Recognizing why music counts
Music / Music News

Recognizing why music counts

[ For Urbanology Magazine 2016 http://urbanologymag.com/?p=11502 ] Toronto-based singer/songwriter Vanessa Lu appears onstage from behind a black curtain. Standing tall and tranquil in an olive bomber jacket and black leggings, she shows no signs of nervousness. The crowd gathered inside the city’s Union Station transit hub awaits her, speaking amongst themselves, yielding a quiet sort … Continue reading

Making Yams proud
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Making Yams proud

[ For Urbanology Magazine 2016 http://urbanologymag.com/?p=11445 ] When thinking of Harlem rap collective, A$AP Mob, a few words come to mind: Brash. Flamboyant. Talented. Organized. When digging deeper and considering the death of the Mob’s co-founder, friend and mentor, A$AP Yams: Persevering. Understanding. Tight-knit. Stubborn. Human. All of these traits come together to form the … Continue reading