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Hip hop hits the office

By Marsha Casselman

Commentary from Marsha Casselman Fans of Tom Green back in his comedy prime (We’re talking, CHUO Midnight Caller days) may remember his early ’90s hip hop crew Organized Rhyme, known for their videofact hit Check the OR. Well, check out the modern-day, white collar OR, Middle Management, a spoof-hop unit from Toronto formed by Keon “KMac”... »

Q&A: ProF

By Marsha Casselman

Toronto experimental turntablist ProF, (Professor Fingers), would like to be able to quit his day job in design/advertising, but seems this talent is actually a requirement – that is, to surviving his night job as a ‘left field beat maker.’ Known for his similar work in iNSiDEaMiND alongside Steptone, ProF is a spinster not just... »

Toronto’s women of hip hop karaoke

By Marsha Casselman

I used to check in with a forum and project called the women of techno which, though now defunct, was evidence of yet another genre of music ridiculously dominated by men. Don’t even get me started on metal. Same goes for hip hop, especially emceeing. This is why I got super excited to see so many... »