Tamir tries to gatekeep his words of wisdom

Scarborough-based rapper Tamir on his development as a poet working with RISE.

Singer/Producer Faiza talks about her journey as a songwriter and working with Polaris nominated producer Junia T

Démar and I discuss Yeat's sixth studio album 'ADK' how his venture to the centre has hurt his sound and why normal doesn't work for Yeat. open.spotify.com/episode/6WEN...

Who was your favourite rapper during the 2010s?!

I had a lot of fun producing this conversation with Sterling K. Brown for Q with Tom Power on CBC. Brown discusses season 2 of Paradise, his time on This is Us and his affinity for Atticus Finch. www.cbc.ca/arts/q/sterl...

Sterling K. Brown believes there is ‘a divine conspiracy’ for his success | CBC Arts

In a conversation with Q’s Tom Power, Brown discusses how he went from finance to acting, his mother’s impact on him and his role as a secret service agent on the series Paradise.

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Grateful that “Brother’s Keeper” (West End Phoenix Music Issue) was selected for the Best Canadian Music Writing List 2025. Big thanks to Del Cowie & Invisible Publishing. Honoured to make the list for a second year. westendphoenix.com/stories/brot...

In my recent interview with Amanda Parris, she discusses a teachable moment with her son that occurred during the shooting of Season 2 of For The Culture.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81. Cliff joined The Cool Table via Zoom during Season 2. It was a privilege to have him share his wisdom and positive energy with us.

Nuclear Fallout is one of the standouts from his album ‘What a Life!’ 🍨🍨 He expands on some of the themes in the song and across the project as a whole. Listen Live Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM in Toronto Metradio.ca online

On this week’s radio show, Kyle Wildfern joins us to discuss his new album ‘What A Life!’ 🍨🍨🍨 Here, he tells us how he got his name.

We hear more vocals from Paul Chin [ @paulch.in ] from every project, and 'PROFESSIONAL' is no different

@adrielsmiley.bsky.social as an interviewer is deadass Canada’s answer to Ebro or Sway, and PROFESSIONAL is out now 🐍🧿✨ too.fm/professional

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Paul Chin's latest EP 'PROFESSIONAL' is all about Friendship Breakups [ @paulch.in ]

Paul Chin's latest EP 'PROFESSIONAL' is all about Friendship Breakups [ @paulch.in ]

Head over to YouTube to see the talented @itsmepagliacci.bsky.social take down the ice cream challenge. Shoutout to Eva's Original Chimneys for the delicious tiramisu pint. 🍦 youtu.be/2mqy_g40-LA?...

Demar & Adriel discuss the cover of Earl’s latest album ’Live, Laugh, Love’ youtu.be/Bf7cKtx5hxI?...

What does your 2025 Vision Board look like?

The CJF is proud to announce Myrialine Catule, Amal Mohamud, Adriel Smiley, Bianca Thompson and Kayla Thompson as recipients of this year’s Black Journalism Fellowship Program, in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News, The Globe and Mail & the IJB. Read: www.newswire.ca/news-release...

@feuramusic.com new single ‘SMASH’ is an underdog anthem! Full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/7u3fnftiaVg?...

You know when someone TikTok makes a funny parody of a really good song. One of those is stuck in my head right now.

Is he onto something ?

Rhyan Douglas talks about the women that are important in his life. Full Interview on YouTube: youtu.be/1T5zmUxI3tg?...

Tessa Balaz on funding your music career

TOBi returns with a sequel five years in the making, the Toronto rapper signals a new chapter with Elements Vol. 2. I spoke to him about his latest album for Range Magazine readrange.com/tobi-element...

Exploring Toronto’s rich basketball history with Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball at the Museum of Toronto. I spoke with curators Perry King and Katie Heindl about the exhibit for Toronto Today. www.torontotoday.ca/local/sports...

Museum of Toronto basketball exhibit chronicles the city’s love of the game

Since its creation in 1891, Torontonians have always loved basketball — but that passion runs deeper than just hype for the Toronto Raptors

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Tessa Balaz talks about getting funding for your music #musicbusiness #toronto #musicindustry

I don't aspire to have nice houses or fancy cars; I'd just want to be able to write vinyl purchases off on my taxes.

Today's episode of The Cool Table goes live at 11 AM EST 1280AM in Toronto metradio.ca This week, we discuss Aysanabee's upcoming album, the Polaris Long List and the importance of good company with Eric Ryan.

Errol Eats Everything discusses the global impact of Reggae music and Jamaican culture. Full Interview on YouTube: youtu.be/VDwrqL0V6UE?...

"An album everybody hates can go platinum." Full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/AxA1vKDWWM0?...