Death by Tapioca - Airtime | Single

Winter in Canada is time to get away, and Toronto artist Death by Tapioca has some adventurous destinations in mind.

On “Airtime," he swings from one scenic location to the next including the luminous Tokyo skyline and natural settings of New Zealand.

Over a bounce-heavy instrumental by producer JU$TUNLTD, Death by Tapioca's laidback flow and quirky wordplay detail picturesque mountain settings, ziplining, ocean views and snorkeling.

After two years in a pandemic with major travel limitations, “Airtime” is the inspiration listeners need to pull out the sunscreen and book a spontaneous flight.

Stream the song or grab your copy below:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deathbytapioca/airtime https://youtu.be/-a1dzfUmhFQ https://deathbytapioca.bandcamp.com/track/airtime

About

Death by Tapioca is a lighthearted, fun-seeking Iranian-Canadian who was raised between Eastern hospitality and Western pop culture. By tapping into influences ranging from ancient Persian poets to present-day legends of Toronto’s slam scene, his love for both thoughtful rap (Kendrick Lamar, Nas) and K-pop stan culture (TWICE, Mamamoo, Red Velvet), Death by Tapioca channels east-meets-west identity into a sound that could play alongside KYLE, Amine, and Lil Dicky in a 2-on-2 beer pong match.

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Born I - Unenlightened | Video

Born I's latest visual offering "Unenlightened'' is more than a music video. Its a short film that is, on the surface, a love letter to the manga and film series "Lone Wolf and Cub" and the story of Yasuke, the African Samurai. On a deeper level, "Unenlightened" is a spiritual allegory about overcoming our inner demons.

Written by Born I, Directed by Roy Lesh and shot/edited by Tim Shelby, "Unenlightened" features Born's son Siddhattha, his wife Ayanna and elaborate costuming and mask art from around the world. The song itself is produced by Atlanta producer Linz Prag.

"Unenlightened" is the third single from Born I's album "In This Moment". He is currently filming a video for each song on the album to be released as a short film/visual album in 2022.

Check out the video and stream the album below:

Song Links:

https://songwhip.com/born-i/in-this-moment

https://open.spotify.com/album/5t0r3hP8NCRkvkgATHkJgk?si=cyY3yXiCSH6IZfTQGQkXQw

About:

“You Are Enough” - This is the mantra of Ghanaian-American rapper and vocalist Born I. Hailing from the Washington DC area, Born I is known as a lyricist who can move seamlessly through genres, while maintaining his potent lyrical ability and positivity. His influences include Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z, Nas and Kanye West.

In 2020 Born I released and EDM/hip hop album “11:11”. He followed this with his solo hip hop album “In This Moment” in 2021. A visual album for "In This Moment" is currently in production.

Born I is also an experienced meditation practitioner and teacher. He is the male voice on the popular meditation app Balance, and he has led mindfulness retreats across the country, using his music as a method of teaching. He sees himself as a “mindful artist” and describes his music as “Trap Music for Meditators.”

In 2021 Born I launched his label YAE (You Are Enough).

“I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that its ok to be who you are. You are enough.” - Born I

“Born I gives us a shot of inspiration right when we all could use it.”- Lion’s Roar Magazine

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80Empire - Salute Me (ft. Slaine) | Single

Canada's multi platinum Italian brothers 80 Empire return after their highly regarded Legacy album with a new single Salute Me FT. Slaine.

The track possesses an anthemic hook while displaying real lyricism over Boom Bap production. "The chorus emphasizes the importance of reciprocal respect and the acknowledgment that we give each other in this thing of ours called Hip Hop. It is also an homage to the golden era and the architects who paved the way before us. Slaine is one of those people. Whether it be rapping or acting, he has proved that he is a true renaissance man and we are the same. " says 80 Empire.

The song will be featured on their upcoming sophomore album Anthems and Icons which includes an abundance of Iconic Musical monsters from KRS ONE, LAYZIE BONE to DMC of RUN DMC and will include short films with actors voices such as Raoul Max Trujillo, Theo Rossi, and Laetitia Eido.

Check it out now on your preferred digital streaming platform below:

https://soundcloud.com/gladiatorrecords/05-5-saluteme_ft_slaine_mstr https://soulspazm.ffm.to/saluteme

About

Lucas and Adrian Rezza known professionally as 80 Empire are Italian/Canadian, multi platinum, Top 20 Billboard charting, Juno nominated, singer songwriter, producer /artists. They are also the owners of boutique Indie label Gladiator records.

Formerly from Toronto, the duo currently live in the heart of Canada's wine country, Niagara on the lake.

The Empire have crafted sounds for some of Hip-Hop's finest, from the likes of Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Chino XL, Kxng Crooked, Obie Trice, CeeLo Green, Kool G Rap, Jadakiss, Layzie Bone, and countless others.

Their production and songwriting doesn't stop at just Hip-Hop, sky's the limit to what these brothers are capable of creating, whether it be Bossa-Nova and Samba theme songs for Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami, or making Hip-Hopera for Canadian Opera star, Measha Brueggergosman, 80 Empire haven't even scratched their creative surface. 80 Empire signed a distribution deal with Boutique Hip-Hop Label FAT BEATS releasing their sophomore Hip-Hop LP Anthems & Icons on Dec 10th. The album features KRS ONE, DMC, WC, Kxng Crooked, Slaine, Nems FYL, Swifty McVay, Kurupt, Mc Eiht, actors Theo Rossi, Raoul Max Trujillo, Laetitia Eido, and many others.

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