Nuvango Art Gallery
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They say sharing is caring so here it goes, the Nuvango Art Gallery and retail store is the brain-child of high-school friends Drew Downs and Jamie Pichora. The pair originally launched Gelaskins – a line of artist-designed iPod covers – where they combined their love for art and commerce. With the brand under its new name, they now sell anything from pillows to t-shirts. The team partners with local artist and features their works on various pieces of merchandise for sale. Being in the business for 8yrs, they have happily paid out over $2.5M (yes, you read correctly!) in royalties to the numerous artist they work with. If you’re looking to expand your brand. This might just be the place to visit.
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Jazz Cartier New Hip Hop Religion
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I stumbled upon the new voice of Toronto hip hop, artist Jazz Cartier aka Jacuzzi La Fleur – rumoured to be the new darling of Toronto. Jazz Cartier (who once toyed with the idea of becoming a lawyer), received 7.3 on Pitchfork for his self-released mix-tape Marauding in Paradise.
“From everybody that’s been hitting me up and what I’ve seen online, people are saying it’s the best thing outta Canada.” JC
Do we agree?
Tracks I like: Feel Something, New Religion, Guardian Angel.
photo courtesy: Now Toronto
Read MoreCafe Medina
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For all of my Vancouver food lovers, Café Medina now calls 780 Richards Street, home. The newly renovated location has a number of upgrades such as high ceilings and large, street-facing windows that allow for plenty of natural light (a subtle nod to Medina’s connotation of “radiant or enlightened city”). An expanded dining room will seat 65 guests, plus a 10-seat cocktail bar and an eight-seat coffee bar — anchored by a top-of-the-line La Marzocco FB/80 espresso machine — that will also serve connoisseur-savvy coffees to go.
If you visit, let us know how good the food really is!
Facebook: /medinacafe | Twitter: @CafeMedina | Instagram: @medinacafe | #TheNEWMedina
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Mr. Parker
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Mr. Parker has been on repeat on my laptop. Kardinal Offishall & Nottz Raw released the video for the single, which features the soulful sounds of Shi Wisdom. The video compliments yet another hot single for Kardi. But new artist Shy Wisdom, is no slouch to hot singles either…remember “Love Speak“? Well if you don’t click here.The unruly classroom concept has been done before but it’s even more comical when you’re looking at a classroom filled with some of Toronto’s known artist. Mr. Parker features cameo’s by; Kreesha Turner, Silver (Solitair), A-Game, Luu Breeze and new artist, Haley Smallz.
Kardi ( a veteran in the game) does his thing, as the ring leader of the class. However, I have to send a special shout out to Shi Wisdom. Shi is another Toronto artist to seriously watch out for (I’ve said this many times). I had the opportunity to listen (and watch) her perform at the Gladstone a while back. I was taken by the close similarities to Chrisette Michelle and how effortless her singing approach was. So effortless, you try it at home and it doesn’t sound the same….trust me. Shi’s got something, I guess we have to wait and see, what it truly is.
I couldn’t leave without giving (my personal) LMFAO Award to one of the funniest men alive, Canadian Comedian Trixx. They couldn’t have found a better fool (I mean) person, to play the class room teacher. 🙂
Scarborough In Cape-Town, South Africa
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Canadian Photographer Jalani Morgan experienced the opportunity of a lifetime. He recently visited the naturally breath taking Cape Town, South Africa. Where apparently, our city of Scarborough, Ontario is well represented…lol
Shout out to the City of Scarborough, you’re represented around the world.
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