In The Cut

Parallel World, the latest project from Cadence Weapon is described as an 'Art Party'. With flashes of electronic production mixed with thoughtful lyrics, this is album is substantive and refreshing. He discusses the 'Summer of Black Pain' and how the collective action around the world inspired the project. We get into his chicken cooking and his advice for new artists. SUBSCRIBE to the IN THE CUT...

In this episode, we sat down with Amai and Kuda to talk about the making of the project. The album is like a journey and Amai walks us through some of the different ways she illustrates that. We discuss trust within yourself and the absence of a prominent black leader. EmUrgency! is available on vinyl Friday, May 28 at select retailers You can support Amai's work in the community by donating: http...

In this episode, we chop it up with Brampton singer Marvin after dropping his second project of the year. He talks about painting himself in a negative light in his music and ranks all of Drake's albums. He drops some gems for Wednesday Wisdom and teases some of his plans for 2021. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You can liste...

In this episode, we sit down with Jerelle Fisher in anticipation of his latest single 'Up All Night'. We discussed his musical development since his first project and the growth of Beware as a brand. 2021 promises to be busy for Jerelle, he talks about having a bunch of music in the stash and how he plans to feed the streets. Towards the end, he gives us his personal top 5 and some gems for Wednes...

In this episode, we talk to Boy Pape about his latest project Good Guy Bad Summer and what he has going on for 2021. He gets into his transition of being in a better mental space and its effect on his music career. This conversation goes in all the right directions and of course, he blesses with an unforgettable gem for Wednesday Wisdom. Subscribe to The Cool Table on Youtube for new episodes. You...

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we do not discuss music at all. We are joined by Alexa Joy from CBC Uncensored. We talk about the way racism is undercovered in Canadian news in their attempt to appear more accepting than the United States. She dubs the summer of 2020 as the 'Summer of White Guilt' and discusses the way attitudes have changed since then. Joy delivers us some powerful words for Wedne...

In this episode, we talk to Eric Ryan about the release of his debut project Dream State EP. We discuss the cinematic nature of the project and some of his songwriting influences. He gives us some insight into life in the military and reminds us to 'Shine Bright' in Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we talk to Gisun about the Gracias a la Vida Project. We discuss their partnership with Music Heals and the importance of Music Therapy. She shares the process of putting this project together during Corona and some history behind the song. This conversation is an informative one. Proceeds of the song will be donated to Music Heals to support them and their work and...

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we talk to Alex Bent from Alex Bent + The Emptiness. In promoting his latest single '2sides' he sent out physical CDs! We talk about how the writing process has changed during quarantine and the direction of the new album. This episode ends with a bang as he delivers us a stellar quote for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST...

On this special episode of IN THE CUT, we are joined by Lynn Keane. Keane is a speaker, author, former broadcast journalist and passionate advocate for suicide prevention and mental wellness. She has spent the last decade educating the public about the devastating reality of people in crisis and suicide. We talk about the effects quarantine can have on someone's mental health and how we can combat...

This episode of the podcast features 80 Empire, the talented duo joined The Cool Table to discuss their latest project 'Legacy'. The album features hip hop legends Jadakiss, Conway the Machine & Statik Selektah. We highlight the cohesiveness of the album and what it means to leave a legacy. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You...

In our first episode of 2021, we talk to the kings from No Tourists about their debut EP 'Guerilla'. They give us the rundown on the inception of the group and how their cultural backgrounds influence their sound. Towards the end, we talk about the quarantine recording and the new vaccine. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You ca...

In this episode, we are joined by Meg Warren to discuss the release of her debut project 'A Thousand Ways'. She boasts about her ice cream eating acumen despite being lactose intolerant. Some of the songs on this album were written years ago and we discuss the evergreen quality of the project. She talks about her own realizations about racism and drops us some gems for Wednesday Wisdom. You can li...

In this episode, we are joined by Toronto rapper Dillan Ponders discussing his latest project 'Because We're Alive'. He tackled a pint of Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Eva's Original Chimneys. We discussed our shared hatred of 'yes men' and the way the album should be listened to for the first time. This conversation is a powerful one and he ended it off with a special edition of Wednesday...

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we are joined by legendary producer David Strickland to discuss his latest project Spirit of Hip Hop. Strickland's list of collaborators is impressive, ranging from Redman and Method Man to Drake and Jully Black. We discuss his Scarborough roots and the Toronto music scene in the '80s. He goes over some key moments on the Spirit of Hip Hop Album and a surprise verse...

In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne from OKAN discussing their latest project Espiral. The talented ladies explain their individual backgrounds in music and the creation of the group. They help me with my Spanish pronunciation and pulled back the curtain on the creation of the album. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your...

In this episode, we are joined by long time friend of the program 🍦Rain Akai🍦. Fresh off the release of her debut project 4 Leaf Clover she tells us about the choice to pursue music instead of law school and making sure her fans know she's human. She talks about her history with drops something special gems for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM...

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we sat down with STORYY to talk about her latest album INTERLUDE-19. She goes into some of the overlying themes of the project and recording at Collabo Camp. In this conversation, she shows love to Polaris Prize Nominee Junia T and defines her meaning of the word 'Success'. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca O...

The versatile Toronto rapper talks about her project '2020 The Album' and the fear of her music going unnoticed. Dijah spills the tea on the inspiration behind the sound of the album and her ingenious writing process. She sends us off with some personal words for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You can listen...

Changing the perception of Hip Hop and Classical music has been a longtime goal of Georgio Savvides. In creating The Hip Hop Orchestra he brought that idea to life, dazzling crowds in some of the largest venues in the UK 🇬🇧 . Earlier this year Savvides launched the Hip Hop Orchestra Podcast, leading him to talk to inspiring voices from around the world. We discuss some of his early musical influen...

In this episode of the pod, we are joined by King Daviid to talk about his latest project STUNNINNOSTALGIA. We talked about the trajectory of his career and the importance of building an identity. Towards the end, he blessed us with some powerful words for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You can listen to the...

In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Gibbs the mind behind our Wednesday Wisdom segment on The Cool Table. He talks about some of his favourite artists and the journey of creating Build Your Greatness. Towards the end, he blesses us with a special edition of Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Online 💻 You can listen...

Lexxicon returns to the show to talk about his latest album 'Tropical R&B'. He walks us through the creation of the album and what's in store for his next project. We get into the putting music out during COVID-19 and the latest season of Greenleaf. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

In our first episode done over Zoom Toronto rapper Clairmont the Second joins us to talk about his latest project 'It's Not How It Sounds'. He discusses his musical upbringing and his thoughts on the development of his own career. Clairmont lets us in on his top 5 drops some gems for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your Radio 📻 CJRU.ca Onli...

In this episode of IN THE CUT we talked to ROMANA about her debut single and video ‘Holding Space’ and the process of releasing music during a global pandemic. We discuss the lasting effects of watch ESPN's The Last Dance & her favourite part of quarantine. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻