Rising Toronto rapper KDC (Koyce D Caesar), sets the stage for his upcoming project Mission Impossible with the release of the compilation’s debut single C.R.Y (Can’t Remember Yesterday).

Like any emerging artist, Koyce D. is fixed on one thing—captivating his listeners. This doesn’t seem far-fetched after hearing the first single; his work seems to be on a promising path.

However, in spite of being the first artist drafted under the management of Northbridge Music Group, Koyce D is leading the roster with the new track, which raps of old memories and cries for a redemption from the loss of love with smooth vocals. The video keeps it real simple, focusing mainly on the complexity of the song’s storyline.

Check out C.R.Y. (Can’t Remember Yesterday) 

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The Game seems to have no issues with R&B singer Ne-Yo renaming his new album The R.E.D. Album, after Game’s fourth LP that was dropped last year under the same title.

Surprisingly, in a recent interview with XXL the Compton rapper says, “I dont know what that’s about, but I’ve always known Ne-Yo to be a cool dude, so I’m pretty sure he got his reasoning…[m]ore power to the lil’ homie.”

Game might just be right, because according to Ne-Yo–who initially named his upcoming album The Cracks In Mr. Perfect, the new use of the acronym R.E.D. stands for “Realizing Every Dream”.

If you were feeling Kanye’s recent track “Way Too Cold [Theraflu]“ feat. DJ Khaled, chances are you’ll be on the edge knowing that the two have partnered again on another single set to be released on DJ Khaled’s upcoming album Kiss The Ring.

While on the set of MTV2′s Hip Hop Squares, DJ Khaled kept details about the single discreet, but he did share a few words to leave us expecting more good music from the pair:

“Me and Kanye West went back in the lab and we made another record and got some features on there too…I can’t really talk about it, so expect another monstrous earthquake to hit the streets.”

Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy expresses that he is more than grateful to have survived a severe asthma attack that left him hospitalized. The rapper was rushed to Emory Hospital on Tuesday morning, where he was then treated and released.

According to reports he had been drinking heavily on Monday night, and woke up the next morning with struggles breathing and speaking. He shared, “I damn near died … if it weren’t for my driver, mom, and rap artist I would have died.”

Now that he’s no longer hospitalized, Lil Scrappy can work towards finding a sound recovery.

With the release of four singles this year, New York rapper French Montana is journeying north of the border to Montreal, Canada to perform live on April 27.

The event will feature performances by rising Toronto rapper LP Da Original, who recently opened in concert for Young Jeezy, and has found success with listeners since the release of his debut mixtape No Organization No Progress.

Both rappers have collaborated on LP’s mixtape single “Betty Crocker”, and with the chemistry strongly apparent on the track, the audience can expect no disappointments when the two hit the stage!

–Visit here for more details on the show.

In a recent sit-down with radio hosts at Hot 97, Mobb Deep member Prodigy took time to shut down rumours while admitting to fuelling “beef” on Twitter.

There’s been talk about the beef between him and fellow group member Havoc, and though he shares that they used the situation to their advantage, the two are carrying out business as usual.

In the interview Prodigy mentions that in spite of believing that Havoc’s Twitter account was hacked, the two “stepped back and was like, ‘Alright, how can we use this to our advantage?’” He continued saying, “We were like, ‘Alright, we got a record about to drop.’”

Good to know the rumours are cleared and we’ll be hearing more new music from the group!

–Check out the interview here.

Nicki Minaj let her fuse out on Sunday before closing down her Twitter account–leaving millions of online followers taken away by the suddenness of the event.

In response to news about several tracks from her new album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded being leaked on a fan site called NickiDaily.com, the raptress vented online saying, “Like seriously, it’s but so much a person can take.”

There’s no word on whether or not she’ll get back to Tweeting anytime soon, but according to reports Nicki was sure to leave followers with a strong “Good f—ing bye,” before shutting down her account!

Media icon Oprah Winfrey made history in Toronto, Canada as thousands of fans gathered outside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre early Monday morning hoping to be part of Oprah’s largest Lifeclass audience to date.

The visit to the nation’s largest city was part of “Oprah’s Lifeclass: The Tour”, which brought along guests like Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tony Robbins, Iyanla Vanzent and Deepak Chopra.

An audience of around 8,500 members led Oprah to remark at one point, “I am feeling the love in Canada…[t]his is so great you all came and you knew Beyonce isn’t here.”

Clearly Ms. Winfrey’s still working her charm, as both shows scheduled for Monday sold-out in minutes, leaving fans to purchase last minute individual tickets priced as high as $1000 on Craigslist and $600 on Kijiji!

[Source: CTVNews.ca | CBC.ca | CP24.com]

Prince recently landed himself on the wrong end of the bargain stick after losing to a $4 million lawsuit launched by Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics.

The New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of the company on April 13, after the company alleged in 2006 that the singer failed to promote their fragrance line “3121″, which was inspired by Prince’s album of the same name.

It was reported that he pulled out of the company’s ad campaign at the last minute, in spite of the agreement made to invest $2.5 million in licensing and give Universal a 50 per cent share of the proceeds if he upheld the contract.

It seems like today there’s nothing too complex for technology to bring to life! As crowds were drawn out Sunday night for the first weekend of Coachella, Pac–yes Tupac Shakur–made a show-stopping cameo alongside West-coast natives Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.

Appearing before the audience as a hologram projected on stage, the audience had a chance to see the late rapper while revisiting the ’90s with Dre and Snoop’s ode to South Cali. In addition to rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Wiz Khalifa hitting up the stage, Dre paid tribute to the late singer Nate Dogg.

Check out Pac’s performance here.