M.U.F Music premiered the highly anticipated release of Strizzy Kastro's debut single "Go Hard" on Tuesday.June 1st 2010. The urban track produced by Toronto's own JStaffz contains features from CP records recording artist Belly, Reps Up P Reign and Independent Brooklyn act Jay-Ny.
 
Entrepreneur and Emerging Artist Strizzy Kastro is no stranger to the entertainment industry; founder of M.U.F music, establishing an organization for upcoming artists, DVD features in King of the City, Ambush and graced the cover of the Toronto Observer and Hip Hop Canada.

It comes to no surprise that there is an overwhelming response to Strizzys leap into the booth to conquer the challenges of an upcoming rapper himself.

The single "Go Hard" has already built momentum and intense anticipation for the release of the video for this elite collaborated track. We anticipate the video release to be Mid July 2010 and invite you to take in Strizzy Kastro's debut single "Go Hard"

This year's 2010 Stylus DJ Awards Winners are:

College Radio Show of the Year:
Worldwide Wakeup Show,Jester & Chief. 89.5 CIUT FM

Radio Mixshow DJ of the Year:
Midday Mix, DJ P Plus, The New Flow 935 FM

Vancouver DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Flipout

Toronto DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Wristpect

Montreal DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Payce

Mixtape of the Year Presented by Athletes World
Bridging The Gap v4, Wristpect

Club MC of the Year
Kid Kut

Rated Next DJ of the Year
DJ Spoonz

Club Reggae DJ of the Year
Fire Kid Steenie

Soca DJ of the Year
Soca Sweetness

Club DJ of the Year
Ill Kidz

West Coast DJ of the Year
Pump

Central DJ of the Year DJ
Whitegold

East Coast DJ of the Year
DJ IV

Canadian Hip Hop Single of the Year Presented by The New Flow 935
Drake, Best I Ever Had

Canadian R & B Single of the Year Presented by The New Flow 935
Melanie Fiona, It Kills Me

Female DJ of the Year Presented by etalk
Lissa Monet

Canadian Producer of the Year Presented by Monster Cable
Boi 1 da

House DJ of the Year
Jojo Flores

Club Dance DJ of the Year Presented by Pioneer
DJ Danny D

2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
T.E.D.D.Y
Ebony Soundcrew

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This year's 2010 Stylus DJ Awards Winners are:

College Radio Show of the Year:
Worldwide Wakeup Show,Jester & Chief. 89.5 CIUT FM

Radio Mixshow DJ of the Year:
Midday Mix, DJ P Plus, The New Flow 935 FM

Vancouver DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Flipout

Toronto DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Wristpect

Montreal DJ of the Year Presented by Fila
Payce

Mixtape of the Year Presented by Athletes World
Bridging The Gap v4, Wristpect

Club MC of the Year
Kid Kut

Rated Next DJ of the Year
DJ Spoonz

Club Reggae DJ of the Year
Fire Kid Steenie

Soca DJ of the Year
Soca Sweetness

Club DJ of the Year
Ill Kidz

West Coast DJ of the Year
Pump

Central DJ of the Year DJ
Whitegold

East Coast DJ of the Year
DJ IV

Canadian Hip Hop Single of the Year Presented by The New Flow 935
Drake, Best I Ever Had

Canadian R & B Single of the Year Presented by The New Flow 935
Melanie Fiona, It Kills Me

Female DJ of the Year Presented by etalk
Lissa Monet

Canadian Producer of the Year Presented by Monster Cable
Boi 1 da

House DJ of the Year
Jojo Flores

Club Dance DJ of the Year Presented by Pioneer
DJ Danny D

2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
T.E.D.D.Y
Ebony Soundcrew

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Here's a new leak off of Black Millks highly anticipated (at least in the office) self proclaimed release: ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Download Now: Black Milk - Don Cornelius

Brothers by The Black Keys is the sixth album from the Akron, OH-based duo, who've been seemingly everywhere over the last decade thanks to song appearances in everything from movies and HBO series to solo albums, side gigs, and collaborations. Brothers isn't a break from their massively minimalistic past, but instead further distills the group's sound down its basic elements of rock, R&B, and blues, with headbangin' results.

click HERE to cop the album.

Sweet Thing, the five piece band from Toronto that you keep hearing about, are set to release their much anticipated full length debut album on EMI Music Canada on August 17, 2010.   Among their biggest fans is Canadian Television and Radio host George Stroumboulopoulos who raves, "As soon as I heard Sweet Thing I thought, this is the sound and band that we've all been waiting for!  I'm so excited for people to hear this album and I already can't wait for their next one."



The band are known for incredible live shows, great energy and their unique infectious pop sound with an edge.  In March, Billboard Magazine picked Sweet Thing as one of the 'Five Up and Coming Artists to Watch in Canada' and their recent Canadian Music Week performance received amazing response and reviews. Audiences out West should prepare for an unforgettable musical experience as the band kick-off eight dates starting on May 27 (details listed below).

Formed in 2004, by lead singer Owen Carrier and Alex Last (guitar, backing vocals), the band includes Nick Rose (guitar, vocals), Morgan Waters (bass, backing vocals) and Tyler Kyte (drums).  Sweet Thing recorded the debut album in Los Angeles with the help of veteran producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliot Smith, The Vines) and engineer Doug Boehm (Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy).

Their first single "Dance Mother" has just gone to radio and is available for free download (in both explicit and non-explicit versions) from the band's website at http://www.sweetthingmusic.com/dancemother/.  Meanwhile the video for "Dance Mother," which was directed by the award-winning Christopher Mills (best known for his video work for Modest Mouse, The Tragically Hip, The Secret Machines and Interpol), is getting amazing response online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrhqVmDaj7I.

This past December, Sweet Thing performed on The Hour's Holiday Special, alongside artists such as Norah Jones, Metric and Michael Buble, and they have continued to make new fans while opening shows for artists including The Kooks, The Stills, Sam Roberts, Stars, The Arkells, Dragonette and Kate Nash.  Three band members already have impressive acting resumes and now four of the band will appear in the new Degrassi movie "D:NYC - Degrassi Takes Manhattan" which will air this summer on MuchMusic and TeenNick in the U.S.  The band appear singing an acapella version of their song "Change of Season."  Also on tap for the band is their very own mobile application. The Sweets app will be powered by Steam Republic Ltd. and available for free from the band's website shortly.  Stay tuned, as there are lots more exciting announcements to come from Sweet Thing in the coming months.


SWEET THING TOUR DATES:

                                        MAY 27                 THE QUEENS                                      NANAIMO, BC

                                        MAY 28                 THE LUCKY BAR                                VICTORIA, BC

                                        MAY 29                 THE MEDIA CLUB                              VANCOUVER, BC

                                        JUNE 1                  THE HAVEN SOCIAL CLUB                EDMONTON, AB              

                                        JUNE 2                  BROKEN CITY                                    CALGARY, AB

                                        JUNE 3                  AMIGO'S                                            SASKATOON, SK

                                        JUNE 4                  PYRAMID CABARET                          WINNIPEG, MN

                                        JUNE 5                  THE OFFICE (CROCK'S)                   THUNDER BAY, ON

Here is Agile’s first single off his project “Reconstructed”.  The single is called “Focused” and features the vocal talents of Toronto soul singer Liya.  “Focused” also features guitar by Robert Strauss & additional keyboard work from Agile’s fellow Big Black Lincoln group member, T.R.A.C.K.S.  “Focused” is a summer time soul groove built on funk & hip hop.

DOWNLOAD/LISTEN NOW: Agile featuring Liya - Focused