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Amongst the arts and architecture in Toronto’s downtown core, lies a practical art sometimes lost in the drift between traditional and eclectic arts and the fast-paced new and improved technological designs.

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Philly Moves cut through the noise with a message
August 4, 2011 – 12:12 am | No Comment
Philly Moves cut through the noise with a message

In this MartyrTV exclusive, Ottawa hip-hop group Philly Moves reveal the secret to staying warm on the scene, year in and year out, in the country’s blistery capital city: Consistent flow and a positive message.

Aloe Blacc: Rules for effective songwriting
January 6, 2011 – 12:29 am | No Comment
Aloe Blacc: Rules for effective songwriting

Aloe Blacc gets his George Orwell on in this MartyrTV exclusive, as the crooner/rapper explains how he spent time away from rhyming to learn how to “write a song [and] tell a story properly, with a few words.”

Ali forgets where he’s been to get where he’s at
November 30, 2010 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Ali forgets where he’s been to get where he’s at

Minnesota Rhymesayer Brother Ali unveils in the third installment of the Reap and Sew Sessions how he left everything (wife included) but his rhymes in pursuit of a life of truth.

Red and Sauks confirm Canadian hip-hop on the come up
July 29, 2010 – 1:34 am | No Comment
Red and Sauks confirm Canadian hip-hop on the come up

MartyrTV takes you backstage with the Jersey native and his Canadian counterpart, Toronto’s Saukrates, to reveal the clout that hip-hop from the north, especially of late, is starting garner in the south.

Crosbyfication: An open letter to NY freestyle
May 6, 2010 – 3:58 pm | No Comment
Crosbyfication: An open letter to NY freestyle

On the heels of the release of Cashtro’s highly anticipated new LP, Crosbyfication, the team Pittsburgh to the Parliament alumn drops an exclusive freestyle for MartyrTV and Captivate Creative Studios.

Slaughterhouse reveal a Shady deal in the works
May 3, 2010 – 4:32 am | No Comment
Slaughterhouse reveal a Shady deal in the works

Hip-Hop super-group Slaughterhouse have been fielding questions about rumours they’re signing to Shady Records almost since the group’s inception. The guys put questions to rest in this MartyrTV exclusive.

Reap and Sew Sessions: Pharoahe Monch
April 23, 2010 – 9:57 am | No Comment
Reap and Sew Sessions: Pharoahe Monch

In the second instalment of the Reap and Sew Sessions, MartyrTV’s Remi L. Roy sits down with Pharoahe Monch to discuss his 20-years in the game, from Organized Konfusion to his latest concoction, WAR.

Creepshow robbed by fake cops
April 15, 2010 – 10:55 pm | No Comment
Creepshow robbed by fake cops

The Creepshow sit down with MartyrTV to discuss being robbed by fake cops in Spain, the latest album, Run for your Life, and the pros and cons of sounding like zombies on stage after too much Jagermeister.

K-os makes right with the Karma Tour
April 14, 2010 – 3:34 am | No Comment
K-os makes right with the Karma Tour

K-os discusses his new album, Yes!, and unveils what inspired the idea for the Karma Tour, a series of free shows where fans are asked to pay what they feel the show is worth, after the set is finished.

Backstage Pass: LMFAO
April 13, 2010 – 11:56 pm | No Comment
Backstage Pass: LMFAO

An LMFAO concert is no place for the rubes, the youngsters or the prudes. Debauchery is in abundance whenever Red Foo and Sky Blu take to the stage. Enjoy the experience from backstage.