True North Views Podcast

• PRE POTPOURRI. Lockdown update where we’re at (5:39). • MUSIC POTPOURRI (7:14). Hip Hop Birthdays (7:17). Keep It or Leak It (9:57): ‘You’ Season 3 (10:03), Clone High (12:19), Michael B Jordan’s new Muhammad Ali series (13:47), Lil Wayne x Juelz Santana collab album (17:29). We got Shoutouts (21:05): Issa Rae for her upcoming new HBO Max show ‘Rap Sh*t’ (21:08), Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductees (23:26), Charlamagne for launching the ‘Mental Wealth Alliance’ foundation (25:10). New Music Report (28:13): Syd (35:25), Lil Tjay x 6lack (36:48), Rowdy Rebel x Nav

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind/body/heart/soul (5:29)? Dill asks a question about red flags (9:37). • MUSIC POTPOURRI (13:50). Hip Hop Birthdays (14:02). Joe Budden becomes the Head of Creator Equity at Patreon (15:06). Is The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ tour actually happening in 2022 (21:27)? Does anyone have a higher cumulative stream count for their top records other than The Weeknd (24:40)? Nick Cannon and Viacom reunite for the return of ‘Wild N Out’ (30:24). Keep It Or Leak It (32:32); new Missy Elliot x Ari Lennox (32:46), Lamar Odom vs Aaron Carter (33:22), Floyd Mayweather exhibition boxing matches (35:03). Who has the best voice in men’s R&B (37:43)? We got Shoutouts: Vince Carter for creating scholarships in Toronto (41:32), Regina King for her Best Director nomination (43:05), Fred VanVleet for setting a new Raptors franchise record with 54 points (44:32). New Music Report (47:17): Sy Ari Da Kid (50:13), VanJess (57:12), Pooh Shiesty (1:03:33), 5am (1:06:47), Fame Holiday

• PRE POTPOURRI. Nina Simone Doc (6:03), R.I.P. Cicely Tyson, R.I.P. 6Dogz (7:48), Canadian Airports shut down (9:13). • MUSIC POTPOURRI (13:06). Hip Hop birthdays (14:01). Drake tells Timbaland he wants to see an Usher vs. Justin Timberlake Verzuz (15:04). Are we satisfied with new Drake snippets (19:14)? Is a Lil Baby feature worth more than a Drake feature (21:26)? Fun Fact about the abundance of music that releases daily (27:32). Keep It or Leak It (30:40); a Big Latto name change (30:46). New Music Report (32:58): Deante Hitchcock (35:22), Mickey Factz (38:54), Rich The Kid (42:51), Madlib (47:22), The Alchemist (50:40), Lil Durk (54:33), AR Paisley

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind/body/heart/soul (6:24). R.I.P. Larry King (10:30). • MUSIC POTPOURRI (12:37). Drake delays Certified Lover Boy (12:51). 9th Wonder provides a dissertation on the topic of sampling music (18:33). Tory Lanez & Meg Thee Stallion update...or maybe not (24:24). Versus Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole recap & reaction (26:29). Keep It or Leak It; a new Game album (51:00), a Pusha T x Freddie Gibbs collab album (54:25). We Got Shoutouts (55:36): Floyd Mayweather (55:43), Dame Lillard (56:58), Jazmine Sullivan & H.E.R. (58:32), and Amanda Gorman (1:00:29). New Music Report (1:03:19): Anuel AA (1:03:50), Pharoahe Monch x Th1rt3en x Parks (1:04:35), Lil Skies (1:07:32), DJ Scheme (1:10:21), Anders

• PRE POTPOURRI (7:07). Ontario Lockdown (14:12). Dill asks a very important question for clarification (16:28). • MUSIC POTPOURRI (18:45). Funkmaster Flex has some opinions about Jay Z and social media (19:45). Drake ‘stealing’ bars from Outlander (22:25)? Brandon Gonez says Drake beats Celine Dion in a Verzuz (24:50). Rap lyrics are now admissible as court evidence; racist or justified (26:18)? Insecure is shooting it’s 5th and final season (32:25). Keep It Or Leak It: Jazmine Sullivan x Issa Rae (33:58). We got Shoutouts (36:22): Naomi Osaka for making history (36:43), Black Canadian Music Awards recipients; TOBi, Hunnah, Naya Ali, Dylan Sinclair, and RAAHiiM (39:46). New Music Report (42:39): Dvsn

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (6:24) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Kim & Kanye (18:18). Dr. Dre suffered a brain aneurysm; thankfully shares update that he is fine (22:42). We provide an update on the Nicki Minaj x Tracy Chapman lawsuit (25:13). Kendrick Lamar lists his Favourite 25 Albums of all time; are we surprised by his influence (28:33)? Jay Z speaks on his new cannabis company (36:41). We predicted Shola’s favourite track of 2021; we may be correct (38:18). Keep It or Leak It (40:00): New JID snippet (40:06), Timbaland x J. Cole (41:12), Savannah Re x Kaytranada (43:36). We got Shoutouts: Brandon Gonez for getting his own show after his time on CP24 (44:58). New Music Report (47:24): Mac Ayers (50:00), Jazmine Sullivan (55:30), Griselda (1:06:45), Russ x Lil Baby (1:15:33), Doja Cat x Saweetie (1:17:19), and much more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:19:50)? • POST POTPOURRI. An “oh $h*t” moment regarding age (1:22:44), Draymond Green addresses the events at Capit

• PRE POTPOURRI. Holiday discussion (6:42), and New Year's Resolutions discussion (13:01). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. R.I.P. MF Doom (20:07). We discuss Akademiks and his new found fondness of Toronto music culture (22:58). Charlamagne Tha God says we’re no longer in the ‘Drake Era’; true or false (30:10)? Sharing most streamed artists in Spotify history (37:31). DaBaby wants to retire from Rap and run his own label (39:50). New Music Report (40:59): ShaqIsDope (41:40), Kennedy Rd. (45:43), Burna Bandz (53:29), and more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (59:50)? Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe today. WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC THAT WE PLAY FOR REVIEW PURPOSES. WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY IMAGERY THAT IS NOT OUR OWN This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We’re discussing our end of year 2020 TNV Awards! Top 5 R&B Albums of 2020 (7:17) Top Albums outside of Hip Hop/R&B (29:45) Watchmen Award; Artists to watch out for in 2021 (34:04), plus revisiting 2020’s list (39:01) Rookie of the Year (40:53) Underwhelming Album of the Year (46:27) Feature King/Queen; our Feature Artist of the Year (52:03) R&B Artist of the Year (57:00) Hip Hop Artist of the Year (1:00:04) MVP; Artist of the Year (1:05:10) Top 5 Hip Hop Albums of 2020 (1:12:07) Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe today. WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC THAT WE PLAY FOR REVIEW PURPOSES. WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY IMAGERY THAT IS NOT OUR OWN This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (8:30) Plus, a conversation about Cyberpunk 2077 (9:45) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. CRTC considers changing their rules, pushing for more Canadian Hip Hop to be played on Canadian radio stations (15:05). Pusha T announces Kanye West AND The Neptunes will be producing his 4th album (23:25). Lil Wayne sells his Masters to Universal for $100 million (28:43). Random Tweet before K or L (34:11). Keep It or Leak It (37:00): new Kyrie Irving (37:05). We got Shoutouts (40:31): Charlamagne for his new 5-year iHeartMedia deal (41:31), Snoop Dogg for partnering with Triller and starting ‘The Fight Club’ boxing promotion (46:46). Cassie for announcing the pregnancy of her second child (51:20), Action Bronson and Carnage on their respective weight loss journeys (52:59). New Music Report (54:55): Jack Harlow (58:54), Boldly James (1:12:45), Terrace Martin (1:15:00), Young Scooter x Zaytoven (1:19:58), Pressa (1:22:04), Kamaiyah (1:25:55), Kid Cudi (1:31:23), and much m

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (4:39) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. DJ Akademiks is leaving ‘Everyday Struggle’ (11:02). Teyana Taylor announces her retirement (17:52)? We share some Jay Z facts in celebration of his 51st Birthday (23:02). We share our Spotify Wrapped/Apple Music Replay results (25:09). A few random tweets including picking a hypothetical Hip Hop Team (39:36). Keep It or Leak It (43:45): a new JID project in early 2021 (43:52), new Spotify ‘Stories’ feature (45:20), a Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield trilogy (48:03), Lifetime Wendy Williams biopic (49:36). We got Shoutouts: Lavar Ball for having all 3 of his sons signed to the NBA (50:58). New Music Report (51:52): Amine (57:32), Soulja Boy (59:20), Che Noir (1:01:16), DJ Scheme (1:05:52), RAAHiiM (1:11:26), Blxst (1:14:39), Rico Nasty (1:20:26), and much more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:25:54)? • POST POTPOURRI. NBA & marijuana (1:29:23), Verzuz Keyshia Cole vs Ashanti (1:30:56), Jeremih (1:34:29), Fi

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (7:01) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. We discuss Grammy nominations and snubs (13:47). Did Young Thug disrespect Andre 3000 (30:11)? Summer walker speaks on fatherhood (37:43). A random Hip Hop tweet (40:00). Keep It or Leak It; Jaden Smith and Nia Long and Will & Jada (41:51). We got Shoutouts: Shawn Mendes (43:35). New Music Report (45:17): Raheem DeVaughn (49:20), Jim Jones (54:19), Lil Yachty (59:20), Statik Selektah (1:00:26), Stunna 4 Vegas (1:04:02), Juicy J (1:06:27), Lil Wayne (1:14:50), and much more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:32:24)? • POST POTPOURRI. An update on the Toronto carpenter that was building shelters for the homeless (1:39:35), Christmas Giveaway for those less fortunate (1:40:12), Adamson BBQ (1:40:57), Rogers Centre (1:41:21), Fight Predictions (1:43:44). Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (6:13) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Jeezy vs Gucci Mane Verzuz recap (14:42). Bandcamp introduces ticketed live streaming (24:02). We share a random 2020 Nicki Minaj fact (27:40). Scooter Braun sells Taylor Swift’s Masters for $300MM+ (29:28). New Music Report (36:34): Jeezy (43:02), French Montana (52:44), Meek Mill (59:19), DaBaby (1:01:41), Savannah Ré (1:03:20), Megan Thee Stallion (1:06:30), Russ (1:28:37), SAINt JHN (1:37:02), and more. Finally we ask; What’s In Your Rotation (1:43:55)? • POST POTPOURRI. Twitter vs Instagram & Clubhouse (1:47:23), Toronto in lockdown again (1:48:47), Super Mario (1:49:46), Toronto Raptors (1:51:04), NBA Free Agency (1:52:53). Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe today. WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC THAT WE PLAY FOR REVIEW

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul? (5:48) • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Is Drake a Top 5 All-Time Rap Artist (12:24)? Is TDE the best label in Hip Hop (21:17)? Ticketmaster may require Covid-19 vaccine confirmation to be allowed to attend concerts (27:11). Kehlani, Jhene Aiko, Teyana Taylor, and Summer Walker speak on the state of R&B (33:45). Keep It Or Leak It: Fresh Prince Reunion Special (40:33). We got Shoutouts: The Weeknd for becoming the next Super Bowl Halftime performer (42:44), and Young Jeezy for becoming a Senior Advisor at Def Jam (44:21). New Music Report (45:41): Goodie Mob (50:18), Aesop Rock (52:13), Ransom (56:15), Masego (59:38), Salaam Remi (1:02:50), DaniLeigh (1:08:19), Blac Youngsta (1:12:34), Lil Uzi x Future (1:13:37), 2 Chainz (1:17:51), and more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:25:52)? • POST POTPOURRI. Ubisoft (1:30:58), Fight Predictions after the fight (1:31:53). Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorth

• PRE POTPOURRI. Joe Biden & the US Presidential Election (6:50). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. R.I.P. to King Von (13:33) and DaBaby’s brother Glen Johnson (17:01). Spotify introduces it’s Two-Sided Marketplace, aka payola (24:06). Big Latto receives high praise from Nicki Minaj (30:38). Childish Gambino discusses what’s coming next in music and film (34:36). Toronto loses yet another venue with the Mod Club Theatre closing its doors (38:06). Keep It or Leak It: Aaliyah biography (44:35), a new Chris Brown x Drake project (46:00), Dame Lillard x Ty Dolla Sign (49:17), a potential pending Verzuz Battle between A Tribe Called Quest and OutKast (50:35). We got Shoutouts: Kamala Harris achieves a number of firsts for being VP-elect of the United States; first woman, first Black woman, and first Asian woman (54:27). New Music Report (56:36): The Kid Laroi (1:00:57), NLE Choppa (1:02:48), Nav (1:07:52), and more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:14:26)? • POST POTPOURRI. Indigenous Crisis Team pilot in Toronto

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, heart, body, soul (5:10). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. BET Awards recap & reactions (8:39). Union of Musicians demand justice at Spotify (16:56). Beyoncé says she will be slowing down musically going forward (26:00). Keep It or Leak It; new Desiigner music (29:30). We got Shoutouts: Lewis Hamilton for breaking the all-time F1 racing Grand Prix record (31:41), Khaleel Seivwright for building mobile shelters for the homeless in Toronto (33:41). New Music Report (37:06): Ariana Grande (41:04), Omarion (47:20), The Alchemist (50:17), Trippie Redd (52:14), MadeinTYO (54:01), Common (57:54), King Von (1:00:07), Sam Smith (1:04:01), Deante Hitchcock (1:06:31), WizKid (1:11:16), Busta Rhymes (1:13:22), and much more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:25:57)? • POST POTPOURRI. US Election predictions (1:29:22). Kanye West x Joe Rogan (1:32:00). Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, heart, body, soul (5:10). We also briefly discuss the #EndSARS movement (10:18). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Happy Birthday Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham (13:44). Travis Scott partners with PlayStation (15:59). Westside Gunn says he’s overqualified to run Def Jam; why has the role been vacant for so long (21:14)? Keep It or Leak It; another Juice WRLD posthumous album (25:26), a T.I. vs Young Jeezy Verzuz (27:27), Kodak Black new album plus docuseries (30:41), Young Thug x Slime Language 2 (31:45). We got Shoutouts: Jay Z for getting into the cannabis business (32:39), Niecy Nash for an upcoming daytime syndicated talk show (34:24), 21 Savage for launching a new Financial Literacy Course + Scholarship program (36:06), Michael Jordan for opening his second health clinic for the uninsured in Charlotte (38:19), Shawn Kemp for opening Seattle’s first Black-owned cannabis dispensary (39:33). New Music Report (40:46): Dej Loaf (47:49), TOBi (59:32), Pete Rock (1:07:47), THEY. (1:09:01), Ty D

• PRE POTPOURRI. Introducing Dillion (5:51). What’s new in the mind, heart, body, soul (10:39). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Is McDonalds using Travis Scott & J Balvin to hide racial discrimination lawsuits against the company (16:01)? L.A. Reid sells 100% of his catalogue; why is this becoming a theme in Hip Hop/R&B (19:30)? Spotify adds a dynamic new layer to podcasting, including music that will count as a stream for the artist (27:00). Keep It or Leak It; Nicki x Cardi collaboration (31:39), Anderson Paak x Knxwledge (36:12), DaBieber as in DaBaby & Justin Bieber (36:58). We got Shoutouts (39:31): Michael Blackson for building a school in his hometown in Ghana (40:08), Michael B Jordan for being called to produce the upcoming Static Shock movie (41:21). New Music Report (43:19): Black Thought (49:32), T.I. (59:44), Benny The Butcher (1:15:27), and much more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rotation (1:33:02)? • POST POTPOURRI. Lakers & the NBA (1:39:46), Netflix check (1:42:22). Find us on Twitter/In

• PRE POTPOURRI. Ontario is going back to a Stage 2 Covid-19 lockdown; how do we feel about it (4:17)? • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Tory Lanez faces a maximum of 23 years, how many of them will he actually serve (11:49)? Soulja Boy says he changed the whole music industry; true or false (14:52)? Swae Lee says Rae Sremmurd > The Migos in a Verzuz Battle (21:37). We share a fun fact about Saweetie (24:01). We got Shoutouts; Kerby Jean-Raymond for becoming the Global Creative Director for Reebok (26:55), Travis Scott for taking advantage of the system (28:21), Waka Flocka Flame for earning his Honorary Doctorate (29:49), Walter Mosley for becoming the first Black person ever to receive a National Book Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award (34:49). New Music Report (36:34): Reason (41:13), Papoose (50:12), Headie One (54:47), Terrace Martin x Kamari Washington x Robert Glasper x 9th Wonder (56:02), Rocnation (57:48), 21 Savage x Metro Boomin (1:03:08), Sa-Roc (1:10:28), and MUCH more. Finally we ask, What’s In Your Rota

• True North InterViews Vol. 4. We’re joined by Artist/Singer/Songwriter Sasha Chaa (@SashaChaa_ on Twitter AND Instagram). We discuss how we met (2:37), the origin story of Sasha Chaa and how she got into music (10:41), being multilinguistic and incorporating different languages into her music (24:37), and her creative process (29:05). We then get a brief appearance by Devontée Woe (@devontee_woe on IG, @DevonteeWOE on Twitter), asking them what it’s like to be in a relationship with another artist (32:29). We get to hear who are music influences for Sasha Chaa (35:35). We take a look at Sasha Chaa’s instagram @SashaChaa_, asking about Rebesh Entertainment’s ‘The Playlist’ (42:08), as well as what it was like to celebrate with Ayesha & Steph Curry fo the launch of Ayesha’s new cookbook ‘The Full Plate’ (44:16). We then bring Sasha Chaa into our world as we discuss New Music releases for the week (41:52), keeping the focus on her new single “CHÉRI” and what inspired making the record (53:08). Finally we w

• PRE POTPOURRI. What’s new in the mind, body, heart, and soul (5:17)? We speak on the Breonna Taylor update (8:34). • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Tory Lanez breaks his silence with an entire album (11:41). Lupe Fiasco says he’s a better lyricist than Kendrick Lamar (24:14). Bobby Shmurda denied parole; will serve his full sentence until December 2021 (33:54). We got Shoutouts; shout out to each and every Black Emmy winner (37:58). New Music Report (44:54): Spillage Village (50:29), Action Bronson (1:00:52), Mozzy (1:02:27), ASAP Ferg (1:04:06), Tory Lanez (1:09:08), and much more. Finally we ask; What’s In Your Rotation (1:17:37)? • POST POTPOURRI. Who’s the best Canadian basketball player ever (1:21:59)? Anthony Anderson (1:24:09), Everybody Hates Chris (1:25:23), Vanessa Bryant (1:27:55). Find us on Twitter/Instagram/Youtube @truenorthviews. Find us on Facebook @truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe today. WE DO NO