After quietly releasing his fourth studio album, Do What Thou Wilt (DWTW) in December of last year, Ab-Soul is back on tour and has returned to Toronto for the first time since 2014! Although the new album has done well both critically and commercially, it feels like it’s flown under the radar, sharing a release date…
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Concert Review: Talib Kweli at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto
Legendary Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli makes his return to Toronto, almost exactly two years since his last show here. Having released some all-time classics in the late 90’s and early 2000’s on Rawkus Records, he has adapted nicely to the shifting music industry and has remained relevant as an independent artist. Ever since founding his…
The Top 10 Concerts I Attended in 2015
Our second full calendar year being active was a fun one! We’ve gained a lot of recognition in Toronto’s local Hip-Hop scene, made great connections, and most importantly covered a lot of concerts this year (one more than last year!). I want to thank all the promoters and local artists who made it easier for me…
Concert Review: Tech N9ne – The Special Effects Tour in Toronto, ON
Within a week of being exactly one year since his last show in Toronto, Tech N9ne has returned on yet another tour. This would be my third consecutive year catching him live, as Tech N9ne has consistently released new music to allow him to constantly alter his set lists every time he tours. Tech seems…
Concert Review: Earl Sweatshirt at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ON
It’s been a long wait, but Earl Sweatshirt is finally headlining his own show in Toronto. The Odd Future member was initially set to perform at The Opera House back in April, around when he released his sophomore studio album: I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside. Tickets quickly sold out, and were even…
The Top 5 Rap Concerts In The GTA To Look Forward To This Summer (+ FREE Giveaway!)
July was a fun time in Toronto, as we covered concerts by ¡Mayday!, Naughty by Nature, GZA, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar (among others). While some may not like the summer heat, many are looking for ways to enjoy themselves before the winter comes and forces us to all bundle up. I’ve put together a top…
Concert Review: Raekwon at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ON
Toronto is getting a lot of love from the Wu-Tang Clan in 2015, as we’ve already had two shows from Ghostface Killah (one with BadBadNotGood and one with GZA & Cappadonna), and now get to see Raekwon the Chef. 2015 is also a big year for Raekwon, as he is set to go on tour in the U.S. with…
Concert Review: Logic at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto
Logic is a newer Hip-Hop artist from Maryland, USA, who is on his Under Pressure World Tour to support his major-label debut album of the same name. I have reviewed Under Pressure before, and while it did have its flaws, Logic shows enough upside and potential as an MC to spark my interest. He also…
The Top 10 Concerts I Attended in 2014
I’d like to thank everyone who’s supported this blog and anyone who has ever read any of my articles! This is the first full calendar year I’ve had SYpherSights running, so this time I have concert reviews written for every show on the list. While I couldn’t attend every single hip-hop show in the city,…
Concert Review: Rakim at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto
Often considered the greatest rapper of all time, your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper’s favourite rapper, The God MC, Rakim has returned to Toronto. While I didn’t grow up on his music, I studied his work years after I got into hip-hop, with my first couple times hearing him being on Eminem’s 8 Mile Soundtrack and…
Concert Review: Deltron 3030 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto
Deltron 3030 is a little-known but very successful hip-hop group comprising of Hieroglyphics emcee Del The Funkee Homosapien, producer Dan The Automator, and Canadian DJ Kid Koala (from left-to-right in the picture above). In 2000 they released their self-titled debut album, which went platinum with very little promotion. It was a concept album about the…
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