JJ Bottineau

As Ontario’s first Poet Laureate and founder of R.I.S.E., Randell Adjei witnessed the power of self-expression first-hand for over 10 years.

This past weekend, Rolling Loud touched down in Toronto for the first time ever and it was a star-studded affair, where the highs outweighed the lows.

After years flowing through many different projects, Jahmal Padmore has released his solo debut 'Esparonto,' ten tracks about self-forgiveness and discovery.

At only 22 years old, Afro-Indigenous musician Prado’s talent belies her age with a string of energetic singles leading up to her debut EP, 'Prado Monroe.'

In a time where we all could use some more love in our lives, Nozuka reminds us what goes around comes around on his latest EP, then, now & again.

From DijahSB to Duvy to Curtis Waters, these are the homegrown artists bound to make major moves this year. The musicians we're paying the closest attention to.

From Drake to The Weeknd to Grimes, these were the albums that got us through the year. These were the best records to come out of the Great White North.

Aside from one of the country's greatest artists being snubbed by the Grammys, it was a big month for Canadian music.

From The Weeknd to MorMor to Charmaine, here were this month's highlights from Canadian artists.

We premiere the new track between the JUNO-nominated artist and rising UK star.

The Honduran-Canadian singer-songwriter says she battled feelings of loneliness and detachment while writing 'Nothing Much Has Changed, I Don’t Feel The Same.'

From Mustafa to Ruth B. to k-os, these were the finest Canadian bangers of September.

The singer debuts her new single on Complex today.

"We want to actually ignite change from this," says 'Breaking Down Racial Barriers' co-founder David "Click" Cox.

These are the top albums of the year, up to now, from the Great White North.

Up-and-coming artists to watch out for this year, from Jessie Reyez to Pressa to Manila Grey.