Dog Bus - Dog Bus

1. Put Yo Handz In The Air

2. We're The Jdoggs

3. Hot

4. Lemonade

5. Jdog

6. Robot

7. Keep Holdin' On

8. Candy Shop

9. Zombie Gurl

10. U Got Beef?

11. Man Crib

12. Ice Cream

Dog Bus have released their debut album, which they have decided to self-title. They have made an album that shows off the sound and style they want you to know. This band is different with their comedy rap. Their sound is similar to that of MC Lars or MC Chris, so if you are into these artists, you could like this album. They have done an alright job here. 

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to an alright sound. This album is listenable for sure. The instrumentation on this album isn't the best, as its been done with a lot of drum tracks, beats, clips, etcetera.  They haven't really put much into this part of the album, but thats not really what people who are into this style of music are paying attention to. There could of been more done here, but thats ok. 

Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocals on this album are not the greatest by any means and they certainly need work, but hey, props to them for trying and just doing it. With the lyrics, Dog Bus goes for very typical, and cringe lyrics, but thats okay because when look at them as more of a fun and comedy rap, it's not actually too bad. They even decide to scream "Dog Bus 2008" when the album was dropped in 2009, so nothing serious here. They sing about robots, girls, partying, candy, lemonade and ice cream. These are pretty silly topics, but hey, it's fun.

If you are looking for a single to this album, give "Robot" your attention as this is the song the band decided to make the single and it gives you a good idea of the vibe of this album. 

Dog Bus have released their debut album. This one is pretty cringy and the fact that it's a goofy rich teen rapping with his significantly younger brother makes it worse. Be that as it may, we still can't stop listening to these songs. Give this album a listen and decide for yourself what you think about it. 

Genre: Hip Hop/Nerdcore/Comedy

Release Date: February 19th, 2009

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Label: None

Manafest - My Own Thing

1. Intro/What Up

2. Down-Town

3. My Own Thing

4. What I Got To Say

5. Toronto (Interlude)

6. U Don't Know Me

7. Manafesto

8. My Life

9. Feel It

10. Coffee Shop (Interlude)

11. Slang Talkin'

12. Childs Of Light

13. Mana Zone

14. The Ladies

15. The One

16. Losing My Mind

17. Stressed Out

18. The Questions

19. Changes

Manafest has released his second album titled "My Own Thing." This is a long album filled with indie hip hop stylings. You can tell he has talent, but it feels really indie and old school with his style of hip hop here. He has a similar sound to that of Lacrae or Da' TRUTH, so if you like those artists, you could like this album. He has done a pretty good job on this album. The instrumentation on this album isn't too much, since rappers don't usually use many, but the tracks and occasional scratch sound pretty standard really. Nothing to the beats or scratching will really turn your head. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are quite good. He can certainly rap, and its at a pace where you can hear just what he is saying perfectly. You can tell he has the skills and could take this somewhere with a few tweaks. With the lyrics, Manafest sings songs about what is right and wrong in life, relationships in various forms, as well as street life. He has very positive and real lyrics that many artists are afraid to talk about, which is pretty refreshing. All in all, pretty decent. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "What I Got To Say" as this song is the best on the album, it has a positive message, and really shows you what the album is all about. Manafest has made an album that is a little bit too long, but gives you a more solid idea of what he is about. This isn't something that can grab the casual hip hop or rap fan, but we feel fans of the genre will be able to get it for sure. Decent album and we can't wait to see what he comes up with next. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it.

Genre: Rap/Hip Hop/Religious

Release Date: 2003

Location: Pickering, Ontario
Website: http://www.manafest.com/

Label: None

KO - Let's Blaze

1. Rehab [Intro]

2. Moving Mountains

3. Miss U

4. Drunk

5. Capable

6. Radio

7. Bourbon [Crack Song]

8. Rehab [Interlude]

9. Let's Blaze

10. This Life [Punches]

11. Kurt Kobain

12. Good Man, Bad Man

13. The Ballad Of Jimmy Roscoe

14. Represent

KO has released his first album titled "Let's Blaze" As a title, this may throw some people off from listening to it right off the bat, but you don't use this title if you really care. His music has a laid back sound that a reggae artist seems to incorporate in their music while also rapping. It has a bit of a jump from genres, like he isn't quite sure what he wants to do in his music and still trying to find his exact sound. He has a similar sound to that of Kazzer or Bedouin Soundclash or even older Walk Off The Earth. If you mixed those, you'd an idea of the sound. We think it's good, but not a star, hit sound. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded quite well, and sounds great. This album is crisp, clear, and you can hear everything, which makes it one of the bright spots of the album. The instrumentation here isn't anything that is really going to jump out at you, it's more just standard regular playing. He can certainly play, but in this type of music, the playing isn't a huge deal so it won't really affect the overall outcome. Now onto the vocals and lyrics. The vocals on this album are not bad, not holy jump out at you, but not bad. He can sing, and he can certainly do the hip hop thing, and you can hear him quite clearly, but the laid back vocal is what most people like here. With the lyrics, KO sings about drugs, smoking up and stories about bad times/broken homes. This is more geared toward the blue collar working city for sure, so that would be the target for this album. If you are looking for a single for this album, give the song "Capable" your attention. This is the best song on the album, but it doesn't quite give the album a total overall representation for the other songs, so we would suggest listening to another song as well to get the feel of the album. KO has made a debut album that has the smoking, being chill person in mind. This album certainly isn't for everyone, but it does catch a crowd. We feel that once a cohesive album comes out, we can't really say how KO will do. We can't wait to see whats next. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it. 

Genre: Reggae/Hip Hop/Acoustic

Release Date: February 9th, 2009

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Website: https://ko-nation.com/

Label: Castle Hill Records

My Son The Hurricane - You Can't Do This

1. Doombringer

2. Pushin' Up Daisies

3. Honour Among Thieves

4. Cookie Monster

5. Barrachone

6. Longhair's Lament

7. Sullivan

My Son The Hurricane have released their second album titled "You Can't Do This." This album is one that follows along and builds up the same sound and style as their previous release. This band is certainly something unique that no one else is doing, having a brass band behind a guy singing hip hop. There isn't really another band that can really compare to these guys, but we think that the closest would be a mix of Too Many Zooz and Down With Webster, so if you like those artists, you could like this album. They have done a solid job here.  When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a pretty decent level here. The music is pretty crisp and clear, although we wish the lyrics were louder. We just feel the sound could of been bigger with all that brass, but then it would over power the vocals. Nice recording though. The instrumentation is quite good as well. This have a bunch of instruments all over this recording, and each one seems to have a specific part in the song, so it melds together nicely. These guys can certainly play. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are rapped, but you can hear them nice and clearly. Sometimes he raps a little fast, so you have to pay a bit more attention. His voice doesn't quite have a musical tone to it, but thats what kind of helps in giving them a bit of an outcast feel. With the lyrics, the band goes for realistic songs about growing up and having to face the things that go with it. They also have that just feel good rocking out song about just vibing with the music.  So between the daily life lyrics and the fun, this band has hit it on both sides for their music. All in all, they have done a very good job here. If you are looking for a single to this album, give "Pushin' Up Daisies" your attention, as this is the best song on this album and probably their best song to date, so this would give you the best idea into their sound as a whole. My Son The Hurricane have made an album that expands their setlist and gives them more songs to play, while really showing their grown up way of looking at things. We feel that with the uniqueness of this band and the sensible lyrics, that this is a band you could at least give a listen to. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it, we like it.

Genre: Hip Hop/Brass Band/Funk

Release Date: March 28th, 2011

Location: St. Catherines, Ontario
Website. http://www.mysonthehurricane.com/

Label: None

Kazzer - Go For Broke

1. Pedal To The Metal

2. You Don't Know

3. For You

4. Throwin' It Down

5. Puddem Up

6. Locked Tight

7. Dreamin'

8. Elements

9. Eighties

10. No Complaints

11. Test Me

12. Halfway Home

13. When It Rains It Pours

Kazzer has released his debut album titled "Go For Broke." Kazzer has a style that is a mix of hip  hop and rock. This album just has a feel like something is off here. He is too late for the rap rock thing, and it's hard to tell weather he's cool or his music is dad rock. Kazzer has a similar sound to that of artists like Shocore, Trik Turner or KO, so if you liked these artists, you could like Kazzer. He has done an alright job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, this album has actually been recorded quite well. This is one of the big highlights of the album. The instrumentation is pretty standard, as it's basically just a backup band behind a solo artist. The band can  play, but it's nothing you'll really think twice about. Not onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are pretty decent, as Kazzer can certainly rap and keep his pace/flow on it. Now it is a little hard at times to totally get what he is saying, but all in all he has done a good job here. With the lyrics, they just have so many generic topics to them. Songs about cars, rocking, trying to make it, and being on top. These are quite unoriginal topics and are probably why this album didn't do too well. This is a decent attempt, but at this time, it already feels old. If you are looking for a single to this album, his one hit "Pedal To The Metal" is the one you should pay attention to. This is the stand out track on the album and it talks about cars and going fast. Listen to this song and you will get a good idea of the rest of the album. Kazzer has made a debut album that is pretty lackluster besides the one hit. We hope he can get out there more and hopefully work on his craft more to get a fuller quality of tracks. Good try here, and we hope to see more from Kazzer soon. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Hip Hop/Nu Metal

Release Date: 2003

Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Website: http://www.kazzermusic.com/

Label: Epic Records

Manafest - Misled Youth

1. Freestylin'

2. What's Going On

3. Session

4. Freedom

5. Soul Searching

Manafest has released this debut album titled "Misled Youth." This album really shows off his christian rap stylings here. He has something that isn't too much different than most rappers, but his lyrical content is different than most. He has a similar sound to that of Lacrae or Da' TRUTH, so if you like those rappers, you could really like this album. He has a cool sound. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to an alright sound. It could use a little bit of work, but it is an older album and holds up pretty well. There isn't much instrumentation here, as much as it is more just a beat in the background to keep him rapping and some scratching. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done very well. Manafest can certainly rap and rap well he does. He can keep up to the beat, and his vocals are clear, this is quite nice. With the lyrics, Manafest sings about having troubles, getting caught up with crutches and having GOD to help you. Now we know this isn't for everyone, but he does a great job on everything here. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. Manafest has made a debut, welcome to album that really shows you the type and style of rap he wants to do. He also really shows his faith through his music, so you really get that in his lyrics. Manafest has done a pretty solid job on this album overall. Now all that is left and we hope is that he can get out there more and get more of Ontario into his music. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Rap/Hip Hop/Religious

Release Date: October 4th, 2001

Location: Pickering, Ontario
Website: http://www.manafest.com/

Label: None

Street Pharmacy - Free Delivery

1. Welcome 2 Tha Street Pharmacy

2. Sober State Of Fame

3. Crazy Gunner

4. Figure It Out

5. Winter Coat

6. It's Better That Way

7. Degenerate

8. Two Brothers

9. Hey Elizabeth

10. Broken Compass

11. Go It Alone

12. This Life

13. Empathy (Bonus Track)

14. Juxtapose (Bonus Track)

Street Pharmacy have released their second album titled "Free Delivery." This one follows the previous album in style and sound. They have that very reggae feel, but with a more updated style and a little rock added in. This album really has it going on. The band has a similar sound to that of Illscarlett or older Walk Off The Earth, so if you like either of those, you could possibly like this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded pretty well, although it could use just the smallest bit of updating, otherwise it has a solid sound. The instrumentation has it points here and there, but overall reggae has simple structures to the songs. Now the last two songs on this album are from the remastered version of the album in 2014, but the rest are from the original 2008 release. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on the album are done pretty well. Although there is nothing really special about the vocalists voice, he can do some decent fast singing and his voice is clear. You can hear just what he is saying. With the lyrics, the band go for songs about self promotion, girls/relationships, the pressure of figuring out life and the story of being caught in a robbery. This are a little off the regular path, but they seem to still get it through to the listener. Sometimes you just need a good story to loose your mind in. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Welcome 2 Tha Street Pharmacy" your attention as it is the best song on the album and really has a great groove to it. Street Pharmacy have made an album that really encapsulates their style and sound best. This is the album to listen to if you want to know Street Pharmacy. This is a very groovy album and the reggae will hit you quite well. Nice job overall. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Reggae/Rock/Hip Hop

Release Date: March 12th, 2008

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.streetpharmacymusic.com/

Label: None

Stereokid - Young Heart

1. Young Heart
2. Get Lost
3. Everything Keeps Changing
4. All Night Long
5. Staring At The Sun
6. I Get High
7. Waiting On You
8. Everything Keeps Changing (Acoustic)

Stereokid have released their third album titled "Young Heart." Young Heart is an album that expands on the sound that the guys have come to with their previous two albums,  lighter rock with some hip hop styled lyrics to it. The closest band we can really come up with to this band would be illScarlett or KO, so if you like those guys, you could like this band. Stereokid has done an alright job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the recording has been done fairly well here as the album is quite clear and you can hear the singer. With the instrumentation, it is pretty average, but they can play well here. Now onto the lyrics and the vocals, the lyrics on this album are light and summery while the content seems to be mostly about girls. Now the singer and his vocals are pretty decent, nice crisp and clear so you can tell just what he is saying. if you are looking for a single to this album, give the title song "young Heart" your attention as it is the best song on the album and it gives you the best representation of how the rest of the album sounds. Stereokid has done an album that really has a different sound on every song, this shows off what the band can really do, but maybe just strip it down and give us just one sound, other than that, good job overall on the album. We do hope the band gets out and plays more so more buzz can get out about the band. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it.

Genre: Ska/Rock/Hip-Hop
Release Date: July 27th, 2015
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Website: http://www.stereokid.ca
Label: None

My Son The Hurricane - Check The Barometer

1. Ain't My Style

2. Glass Joe

3. Back Pocket

4. Big Red

My Son The Hurricane have released their debut album titled "Check The Barometer." My Son is a band that has a singer that does hip hop with an 11 piece brass band backing him. This is certainly a different and unique combination for a band or group to go through, but on their debut, it seems to work. These guys have done an alright job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded fairly well and the instrumentation, along with the different elements really takes you back on first listen. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the lyrics along with the vocalist could use some work, more so the vocalist on this actual singing, his rapping is petty good. If you are looking for a single for this album, check out the song "Ain't My Style" as this is the best song on the album and it shows off the feel of the album the best. My Son the Hurricane have done a pretty good job here and they really do have have the potential to make something great here. The one problem is to try and get that many people's schedules together to play and record very much, so touring is somewhat hard. Maybe a scaled down band would help them out, but it is a lot of stuff hitting you. Good job. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Hip Hop/Brass Band/Funk

Release Date: 2010

Location: St. Catherines, Ontario
Website. http://www.mysonthehurricane.com/

Label: None

Street Pharmacy - Self-Prescribed Feelgood

1. Uphoria

2. Child's Play

3. Shallow Waters

4. New Binge

5. Liquid Confidence

6. I See Yellow Not Red

7. Class Act

8. Pull Out The Bat

9. Sweet Destiny

10. Joey Beans

11. In This Town

Street Pharmacy have released their debut album titled "Self-Prescribed Feelgood." This album is very much a reggae record, but through the eyes of how a white north american male sees it. Look for a sort of illscarlett feel to this band when you want a comparison. This album sounds pretty good. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded alright but you can hear a few little things that could be tweaked. Now onto the lyrics and the vocals, the lyrics for this album are quite good for what the band is trying to do and the vocals are pretty good as well. If you are looking for a single for this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. It is nice to see a band that is doing something a little different and going into a style that isn't big at all around here, but they do a good job. We are hoping that Street pharmacy gets out there more and exposes people to their version of reggae. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Reggae/Rock/Hip Hop

Release Date: November 22nd, 2006

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.streetpharmacymusic.com/

Label: None