A dark cloud loomed over the city, as Pusha-T was performing at Danforth Music Hall November 20th 2018. Terrence was anticipated to be ready for anything after his highly profiled beef with local darling Drake. Thrown drinks, bodyguards with 2x4’s, fists flying and a stabbing were all a part of the chaos as the night … Continue reading Toronto’s Complicated Relationship with Hip-Hop & the Black Community
Category: Arts
Music, Independence & Gatekeeping
Music, Independence & Gatekeeping. The current era of music has been dominated by streaming, with Spotify and other platforms giving independent artists a direct line to a broad base consumers and audiences. This is a huge step for a community and industry that at one point made it almost impossible to reach large and broad … Continue reading Music, Independence & Gatekeeping
Top 10 List
Hey y'all, Sorry I've been so quiet lately, I just finished my term and started a new job at the LCBO. It's the only place to buy booze that's not wine or beer in Ontario, the province I live in. It's quite interesting, today I saw a woman steal a bottle of Hennessy and almost … Continue reading Top 10 List
Like Leaving A Cocktail Party (Short Story)
He was often left to ponder, during dull moments, his course in life. Like some sentient ship he knew the formidability of the direction he was on, his efforts to get there, etc. As is often the case with people who are successful beyond their understanding he felt guided like a ship by a captain. … Continue reading Like Leaving A Cocktail Party (Short Story)
Writerly Things cont. again
I wrote the last editions of this series almost a year ago. I am now without a doubt in my identity, as a writer anyways, and so I cannot continue the themes of those earlier posts in the same way. For one, I'm on Wikipedia, something I always wanted but didn't expect would happen until … Continue reading Writerly Things cont. again
Vince Staples Review
I reviewed Vince Staples' latest album for Exclaim! I really enjoyed it, but it was way too short. Interestingly, I made Wikipedia for the second time now based off my comments. So that's neat. Anyways, check it out and let me know what you think if you want. https://exclaim.ca/music/article/vince_staples-fm -Clay
Takeoff’s New Album
My latest review for Exclaim! is about Takeoff's, one of The Migos, solo-album debut called The Last Rocket. It was an enjoyable album and great extension of the signature Atlanta triplet flow style begun by the group. Here's a little bit from the article, "Everybody's newest favourite Migo has released his solo debut album. Takeoff's The … Continue reading Takeoff’s New Album
A(t)WAR with myself
Did a review of New York rapper AWAR's new album Spoils of War for Exclaim. It's getting so that I review at least one album a week, I'm never in need of new music to listen to anymore which is nice. When I tweeted this review I actually tagged him in it just to see if he'd … Continue reading A(t)WAR with myself
That Was The Fish Account
A few days after Father’s Day I was feeling pretty down. I had gone the week before to a friend’s cottage. We’d been drinking a lot one night and she looked over at me and another friend – it was a Sunday I believe – and asked if we’d want to go tomorrow. Shrugs all … Continue reading That Was The Fish Account
A Story For Y’all
My next post is a short story that I wrote earlier this summer, just found out today it didn't get accepted at the place I submitted it so why not publish it here? It's a longer read than what's usual here, but nothing crazy. It's about a guy trying to find some happiness in life. … Continue reading A Story For Y’all
Clayton Tomlinson 