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Nothing about Cartel Madras is an accident. Every aspect of their look, sound and style is carefully cultivated to convey a certain meaning or sentiment. Sisters Contra and Eboshi, who grew up in Calgary, make what they’ve dubbed “goonda rap” (goonda is Hindi for “thug”) — a slick blend of house, trap and punk infused […]

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There ain't no party like a West Coast party, after all.

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We’re only a few days away from Lady Gaga taking the stage at sport’s most elaborate half-time show. But despite the rumoured horses and a dangerous high-flying stunt, not everyone is thrilled by the “Poker Face” singer’s Super Bowl debut. A petition on Change.org is pleading for the NFL to change the show’s headliner, and it […]

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They hail from a small farming village called Shaharut in southern Israel and sing in a nearly extinct Arabic dialect spoken by the Jews of Yemen, but sister act A-Wa (which means “yeah” in Arabic slang) have not let any limitations define them. The odds are considerably against the trio. Their music—which mixes ancient folk genres with […]

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Word: Emo-hop

Meaning: If you guessed that it’s “hip-hop with emo(tional) lyrics,” you don’t get a prize.

Usage: “Drake has raised his game significantly, cornering the market in emo-hop. There’s few ‘hands in the air’ moments, but instead there’s depth and intelligence here that makes him stand out from the crowd.” — NME.com