Podcasts about maestro fresh wes

In this 1634th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre Marci Ien about the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race, threats from Trump, Canada vs. USA, her role as Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Circle Square, Canada AM and Maestro Fresh-Wes. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Halloween fireworks have been a long-standing tradition for many B.C. communities, but more municipalities have been banning their use. Surrey Fire Chief Larry Thomas and Madison Reynolds, Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce president join us to discuss. We check in with our CBC colleagues on their Halloween costumes. And, Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes is in Vancouver for a fundraiser by the Together We Can Society recovery non-profit. He and his friend Robbie Currie, aka Robbie Burns, and Together We Can community outreach worker, join us to talk about how Wes' friendship played a big part in Robbie's recovery journey.

Author David McPherson talks The Horseshoe Tavern, Massey Hall, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, working on Toronto Raptors game-day programs during the Vince Carter days, combining his passion for golf with his passion for writing, and he shares some fun anecdotes involving Maestro-Fresh Wes, Willie Nelson/Farm-Aid, Snow, Blue Rodeo, Moe Berg, Gowan, Led Zeppelin, Lowest of the Low, the Rolling Stones and the Barenaked Ladies! For everything David McPherson, please visit his substack at https://substack.com/@davidmcpherson and his website at https://davidmcpherson.ca/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keysha Freshh has been a trailblazer in the Canadian hip-hop scene for 15 years, which is impressive considering she's only 31. The Canadian rapper is a solo artist as well as a part of the all-female rap group The Sorority. Now, she's released her latest solo album, “Pretty Boys Break My Heart,” which examines heartbreak in all its different forms. Keysha sits down with guest host Talia Schlanger to reflect on her career, her new record and what it was like collaborating with her cousin Maestro Fresh Wes.

A heady dose of highlights from 4 festivals that check off 4 big boxes. 1. close to the water 2. campeable 3. well established and 4. close to home: Summerfolk, Mariposa, Hillside & Riverfest. On the playlist: Chali2na & Cut Chemist, Fleet Foxes, Violent Femmes, Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie, Tio Chorinho & Flavia Nascimento, Élage Diouf, Band of Horses, Maestro Fresh Wes, BA Johnston, Benin International Musical, Richard Thompson, and Medicine Singers w/ Lee Ronaldo & Yonatan Gat.

Host Danielle McCreadie spoke with one of the fathers of Canadian hiphop, Maestro Fresh Wes, about the new scholarship for Black youth in the skilled trades at the New Brunswick Community College.

May 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Andy Kim's “Rock Me Gently,” a song absolutely nobody wanted to sign, produce, or play on the radio in the beginning, but here we are, being in top-rated shows, millions of spins around the world, and no stopping all these years later. The record was a massive hit in 1974, going all the way to Number 1 in the U.S. and Number 2 in the U.K. as part of its staggering four-month run on the charts. Even if you weren't alive back then to experience the song's inexorable pop pull, you've probably heard it since, on shows like Ray Donovan and Sex Education or commercials for the Jeep Liberty. And that's not even mentioning the 1989 cover by country artist Michelle Wright, nor the sample of “Rock Me Gently” that showed up in Mint Royale's “Take It Easy” 10 years later. Given its enduring appeal, one can easily forget that, at the time of “Rock Me Gently's” original release, Kim was already considered washed up in the music business. He was no longer the kid who had driven from his native Montreal to New York on a wing and a prayer to find work at the famous Brill building. The success that had followed included co-writing and singing on the Number 1 song of 1969, “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies, and shifting more than 1.5 million copies of his own take on the Phil Spector/Ronettes classic “Baby I Love You” the very same year. But by 1974, nobody wanted to know. Kim had to release “Rock Me Gently” on his own label, after turndowns from absolutely every producer and established record company he approached. In fact, it was a tough go at radio at first, but the writer who became his own producer of the song never believed in the word ‘no' to mean anything but another opportunity to create his own destiny. A variety of forces—including ever-shifting cultural currents and the death of his father—ensured that his career continued to have more than its share of ups and downs. And truth be told, it's never been in his nature to prioritize the spotlight of personal glory over the work anyway. But when you've touched so many people with your songs—your song in particular, the one with your name on it, that you put so much on the line to record and release—your fans won't let you fade into obscurity. At age 77, Kim finds himself in the enviable position of being hailed as an elder statesman of pop while enjoying a newfound relevance to contemporary audiences. “I Forgot To Mention,” his 2004 collaboration with one of those aforementioned fans, Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, got him named the Best Solo Indie Artist of the Year during Canadian Music Week. That paved the way for “comeback albums” like 2010's Happen Again and 2015's It's Decided, the latter of which put Kim on the Arts & Crafts label with hip latter-day artists like Feist, Chilly Gonzales, The Stills and Stars, thanks to Kevin Drew, founder of Arts & Crafts, showcasing his admiration for the iconic artist's timeless music. This collaboration brings together two generations of Canadian music talent, bridging the gap between past and present in the indie music scene. Drew's decision reflects not only his business acumen but also his deep appreciation for Kim's enduring musical legacy. And every year, his Andy Kim Christmas Show raises big money – over $2.5 million so far - for Toronto charities, thanks in part to support from a roster of talents that's included Broken Social Scene, Metric, Maestro Fresh Wes, Sarah Harmer, Sam Roberts, Lights, Rush's Alex Lifeson, Finger Eleven and Ron Sexsmith. Kim's name now hangs in a veritable mansion's worth of hallowed halls, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Billboard's Hit Parade Hall of Fame. He also has his own spot of Canada's Walk of Fame. And last year, he received the ultimate honor by being made an officer of the Order of Canada, for his irreplaceable contributions to the cultural landscape of his country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

'I'm not making records; I'm making history. Today, my man Tony and I made history with this interview." Maestro Fresh Wes. Maestro Fresh We is credited as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, " his debut album, Symphony in Effect, was a certified platinum album. In 2023, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. His song Let Your Backbone Slide" is the first rap song inducted into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame. What did Drake have to say about Maestro Fresh Wes and his influence on him and Canadian music?  What advice did Chuck D of Public Enemy offer?  You'll have to listen to find out. ‘Fresh' is part of Wes Williams' stage name, and Fresh is how I would describe his perspective and attitude. This story has so many beats. You will take away so much from how Wes approaches life and career. I consider this essential listening for young people as they must diversify and stay relevant throughout their careers. Stay tuned to the show's end when Mark Beckles, the Vice President of Social Impact and Innovation, returns to Chatter that Matters to discuss First Up by RBC X Music and RBC Future Launch. This is a testament to the role organizations can play in helping Canadian youth find and pursue their path in life.   To connect with Maestro Fresh Wes: http://maestrofreshwes.net First Up with RBCX Music: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/music/first-up.html RBC Future Launch: https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch/      

Jay Seven et DJ Asma partagent leur point de vue sur l'album "BOYZ" de Canicule et SAL Ent., en collaboration avec Les Disques 7eme Ciel. Ils discutent également de l'entrée de Maestro Fresh Wes au Panthéon de la musique canadienne à l'occasion de la dernière cérémonie des Junos. Pour finir, ils abordent la sortie de l'album "Marciology" de Roc Marciano, qui a eu lieu le vendredi précédent. Bonne écoute !00:00 Canicule "BOYZ" Album Critique 08:23 Maestro Fresh Wes au Hall of Fame canadien 13:03 Roc Marciano "Marciology" Album Critique

On this weeks episode, Clinton and Hillary travelled to Halifax to attend The Juno Awards! We were able to speak to Maestro Fresh Wes, Aqyila, Lu Kala, Kirk Diamond, Dominique Fils Aimé, Tobi, K-Anthony, Bambii, Okan, and more! Make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more JUNOS content. Listen, watch, like, or save for later for a deep dive into Matthew's world and catch more Black History Month events across our platform. Thank you to: Junos & Edelman Canada.

Welcome to the first episode of Your Morning: The Podcast! We have some great conversations to share this week about things that affect you - and your family - everything from daycare to real estate. We also have a really fantastic conversation with Canadian hip-hop legend Maestro Fresh Wes! Enjoy!

In this 1459th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Kevin Shea about Motley Crue, Guns 'N Roses, Aerosmith, Blue Rodeo, Nirvana, Haywire, Maestro Fresh-Wes and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Damnit Maurie chats with Ricky Martin about ‘Palm Royale' and 25 years of ‘Livin La Vida Loca'! What you should never wear on the first date. Maestro Fresh Wes joins us to chat about being inducted to the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame. 

Our conversation with Saint John resident, Maestro Fresh Wes, who became the first Rap artist to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Junos in Halifax over the weekend.

You can't begin to talk about the history of hip-hop without talking about Maestro Fresh Wes. Dubbed the godfather of Canadian hip-hop, Maestro became widely known in 1989 for his debut single, “Let Your Backbone Slide,” which was a game-changer for Canadian music. He joins Tom to take us through his journey from writing rhymes at Scarborough's Parkway Mall to releasing the first hit Canadian hip-hop record.

BANG! @southernvangard #radio Ep394! Back from a brief hiatus last week, we celebrate DJ JON DOE'S bday in exquisite fashion this week. Tons of WORLD EXCLUSIVES and a TWITCH ONLY set for the ages - there isn't much else to say other you need to in tune in NOW…and YOU WAAAAALCOME!!!!! #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard #YouWaaaaalcome // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #undergroundhiphop #boombap #DJ #mixshow #interview #podcast #ATL #WORLDWIDE #RIPCOMBATJACK ---------- Recorded live March 10, 2024 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks ---------- Pre-Game Beats - DJ Jon Doe Talk Break Inst - "O.G.W.A." - DJ Jon Doe "Play Amongst The Stars" - Flee Lord & Crisis "Szechuan" - Jay Royale ft. Ja'king The Divine "Down For Ours" - L.I.F.E. Long "The Way I Feel (Th3ory Hazit RMX)" - Artifacts "Gain Knowledge" - Nef ft. Wais P & The Musalini "Place I Rep" - Remy Banks "Oxtails" - Spit Gemz ft. Bub Styles Talk Break Inst. - "Untitled" - DJ Jon Doe "No Hands" - Enoch ft. Guilty Simpson & Fat Ray "Universal Soldier" - JUS-P "Kings of Rock" - Everliven Sound & Slimline Mutha ft. LC & Broadway "Stranger" - Maestro Fresh Wes ft. Saukrates "We Bang" - Blu & Shafiq Husayn ft. MED, Thurz & YaH-Ra "I'm Not Like Them" - Different Breed 860 & Dead Poetz ft. Tone Spliff "Live Life" - Str8 Bangaz ft. Masta Ace, Rasheed Chappell & Junii Talk Break Inst - "No Question" - DJ Jon Doe "Drum Mobb" - Flee Lord & Crisis ft. Conway The Machine "Rappin' A$$ John" - Stik Figa "Fix Your Own Plate" - Blueprint "Vinividivici" - Vada ft. Snotty "Pulled Pork" - Jay Royale ft. Bub Styles & Pro Dillinger "Just Touched Down" - Flee Lord & Crisis "Different Language" - Bernadette Price ft. Terror Van Poo Talk Break Inst - "No Me" - Jon Doe ** TWITCH ONLY SET ** RIP BIG ** "Who's Making Love?" - Lou Donaldson "One More Chance (Hip Hop Mix)" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Real Love (Remix)" - Mary J. Blige ft. The Notorious B.I.G. "I Got a Story to Tell" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Going Back to Cali" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Brooklyns Finest" - Jay-Z ft. The Notorious B.I.G. "Unbelievable" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Kick in the Door" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Ten Crack Commandments" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Rap Phenomenon" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Player's Anthem" - JUNIOR M.A.F.I.A. "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)" - Craig Mack ft. The Notorious B.I.G., Rampage, LL Cool J & Busta Rhymes "Who Shot Ya?" - The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Faith Evans "Just Playing (Dreams)" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Blues & Pants" - James Brown "The Payback" - James Brown "Funky Drummer" - James Brown "Rebel Without A Pause" - Public Enemy

Some people may not remember the 2006 JUNO Awards in Halifax. But the event is gearing up to bring hundreds of performers and hours of music to dozens of venues across the city later this month. Allegra Swanson is  the Chair of the 2024 Halifax JUNO Host Committee and is also the Executive Director of Music Nova Scotia. She takes us through the nomination process, the selection of winners, and the special moments that honour the artists we've lost. There's more in this conversation about Wavemakers and JUNOFest as well as the big award gala hosted by Nelly Furtado and Maestro Fresh Wes. 

In this 1421st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays tribute to those we lost in January 2024. This episode features a conversation with Martha Kambeitz-Gombita's stepdaughter Judy, Dave Thomas, Alan Zweig, Maestro Fresh-Wes and Haroon Siddiqui. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada and Electronic Products Recycling Association. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Millennial Balance is back this week and Afua and Shaliza are thrilled to speak with the one and only Maestro Fresh Wes. The Canadian hip-hop trailblazer is going to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame early next year and he is the first hip-hop artist to receive this honour. The Maestro will be talking about his career so far, the state of Canadian hip-hop and how he continues to support communities across the country, especially in Scarborough where he grew up.

The godfather of Canadian hip-hop is being honoured at the next JUNO Awards. Maestro Fresh Wes will become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He talks about how he's celebrating that achievement, with a new scholarship at the NSCC.

In this 1353rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Richard Rodwell a.k.a. Maximum 60 about Beat Factory Productions and his work with The Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Michie Mee & LA Luv and others. Also, his composition for many YTV shows, Cash Cab and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Pumpkins After Dark, Ridley Funeral Home, Electronic Products Recycling Association, Raymond James Canada and Moneris. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and you can't begin to talk about that history without talking about the artist Maestro Fresh Wes. Maestro tells Tom about his journey from writing rhymes at Scarborough's Parkway Mall to releasing the first hit Canadian hip-hop record.

In this 1252nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Kurt Swinghammer about his art, his music, his name, working with MuchMusic, Maestro Fresh Wes, CKLN, CFNY, The Shuffle Demons, Ron Sexsmith, Sam the Record Man, Buffy, Bruce, and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, the Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by BULOVA Canada, we have a SPECIAL EDITION episode filmed live from the Red Carpet at the JUNO Awards! Host Samir Mourani chats up all of the nominees and winners and asks them to reflect on the key moments in their careers where they thought they were failing, how they stay motivated and what inspires them to keep going. Guest 1: Jackie Pirico; Guest 2: Francois Klark; Guest 3: Kardinal Offishall; Guest 4: Connor McDavid; Guest 5: Boslen; Guest 6: Torri Webster; Guest 7: Julian Taylor; Guest 8: Andrew Phung; Guest 9: Nickelback; Guest 10: Jessie Reyez; Guest 11: Digging Roots; Guest 12: Tyler Shaw; Guest 13: Preston Pablo; Guest 14: Banx & Ranx; Guest 15: Adria Kain; Guest 16: Mike Wise; Guest 17: K-OS; Guest 18: Choclair; Guest 19: Dax; Guest 20: The Reklaws; Guest 21: Teen Daze; Guest 22: Maestro Fresh Wes & Keysha Freshh; Guest 23: Ammoye; Guest 24: Chad Price; Guest 25: Haviah Mighty #gentstalk About Gent's Talk: The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada and supported by Ride Rude, is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, Jonathan Osorio, Wes Hall, Karl Wolf, Diogo Snow, Nick Bateman, Justin Wu and many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain. Connect with us! Website: https://gentspost.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/GentsPost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost CREDITS: Host/Producer: Samir Mourani; Co-Host: Matthew Chapman; Creative Director: Steven Branco; Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin; Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro; Studio: Startwell Studios; A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Chris Thornborrow, an award-winning composer for film, theatre, and the concert stage. His work has been described as

Scarborough rap superstar Choclair talks about coming up together with Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall and Saukrates, morphing from ‘Junior' to ‘Choclair' [and how he got that name], literally getting called out of the classroom to rep his high school in rap battles, his appreciation for MuchMusic's Michael Williams & Master T, the bump from the Little X-directed ‘Let's Ride' video, using paper-scissors-rock to determine his role in the recording of ‘Northern Touch,' growing up listening to the ‘godfather of Toronto hip-hop' DJ Ron Nelson on CKLN 88.1, and touring tales with Snoop Dogg, Mix Master Mike & Beastie Boys, Classified, Maestro Fresh Wes, Redman and Method Man! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is some essential CanCon! We're discussing Let Your Backbone Slide by Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes. If you're from Canada you know this one. If you aren't stop what you're doing and listen to it now! Hosted by @sliiiiip and @megamixdotcom, the Super Hits Podcast reviews a different retro single each episode! We're on all of the usual podcast platforms, so come find us. Come and give us a 5-star review! We're back to twice-a-week episodes, at least for the time being! To correct us if we miss a fact or get something wrong, to request a single, or to just say hello, hit us up at superhitspodcast@gmail.com Here's the song: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Vzm5bCCbFSajEn8pxgpPC?si=3556eddc4fcd4b9a Here's the music video: https://youtu.be/CsPS0lN-ulY Here's our website: https://megamixdotcom.com/super-hits/ Here's our Twitter: @SuperHitsCast Here's our Instagram: @SuperHitsPodcast You can also find playlists for all of the songs we've covered on Spotify and Apple Music. Just search for Super Hits Podcast Playlist! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superhitspodcast/message

In this 1182nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Ed Keenan about the second anniversary of the January 6 United States Capitol attack and what's making waves in Toronto. Warning: early in this episode, Mike and Ed recite the lyrics to Maestro Fresh Wes's Let Your Backbone Slide. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

Maestro Fresh Wes joins us to debut the next chapter of the Juno-nominated children's album, Young Maestro: School Days. Wes chats with Julia Wright on what inspired the album and the message he is sending to kids.

Episode 115 is part 7 our 1994 Tribute, our series finale. 7 episodes total dedicated to 1994 with over 21 hours of music, including 350 songs. On this episode we dive deep with the forgotten and the unknowns. We've got music from The Boogiemonsters, Dredknotz, Money Boss Players, Finsta Bundy, Three Times Dope, Top Quality, Kirk, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Red Hot Lover Tone, King Sun, Grand Daddy IU, Company Flow, The Wascals, Bushwackas, Shorty Long, Sham & The Professor and Pete Rock & CL Smooth. At the break we discuss the NY State of Mind tour with Nas and Wu-Tang as well as ask question: Is there a group that consists of a top 10 producer of all-time and a top 10 rapper of all-time? All Pateron members should start receiving our Book of Rap Playlists very shortly and then general public by mid-October. Thank you all for your continued support. Stay tuned for episode 116, where we play some "newer" music with one of our favorite guests, Mr. Meyhem Lauren. www.takeitpersonalradio.com Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonal Online store: https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal

Very grateful to be uploading this episode 300! Many thanks to all the audio listeners from day 1 to now! Thanks you Trap Lore Ross, 40 and Maestro Fresh Wes for the calls. Big thanks to PK Hercs holding me down on this special episode! Many more OTW! Subscribe to our YouTube for videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGbGTkweBvH79LnMha5bxg We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehiphopnetwork/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/

After an extended hiatus, this episode features an update of plans for a pending relaunch. It also features highlights from previous interviews, including Lula Wiles, Chris Pierce, Time, Jesse Jett, Miss Christine, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Gathering Time, Oceanator, David Strickland, and Maestro Fresh Wes. Subscribe to the podcast.

In this 1086th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Attic Records co-founder Alexander Mair and two authors of Eve of Darkness – Heavy Metal in Toronto in the 1980s, Derek Emerson and Chris Turner. Topics include Gordon Lightfoot, Triumph, Anvil, Killer Dwarfs, Lee Aaron, Razor, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Weird Al Yankovic and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, StickerYou, Ridley Funeral Home and Duer Pants and Shorts.

“I do nothing for a living. I live for what I do.” From an early age, Farley Flex recognized that his interests, personality and skill set made him a good entrepreneur. At 15 years old, he organized a music event that attracted 1500 people and set the stage for an extremely successful career in the entertainment industry, including a three-year term as one of the original judges on Canadian Idol. Farley believes that knowledge of self gives an entrepreneur direction and makes it easy to make important decisions. Farley has managed several musicians including Canada's first mainstream rapper, Maestro Fresh Wes, and he was the music curator for Canada's first commercial urban music radio station. He's a mentor and motivator to artists and people at risk, and an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the black and indigenous communities. Expert action steps: Know your product, know what you have to offer and be fearless with it. Knowledge of self is the #1 thing. Know your interest, know your personality traits, know your skillsets, and converge them into a model for success. Respect. Unless both parties leave the table feeling like they want to do business again, it's not a good deal.   To learn more about Farley and to hire him as a Speaker for your event, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter as flexoriginal. You'll also be able to find Farley at www.farleyflex.com when his website is ready. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

On this episode of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Maestro Fresh Wes. He's the "Godfather of Canadian hip hop," a record producer, an actor, and author who adds competition show host to his resume with “Race Against the Tide.” He plays host to 10 of the world's best sand sculpting duos and throws down a challenge each week on the show: create show-stopping sculpture at New Brunswick's iconic and beautiful Bay of Fundy, before the world's largest tides flow in and wash their sculptures away. Watch the show on Sundays on CBC and CBC Gem at 8:30 p.m. We'll also meet Ken Hall. If you are a fan of The Umbrella Academy, the Netflix series about a a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and the threat of an imminent apocalypse, you'll know Ken Hall. He's played two roles on the show, Pogo, the talking chimpanzee and analytics specialist Herb. We'll talk about working on the series and how he went from social work to the business of being funny. Finally, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, director of a new film called Stanleyville a new darkly humorous social satire now on VOD, stops by. Imagine if Samuel Beckett wrote “Squid Game,” minus the giant Kewpie doll, and you'll get the idea of “Stanleyville.”  It is a social satire, structured around a series of strange games administered by an odd moderator called Homunculus. The contestants are challenged to everything from balloon blowing contests to “writing a national anthem for everybody everywhere through all time.” As the games go on, escalating consequences pit the players against one another. It's a cool move that is part Squid Game, part Lord of the Flies and part Samuel Beckett.

On this episode of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Maestro Fresh Wes. He's the "Godfather of Canadian hip hop," a record producer, an actor, and author who adds competition show host to his resume with “Race Against the Tide.” He plays host to 10 of the world's best sand sculpting duos and throws down a challenge each week on the show: create show-stopping sculpture at New Brunswick's iconic and beautiful Bay of Fundy, before the world's largest tides flow in and wash their sculptures away. Watch the show on Sundays on CBC and CBC Gem at 8:30 p.m. We'll also meet Ken Hall. If you are a fan of The Umbrella Academy, the Netflix series about a a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and the threat of an imminent apocalypse, you'll know Ken Hall. He's played two roles on the show, Pogo, the talking chimpanzee and analytics specialist Herb. We'll talk about working on the series and how he went from social work to the business of being funny. Finally, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, director of a new film called Stanleyville a new darkly humorous social satire now on VOD, stops by. Imagine if Samuel Beckett wrote “Squid Game,” minus the giant Kewpie doll, and you'll get the idea of “Stanleyville.” It is a social satire, structured around a series of strange games administered by an odd moderator called Homunculus. The contestants are challenged to everything from balloon blowing contests to “writing a national anthem for everybody everywhere through all time.” As the games go on, escalating consequences pit the players against one another. It's a cool move that is part Squid Game, part Lord of the Flies and part Samuel Beckett.

Mustafa discusses his debut album, When Smoke Rises, why Toronto's Regent Park community is so important to his art, and his journey from child poet to acclaimed musician. Our Q This music panellists, A. Harmony and Niko Stratis, share their picks for the song of the summer. Rapper Maestro Fresh Wes talks about his latest gig as the new host of CBC's Race Against the Tide, which pits the best sand sculptors in the world against each other.

BMS Oh Canada!  BMS 10th Year Anniversary!During this segment of BMS you will hear a selection of tracks from the Canadian Urban Music scene released over the years. Some of these recordings were from major label signings while others were released and promoted independently. Canada like many countries has a vibrant music scene but, to make it in the “music business” (10% Music/90% Business) has always been a struggle for most. Persistence, talent, timing, and plain old fashion luck have always seemed to be the key factors to success. This is just a tiny slice of the struggle over the past couple of decades. From hip hop to reggae, these are artists that I have either personally worked with, crossed paths with, or admired from afar. Many (too much to mention) have come before them to pave a path to breaking rhythm-based music into the mainstream. I would like to thank all the musicians, writers, promoters, mom & pop retailers, and the independent media that all played a part in trying to get to the next level. Oh Canada!This episode features, Classified, Maestro Fresh Wes, Keshia Chanté, Changing Faces, George Chambers, and many more!PLAYLIST1. Oh Canada/ Classified2. Stick To Your Vision/ Maestro Fresh Wes3. Weary Traveler/UBIS4. Let the Music Take You/ Keshia Chanté5. Hollywood/ Ivana Santilli6. It's Over/ Divine Brown7. The Way I Feel/ Remy Shand8. Don't You Forget It/ Glenn Lewis9. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology Song)/ George Chambers10. The Rain/K-os11. It Kills Me/ Melanie Fiona12. Guidance/Jahbeng13. Give Love/Child Prodigy14. My Baby/Jully Black15. For the Moment/ Royalty16. Let Me Be The One/ Changing Faces

Canadian hip hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes joins us from his home in Saint John, to describe his experience hosting the second season of CBC's sand sculpture reality series Race Against the Tide. Plus, find out what else he's been up to since moving to the Maritimes.

We're back for the third season of Mullinger Meets Canadians! In this new season we have an incredible lineup of guests, including Peace By Chocolate's Tareq Hadhad, the godfather of Canadian hip hop himself Maestro Fresh Wes and world renowned opera singer Mesha Brueggergosman.   This is going to be the best season yet! Stay tuned for Season 3, coming soon!

Yes, we know – we say this EVERY week, but for realsies guys – this week's episode is a total smash hit! Sadly for us, your bro Dan-e-o was not in the house as he's off enjoying a much deserved vacation. Filling in for Dan, is former two-time guest on the show, Instagram's favourite thirst-trap, comedian Michelle Shaughnessy! This odd little trio talk about all sorts of ridiculous things like: Peta's beef with Major League Baseball, controversy around the new Halloween movie, The rumored Mike Tyson VS Logan Paul fight, Candace Owens being herself and more! The boys are first joined by AC Cocca, who is a professional wrestler and one of the owners of the Battle Arts Training Academy in Missisauga Ontario. They have their first show in front of fans since before the pandemic happening this Saturday October 30th. You can find out more about the event, and purchase tickets by visiting https://www.hwenetwork.net/ Then, we get to our main event of the evenings as we welcome the two founding members of The Trews - Colin MacDonald and John-Angus MacDonald! The MacDonald brothers discuss a whole host of topics including: -Their disdain for Donald Trump, and the protest tune they wrote about him -How life has been for them in the “new-normal” -Their collaboration with Maestro Fresh Wes, and the differences between recording a rock track and a hip hop song. -Working with Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson on their new album -Plus they play a hilarious game of F Mary Kill and SO MUCH MORE! The Trews new album “The Wanderer” is coming out November 19th and its absolutely killer! You can find out more about it by visiting thetrewsmusic.com At the end of this week's episode we share with you the latest video from The Trews - “I Wanna Play” so stay tuned at the end of the show! Don't miss this one folks! Check it out now!

We are humbled to be producing our 100th episode of SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai. We are proud to be the #2 Sports News podcast in Canada and ranking in the top ten Sports News podcasts in multiple countries. Thank you for making us a part of your day, we hope to have you along to celebrate our 200th episode. As a tribute to the moment, Rob lined up his favorite clips from the last 99, including Maestro Fresh Wes, Choclair, Kardinal Official, Jody Vance, Nolan Ryan, Bret The Hitman Hart, Gorgeous Michelle Starr, Nicole Matthews and more! Share, subscribe and review today!

Twizm White Piece Joins Anthony with Special Guest, The Legendary Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, Maestro Fresh Wes!!

Get ready for a really fun one! Episode 56 of The Godfathers of Podcasting has Donnie, Tid and Dan-e-o in good spirits in spite of all of the world's current craziness. Celebrating what would have been Dan's father's 75th birthday today, the boys dedicate the episode in loving memory of Eduardo “Tati” Faraldo.The good times then quickly get rolling. The Godfathers chop it up about J. Cole's new foray into professional basketball, the odd knockout at this past weekend's UFC 262 event, the latest records being set for the Guinness World Records and their personal encounters with talentless weirdos who take playing sports too seriously.The boys then happily welcome Canadian music royalty to the show! This week's special guest is one of Canada's best-known female DJs and event hosts, DJ MelBoogie! The founder and co-host of “Studio B” on Toronto's VIBE 105.5fm discusses the art of reading the crowd, the role of DJs inbreaking new music, her dedication to growing local talent, being the little sister of Maestro Fresh Wes and so much more!Check out this week's episode now!

On this episode, we have the ultra talented writer, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, music video, and filmmaker, Gerald K. Barclay. Gerald is a true creative visionary and has been in the hip hop game since the late 80's with his early music videos kicking off many hip hop icon careers, starting with Wu Tang Clan. In addition to music videos, Mr. Barclay's 30+ year career continues to thrive with numerous, powerful documentaries, short films, and feature films. Gerald has created music videos with No Limit records as well as for artists such as Wu Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Maestro Fresh Wes, Bounty Killa, Mystikal, Big Pun, Ill & Al Skratch, Heather B, and The Gap Band. Gerald K. Barclay is also known for his film and documentary works such as Fatima, Bloody Streetz, Killa Hill, The Bully, and Wu: the Story Of The Wu-tang Clan, winning him a few honorable awards along the way. Gaining his early filmmaking experience on the set of Abel Ferrara's, "King of New York", and Spike Lee's, "Jungle Fever", Gerald's career and life story are fascinating. On this show, he shares never previously released insight into the adversities he has faced in life, the hip hop scene, the show biz, and what it takes to be resilient!A Billion Realities is a proud member of the HC Universal Network of podcasts. For more episodes and information visit: www.HCUniversalNetwork.com

On this episode, we speak to the legendary "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop", rapper, record producer, actor, and author, Maestro Fresh Wes, about his fascinating mindset, attitude, lengthy music career, and the film and tv biz! Maestro, being the pioneer of Canadian Hip Hop, has additionally had a multitude of creative endeavors, including his own productions and roles in the films, "Paid In Full”, “Four Brothers”, “Honey”, and “Redemption." Continuously diversifying himself and his world, today you will hear never-before-revealed insight into the life and mind of creative genius, Maestro Fresh Wes!A Billion Realities is a proud member of the HC Universal Network of podcasts. For more episodes and information visit: www.HCUniversalNetwork.com

This week's episode can only be described as a rollercoaster.Donnie, Tid and Dan-e-o start off having a few laughs, and then pause the silliness for a few moments as they're joined by their producer and news correspondent Nicole (the TV Gurl.Nicole works for a major television news station and has been working long grueling hours dealing with the story of the senseless shooting that occurred this week in Nova Scotia. Nicole is visibly and audibly distraught as she shares her perspective from the newsroom. Our thoughts are prayers go out to our colleague, and especially to all the families and friends of the 22 individuals who needlessly had their lives taken this week.The guys then attempt to switch gears as they're joined by actor / producer and all around funny guy Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll. Rod talks about his career in film and television and even offers some valuable advice to those interested in breaking through.Finally, we are thrilled to be joined by the incomparable Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop - the great Maestro Fresh Wes!Wes talks openly about his journey as a musician, his favourite sports teams and lets you know what he's up to right now - including a special concert happening this Saturday April 25th at 8pm Eastern on his Instagram page.Be sure to check it out!

She was named in the top 15 Toronto Rappers you should know in 2019. I met Haviah mighty several years ago in London while she attended Fanshawe College. I still remember her guest appearance on our radio show in 2012, there was a caller who was listening to her performance and sat in his car parked in his driveway for a half an hour because he was blown away. Haviah Mighty was raised in a musical household in Brampton, Ontario, Mighty started singing at the age of 4, rapping at 11, and producing at 15. She is well-known for being one of the three MCs who make up The Sorority. In 2018, Mighty's track “Vámonos” appeared on HBO's hit series, Insecure. If you haven't seen Haviah live show, she opened up for Maestro Fresh Wes in London for the Juno's, and Maestro legitimately said he was nervous that she made him step his game up. It was a pleasure catching up with Haviah Mighty to talk about her career, the importance of having the time to find out who she is an artist. Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewFollow us on Instagram & TwitterJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterCheck out the book I wrote "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEVSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of the Best of 2018…..I hope you checked out Part 1, we're getting a lot of love for it. Part 2, we're discussing topics such as race, exploring fear and taking chances, going all in, putting your own money up and so much morePart 2 features Lou Phelps, Mahalia, Khadijah Lopez, Tim North, August Rigo, Shad, Odario Williams, K.Forest, Just John, G Milla, Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, Quake Matthews, Devontee, JD Era, Gavin Sheppard.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewFollow us on Instagram & TwitterJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEVSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.