 2024

All Metal Everything reviews “The Grime”

“…it’s so pack full of razor-sharp wit and insane beats.” – All Metal Everything

Short review of Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s “The Grime”, the first single from their collaboration The Coalition.

April 10th, 2024

The Word Is Bond reviews “The Grime”

“Over the cinematic and dark soundscape, rapper Fortunato proceeds to break the mould with edgy and off-kilter lyrics filled with engaging rhyme schemes and wordplay.” – The Word Is Bond

The Word Is Bond included Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s “The Grime” in their list of Top Submissions for April and provided a short review.

April 9th, 2024

The best song about sleeping shirts…

Epic drops the second single for the 15th Anniversary celebration of Aging Is What Friends Do Together with “Sleeping Shirts”, including a remix featuring some of his friends waxing poetic on the subject.

This is the best song about sleeping shirts. Celebrating the 15th Anniversary re-release of Aging Is What Friends Do Together on vinyl, Epic drops a single for his hit ode to his favourite sleep wear. Turning the original Maki-produced solo into a posse cut, Epic is joined by friends Jay the Rapper, Id Obelus, Inky, and Tachichi to provide their own take on sleeping shirts over a chill beat by The Dirty Sample. Even the toughest MCs wear sleeping shirts…

Written and performed by Epic
Produced by Maki
Remix by The Dirty Sample
Remix written and performed by Epic, Jay the Rapper, Id Obelus, Inky & Tachichi